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Machhar in English: Mosquito (मच्छर)
Mosquito
Hindi (Devanagari)
मच्छर
Hindi (English letters)
machhar
मच्छर (machhar) can be expressed as “Mosquito” in English. For example: “A mosquito bit me last night.”
“machhar” kehna ho, to English mein “Mosquito” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Evening itch
A mosquito bit me last night.
कल रात मच्छर ने काटा।
kal raat machhar ne kaata.
How to pronounce “Mosquito”
Say it in English
muhs-KEE-toh
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.
Mosquito: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquito | मच्छर machhar The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| A mosquito bit me last night. | कल रात मच्छर ने काटा। kal raat machhar ne kaata. Evening itch | Evening itch |
| Please put up the mosquito net. | कृपया मच्छरदानी लगा दीजिए। kripya machhardaani laga dijiye. Guest room | Guest room |
“Mosquito” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A mosquito bit me last night.” 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 “Mosquito” in English sentences
1. Evening itch
A mosquito bit me last night.
कल रात मच्छर ने काटा।
kal raat machhar ne kaata.
2. Guest room
Please put up the mosquito net.
कृपया मच्छरदानी लगा दीजिए।
kripya machhardaani laga dijiye.
3. Monsoon chat
Mosquitoes increase after rain.
बारिश के बाद मच्छर बढ़ जाते हैं।
baarish ke baad machhar badh jaate hain.
Common mistakes with “Mosquito”
Instead of
an mosquito bit me last night.
Say this
A mosquito bit me last night.
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
A mosquito bit I last night.
Say this
A mosquito bit me last night.
Use me in this object position. I is the subject form; it does not follow the verb or preposition in this pattern.
Preparing a balcony for evening tea
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
There are lots of mosquitoes outside.
Show Hindi meaning
बाहर मच्छर बहुत हैं।
baahar machhar bahut hain.
You
Let's light a coil — the mosquitoes will leave.
Show Hindi meaning
कॉइल जला दें, मच्छर भागेंगे।
coil jala den, machhar bhaagenge.
Partner
There's a mosquito mark on your hand.
Show Hindi meaning
आपके हाथ पर मच्छर का निशान है।
aapke haath par machhar ka nishan hai.
You
Yes — I'll put on cream.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, क्रीम लगा लेता हूँ।
haan, cream laga leta hoon.
Your turn: use “Mosquito”
Say this in English: कृपया मच्छरदानी लगा दीजिए। (kripya machhardaani laga dijiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please put up the mosquito net.
कृपया मच्छरदानी लगा दीजिए।
kripya machhardaani laga dijiye.
Compare your word order with “Please put up the mosquito net.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Mosquito” in English
Machhar ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मच्छर (machhar) can be expressed as “Mosquito” in English. For example: “A mosquito bit me last night.”
What does “Mosquito” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Mosquito” means मच्छर (machhar). The sentence “A mosquito bit me last night.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Mosquito” in a sentence?
Please put up the mosquito net. Hindi meaning: कृपया मच्छरदानी लगा दीजिए। (kripya machhardaani laga dijiye.). “Mosquito” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A mosquito bit me last night.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Mosquito”?
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.
