टूथपिक
ṭūthpikfeminine
The English word "toothpick" can be said in Hindi as टूथपिक (ṭūthpik). Wiktionary also lists दन्तखुदनी (dantakhudnī) and दांतखोदनी (dāntkhodnī).
Meaning: stick for removing food residue from the area between the teeth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| टूथपिक | ṭūthpik | feminine |
| दन्तखुदनी | dantakhudnī | feminine |
| दांतखोदनी | dāntkhodnī | feminine |
| ख़िलाल | xilāl | feminine |
| खिलाल | khilāl | feminine |
A toothpick is a small stick used for removing food residue from the area between the teeth.
What does it mean word for word?
Similarly, दांतखोदनी is composed of दांत (dānt) meaning tooth and खोदनी (khodnī) meaning a tool for digging or scraping.
Which one should you use?
The forms ख़िलाल and खिलाल are also available.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In everyday conversation, the transliterated English word टूथपिक is the most common way to refer to a toothpick.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of the word provided are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
ṭūthpik
Did you know?
- In many parts of India, instead of a manufactured टूथपिक, people traditionally use a thin twig from a Neem tree, which has natural antibacterial properties.
- The term खिलाल (khilāl) has roots in Arabic and is used across many Indo-Aryan languages, reflecting the historical influence of Islamic culture on Hindi vocabulary.
- In formal Hindi settings, using a टूथपिक in public is often considered impolite. Many people will cover their mouths with their hand to hide the act, regardless of which word they use for the tool.
Examples in context
- मेज पर एक टूथपिक रखी है।Mej par ek toothpick rakhi hai.A toothpick is kept on the table.
- क्या मुझे एक टूथपिक मिल सकती है?Kya mujhe ek toothpick mil sakti hai?Can I get a toothpick?
- टूथपिक बहुत छोटी है।Toothpick bahut chhoti hai.The toothpick is very small.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are finishing a meal at a restaurant.
- नेहा Nehaअमित, क्या तुम्हारे पास टूथपिक है?Amit, kya tumhare paas toothpick hai?Amit, do you have a toothpick?
- अमित Amitनहीं, मेरे पास टूथपिक नहीं है।Nahi, mere paas toothpick nahi hai.No, I do not have a toothpick.
- नेहा Nehaकोई बात नहीं, मैं वेटर से पूछती हूँ।Koi baat nahi, main waiter se poochti hoon.No problem, I will ask the waiter.
- अमित Amitहाँ, यह अच्छा रहेगा।Haan, yeh achha rahega.Yes, that would be good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toothpick” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
