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Khaansi in English: Cough (खाँसी)
Cough
Hindi (Devanagari)
खाँसी
Hindi (English letters)
khaansi
खाँसी (khaansi) can be expressed as “Cough” in English. For example: “Doctor. I have had a cough for three days.”
“khaansi” kehna ho, to English mein “Cough” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Clinic
Doctor. I have had a cough for three days.
डॉक्टर, मुझे तीन दिन से खाँसी है।
doktar, mujhe teen din se khaansi hai.
How to pronounce “Cough”
Say it in English
kahf
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.
Cough: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Cough | खाँसी khaansi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Doctor. I have had a cough for three days. | डॉक्टर, मुझे तीन दिन से खाँसी है। doktar, mujhe teen din se khaansi hai. Clinic | Clinic |
| I need a mild cough syrup. | खाँसी की कोई हल्की सिरप चाहिए। khaansi ki koi halki syrup chahiye. Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
“Cough” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Doctor. I have had a cough for three days.” 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 “Cough” in English sentences
1. Clinic
Doctor. I have had a cough for three days.
डॉक्टर, मुझे तीन दिन से खाँसी है।
doktar, mujhe teen din se khaansi hai.
2. Pharmacy
I need a mild cough syrup.
खाँसी की कोई हल्की सिरप चाहिए।
khaansi ki koi halki syrup chahiye.
3. Work
Is the cough still bothering you?
क्या आपको अभी भी खाँसी परेशान कर रही है?
kya aapko abhi bhi khaansi pareshan kar rahi hai?
Common mistakes with “Cough”
Instead of
Doctor. I have had an cough for three days.
Say this
Doctor. I have had a cough for three days.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Instead of
Doctor. I has had a cough for three days.
Say this
Doctor. I have had a cough for three days.
Use I have. Has goes with he, she, or it in the present simple.
Buying cough syrup
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is your cough dry or with phlegm?
Show Hindi meaning
आपकी खाँसी सूखी है या बलगम वाली?
aapki khaansi sookhi hai ya balgam wali?
You
It is a dry cough — it increases at night.
Show Hindi meaning
सूखी खाँसी है, रात को बढ़ती है।
sookhi khaansi hai, raat ko badhti hai.
Partner
This syrup is mild.
Show Hindi meaning
यह सिरप हल्की है।
yeh syrup halki hai.
You
Okay — I'll take the cough medicine.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक — खाँसी की दवाई लेता हूँ।
theek — khaansi ki dawai leta hoon.
Your turn: use “Cough”
Say this in English: खाँसी की कोई हल्की सिरप चाहिए। (khaansi ki koi halki syrup chahiye.)
Reveal sample answer
I need a mild cough syrup.
खाँसी की कोई हल्की सिरप चाहिए।
khaansi ki koi halki syrup chahiye.
Compare your word order with “I need a mild cough syrup.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Cough” in English
Khaansi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
खाँसी (khaansi) can be expressed as “Cough” in English. For example: “Doctor. I have had a cough for three days.”
What does “Cough” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Cough” means खाँसी (khaansi). The sentence “Doctor. I have had a cough for three days.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Cough” in a sentence?
I need a mild cough syrup. Hindi meaning: खाँसी की कोई हल्की सिरप चाहिए। (khaansi ki koi halki syrup chahiye.). “Cough” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Doctor. I have had a cough for three days.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Cough”?
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.
