कोहनी
kohnī/koːɦ.niː/alternative form
The Hindi word for "elbow" is कोहनी (kohnī). Wiktionary also lists कुहनी (kuhnī).
Meaning: joint between upper arm and forearm (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| कोहनी | kohnī | /koːɦ.niː/ (Hindi, Standard) | alternative form |
| कुहनी | kuhnī | /kʊɦ.niː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
This noun refers to the joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
Which one should you use?
कोहनी is an alternative spelling of कुहनी.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word कुहनी is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is kohnī. It consists of two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word कुहनी shares a common ancestor with the Sanskrit term for 'phlegm' or 'mucus', which is 'kapha'.
- In traditional Indian wrestling, known as 'kushti', certain grips on the कोहनी are strategically vital for throwing an opponent, and these moves have their own specific technical terminology.
- Hindi speakers may use the phrase कोहनी मारना (to hit with the elbow) not just for physical actions, but as a way to describe subtly nudging someone to get their attention without speaking.
Examples in context
- मेरी कोहनी में दर्द है।merī kohnī meṃ dard hai.My elbow hurts.
- कोहनी पर चोट लग गई।kohnī par chōṭ lag gaī.I got hurt on my elbow.
Example conversation
Rahul and Anjali are sitting in a cafe.
- राहुल Rahulअंजलि, क्या तुम्हारी कोहनी ठीक है?anjalī, kyā tumhārī kohnī ṭhīk hai?Anjali, is your elbow okay?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, अब दर्द कम है।hāṃ, ab dard kam hai.Yes, the pain is less now.
- राहुल Rahulक्या तुम्हें डॉक्टर के पास जाना चाहिए?kyā tumheṃ ḍŏkṭar ke pās jānā cāhiye?Should you go to the doctor?
- अंजलि Anjaliनहीं, इसकी ज़रूरत नहीं है।nahīṃ, isakī zarūrat nahīṃ hai.No, it is not necessary.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elbow” translations and entries कोहनी, कुहनी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries कुहनी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
