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Naakhoon in English: Nail (नाख़ून)
Nail
Hindi (Devanagari)
नाख़ून
Hindi (English letters)
naakhoon
नाख़ून (naakhoon) can be expressed as “Nail” in English. For example: “Please trim the nails short.”
“naakhoon” kehna ho, to English mein “Nail” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Salon
Please trim the nails short.
कृपया नाख़ून छोटे कर दीजिए।
kripya naakhoon chhote kar dijiye.
How to pronounce “Nail”
Say it in English
nayl
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.
Nail: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Nail | नाख़ून naakhoon The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please trim the nails short. | कृपया नाख़ून छोटे कर दीजिए। kripya naakhoon chhote kar dijiye. Salon | Salon |
| My nails have grown. | मेरे नाख़ून बढ़ गए हैं। mere naakhoon badh gaye hain. Home kit | Home kit |
“Nail” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please trim the nails short.” 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 “Nail” in English sentences
1. Salon
Please trim the nails short.
कृपया नाख़ून छोटे कर दीजिए।
kripya naakhoon chhote kar dijiye.
2. Home kit
My nails have grown.
मेरे नाख़ून बढ़ गए हैं।
mere naakhoon badh gaye hain.
3. Kids care
Keep the child's nails clean.
बच्चे के नाख़ून साफ़ रखिए।
bachche ke naakhoon saaf rakhiye.
Common mistakes with “Nail”
Instead of
mine nails have grown.
Say this
My nails have grown.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Yes — the right-hand nails is long.
Say this
Yes — the right-hand nails are long.
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
A quick manicure ask at home
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do the nails need cutting?
Show Hindi meaning
नाख़ून काटने हैं क्या?
naakhoon kaatne hain kya?
You
Yes — the right-hand nails are long.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, दाएँ हाथ के नाख़ून लंबे हैं।
haan, daaen haath ke naakhoon lambe hain.
Partner
Please give the cutter — I'll clean the nails.
Show Hindi meaning
कटर दीजिए, नाख़ून साफ़ कर दूँ।
cutter dijiye, naakhoon saaf kar doon.
You
Thanks — it's in the drawer.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, दराज में है।
shukriya, daraz mein hai.
Your turn: use “Nail”
Say this in English: मेरे नाख़ून बढ़ गए हैं। (mere naakhoon badh gaye hain.)
Reveal sample answer
My nails have grown.
मेरे नाख़ून बढ़ गए हैं।
mere naakhoon badh gaye hain.
Compare your word order with “My nails have grown.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Nail” in English
Naakhoon ko English mein kya kehte hain?
नाख़ून (naakhoon) can be expressed as “Nail” in English. For example: “Please trim the nails short.”
What does “Nail” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Nail” means नाख़ून (naakhoon). The sentence “Please trim the nails short.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Nail” in a sentence?
My nails have grown. Hindi meaning: मेरे नाख़ून बढ़ गए हैं। (mere naakhoon badh gaye hain.). “Nail” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please trim the nails short.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Nail”?
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.
