खिड़की
khiṛkīstandard
In Hindi "window" is खिड़की (khiṛkī). It is a feminine noun.
People use खिड़की for a window in a house, a bus or a train. The plural is खिड़कियाँ (khiṛkiyāṁ).
Meaning: an opening in a wall with glass or bars (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The ड़ is a flapped sound, made by flicking the tongue tip back from the roof of the mouth. It sounds a little like a quick "r".
Did you know?
- The Hindi word खिड़की (khiṛkī) is also used for a ticket counter, as in a railway ticket window.
Examples in context
- खिड़की खोल दो।khiṛkī khol do.Open the window.
- खिड़की के पास बैठो।khiṛkī ke pās baiṭho.Sit near the window.
Example conversation
Mother and son talk in a living room on a hot afternoon.
- Mammaयहाँ बहुत गर्मी है।yahāṁ bahut garmī hai.It is very hot here.
- Betaमैं खिड़की खोल दूँ?maiṁ khiṛkī khol dūṁ?Shall I open the window?
- Mammaहाँ, खोल दो।hāṁ, khol do.Yes, open it.
