तितली
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A butterfly is तितली (titli) in Hindi. It is a feminine noun, and the plural is तितलियाँ (titliyaan).
तितली (titli) is a word that children learn early, often through rhymes. People also use it for something light, colorful and always on the move.
Meaning: winged insect (noun)
Which one should you use?
A moth is पतंगा (patanga), which is a different word. A butterfly is usually seen in the day and is colorful.
How does it change in a sentence?
You say तितली उड़ रही है (titli ud rahi hai) for "the butterfly is flying", with a feminine verb ending.
Did you know?
- The word तितली (titli) is a popular name for girls and is also the title of several Hindi songs and films.
Examples in context
- बगीचे में एक सुंदर तितली है।Bageeche mein ek sundar titli hai.There is a beautiful butterfly in the garden.
- बच्चे तितलियों के पीछे दौड़ रहे हैं।Bachche titliyon ke peechhe daud rahe hain.The children are running after the butterflies.
Example conversation
Mother and daughter Riya are in the park in Kolkata.
- Riyaमाँ, देखो तितली!Maa, dekho titli!Mom, look, a butterfly!
- Maaकितनी सुंदर है।Kitni sundar hai.How beautiful it is.
- Riyaक्या मैं उसे पकड़ूँ?Kya main use pakdoon?Can I catch it?
