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Chaakoo in English: Knife (चाकू)
Knife
Hindi (Devanagari)
चाकू
Hindi (English letters)
chaakoo
चाकू (chaakoo) can be expressed as “Knife” in English. For example: “I need a sharp knife for the onions.”
“chaakoo” kehna ho, to English mein “Knife” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Cooking together
I need a sharp knife for the onions.
प्याज़ के लिए तेज़ चाकू चाहिए।
pyaaz ke liye tez chaakoo chahiye.
How to pronounce “Knife”
Say it in English
nighf
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.
Knife: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | चाकू chaakoo The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I need a sharp knife for the onions. | प्याज़ के लिए तेज़ चाकू चाहिए। pyaaz ke liye tez chaakoo chahiye. Cooking together | Cooking together |
| Did you pack the knife? | चाकू पैक किया क्या आपने? chaakoo pack kiya kya aapne? Picnic bag | Picnic bag |
“Knife” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I need a sharp knife for the onions.” 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 “Knife” in English sentences
1. Cooking together
I need a sharp knife for the onions.
प्याज़ के लिए तेज़ चाकू चाहिए।
pyaaz ke liye tez chaakoo chahiye.
2. Picnic bag
Did you pack the knife?
चाकू पैक किया क्या आपने?
chaakoo pack kiya kya aapne?
3. Safety tip
Please keep the knife away from children.
बच्चों से चाकू दूर रखिए।
bachchon se chaakoo door rakhiye.
Common mistakes with “Knife”
Instead of
I need an sharp knife for the onions.
Say this
I need a sharp knife for the onions.
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
Me need a sharp knife for the onions.
Say this
I need a sharp knife for the onions.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Chopping salad
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which knife do you need?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको कौन-सा चाकू चाहिए?
aapko kaun-sa chaakoo chahiye?
You
Please give the small knife, for tomatoes.
Show Hindi meaning
छोटा चाकू दीजिए, टमाटर के लिए।
chhota chaakoo dijiye, tamaatar ke liye.
Partner
Here — this knife is washed.
Show Hindi meaning
लो, यह चाकू धुला हुआ है।
lo, yah chaakoo dhula hua hai.
You
Thanks — I'll cut with the knife now.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, अब चाकू से काटता हूँ।
dhanyavaad, ab chaakoo se kaatta hoon.
Your turn: use “Knife”
Say this in English: चाकू पैक किया क्या आपने? (chaakoo pack kiya kya aapne?)
Reveal sample answer
Did you pack the knife?
चाकू पैक किया क्या आपने?
chaakoo pack kiya kya aapne?
Compare your word order with “Did you pack the knife?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Knife” in English
Chaakoo ko English mein kya kehte hain?
चाकू (chaakoo) can be expressed as “Knife” in English. For example: “I need a sharp knife for the onions.”
What does “Knife” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Knife” means चाकू (chaakoo). The sentence “I need a sharp knife for the onions.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Knife” in a sentence?
Did you pack the knife? Hindi meaning: चाकू पैक किया क्या आपने? (chaakoo pack kiya kya aapne?). “Knife” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I need a sharp knife for the onions.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Knife”?
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.
