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Makkhi in English: Fly (मक्खी)
Fly
Hindi (Devanagari)
मक्खी
Hindi (English letters)
makkhi
मक्खी (makkhi) can be expressed as “Fly” in English. For example: “A fly landed on the plate.”
“makkhi” kehna ho, to English mein “Fly” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Lunch table
A fly landed on the plate.
थाली पर मक्खी बैठ गई।
thaali par makkhi baith gai.
How to pronounce “Fly”
Say it in English
fligh
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.
Fly: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Fly | मक्खी makkhi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| A fly landed on the plate. | थाली पर मक्खी बैठ गई। thaali par makkhi baith gai. Lunch table | Lunch table |
| Please turn on the fan that shooes flies. | कृपया मक्खी भगाने का पंखा चालू कीजिए। kripya makkhi bhagaane ka pankha chaalu kijiye. Shop keep | Shop keep |
“Fly” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A fly landed on the plate.” 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 “Fly” in English sentences
1. Lunch table
A fly landed on the plate.
थाली पर मक्खी बैठ गई।
thaali par makkhi baith gai.
2. Shop keep
Please turn on the fan that shooes flies.
कृपया मक्खी भगाने का पंखा चालू कीजिए।
kripya makkhi bhagaane ka pankha chaalu kijiye.
3. Picnic
Flies come to sweets.
मक्खियाँ मीठे पर आ जाती हैं।
makkhiyaan meethe par aa jaati hain.
Common mistakes with “Fly”
Instead of
an fly landed on the plate.
Say this
A fly landed on the plate.
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
Please to turn on the fan that shooes flies.
Say this
Please turn on the fan that shooes flies.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Protecting fruit on a kitchen counter
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
A fly is sitting on the fruit!
Show Hindi meaning
फल पर मक्खी बैठी है!
phal par makkhi baithi hai!
You
Cover it so the fly doesn't get in.
Show Hindi meaning
ढक दें, मक्खी अंदर न आए।
dhak den, makkhi andar na aae.
Partner
The window screen blocks flies.
Show Hindi meaning
खिड़की का जाली मक्खियाँ रोकती है।
khidki ka jaali makkhiyaan rokti hai.
You
Yes — keep the screen closed.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, जाली बंद रखिए।
haan, jaali band rakhiye.
Your turn: use “Fly”
Say this in English: कृपया मक्खी भगाने का पंखा चालू कीजिए। (kripya makkhi bhagaane ka pankha chaalu kijiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please turn on the fan that shooes flies.
कृपया मक्खी भगाने का पंखा चालू कीजिए।
kripya makkhi bhagaane ka pankha chaalu kijiye.
Compare your word order with “Please turn on the fan that shooes flies.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Fly” in English
Makkhi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मक्खी (makkhi) can be expressed as “Fly” in English. For example: “A fly landed on the plate.”
What does “Fly” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Fly” means मक्खी (makkhi). The sentence “A fly landed on the plate.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Fly” in a sentence?
Please turn on the fan that shooes flies. Hindi meaning: कृपया मक्खी भगाने का पंखा चालू कीजिए। (kripya makkhi bhagaane ka pankha chaalu kijiye.). “Fly” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A fly landed on the plate.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Fly”?
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.
