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Kohni in English: Elbow (कोहनी)
Elbow
Hindi (Devanagari)
कोहनी
Hindi (English letters)
kohni
कोहनी (kohni) can be expressed as “Elbow” in English. For example: “My elbow popped while I was lifting weights.”
“kohni” kehna ho, to English mein “Elbow” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Gym injury
My elbow popped while I was lifting weights.
वज़न उठाते हुए कोहनी चटक गई।
vazan uthate hue kohni chatak gayi.
How to pronounce “Elbow”
Say it in English
EL-boh
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.
Elbow: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow | कोहनी kohni The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My elbow popped while I was lifting weights. | वज़न उठाते हुए कोहनी चटक गई। vazan uthate hue kohni chatak gayi. Gym injury | Gym injury |
| Doctor, there is pain in the right elbow. | डॉक्टर, दाहिनी कोहनी में दर्द है। doctor, daahini kohni mein dard hai. Doctor | Doctor |
“Elbow” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My elbow popped while I was lifting weights.” 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 “Elbow” in English sentences
1. Gym injury
My elbow popped while I was lifting weights.
वज़न उठाते हुए कोहनी चटक गई।
vazan uthate hue kohni chatak gayi.
2. Doctor
Doctor, there is pain in the right elbow.
डॉक्टर, दाहिनी कोहनी में दर्द है।
doctor, daahini kohni mein dard hai.
3. Desk work
After long laptop use the elbow gets stiff.
लंबे समय लैपटॉप पर कोहनी अकड़ जाती है।
lambe samay laptop par kohni akad jaati hai.
Common mistakes with “Elbow”
Instead of
My elbow popped while I were lifting weights.
Say this
My elbow popped while I was lifting weights.
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
mine elbow popped while I was lifting weights.
Say this
My elbow popped while I was lifting weights.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Checking a friend's sports injury
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is the elbow still hurting?
Show Hindi meaning
कोहनी अभी भी दुख रही है?
kohni abhi bhi dukh rahi hai?
You
Yes — it hurts to bend the elbow.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, कोहनी मोड़ने में तकलीफ़ है।
haan, kohni modne mein takleef hai.
Partner
Rest today — keep ice on it.
Show Hindi meaning
आज आराम कीजिए, बर्फ़ रखें।
aaj aaraam kijiye, barf rakhen.
You
Okay — if the elbow swells I'll see a doctor.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है — अगर कोहनी सूजे तो डॉक्टर दिखाऊँगा।
theek hai — agar kohni sooje to doctor dikhaunga.
Your turn: use “Elbow”
Say this in English: डॉक्टर, दाहिनी कोहनी में दर्द है। (doctor, daahini kohni mein dard hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Doctor, there is pain in the right elbow.
डॉक्टर, दाहिनी कोहनी में दर्द है।
doctor, daahini kohni mein dard hai.
Compare your word order with “Doctor, there is pain in the right elbow.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Elbow” in English
Kohni ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कोहनी (kohni) can be expressed as “Elbow” in English. For example: “My elbow popped while I was lifting weights.”
What does “Elbow” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Elbow” means कोहनी (kohni). The sentence “My elbow popped while I was lifting weights.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Elbow” in a sentence?
Doctor, there is pain in the right elbow. Hindi meaning: डॉक्टर, दाहिनी कोहनी में दर्द है। (doctor, daahini kohni mein dard hai.). “Elbow” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My elbow popped while I was lifting weights.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Elbow”?
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.
