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Jeebh in English: Tongue (जीभ)
Tongue
Hindi (Devanagari)
जीभ
Hindi (English letters)
jeebh
जीभ (jeebh) can be expressed as “Tongue” in English. For example: “I burned my tongue.”
“jeebh” kehna ho, to English mein “Tongue” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Hot tea
I burned my tongue.
जीभ जल गई।
jeebh jal gai.
How to pronounce “Tongue”
Say it in English
tuhng
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.
Tongue: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Tongue | जीभ jeebh The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I burned my tongue. | जीभ जल गई। jeebh jal gai. Hot tea | Hot tea |
| The sweet taste is on the tongue. | मीठा स्वाद जीभ पर है। meetha svaad jeebh par hai. Taste | Taste |
“Tongue” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I burned my tongue.” 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 “Tongue” in English sentences
1. Hot tea
I burned my tongue.
जीभ जल गई।
jeebh jal gai.
2. Taste
The sweet taste is on the tongue.
मीठा स्वाद जीभ पर है।
meetha svaad jeebh par hai.
3. Clinic
Please stick out your tongue.
जीभ निकालकर दिखाइए।
jeebh nikaalkar dikhaiye.
Common mistakes with “Tongue”
Instead of
I burned mine tongue.
Say this
I burned my tongue.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Me burned my tongue.
Say this
I burned my tongue.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
After tasting very hot soup
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Did you burn your tongue?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या जीभ जल गई?
kya jeebh jal gai?
You
Yes — the tongue is still burning.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, जीभ अभी भी जल रही है।
haan, jeebh abhi bhi jal rahi hai.
Partner
Cold water will ease the tongue.
Show Hindi meaning
ठंडा पानी जीभ को आराम देगा।
thanda paani jeebh ko aaram dega.
You
Thanks — the tongue is better now.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, जीभ अब बेहतर है।
dhanyavaad, jeebh ab behtar hai.
Your turn: use “Tongue”
Say this in English: मीठा स्वाद जीभ पर है। (meetha svaad jeebh par hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The sweet taste is on the tongue.
मीठा स्वाद जीभ पर है।
meetha svaad jeebh par hai.
Compare your word order with “The sweet taste is on the tongue.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Tongue” in English
Jeebh ko English mein kya kehte hain?
जीभ (jeebh) can be expressed as “Tongue” in English. For example: “I burned my tongue.”
What does “Tongue” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Tongue” means जीभ (jeebh). The sentence “I burned my tongue.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Tongue” in a sentence?
The sweet taste is on the tongue. Hindi meaning: मीठा स्वाद जीभ पर है। (meetha svaad jeebh par hai.). “Tongue” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I burned my tongue.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Tongue”?
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.
