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Gilahri in English: Squirrel (गिलहरी)

Squirrel

Hindi (Devanagari)

गिलहरी

Hindi (English letters)

gilahri

Say it: SKWER-uhlnoun

गिलहरी (gilahri) can be expressed as “Squirrel” in English. For example: “Look — the squirrel went into the bush.”

“gilahri” kehna ho, to English mein “Squirrel” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Park bench

Look — the squirrel went into the bush.

देखो, गिलहरी झाड़ी में घुस गई।

dekho, gilahri jhaadi mein ghus gai.

How to pronounce “Squirrel”

Say it in English

SKWER-uhl

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.

Squirrel: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Squirrel

गिलहरी

gilahri

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
Look — the squirrel went into the bush.

देखो, गिलहरी झाड़ी में घुस गई।

dekho, gilahri jhaadi mein ghus gai.

Park bench

Park bench
Please don't feed chips to the squirrel.

गिलहरी को चिप्स मत खिलाइए।

gilahri ko chips mat khilaiye.

Feeding warning

Feeding warning

“Squirrel” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Look — the squirrel went into the bush.” 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 “Squirrel” in English sentences

  1. 1. Park bench

    Look — the squirrel went into the bush.

    देखो, गिलहरी झाड़ी में घुस गई।

    dekho, gilahri jhaadi mein ghus gai.

  2. 2. Feeding warning

    Please don't feed chips to the squirrel.

    गिलहरी को चिप्स मत खिलाइए।

    gilahri ko chips mat khilaiye.

  3. 3. Photo

    The squirrel is coming through clearly on camera.

    कैमरे में गिलहरी साफ़ आ रही है।

    camera mein gilahri saaf aa rahi hai.

Common mistakes with “Squirrel”

Instead of

Please don't to feed chips to the squirrel.

Say this

Please don't feed chips to the squirrel.

Use the base verb after don't, doesn't or didn't. To does not belong between the helping verb and the main verb here.

Instead of

The squirrel are coming through clearly on camera.

Say this

The squirrel is coming through clearly on camera.

Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Watching a squirrel in a garden

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    Can you see the squirrel?

    Show Hindi meaning

    क्या आपको गिलहरी दिख रही है?

    kya aapko gilahri dikh rahi hai?

  2. You

    Yes — the squirrel is running on the wall.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, दीवार पर गिलहरी दौड़ रही है।

    haan, deewaar par gilahri daud rahi hai.

  3. Partner

    Stay quiet — she'll get scared.

    Show Hindi meaning

    शांत रहिए, डर जाएगी।

    shaant rahiye, dar jaayegi.

  4. You

    Okay — the squirrel is on the tree now.

    Show Hindi meaning

    ठीक — गिलहरी अब पेड़ पर है।

    theek — gilahri ab ped par hai.

Your turn: use “Squirrel”

Say this in English: गिलहरी को चिप्स मत खिलाइए। (gilahri ko chips mat khilaiye.)

Reveal sample answer

Please don't feed chips to the squirrel.

गिलहरी को चिप्स मत खिलाइए।

gilahri ko chips mat khilaiye.

Compare your word order with “Please don't feed chips to the squirrel.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Squirrel” in English

Gilahri ko English mein kya kehte hain?

गिलहरी (gilahri) can be expressed as “Squirrel” in English. For example: “Look — the squirrel went into the bush.”

What does “Squirrel” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Squirrel” means गिलहरी (gilahri). The sentence “Look — the squirrel went into the bush.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Squirrel” in a sentence?

Please don't feed chips to the squirrel. Hindi meaning: गिलहरी को चिप्स मत खिलाइए। (gilahri ko chips mat khilaiye.). “Squirrel” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Look — the squirrel went into the bush.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Squirrel”?

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.

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