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Kheera in English: Cucumber (खीरा)
Cucumber
Hindi (Devanagari)
खीरा
Hindi (English letters)
kheera
खीरा (kheera) can be expressed as “Cucumber” in English. For example: “Please pick two cool cucumbers.”
“kheera” kehna ho, to English mein “Cucumber” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Sabzi mandi
Please pick two cool cucumbers.
दो खीरा ठंडे वाले चुन दीजिए।
do kheera thande wale chun dijiye.
How to pronounce “Cucumber”
Say it in English
KYOO-kuhm-ber
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.
Cucumber: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Cucumber | खीरा kheera The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please pick two cool cucumbers. | दो खीरा ठंडे वाले चुन दीजिए। do kheera thande wale chun dijiye. Sabzi mandi | Sabzi mandi |
| Grate cucumber into the yogurt. | दही में खीरा कद्दूकस कर दो। dahi mein kheera kaddookas kar do. Raita | Raita |
“Cucumber” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please pick two cool cucumbers.” 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 “Cucumber” in English sentences
1. Sabzi mandi
Please pick two cool cucumbers.
दो खीरा ठंडे वाले चुन दीजिए।
do kheera thande wale chun dijiye.
2. Raita
Grate cucumber into the yogurt.
दही में खीरा कद्दूकस कर दो।
dahi mein kheera kaddookas kar do.
3. Cafe
I want extra cucumber in the salad.
सलाद में अतिरिक्त खीरा चाहिए।
salaad mein atirikt kheera chahiye.
Common mistakes with “Cucumber”
Instead of
Me want extra cucumber in the salad.
Say this
I want extra cucumber in the salad.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
How much cucumber you do need?
Say this
How much cucumber do you need?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Buying cucumber for raita
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How much cucumber do you need?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको खीरा कितना चाहिए?
aapko kheera kitna chahiye?
You
One big cucumber is enough.
Show Hindi meaning
एक बड़ा खीरा काफी है।
ek bada kheera kaafi hai.
Partner
This one is crunchy.
Show Hindi meaning
यह वाला कुरकुरा है।
yeh wala kurkura hai.
You
I'll take it — please put the cucumber in the bag.
Show Hindi meaning
ले लीजिए — खीरा बैग में रख दीजिए।
le lijiye — kheera bag mein rakh dijiye.
Your turn: use “Cucumber”
Say this in English: दही में खीरा कद्दूकस कर दो। (dahi mein kheera kaddookas kar do.)
Reveal sample answer
Grate cucumber into the yogurt.
दही में खीरा कद्दूकस कर दो।
dahi mein kheera kaddookas kar do.
Compare your word order with “Grate cucumber into the yogurt.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Cucumber” in English
Kheera ko English mein kya kehte hain?
खीरा (kheera) can be expressed as “Cucumber” in English. For example: “Please pick two cool cucumbers.”
What does “Cucumber” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Cucumber” means खीरा (kheera). The sentence “Please pick two cool cucumbers.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Cucumber” in a sentence?
Grate cucumber into the yogurt. Hindi meaning: दही में खीरा कद्दूकस कर दो। (dahi mein kheera kaddookas kar do.). “Cucumber” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please pick two cool cucumbers.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Cucumber”?
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.
