खरगोश
khargosheveryday, Hindi
In Hindi rabbit is खरगोश (khargosh). The word also covers hares in daily speech.
खरगोश is a favourite in children's stories, especially the tale of the hare and the tortoise, खरगोश और कछुआ (khargosh aur kachhuā).
Meaning: the animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
खरगोश is masculine and the plural is the same: दो खरगोश (do khargosh).
Did you know?
- खरगोश comes from Persian and literally means "donkey ear", after the long ears.
Examples in context
- बगीचे में एक सफ़ेद खरगोश है।Bagīche mein ek safed khargosh hai.There is a white rabbit in the garden.
- खरगोश गाजर खाता है।Khargosh gājar khātā hai.The rabbit eats carrots.
Example conversation
Little Tara shows her father a pet in a shop in Chandigarh.
- Taraपापा, देखो, कितना प्यारा खरगोश है!Pāpā, dekho, kitnā pyārā khargosh hai!Dad, look, what a cute rabbit!
- Fatherहाँ, इसका रंग सफ़ेद है।Hān, iskā rang safed hai.Yes, its colour is white.
- Taraक्या हम इसे घर ले चलें?Kyā ham ise ghar le chalen?Can we take it home?
