गेंदें
gendein
The English slang term "balls" (referring to testicles) is translated into Hindi as गेंदें (gendein).
In Hindi, गेंदें is used as a slang term for testicles.
Meaning: slang for testicles (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
gendein
Did you know?
- While गेंदें is a direct translation of 'balls', Hindi speakers more commonly use the word अंडे meaning 'eggs' to refer to testicles in slang.
- The word गेंद for 'ball' is a loanword from the Persian word 'gend', showing the heavy influence of Persian on Hindi's everyday vocabulary.
- If you use गेंदें to describe courage, a Hindi speaker might be confused, as the English idiom 'having balls' does not translate to the Hindi word for 'balls'.
Example conversation
Rahul and Neha are joking around during a conversation.
- नेहा Nehaतुम बहुत डरपोक हो।Tum bahut darpok ho.You are very cowardly.
- राहुल Rahulमेरे पास गेंदें हैं, डरता नहीं हूँ।Mere paas genden hain, darta nahi hoon.I have balls, I am not afraid.
- नेहा Nehaमुझे नहीं लगता ऐसा है।Mujhe nahi lagta aisa hai.I don't think that's the case.
- राहुल Rahulदेख लेना, मैं करूँगा।Dekh lena, main karunga.Just watch, I will do it.
