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Angootha in English: Thumb (अँगूठा)
Thumb
Hindi (Devanagari)
अँगूठा
Hindi (English letters)
angootha
अँगूठा (angootha) can be expressed as “Thumb” in English. For example: “There's a light cut on the thumb.”
“angootha” kehna ho, to English mein “Thumb” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Kitchen cut
There's a light cut on the thumb.
अँगूठे में हल्की कट लगी।
angoothe mein halki cut lagi.
How to pronounce “Thumb”
Say it in English
thuhm
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.
Thumb: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Thumb | अँगूठा angootha The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| There's a light cut on the thumb. | अँगूठे में हल्की कट लगी। angoothe mein halki cut lagi. Kitchen cut | Kitchen cut |
| My thumb got tired from typing. | अँगूठा थक गया टाइपिंग से। angootha thak gaya typing se. Phone typing | Phone typing |
“Thumb” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “There's a light cut on the thumb.” 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 “Thumb” in English sentences
1. Kitchen cut
There's a light cut on the thumb.
अँगूठे में हल्की कट लगी।
angoothe mein halki cut lagi.
2. Phone typing
My thumb got tired from typing.
अँगूठा थक गया टाइपिंग से।
angootha thak gaya typing se.
3. Approval gesture
The teacher gave a thumbs-up.
टीचर ने अँगूठा दिखाया।
teacher ne angootha dikhaya.
Common mistakes with “Thumb”
Instead of
There's an light cut on the thumb.
Say this
There's a light cut on the thumb.
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.
Instead of
mine thumb got tired from typing.
Say this
My thumb got tired from typing.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
After slamming a drawer
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is your thumb okay?
Show Hindi meaning
आपका अँगूठा ठीक है?
aapka angootha theek hai?
You
There's a little pain in the thumb.
Show Hindi meaning
अँगूठे में दर्द है थोड़ा।
angoothe mein dard hai thoda.
Partner
Put ice on the thumb.
Show Hindi meaning
बर्फ़ रखिए अँगूठे पर।
barf rakhie angoothe par.
You
Yes — doing it now.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, अभी करता हूँ।
haan, abhi karta hoon.
Your turn: use “Thumb”
Say this in English: अँगूठा थक गया टाइपिंग से। (angootha thak gaya typing se.)
Reveal sample answer
My thumb got tired from typing.
अँगूठा थक गया टाइपिंग से।
angootha thak gaya typing se.
Compare your word order with “My thumb got tired from typing.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Thumb” in English
Angootha ko English mein kya kehte hain?
अँगूठा (angootha) can be expressed as “Thumb” in English. For example: “There's a light cut on the thumb.”
What does “Thumb” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Thumb” means अँगूठा (angootha). The sentence “There's a light cut on the thumb.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Thumb” in a sentence?
My thumb got tired from typing. Hindi meaning: अँगूठा थक गया टाइपिंग से। (angootha thak gaya typing se.). “Thumb” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “There's a light cut on the thumb.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Thumb”?
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.
