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Honth in English: Lip (होंठ)

Lip

Hindi (Devanagari)

होंठ

Hindi (English letters)

honth

Say it: lipnoun

होंठ (honth) can be expressed as “Lip” in English. For example: “My lips are drying.”

“honth” kehna ho, to English mein “Lip” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Winter care

My lips are drying.

मेरे होंठ सूख रहे हैं।

mere honth sookh rahe hain.

How to pronounce “Lip”

Say it in English

lip

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.

Lip: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Lip

होंठ

honth

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
My lips are drying.

मेरे होंठ सूख रहे हैं।

mere honth sookh rahe hain.

Winter care

Winter care
Please put color on the lips.

होंठों पर रंग लगाइए।

honthon par rang lagaiye.

Makeup tip

Makeup tip

“Lip” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My lips are drying.” 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 “Lip” in English sentences

  1. 1. Winter care

    My lips are drying.

    मेरे होंठ सूख रहे हैं।

    mere honth sookh rahe hain.

  2. 2. Makeup tip

    Please put color on the lips.

    होंठों पर रंग लगाइए।

    honthon par rang lagaiye.

  3. 3. Clinic

    The lower lip is cut.

    निचला होंठ कटा है।

    nichla honth kata hai.

Common mistakes with “Lip”

Instead of

mine lips are drying.

Say this

My lips are drying.

Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.

Instead of

My lips is drying.

Say this

My lips are drying.

Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Buying lip balm in cold weather

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    Aren't your lips cracking?

    Show Hindi meaning

    आपके होंठ फट तो नहीं रहे?

    aapke honth phat to nahi rahe?

  2. You

    Yes, the lips are very dry.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, होंठ बहुत सूखे हैं।

    haan, honth bahut sookhe hain.

  3. Partner

    Please put this balm on the lips.

    Show Hindi meaning

    यह बाम होंठों पर लगाइए।

    yah balm honthon par lagaiye.

  4. You

    Thanks — the lips will feel soft now.

    Show Hindi meaning

    धन्यवाद, होंठ अब नरम लगेंगे।

    dhanyavaad, honth ab naram lagenge.

Your turn: use “Lip”

Say this in English: होंठों पर रंग लगाइए। (honthon par rang lagaiye.)

Reveal sample answer

Please put color on the lips.

होंठों पर रंग लगाइए।

honthon par rang lagaiye.

Compare your word order with “Please put color on the lips.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Lip” in English

Honth ko English mein kya kehte hain?

होंठ (honth) can be expressed as “Lip” in English. For example: “My lips are drying.”

What does “Lip” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Lip” means होंठ (honth). The sentence “My lips are drying.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Lip” in a sentence?

Please put color on the lips. Hindi meaning: होंठों पर रंग लगाइए। (honthon par rang lagaiye.). “Lip” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My lips are drying.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Lip”?

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.

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