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Baal in English: Hair (बाल)
Hair
Hindi (Devanagari)
बाल
Hindi (English letters)
baal
बाल (baal) can be expressed as “Hair” in English. Hair is usually uncountable when describing all the hair on a person's head: “My hair is wet.” Hairs refers to separate individual strands.
“baal” kehna ho, to English mein “Hair” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
At a salon
Please cut my hair a little shorter.
कृपया मेरे बाल थोड़े छोटे कर दीजिए।
kripya mere baal thode chhote kar dijiye.
How to pronounce “Hair”
Say it in English
her
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.
Hair: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Hair | बाल baal Hair is usually uncountable when describing all the hair on a person's head: “My hair is wet.” Hairs refers to separate individual strands. | Hair is usually uncountable when describing all the hair on a person's head: “My hair is wet.” Hairs refers to separate individual strands. |
| Please cut my hair a little shorter. | कृपया मेरे बाल थोड़े छोटे कर दीजिए। kripya mere baal thode chhote kar dijiye. At a salon | At a salon |
| Your hair looks very beautiful. | आपके बाल बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हैं। aapke baal bahut sundar lag rahe hain. Complimenting someone | Complimenting someone |
“Hair” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please cut my hair a little shorter.” 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 “Hair” in English sentences
1. At a salon
Please cut my hair a little shorter.
कृपया मेरे बाल थोड़े छोटे कर दीजिए।
kripya mere baal thode chhote kar dijiye.
2. Complimenting someone
Your hair looks very beautiful.
आपके बाल बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हैं।
aapke baal bahut sundar lag rahe hain.
3. After swimming
Dry your hair after bathing, you might catch a chill.
नहाने के बाद बाल सुखा लीजिए, ठंड लग सकती है।
nahaane ke baad baal sukha lijiye, thand lag sakti hai.
Common mistakes with “Hair”
Instead of
Please cut mine hair a little shorter.
Say this
Please cut my hair a little shorter.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Please cut my hair an little shorter.
Say this
Please cut my hair a little shorter.
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.
Getting a haircut in Pune
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Hello! How would you like your hair cut?
Show Hindi meaning
नमस्ते! बाल कैसे काटने हैं?
namaste! baal kaise kaatne hain?
You
Cut the hair a little shorter, just this much.
Show Hindi meaning
बाल थोड़े छोटे कर दीजिए, बस इतना।
baal thode chhote kar dijiye, bas itna.
Partner
Fine. Let's wash the hair first.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, पहले बाल धो लेते हैं।
theek hai, pehle baal dho lete hain.
You
Yes, and clean up the hair at the back too.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, और पीछे के बाल भी साफ़ कर दीजिए।
haan, aur peeche ke baal bhi saaf kar dijiye.
Your turn: use “Hair”
Say this in English: आपके बाल बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हैं। (aapke baal bahut sundar lag rahe hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Your hair looks very beautiful.
आपके बाल बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हैं।
aapke baal bahut sundar lag rahe hain.
Compare your word order with “Your hair looks very beautiful.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Hair” in English
Baal ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बाल (baal) can be expressed as “Hair” in English. Hair is usually uncountable when describing all the hair on a person's head: “My hair is wet.” Hairs refers to separate individual strands.
What does “Hair” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Hair” means बाल (baal). Hair is usually uncountable when describing all the hair on a person's head: “My hair is wet.” Hairs refers to separate individual strands.
How do I use “Hair” in a sentence?
Your hair looks very beautiful. Hindi meaning: आपके बाल बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हैं। (aapke baal bahut sundar lag rahe hain.). “Hair” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please cut my hair a little shorter.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Hair”?
Hair is usually uncountable when describing all the hair on a person's head: “My hair is wet.” Hairs refers to separate individual strands.
