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Chhota in English: Small (छोटा)
Small
Hindi (Devanagari)
छोटा
Hindi (English letters)
chhota
छोटा (chhota) can be expressed as “Small” in English. For example: “The room is small, but clean.”
“chhota” kehna ho, to English mein “Small” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Describing a room
The room is small, but clean.
कमरा छोटा है, लेकिन साफ़ है।
kamra chhota hai, lekin saaf hai.
How to pronounce “Small”
Say it in English
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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.
Small: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Small | छोटा chhota The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The room is small, but clean. | कमरा छोटा है, लेकिन साफ़ है। kamra chhota hai, lekin saaf hai. Describing a room | Describing a room |
| This shoe is small. I need one size bigger. | यह जूती छोटी है, एक साइज़ बड़ी चाहिए। yah jooti chhoti hai, ek size badi chahiye. Shopping for shoes | Shopping for shoes |
Use “Small” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Small” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Small” in English sentences
1. Describing a room
The room is small, but clean.
कमरा छोटा है, लेकिन साफ़ है।
kamra chhota hai, lekin saaf hai.
2. Shopping for shoes
This shoe is small. I need one size bigger.
यह जूती छोटी है, एक साइज़ बड़ी चाहिए।
yah jooti chhoti hai, ek size badi chahiye.
3. Talking about family
My younger brother is still in school.
मेरा छोटा भाई अभी स्कूल में है।
mera chhota bhaai abhi school mein hai.
Common mistakes with “Small”
Instead of
The room are small, but clean.
Say this
The room is small, but clean.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This shoe are small. I need one size bigger.
Say this
This shoe is small. I need one size bigger.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Looking for a compact bag in a market
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do you want a big bag or a small one?
Show Hindi meaning
बड़ा बैग चाहिए या छोटा?
bada bag chahiye ya chhota?
You
I want a small bag, easy for travel.
Show Hindi meaning
छोटा बैग चाहिए, सफ़र में आसान हो।
chhota bag chahiye, safar mein aasaan ho.
Partner
Look at this small bag, very light.
Show Hindi meaning
यह छोटी बैग देखिए, बहुत हल्की है।
yah chhoti bag dekhiye, bahut halki hai.
You
Yes, small but plenty of space inside.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, छोटा पर काफ़ी जगह है अंदर।
haan, chhota par kaafi jagah hai andar.
Your turn: use “Small”
Say this in English: यह जूती छोटी है, एक साइज़ बड़ी चाहिए। (yah jooti chhoti hai, ek size badi chahiye.)
Reveal sample answer
This shoe is small. I need one size bigger.
यह जूती छोटी है, एक साइज़ बड़ी चाहिए।
yah jooti chhoti hai, ek size badi chahiye.
Compare your word order with “This shoe is small. I need one size bigger.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Small” in English
Chhota ko English mein kya kehte hain?
छोटा (chhota) can be expressed as “Small” in English. For example: “The room is small, but clean.”
What does “Small” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Small” means छोटा (chhota). The sentence “The room is small, but clean.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Small” in a sentence?
This shoe is small. I need one size bigger. Hindi meaning: यह जूती छोटी है, एक साइज़ बड़ी चाहिए। (yah jooti chhoti hai, ek size badi chahiye.). Use “Small” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Small”?
“Small” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
