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Kandha in English: Shoulder (कंधा)
Shoulder
Hindi (Devanagari)
कंधा
Hindi (English letters)
kandha
कंधा (kandha) can be expressed as “Shoulder” in English. For example: “My shoulder hurts after the workout.”
“kandha” kehna ho, to English mein “Shoulder” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Gym
My shoulder hurts after the workout.
मेरा कंधा वर्कआउट के बाद दुख रहा है।
mera kandha workout ke baad dukh raha hai.
How to pronounce “Shoulder”
Say it in English
SHOHL-der
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.
Shoulder: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | कंधा kandha The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My shoulder hurts after the workout. | मेरा कंधा वर्कआउट के बाद दुख रहा है। mera kandha workout ke baad dukh raha hai. Gym | Gym |
| Don't keep the bag on your shoulder too long. | बैग कंधे पर मत रखना ज़्यादा देर। bag kandhe par mat rakhna zyada der. Travel | Travel |
“Shoulder” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My shoulder hurts after the workout.” 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 “Shoulder” in English sentences
1. Gym
My shoulder hurts after the workout.
मेरा कंधा वर्कआउट के बाद दुख रहा है।
mera kandha workout ke baad dukh raha hai.
2. Travel
Don't keep the bag on your shoulder too long.
बैग कंधे पर मत रखना ज़्यादा देर।
bag kandhe par mat rakhna zyada der.
3. Tailor
The coat is loose on the shoulders.
कोट कंधे पर ढीला है।
kot kandhe par dheela hai.
Common mistakes with “Shoulder”
Instead of
mine shoulder hurts after the workout.
Say this
My shoulder hurts after the workout.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Don't keep the bag on yours shoulder too long.
Say this
Don't keep the bag on your shoulder too long.
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Helping with a heavy laptop bag
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is your shoulder hurting from the bag?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या कंधा दुख रहा है बैग से?
kya kandha dukh raha hai bag se?
You
Yes, the right shoulder feels heavy.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, दायाँ कंधा भारी लग रहा है।
haan, daayan kandha bhaari lag raha hai.
Partner
Please switch the bag to the other shoulder.
Show Hindi meaning
बैग दूसरे कंधे पर बदल लीजिए।
bag doosre kandhe par badal lijiye.
You
Done — now the shoulder is lighter.
Show Hindi meaning
किया, अब कंधा हल्का है।
kiya, ab kandha halka hai.
Your turn: use “Shoulder”
Say this in English: बैग कंधे पर मत रखना ज़्यादा देर। (bag kandhe par mat rakhna zyada der.)
Reveal sample answer
Don't keep the bag on your shoulder too long.
बैग कंधे पर मत रखना ज़्यादा देर।
bag kandhe par mat rakhna zyada der.
Compare your word order with “Don't keep the bag on your shoulder too long.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Shoulder” in English
Kandha ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कंधा (kandha) can be expressed as “Shoulder” in English. For example: “My shoulder hurts after the workout.”
What does “Shoulder” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Shoulder” means कंधा (kandha). The sentence “My shoulder hurts after the workout.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Shoulder” in a sentence?
Don't keep the bag on your shoulder too long. Hindi meaning: बैग कंधे पर मत रखना ज़्यादा देर। (bag kandhe par mat rakhna zyada der.). “Shoulder” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My shoulder hurts after the workout.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Shoulder”?
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.
