लाइन
line
The English word 'line' can be translated into Hindi in several ways depending on the context.
In Hindi, the word for 'line' varies based on whether you are referring to a literal geometric line, a line of text or a line from a movie.
Meaning: single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc. (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word लाइन is a direct loanword from English used for general purposes. For a literal or abstract geometric line, use रेखा. In poetic or literary contexts, such as a line of verse, the term पङ्क्ति is used. If you are referring specifically to a catchy or impactful line from a film, the informal term डायलॉग is often used instead.
How do you pronounce it?
line
Did you know?
- While रेखा means 'line', it is also the name of a legendary Bollywood actress, making it a very common female given name.
- The word रेखा is central to Indian astrology and palmistry, where the lines on a hand are called रेखाएं.
- In Hindi, the concept of a 'boundary line' is often expressed using the word सीमा, which literally translates to 'limit' or 'border'.
Examples in context
- इस कविता में प्रत्येक पङ्क्ति प्रेम के बारे में है।Every line in this poem is about love.
- अच्छी लाइन मारी है उसने!He/she delivered a great line!
- उसका डायलॉग सबको हंसा देता है।His/her dialogue makes everyone laugh.
- इस लाइन को पढ़िए।is lain ko padhiye.Read this line.
- पहली लाइन बहुत छोटी है।pahli lain bahut chhoti hai.The first line is very short.
- ऊपर वाली लाइन खाली है।oopar vaali lain khaali hai.The top line is empty.
Example conversation
Amit is helping Anjali with a writing exercise.
- अमित Amitअंजलि, क्या तुम यह लाइन देख सकती हो?Anjali, kya tum yeh lain dekh sakti ho?Anjali, can you see this line?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, अमित, पर यह बहुत धुंधली है।haan, Amit, par yeh bahut dhundhli hai.Yes, Amit, but it is very blurry.
- अमित Amitठीक है, मैं अगली लाइन लिख देता हूँ।theek hai, main agli lain likh deta hoon.Okay, I will write the next line.
- अंजलि Anjaliधन्यवाद, वह ज्यादा साफ दिखेगी।dhanyavaad, vah zyaada saaf dikhegi.Thank you, that will look clearer.
