बोतल
botal/boː.t̪əl/feminine
The English word "bottle" can be translated into Hindi as बोतल (botal) or शीशा.
Meaning: container (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| बोतल | botal | /boː.t̪əl/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| शीशा | śīśā | /ʃiː.ʃɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
बोतल is used to refer to a container. For a container used primarily for storing or serving liquids, similar to an elegant pitcher, the word सुराही is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the feminine noun बोतल is बोतलें.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /boː.t̪əl/. The two syllables are botal.
Did you know?
- In many parts of India, if you are at a restaurant and want a glass bottle of water, using the word शीशा might lead a waiter to bring you a literal piece of glass or a mirror, as शीशा is a common word for 'mirror'.
- The Hindi word बोतल is actually a linguistic traveler from Europe. It entered Hindi via the Portuguese word botelha, rather than being an indigenous Sanskrit-derived term.
- The word सुराही describes a specific long-necked bottle traditionally made of clay to keep water cool through evaporation.
Examples in context
- फ्रिज में एक बोतल है।There is a bottle in the fridge.This sentence is useful for stating the location of a बोतल.Tatoeba #3783672 by sabretou, translation #2038055 by nava
- मैं इस बोतल में तेल भर रहा हूँ।I am filling this bottle with oil.This sentence is useful for describing the action of filling a बोतल.Tatoeba #3621643 by sabretou, translation #1665314 by Amastan
- बोतल छोड़।Let go of the bottle.This sentence is useful for giving a command regarding a बोतल.Tatoeba #3670853 by sabretou, translation #3528367 by CK
- यह शराब की बोतल है।This is a bottle of alcohol.
- मैंने अपने पास विश्राम के लिए मसाज आयल की शीशी रखी हुई है।I have a bottle of massage oil for relaxation.
- कृपया वह छोटी सी शीशी यहां लाएं।Please bring that small bottle here.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rahul and Anjali are in the kitchen.
- राहुल Rahulक्या तुम्हें पानी की बोतल चाहिए?Kya tumhe paani ki botal chahiye?Do you want a water bottle?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, राहुल, एक बोतल दे दो।Haan, Rahul, ek botal de do.Yes, Rahul, give me a bottle.
- राहुल Rahulयह कांच की बोतल खाली है।Yeh kaanch ki botal khaali hai.This glass bottle is empty.
- अंजलि Anjaliकोई बात नहीं, मैं भर दूँगी।Koi baat nahi, main bhar doongi.No problem, I will fill it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bottle” translations and entries बोतल, शीशा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries बोतल, शीशा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
