चूहा
chūhāeveryday, Hindi
In Hindi a rat is चूहा (chūhā). The same word is used for a mouse. The female is चुहिया (chuhiyā).
Meaning: the rodent (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| चूहा | chūhā | everyday, Hindi |
| चुहिया | chuhiyā | female |
Hindi does not separate rats and mice the way English does. If size matters, say बड़ा चूहा (baṛā chūhā) for a big one.
When do people say it?
In Hindu tradition the rat is the vehicle of Ganesha. The Karni Mata temple in Rajasthan is famous for its many rats.
Did you know?
- The saying चूहे बिल्ली का खेल (chūhe billī kā khel) describes a game of chase between two sides.
Examples in context
- रसोई में एक चूहा घुस आया है।Rasoī mein ek chūhā ghus āyā hai.A rat has got into the kitchen.
- बिल्ली चूहे के पीछे भागी।Billī chūhe ke pīchhe bhāgī.The cat ran after the rat.
Example conversation
Husband Sanjay and wife Pooja hear a noise at night in Nagpur.
- Poojaरसोई में कुछ आवाज़ आ रही है।Rasoī mein kuchh āwāz ā rahī hai.There is some noise in the kitchen.
- Sanjayशायद कोई चूहा होगा।Shāyad koī chūhā hogā.It must be a rat.
- Poojaकल पिंजरा लगा देना।Kal pinjrā lagā denā.Put a trap tomorrow.
