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Chhuttiyaan in English: Vacation (छुट्टियाँ)
Vacation
Hindi (Devanagari)
छुट्टियाँ
Hindi (English letters)
chhuttiyaan
छुट्टियाँ (chhuttiyaan) can be expressed as “Vacation” in English. For example: “My vacation starts next week.”
“chhuttiyaan” kehna ho, to English mein “Vacation” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Office leave
My vacation starts next week.
अगले हफ़्ते मेरी छुट्टियाँ शुरू होंगी।
agle hafte meri chhuttiyaan shuru hongi.
How to pronounce “Vacation”
Say it in English
vay-KAY-shuhn
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.
Vacation: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Vacation | छुट्टियाँ chhuttiyaan The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My vacation starts next week. | अगले हफ़्ते मेरी छुट्टियाँ शुरू होंगी। agle hafte meri chhuttiyaan shuru hongi. Office leave | Office leave |
| We want a long vacation — we'll go to the mountains. | लंबी छुट्टियाँ चाहिए, पहाड़ों पर जाएँगे। lambi chhuttiyaan chahiye, pahaadon par jaayenge. Travel chat | Travel chat |
“Vacation” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My vacation starts next week.” 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 “Vacation” in English sentences
1. Office leave
My vacation starts next week.
अगले हफ़्ते मेरी छुट्टियाँ शुरू होंगी।
agle hafte meri chhuttiyaan shuru hongi.
2. Travel chat
We want a long vacation — we'll go to the mountains.
लंबी छुट्टियाँ चाहिए, पहाड़ों पर जाएँगे।
lambi chhuttiyaan chahiye, pahaadon par jaayenge.
3. School parent
When will the children's vacation end?
बच्चों की छुट्टियाँ कब खत्म होंगी?
bachchon ki chhuttiyaan kab khatm hongi?
Common mistakes with “Vacation”
Instead of
mine vacation starts next week.
Say this
My vacation starts next week.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
We want a long vacation — we will to go to the mountains.
Say this
We want a long vacation — we'll go to the mountains.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Planning a holiday trip
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How many days is your vacation?
Show Hindi meaning
आपकी छुट्टियाँ कितने दिन की हैं?
aapki chhuttiyaan kitne din ki hain?
You
Ten days — I got a good vacation.
Show Hindi meaning
दस दिन — छुट्टियाँ अच्छी मिल गईं।
das din — chhuttiyaan achhi mil gain.
Partner
Where will you travel?
Show Hindi meaning
कहाँ घूमना है?
kahaan ghoomna hai?
You
We're thinking Jaipur with a long vacation.
Show Hindi meaning
लंबी छुट्टियाँ लेकर जयपुर सोच रहे हैं।
lambi chhuttiyaan lekar Jaipur soch rahe hain.
Your turn: use “Vacation”
Say this in English: लंबी छुट्टियाँ चाहिए, पहाड़ों पर जाएँगे। (lambi chhuttiyaan chahiye, pahaadon par jaayenge.)
Reveal sample answer
We want a long vacation — we'll go to the mountains.
लंबी छुट्टियाँ चाहिए, पहाड़ों पर जाएँगे।
lambi chhuttiyaan chahiye, pahaadon par jaayenge.
Compare your word order with “We want a long vacation — we'll go to the mountains.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Vacation” in English
Chhuttiyaan ko English mein kya kehte hain?
छुट्टियाँ (chhuttiyaan) can be expressed as “Vacation” in English. For example: “My vacation starts next week.”
What does “Vacation” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Vacation” means छुट्टियाँ (chhuttiyaan). The sentence “My vacation starts next week.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Vacation” in a sentence?
We want a long vacation — we'll go to the mountains. Hindi meaning: लंबी छुट्टियाँ चाहिए, पहाड़ों पर जाएँगे। (lambi chhuttiyaan chahiye, pahaadon par jaayenge.). “Vacation” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My vacation starts next week.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Vacation”?
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.
