How to Say "Basket" in Hindi - How To Say Guide

टोकरी

ṭokrī/ʈoːk.ɾiː/feminine

The Hindi word for 'basket' is टोकरी (ṭokrī).

Meaning: container (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The word टोकरी is a feminine noun. When you want to refer to multiple baskets, use the plural form टोकरियाँ.

The romanization is ṭokrī. It is pronounced with two syllables: /ʈoːk.ɾiː/.

In Hindi, changing a टोकरी to its masculine counterpart टोकरा often signals a change in size, as the latter usually refers to a much larger and heavier basket used for transport.
To pronounce टोकरी correctly, you must use a retroflex 't', which requires curling the tongue back to touch the roof of the mouth.
Depending on the region in India, a टोकरी may have a specialized name based specifically on whether it is meant for flowers, fruit or laundry.

टोकरी में क्या है?
What's in the basket?
This sentence is useful for asking about the contents of a टोकरी.
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मेरी टोकरी मेज़ के नीचे है।
My basket is under the table.
This sentence is useful for describing the location of a टोकरी.
Tatoeba #2039475 by sabretou, translation #250281 by CK
फूलों वाली टोकरी बहुत सुंदर है।
phoolon vaali tokari bahut sundar hai.
The basket with flowers is very beautiful.
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Vikas and Anjali are cleaning the garden.

विकास Vikas

अंजलि, क्या तुम्हें यह टोकरी मिल गई?
Anjali, kya tumhe yeh tokari mil gayi?
Anjali, did you find this basket?
अंजलि Anjali

हाँ विकास, यह टोकरी यहाँ झाड़ियों में थी।
Haan Vikas, yeh tokari yahan jhaadiyon mein thi.
Yes Vikas, this basket was here in the bushes.
विकास Vikas

ठीक है, इसे सामान रखने के लिए इस्तेमाल करो।
Theek hai, ise saaman rakhne ke liye istemaal karo.
Okay, use it to keep the things.
अंजलि Anjali

जी, मैं इस टोकरी का उपयोग करूँगी।
Ji, main is tokari ka upayog karoongi.
Okay, I will use this basket.

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