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Dolfin in English: Dolphin (डॉल्फ़िन)

Dolphin

Hindi (Devanagari)

डॉल्फ़िन

Hindi (English letters)

dolfin

Say it: DAHL-fuhnnoun

डॉल्फ़िन (dolfin) can be expressed as “Dolphin” in English. For example: “The kids are happy seeing the dolphin.”

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

Aquarium

The kids are happy seeing the dolphin.

बच्चे डॉल्फ़िन देखकर खुश हैं।

bachche dolfin dekhkar khush hain.

How to pronounce “Dolphin”

Say it in English

DAHL-fuhn

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.

Dolphin: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Dolphin

डॉल्फ़िन

dolfin

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
The kids are happy seeing the dolphin.

बच्चे डॉल्फ़िन देखकर खुश हैं।

bachche dolfin dekhkar khush hain.

Aquarium

Aquarium
A dolphin was jumping in the water.

पानी में डॉल्फ़िन कूद रही थी।

paani mein dolfin kood rahi thi.

Boat tour

Boat tour

“Dolphin” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The kids are happy seeing the dolphin.” 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 “Dolphin” in English sentences

  1. 1. Aquarium

    The kids are happy seeing the dolphin.

    बच्चे डॉल्फ़िन देखकर खुश हैं।

    bachche dolfin dekhkar khush hain.

  2. 2. Boat tour

    A dolphin was jumping in the water.

    पानी में डॉल्फ़िन कूद रही थी।

    paani mein dolfin kood rahi thi.

  3. 3. Documentary

    The film teaches dolphin sounds.

    फ़िल्म डॉल्फ़िन की आवाज़ सिखाती है।

    film dolfin ki awaaz sikhaati hai.

Common mistakes with “Dolphin”

Instead of

The kids is happy seeing the dolphin.

Say this

The kids are happy seeing the dolphin.

Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Instead of

A dolphin were jumping in the water.

Say this

A dolphin was jumping in the water.

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.

Watching a dolphin video together

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

  1. Partner

    Does the dolphin really look like it's smiling?

    Show Hindi meaning

    क्या डॉल्फ़िन सच में मुस्कुराती लगती है?

    kya dolfin sach mein muskuraati lagti hai?

  2. You

    In the video the dolphin is very cute.

    Show Hindi meaning

    वीडियो में डॉल्फ़िन बहुत प्यारी है।

    video mein dolfin bahut pyaari hai.

  3. Partner

    Someday we'll see a real dolphin.

    Show Hindi meaning

    एक दिन असली डॉल्फ़िन देखेंगे।

    ek din asli dolfin dekhenge.

  4. You

    Yes — on a dolphin coast.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, डॉल्फ़िन वाले तट पर।

    haan, dolfin wale tat par.

Your turn: use “Dolphin”

Say this in English: पानी में डॉल्फ़िन कूद रही थी। (paani mein dolfin kood rahi thi.)

Reveal sample answer

A dolphin was jumping in the water.

पानी में डॉल्फ़िन कूद रही थी।

paani mein dolfin kood rahi thi.

Compare your word order with “A dolphin was jumping in the water.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Dolphin” in English

Dolfin ko English mein kya kehte hain?

डॉल्फ़िन (dolfin) can be expressed as “Dolphin” in English. For example: “The kids are happy seeing the dolphin.”

What does “Dolphin” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Dolphin” means डॉल्फ़िन (dolfin). The sentence “The kids are happy seeing the dolphin.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Dolphin” in a sentence?

A dolphin was jumping in the water. Hindi meaning: पानी में डॉल्फ़िन कूद रही थी। (paani mein dolfin kood rahi thi.). “Dolphin” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The kids are happy seeing the dolphin.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Dolphin”?

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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