कंडोम
kanḍomeveryday
In India most people searching this mean Hindi, where the common word is the loan word कंडोम (kanḍom). The older word निरोध (nirodh) is also understood.
Meaning: contraceptive sheath (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| कंडोम | kanḍom | everyday |
| निरोध | nirodh | older, official |
कंडोम (kanḍom) is what you see on shop signs, packaging and health campaigns. Pharmacies and general stores sell them, and many people ask for the brand name.
Which one should you use?
निरोध (nirodh) became familiar through the government family planning programme, and it is heard more from older people and health workers.
Did you know?
- निरोध (nirodh) literally means "prevention" or "restraint" in Hindi.
Examples in context
- मुझे कंडोम चाहिए।mujhe kanḍom chāhie.I need condoms.
- दवाई की दुकान पर कंडोम मिलते हैं।davāī kī dukān par kanḍom milte haiṅ.Condoms are available at the pharmacy.
- कंडोम का इस्तेमाल सुरक्षित है।kanḍom kā istemāl surakshit hai.Using a condom is safe.
Example conversation
A health worker talks to a patient at a clinic.
- Patientमुझे सुरक्षा के बारे में जानकारी चाहिए।mujhe surakshā ke bāre meṅ jānkārī chāhie.I need information about protection.
- Nurseकंडोम का इस्तेमाल सबसे आसान तरीका है।kanḍom kā istemāl sabse āsān tarīkā hai.Using a condom is the easiest method.
- Patientठीक है, यह कहाँ मिलेगा?ṭhīk hai, yah kahāṅ milegā?Okay, where can I get it?
