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Kona in English: Corner (कोना)

Corner

Hindi (Devanagari)

कोना

Hindi (English letters)

kona

Say it: KAWR-nernoun

कोना (kona) can be expressed as “Corner” in English. For example: “Please put the sofa in that corner.”

“kona” kehna ho, to English mein “Corner” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Moving a sofa

Please put the sofa in that corner.

सोफ़ा उस कोने में रख दीजिए।

sofa us kone mein rakh dijiye.

How to pronounce “Corner”

Say it in English

KAWR-ner

This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.

Corner: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Corner

कोना

kona

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
Please put the sofa in that corner.

सोफ़ा उस कोने में रख दीजिए।

sofa us kone mein rakh dijiye.

Moving a sofa

Moving a sofa
The key was on the corner of the table.

चाभी टेबल के कोने पर थी।

chaabhi table ke kone par thi.

Finding keys

Finding keys

“Corner” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please put the sofa in that corner.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.

How to use “Corner” in English sentences

  1. 1. Moving a sofa

    Please put the sofa in that corner.

    सोफ़ा उस कोने में रख दीजिए।

    sofa us kone mein rakh dijiye.

  2. 2. Finding keys

    The key was on the corner of the table.

    चाभी टेबल के कोने पर थी।

    chaabhi table ke kone par thi.

  3. 3. Quiet seat

    I'll sit on the corner chair.

    मैं कोने वाली कुर्सी पर बैठूँगा।

    main kone wali kursi par baithoonga.

Common mistakes with “Corner”

Instead of

The key were on the corner of the table.

Say this

The key was on the corner of the table.

This past-time sentence uses was with a singular subject. Were goes with you, we, they, or a plural subject in an ordinary past statement.

Instead of

I will to sit on the corner chair.

Say this

I'll sit on the corner chair.

'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.

Arranging furniture

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    Will the lamp be fine in the corner?

    Show Hindi meaning

    दीपक कोने में ठीक रहेगा?

    deepak kone mein theek rahega?

  2. You

    Yes — there's also a plug in that corner.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, उस कोने में प्लग भी है।

    haan, us kone mein plug bhi hai.

  3. Partner

    Then the chair in the other corner.

    Show Hindi meaning

    फिर कुर्सी दूसरे कोने में।

    phir kursi doosre kone mein.

  4. You

    Okay — we'll keep the corner clear.

    Show Hindi meaning

    ठीक है — कोना साफ़ रखेंगे।

    theek hai — kona saaf rakhenge.

Your turn: use “Corner”

Say this in English: चाभी टेबल के कोने पर थी। (chaabhi table ke kone par thi.)

Reveal sample answer

The key was on the corner of the table.

चाभी टेबल के कोने पर थी।

chaabhi table ke kone par thi.

Compare your word order with “The key was on the corner of the table.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Corner” in English

Kona ko English mein kya kehte hain?

कोना (kona) can be expressed as “Corner” in English. For example: “Please put the sofa in that corner.”

What does “Corner” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Corner” means कोना (kona). The sentence “Please put the sofa in that corner.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Corner” in a sentence?

The key was on the corner of the table. Hindi meaning: चाभी टेबल के कोने पर थी। (chaabhi table ke kone par thi.). “Corner” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please put the sofa in that corner.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Corner”?

A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.

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