अंगूठी
aṅgūṭhī/əŋ.ɡuː.ʈʰiː/feminine
The English word 'ring' is translated into Hindi as अंगूठी (aṅgūṭhī) or छल्ला.
Meaning: round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| अंगूठी | aṅgūṭhī | /əŋ.ɡuː.ʈʰiː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| छल्ला | challā | masculine |
A ring refers to a round piece of precious metal worn around the finger.
Which one should you use?
अंगूठी is the standard term for a ring, often implying a piece of jewelry with a gemstone or a more decorative design. In contrast, छल्ला refers to a simple ring or a band, often without a gemstone and is more commonly used for plain circular objects.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
अंगूठी is a feminine noun, so any adjectives or verbs describing it must agree with its feminine gender. छल्ला is a masculine noun, so any adjectives or verbs describing it must agree with its masculine gender.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of अंगूठी is aṅgūṭhī. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In traditional Indian astrology, specific gemstones are set in an अंगूठी and worn on particular fingers to influence different planets.
- The Sanskrit ancestor of the word, अङ्गुष्ठिका, specifically referred to a ring worn on the thumb.
- The term छल्ला is often used in poetry and songs to represent a symbol of unity or a circle of life, rather than just a piece of metal.
Examples in context
- मैरी ने टॉम के चेहरे पर अंगूठी फेंक दी।Mary threw the ring in Tom's face.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use अंगूठी in a sentence.Tatoeba #11380928 by PrasantaHembram, translation #11238362 by ddnktr
- क्या आपके पास अंगूठी है?Do you have a ring?
- मुझे तुम्हारी रिंग बहुत पसंद आई।I really liked your ring.
- यह सोने की अंगूठी बहुत सुंदर है।Yah sone ki anguthee bahut sundar hai.This gold ring is very beautiful.
- मेरी अंगूठी खो गई है।Meri anguthee kho gayi hai.My ring is lost.
Example conversation
Pooja and Vikas are looking at a jewelry shop window.
- पूजा Poojaविकास, देखो यह अंगूठी कितनी चमक रही है!Vikas, dekho yah anguthee kitni chamak rahi hai!Vikas, look how much this ring is shining!
- विकास Vikasहाँ, यह तुम्हारे लिए बहुत अच्छी लगेगी।Haan, yah tumhare liye bahut achhee lagegee.Yes, it will look very good on you.
- पूजा Poojaक्या तुम्हें यह अंगूठी पसंद आई?Kya tumhe yah anguthee pasand aayee?Did you like this ring?
- विकास Vikasहाँ, यह वाकई बहुत प्यारी है।Haan, yah vaakai bahut pyaaree hai.Yes, it is truly very lovely.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ring” translations and entries अंगूठी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries अंगूठी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
