छाता
chātā/t͡ʃʰɑː.t̪ɑː/masculine
The English word umbrella is translated into Hindi as छाता (chātā). Wiktionary also lists छतरी (chatrī).
Meaning: cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| छाता | chātā | /t͡ʃʰɑː.t̪ɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| छतरी | chatrī | /t͡ʃʰət̪.ɾiː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
An umbrella is a cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. The word छतरी is often used to refer specifically to a parasol or a smaller, lighter umbrella used for shade.
Which one should you use?
While both mean umbrella, छाता is a masculine noun and छतरी is a feminine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
When the masculine form छाता is used with postpositions (such as 'in' or 'of'), it changes to छाते.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /tʃʰɑː.t̪ɑː/ (chātā). It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In many Indian contexts, the word छतरी can also refer to a stone canopy or a dome-shaped architectural feature over a balcony or shrine.
- The Sanskrit ancestor छत्त्र originally referred to a wide, ceremonial umbrella used by royalty to signal high status and authority.
Examples in context
- जल्दी से छतरी ला, बारिश होनेवाली है!Bring an umbrella quickly, it's about to rain!This sentence is useful for practicing the use of छतरी.
- यह छाता किसका है?Whose umbrella is this?This sentence is useful for practicing the use of छाता.Tatoeba #4114673 by sabretou, translation #55519 by CK
- ज़िरी ने रिमा का छाता लिया।Ziri took Rima's umbrella.Tatoeba #10646972 by sabretou, translation #10222725 by Amastan
- कृपया छतरी लेकर जाइए।Please take the umbrella with you.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Aditya and Pooja are preparing to go out during a drizzle.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या तुम्हारे पास छाता है?kya tumhare paas chaata hai?Do you have an umbrella?
- पूजा Poojaनहीं, मेरे पास छाता नहीं है।nahin, mere paas chaata nahin hai.No, I do not have an umbrella.
- आदित्य Adityaकोई बात नहीं, मेरा छाता ले लो।koi baat nahin, mera chaata le lo.It's okay, take my umbrella.
- पूजा Poojaधन्यवाद, आदित्य।dhanyavaad, aaditya.Thank you, Aditya.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “umbrella” translations and entries छाता, छतरी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries छतरी, छाता, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
