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Kaan in English: Ear (कान)
Ear
Hindi (Devanagari)
कान
Hindi (English letters)
kaan
कान (kaan) can be expressed as “Ear” in English. For example: “I have pain in my ear, what medicine should I take?”
“kaan” kehna ho, to English mein “Ear” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
At the doctor
I have pain in my ear, what medicine should I take?
मेरे कान में दर्द है, क्या दवा लूँ?
mere kaan mein dard hai, kya dava loon?
How to pronounce “Ear”
Say it in English
eer
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.
Ear: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Ear | कान kaan The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I have pain in my ear, what medicine should I take? | मेरे कान में दर्द है, क्या दवा लूँ? mere kaan mein dard hai, kya dava loon? At the doctor | At the doctor |
| Such loud music, my ears hurt! | इतना तेज़ संगीत, कान दुख रहे हैं! itna tez sangeet, kaan dukh rahe hain! Loud music complaint | Loud music complaint |
“Ear” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I have pain in my ear, what medicine should I take?” 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 “Ear” in English sentences
1. At the doctor
I have pain in my ear, what medicine should I take?
मेरे कान में दर्द है, क्या दवा लूँ?
mere kaan mein dard hai, kya dava loon?
2. Loud music complaint
Such loud music, my ears hurt!
इतना तेज़ संगीत, कान दुख रहे हैं!
itna tez sangeet, kaan dukh rahe hain!
3. Whispering a secret
Come close to the ear and speak softly.
कान के पास आकर धीरे बोलो।
kaan ke paas aakar dheere bolo.
Common mistakes with “Ear”
Instead of
I have pain in mine ear, what medicine should I take?
Say this
I have pain in my ear, what medicine should I take?
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
I have pain in my ear, what medicine should to I take?
Say this
I have pain in my ear, what medicine should I take?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Asking a friend to repeat something in a noisy market
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
It's too noisy, sound isn't reaching my ears.
Show Hindi meaning
शोर बहुत है, मेरे कान में आवाज़ नहीं आ रही।
shor bahut hai, mere kaan mein awaaz nahi aa rahi.
You
Speak near the ear. I'll hear.
Show Hindi meaning
कान के पास बोलिए, मैं सुन लूँगा।
kaan ke paas boliye, main sun loonga.
Partner
Fine, is it clearly audible in your ear now?
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, अब कान में साफ़ सुनाई दे रहा है?
theek hai, ab kaan mein saaf sunai de raha hai?
You
Yes, now my ear can hear properly.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, अब कान ठीक से सुन पा रहा हूँ।
haan, ab kaan theek se sun pa raha hoon.
Your turn: use “Ear”
Say this in English: इतना तेज़ संगीत, कान दुख रहे हैं! (itna tez sangeet, kaan dukh rahe hain!)
Reveal sample answer
Such loud music, my ears hurt!
इतना तेज़ संगीत, कान दुख रहे हैं!
itna tez sangeet, kaan dukh rahe hain!
Compare your word order with “Such loud music, my ears hurt!” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Ear” in English
Kaan ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कान (kaan) can be expressed as “Ear” in English. For example: “I have pain in my ear, what medicine should I take?”
What does “Ear” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Ear” means कान (kaan). The sentence “I have pain in my ear, what medicine should I take?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Ear” in a sentence?
Such loud music, my ears hurt! Hindi meaning: इतना तेज़ संगीत, कान दुख रहे हैं! (itna tez sangeet, kaan dukh rahe hain!). “Ear” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I have pain in my ear, what medicine should I take?” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Ear”?
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.
