कंघी
kaṅghī/kəŋ.ɡʱiː/feminine
The English word 'comb' translates to Hindi as कंघी (kaṅghī).
कंघी refers to a toothed implement used for grooming hair.
Meaning: toothed implement for grooming the hair (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word कंघी is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /kəŋ.ɡʱiː/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- In some Indian cultural traditions, it is considered unlucky to comb your hair while looking into a mirror at night.
- In many Hindi-speaking regions, a comb is considered a personal grooming item that should not be shared, often linked to the idea of 'bad luck' or 'impurity' if passed between strangers. This cultural nuance is not captured in the word itself.
- The word कंघी is actually a 'diminutive' form of the word कंघा, which means the same thing. In Hindi, adding a suffix can often turn a larger or more serious object into a smaller, more familiar version.
Examples in context
- मैंने अपनी कंघी खो दी है। कृपया मेरी सहायता करें।I have lost my comb. Please help me.
- मेरी कंघी कहाँ है?merī kaṅghī kahāṅ hai?Where is my comb?
- यह एक सुंदर कंघी है।yah ek sundar kaṅghī hai.This is a beautiful comb.
- मुझे एक नई कंघी चाहिए।mujhe ek naī kaṅghī cāhiye.I want a new comb.
Example conversation
Anjali is looking for her hair accessories in the bedroom.
- अंजलि Anjaliराहुल, क्या तुमने मेरी कंघी देखी है?rāhul, kyā tumne merī kaṅghī dekhī hai?Rahul, have you seen my comb?
- राहुल Rahulनहीं, मुझे वह नहीं मिली।nahīṅ, mujhe vah nahīṅ milī.No, I didn't find it.
- अंजलि Anjaliशायद वह मेज़ पर है।śāyad vah mez par hai.Maybe it is on the table.
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, यह रही तुम्हारी कंघी।hāṅ, yah rahī tumhārī kaṅghī.Yes, here is your comb.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “comb” translations and entries कंघी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries कंघी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
