जूते
The English phrase "shoes" is translated into Hindi as जूते.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form for a single shoe is जूता, while the plural form जूते is used for multiple shoes or a pair of shoes.
What mistakes should you avoid?
When referring to a pair of shoes, avoid using the singular form जूता. Instead, use the plural form जूते.
Did you know?
- The phrase जूते पड़ना literally means 'to receive shoes' but is used idiomatically to mean getting a beating or being severely scolded.
- Because जूते are associated with the 'unclean' ground, they are strictly kept separate from 'pure' items like books or food in many households.
- Touching someone's feet with जूते is considered a grave insult in Indian culture. If a shoe accidentally touches someone, the person often apologizes immediately.
Examples in context
- यह जूते उसके हैं।These shoes are hers.This sentence shows how to use जूते to indicate ownership.Tatoeba #491587 by minshirui, translation #417351 by CK
- वह जूते बेचता है।He sells shoes.This sentence uses जूते in the context of selling items.Tatoeba #10978425 by sabretou, translation #2865462 by Amastan
- मुझे जूते चाहिए थे।I wanted red shoes.This sentence demonstrates a desire for जूते.Tatoeba #3670988 by sabretou, translation #259018 by CK
- कृपया मेरे जूते लाने की इजाज़त दीजिए।Please allow me to bring my shoes.
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Example conversation
Rahul and Priya are shopping at a footwear store.
- राहुल Rahulक्या आपको नए जूते पसंद आए?Kya aapko naye joote pasand aaye?Did you like the new shoes?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, मुझे ये जूते बहुत अच्छे लगे।Haan, mujhe ye joote bahut achhe lage.Yes, I really liked these shoes.
- राहुल Rahulइन जूतों का रंग बहुत सुंदर है।In jooton ka rang bahut sundar hai.The color of these shoes is very beautiful.
- प्रिया Priyaसही कहा, मैं इन्हें खरीदूँगी।Sahi kaha, main inhen khareedungi.True, I will buy them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.