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Gadha in English: Donkey (गधा)
Donkey
Hindi (Devanagari)
गधा
Hindi (English letters)
gadha
गधा (gadha) can be expressed as “Donkey” in English. For example: “A donkey was eating grass by the road.”
“gadha” kehna ho, to English mein “Donkey” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Village road
A donkey was eating grass by the road.
सड़क किनारे एक गधा घास खा रहा था।
sadak kinaare ek gadha ghaas kha raha tha.
How to pronounce “Donkey”
Say it in English
DAHNG-kee
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.
Donkey: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Donkey | गधा gadha The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| A donkey was eating grass by the road. | सड़क किनारे एक गधा घास खा रहा था। sadak kinaare ek gadha ghaas kha raha tha. Village road | Village road |
| Please show the children the donkey from a distance. | बच्चों को गधा दूर से दिखाइए। bachchon ko gadha door se dikhaiye. Farm visit | Farm visit |
“Donkey” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A donkey was eating grass by the road.” 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 “Donkey” in English sentences
1. Village road
A donkey was eating grass by the road.
सड़क किनारे एक गधा घास खा रहा था।
sadak kinaare ek gadha ghaas kha raha tha.
2. Farm visit
Please show the children the donkey from a distance.
बच्चों को गधा दूर से दिखाइए।
bachchon ko gadha door se dikhaiye.
3. Photo
The donkey is standing calmly — take a photo.
गधा शांत खड़ा है, फ़ोटो ले लो।
gadha shaant khada hai, photo le lo.
Common mistakes with “Donkey”
Instead of
A donkey were eating grass by the road.
Say this
A donkey was eating grass by the road.
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
an donkey was eating grass by the road.
Say this
A donkey was eating grass by the road.
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.
Seeing a donkey on a rural walk
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Look — a donkey is tied ahead.
Show Hindi meaning
देखिए, आगे गधा बाँधा है।
dekhiye, aage gadha baandha hai.
You
Yes — it is a small donkey.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, छोटा गधा है।
haan, chhota gadha hai.
Partner
Don't go close — the owner is coming.
Show Hindi meaning
पास मत जाइए, मालिक आ रहे हैं।
paas mat jaaiye, malik aa rahe hain.
You
Okay — the donkey is in the photo.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक — गधा फ़ोटो में आ गया।
theek — gadha photo mein aa gaya.
Your turn: use “Donkey”
Say this in English: बच्चों को गधा दूर से दिखाइए। (bachchon ko gadha door se dikhaiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please show the children the donkey from a distance.
बच्चों को गधा दूर से दिखाइए।
bachchon ko gadha door se dikhaiye.
Compare your word order with “Please show the children the donkey from a distance.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Donkey” in English
Gadha ko English mein kya kehte hain?
गधा (gadha) can be expressed as “Donkey” in English. For example: “A donkey was eating grass by the road.”
What does “Donkey” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Donkey” means गधा (gadha). The sentence “A donkey was eating grass by the road.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Donkey” in a sentence?
Please show the children the donkey from a distance. Hindi meaning: बच्चों को गधा दूर से दिखाइए। (bachchon ko gadha door se dikhaiye.). “Donkey” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A donkey was eating grass by the road.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Donkey”?
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.
