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Kap in English: Cup (कप)
Cup
Hindi (Devanagari)
कप
Hindi (English letters)
kap
कप (kap) can be expressed as “Cup” in English. For example: “I want a cup of tea.”
“kap” kehna ho, to English mein “Cup” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Morning
I want a cup of tea.
मुझे एक कप चाय चाहिए।
mujhe ek kap chai chahiye.
How to pronounce “Cup”
Say it in English
kuhp
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.
Cup: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | कप kap The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I want a cup of tea. | मुझे एक कप चाय चाहिए। mujhe ek kap chai chahiye. Morning | Morning |
| Dirty cups are in the sink. | सिंक में गंदे कप पड़े हैं। sink mein gande kap pade hain. Kitchen | Kitchen |
“Cup” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I want a cup of tea.” 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 “Cup” in English sentences
1. Morning
I want a cup of tea.
मुझे एक कप चाय चाहिए।
mujhe ek kap chai chahiye.
2. Kitchen
Dirty cups are in the sink.
सिंक में गंदे कप पड़े हैं।
sink mein gande kap pade hain.
3. Host
Please take a cup of coffee.
आप कॉफ़ी का कप ले लीजिए।
aap kofi ka kap le lijiye.
Common mistakes with “Cup”
Instead of
I want an cup of tea.
Say this
I want a cup of tea.
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
Me want a cup of tea.
Say this
I want a cup of tea.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Office pantry
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How many cups do you need?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको कितने कप चाहिए?
aapko kitne kap chahiye?
You
Two cups, less sugar.
Show Hindi meaning
दो कप, चीनी कम।
do kap, cheeni kam.
Partner
Shall I put the cups on the table?
Show Hindi meaning
कप मेज़ पर रख दूँ?
kap mez par rakh doon?
You
Yes — keep the cups warm.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, कप गरम रखिए।
haan, kap garam rakhiye.
Your turn: use “Cup”
Say this in English: सिंक में गंदे कप पड़े हैं। (sink mein gande kap pade hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Dirty cups are in the sink.
सिंक में गंदे कप पड़े हैं।
sink mein gande kap pade hain.
Compare your word order with “Dirty cups are in the sink.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Cup” in English
Kap ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कप (kap) can be expressed as “Cup” in English. For example: “I want a cup of tea.”
What does “Cup” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Cup” means कप (kap). The sentence “I want a cup of tea.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Cup” in a sentence?
Dirty cups are in the sink. Hindi meaning: सिंक में गंदे कप पड़े हैं। (sink mein gande kap pade hain.). “Cup” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I want a cup of tea.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Cup”?
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.
