चोर
choreveryday
In Hindi, a thief is चोर (chor). Someone who snatches things quickly, like a bag or a chain, is called an उचक्का (uchakka).
Meaning: person who steals (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| चोर | chor | everyday |
| उचक्का | uchakka | snatcher, colloquial |
चोर (chor) is also what people shout when they see a theft: चोर! चोर! (chor, chor).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb चुराना (churana) means to steal, and theft is चोरी (chori).
Did you know?
- Mumbai has a well known market called चोर बाज़ार (chor bazaar), which means "thieves' market".
Examples in context
- चोर मेरा फ़ोन ले गया।chor mera phone le gaya.A thief took my phone.
- पुलिस ने चोर को पकड़ लिया।police ne chor ko pakad liya.The police caught the thief.
Example conversation
Ravi tells a policeman about a theft at a market while his wife Seema stands beside him.
- Raviसाहब, मेरे घर में चोरी हुई है।saahab, mere ghar mein chori hui hai.Sir, there was a theft in my house.
- Sipahiचोर ने क्या ले लिया?chor ne kya le liya?What did the thief take?
- Seemaगहने और पैसे।gahne aur paise.Jewelry and money.
