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Takiya in English: Pillow (तकिया)
Pillow
Hindi (Devanagari)
तकिया
Hindi (English letters)
takiya
तकिया (takiya) can be expressed as “Pillow” in English. For example: “I need one more pillow in the room.”
“takiya” kehna ho, to English mein “Pillow” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Hotel desk
I need one more pillow in the room.
कमरे में एक और तकिया चाहिए।
kamre mein ek aur takiya chahiye.
How to pronounce “Pillow”
Say it in English
PI-loh
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.
Pillow: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Pillow | तकिया takiya The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I need one more pillow in the room. | कमरे में एक और तकिया चाहिए। kamre mein ek aur takiya chahiye. Hotel desk | Hotel desk |
| Keep the pillow straight. | तकिया सीधा रखो। takiya seedha rakho. Making the bed | Making the bed |
“Pillow” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I need one more pillow in the room.” 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 “Pillow” in English sentences
1. Hotel desk
I need one more pillow in the room.
कमरे में एक और तकिया चाहिए।
kamre mein ek aur takiya chahiye.
2. Making the bed
Keep the pillow straight.
तकिया सीधा रखो।
takiya seedha rakho.
3. Travel bag
The neck pillow is in the bag.
गर्दन वाला तकिया बैग में है।
gardan wala takiya bag mein hai.
Common mistakes with “Pillow”
Instead of
Me need one more pillow in the room.
Say this
I need one more pillow in the room.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
The neck pillow are in the bag.
Say this
The neck pillow is in the bag.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Setting up a sofa bed for a friend
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How many pillows do you need?
Show Hindi meaning
कितने तकिए चाहिए आपको?
kitne takiye chahiye aapko?
You
Two pillows are enough.
Show Hindi meaning
दो तकिया काफी हैं।
do takiya kaafi hain.
Partner
Take this soft pillow.
Show Hindi meaning
यह नरम तकिया लो।
yah naram takiya lo.
You
Thanks — I'll sleep well.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, आराम से सोऊँगा।
dhanyavaad, aaraam se sounga.
Your turn: use “Pillow”
Say this in English: तकिया सीधा रखो। (takiya seedha rakho.)
Reveal sample answer
Keep the pillow straight.
तकिया सीधा रखो।
takiya seedha rakho.
Compare your word order with “Keep the pillow straight.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Pillow” in English
Takiya ko English mein kya kehte hain?
तकिया (takiya) can be expressed as “Pillow” in English. For example: “I need one more pillow in the room.”
What does “Pillow” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Pillow” means तकिया (takiya). The sentence “I need one more pillow in the room.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Pillow” in a sentence?
Keep the pillow straight. Hindi meaning: तकिया सीधा रखो। (takiya seedha rakho.). “Pillow” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I need one more pillow in the room.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Pillow”?
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.
