टखना
ṭakhnā/ʈəkʰ.nɑː/masculine
The English word 'ankle' is translated into Hindi as टखना (ṭakhnā). Wiktionary also lists गुल्फ (gulph).
Meaning: joint between foot and leg (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| टखना | ṭakhnā | /ʈəkʰ.nɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| गुल्फ | gulph | /ɡʊlpʰ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
Both terms refer to the joint between the foot and the leg.
Which one should you use?
टखना is the common word used in everyday speech, while गुल्फ is a more formal or anatomical term.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word टखना changes to its oblique form टखने when it is used with a postposition, such as में (in) or का (of).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is ṭakhnā.
Did you know?
- The Sanskrit root of टखना, ṭaṅka, is thought to relate to the concept of a 'peg' or 'bolt', reflecting how the ankle joint acts as a structural point.
- In spoken Hindi, using गुल्फ in a casual setting like a cafe would sound as strangely formal as saying 'the malleolus' instead of 'ankle' in English.
- The formal term गुल्फ is an exact loanword from Sanskrit, maintaining its spelling and meaning over thousands of years.
Examples in context
- खेलने से मेरे टखने में बहुत दर्द हो गया है।My ankle is hurting from all the playing I did.This sentence is useful for seeing how the oblique form टखने is used after a postposition.
- मेरा टखना सूज गया है।merā takhnā sūj gayā hai.My ankle is swollen.
Example conversation
Anjali tells Amit about her injury during a walk.
- अंजलि Anjaliअमित, मेरा टखना मुड़ गया है।Amit, mera takhna mud gaya hai.Amit, I have twisted my ankle.
- अमित Amitक्या यह बहुत दर्द कर रहा है?Kya yeh bahut dard kar raha hai?Does it hurt a lot?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, मुझे चलने में दिक्कत हो रही है।Haan, mujhe chalne mein dikkat ho rahi hai.Yes, I am having trouble walking.
- अमित Amitचलो, डॉक्टर के पास चलते हैं।Chalo, doctor ke paas chalte hain.Come on, let's go to the doctor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ankle” translations and entries टखना, गुल्फ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries गुल्फ, टखना, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
