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Chaaval in English: Rice (चावल)
Rice
Hindi (Devanagari)
चावल
Hindi (English letters)
chaaval
चावल (chaaval) can be expressed as “Rice” in English. For example: “One plate of rajma and rice, please.”
“chaaval” kehna ho, to English mein “Rice” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
At a dhaba
One plate of rajma and rice, please.
भैया, एक प्लेट राजमा-चावल दीजिए।
bhaiya, ek plet raajma-chaaval dijiye.
How to pronounce “Rice”
Say it in English
righs
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.
Rice: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | चावल chaaval The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| One plate of rajma and rice, please. | भैया, एक प्लेट राजमा-चावल दीजिए। bhaiya, ek plet raajma-chaaval dijiye. At a dhaba | At a dhaba |
| How much is a kilo of basmati rice? | बासमती चावल एक किलो कितने का है? baasmati chaaval ek kilo kitne ka hai? At a grocery shop | At a grocery shop |
“Rice” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “One plate of rajma and rice, please.” 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 “Rice” in English sentences
1. At a dhaba
One plate of rajma and rice, please.
भैया, एक प्लेट राजमा-चावल दीजिए।
bhaiya, ek plet raajma-chaaval dijiye.
2. At a grocery shop
How much is a kilo of basmati rice?
बासमती चावल एक किलो कितने का है?
baasmati chaaval ek kilo kitne ka hai?
3. At home, feeling unwell
If your stomach is upset, eat khichdi made with rice and moong dal.
पेट ख़राब हो तो चावल और मूँग दाल की खिचड़ी खाइए।
pet kharaab ho to chaaval aur moong daal ki khichdi khaaiye.
Common mistakes with “Rice”
Instead of
How much are a kilo of basmati rice?
Say this
How much is a kilo of basmati rice?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
How much is an kilo of basmati rice?
Say this
How much is a kilo of basmati rice?
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.
Ordering lunch at a dhaba in Delhi
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Hello! Today we have both rajma with rice and kadhi with rice.
Show Hindi meaning
नमस्ते जी! आज राजमा-चावल और कढ़ी-चावल दोनों हैं।
namaste ji! aaj raajma-chaaval aur kadhi-chaaval donon hain.
You
One plate of rajma and rice, please. Is the rice basmati?
Show Hindi meaning
एक प्लेट राजमा-चावल दीजिए। चावल बासमती है?
ek plet raajma-chaaval dijiye. chaaval baasmati hai?
Partner
Yes. It's basmati. Would you like roti with it too?
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ जी, बासमती है। साथ में रोटी भी चाहिए?
haan ji, baasmati hai. saath mein roti bhi chahiye?
You
No, just the rice is enough, thanks.
Show Hindi meaning
नहीं, बस चावल काफ़ी है, धन्यवाद।
nahi, bas chaaval kaafi hai, dhanyavaad.
Your turn: use “Rice”
Say this in English: बासमती चावल एक किलो कितने का है? (baasmati chaaval ek kilo kitne ka hai?)
Reveal sample answer
How much is a kilo of basmati rice?
बासमती चावल एक किलो कितने का है?
baasmati chaaval ek kilo kitne ka hai?
Compare your word order with “How much is a kilo of basmati rice?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Rice” in English
Chaaval ko English mein kya kehte hain?
चावल (chaaval) can be expressed as “Rice” in English. For example: “One plate of rajma and rice, please.”
What does “Rice” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Rice” means चावल (chaaval). The sentence “One plate of rajma and rice, please.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Rice” in a sentence?
How much is a kilo of basmati rice? Hindi meaning: बासमती चावल एक किलो कितने का है? (baasmati chaaval ek kilo kitne ka hai?). “Rice” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “One plate of rajma and rice, please.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Rice”?
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.
