घोंसला
ghonslā/ɡʱõːs.lɑː/masculine, alternative form
The English word 'nest' is translated into Hindi as घोंसला (ghonslā). Wiktionary also lists घोसला (ghoslā).
Meaning: bird-built structure (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| घोंसला | ghonslā | /ɡʱõːs.lɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine, alternative form |
| घोसला | ghoslā | /ɡʱoːs.lɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
घोंसला is a general term used to describe a nest built by birds or other animals.
Which one should you use?
There are two spellings for this word: घोंसला and घोसला. Both are masculine nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is घोंसला, while the plural form is घोंसलों.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is ghonslā. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The term घोंसला is used in Hindi and Urdu poetry to represent the 'ashiyana', a word shared with Persian that elevates a simple nest to the status of a dream home or sanctuary.
- While घोंसला describes the nest, the act of 'nesting' or building a home is often expressed using the word बसाना, which literally means to settle or inhabit.
- While घोंसला refers to a bird's nest, the Sanskrit ancestor कुलाय (kulāya) is a distant relative of the Hindi word, showing how ancient terms for nature's structures evolved over millennia.
Examples in context
- कौवे का घोसला है।It's a crow's nest.This sentence is useful for describing the ownership of the form घोसला.Tatoeba #10047675 by sabretou, translation #8668758 by ajje
- उस नीड़ में सब कुछ सुरक्षित है।Everything is safe in that nest.
- पेड़ पर एक घोंसला है।ped par ek ghonsla hai.There is a nest on the tree.
- चिड़िया ने घोंसला बना लिया।chidiya ne ghonsla bana liya.The bird has built a nest.
Example conversation
Two people are looking at a tree in a garden.
- नेहा Nehaआदित्य, देखो पेड़ पर क्या है?Aditya, dekho ped par kya hai?Aditya, look, what is on the tree?
- आदित्य Adityaवह चिड़िया का घोंसला है।vah chidiya ka ghonsla hai.That is a bird's nest.
- नेहा Nehaक्या इसमें अंडे हैं?kya ismein ande hain?Are there eggs in it?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, मुझे लगता है।haan, mujhe lagta hai.Yes, I think so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nest” translations and entries घोंसला, घोसला, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries घोसला, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
