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Kalaai in English: Wrist (कलाई)
Wrist
Hindi (Devanagari)
कलाई
Hindi (English letters)
kalaai
कलाई (kalaai) can be expressed as “Wrist” in English. For example: “From too much typing the wrist hurts.”
“kalaai” kehna ho, to English mein “Wrist” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Typing strain
From too much typing the wrist hurts.
ज़्यादा टाइपिंग से कलाई दुख रही है।
zyaada typing se kalaai dukh rahi hai.
How to pronounce “Wrist”
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.
Wrist: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Wrist | कलाई kalaai The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| From too much typing the wrist hurts. | ज़्यादा टाइपिंग से कलाई दुख रही है। zyaada typing se kalaai dukh rahi hai. Typing strain | Typing strain |
| This watch sits well on my wrist. | यह घड़ी मेरी कलाई पर ठीक बैठती है। yah ghadi meri kalaai par theek baithti hai. Watch shopping | Watch shopping |
“Wrist” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “From too much typing the wrist hurts.” 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 “Wrist” in English sentences
1. Typing strain
From too much typing the wrist hurts.
ज़्यादा टाइपिंग से कलाई दुख रही है।
zyaada typing se kalaai dukh rahi hai.
2. Watch shopping
This watch sits well on my wrist.
यह घड़ी मेरी कलाई पर ठीक बैठती है।
yah ghadi meri kalaai par theek baithti hai.
3. Doctor
Doctor, there is swelling in the left wrist.
डॉक्टर, बाईं कलाई में सूजन है।
doctor, baayin kalaai mein soojan hai.
Common mistakes with “Wrist”
Instead of
This watch sits well on mine wrist.
Say this
This watch sits well on my wrist.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Doctor, there are swelling in the left wrist.
Say this
Doctor, there is swelling in the left wrist.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Trying on a watch in a store
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Please bring the wrist forward — I'll measure.
Show Hindi meaning
कलाई आगे कीजिए, नाप लूँ।
kalaai aage kijiye, naap loon.
You
This strap is tight on my wrist.
Show Hindi meaning
यह स्ट्रैप मेरी कलाई पर टाइट है।
yah strap meri kalaai par tight hai.
Partner
Let's try one size bigger.
Show Hindi meaning
एक नंबर बड़ा आज़माते हैं।
ek number bada aazmaate hain.
You
Yes — now the wrist is comfortable.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ — अब कलाई आराम से है।
haan — ab kalaai aaraam se hai.
Your turn: use “Wrist”
Say this in English: यह घड़ी मेरी कलाई पर ठीक बैठती है। (yah ghadi meri kalaai par theek baithti hai.)
Reveal sample answer
This watch sits well on my wrist.
यह घड़ी मेरी कलाई पर ठीक बैठती है।
yah ghadi meri kalaai par theek baithti hai.
Compare your word order with “This watch sits well on my wrist.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Wrist” in English
Kalaai ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कलाई (kalaai) can be expressed as “Wrist” in English. For example: “From too much typing the wrist hurts.”
What does “Wrist” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Wrist” means कलाई (kalaai). The sentence “From too much typing the wrist hurts.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Wrist” in a sentence?
This watch sits well on my wrist. Hindi meaning: यह घड़ी मेरी कलाई पर ठीक बैठती है। (yah ghadi meri kalaai par theek baithti hai.). “Wrist” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “From too much typing the wrist hurts.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Wrist”?
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.
