This time, we're going to talk about a group of words that is sure to come in handy – tools in Hindi – whether or not you're handy! These words are sure to be useful if you're traveling to India, but they'll be especially vital if you're living there. Pay close attention and repeat the words aloud after listening. We'll get you fixed up with all the Hindi vocabulary on tools in Hindi that you'll need.
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कुल्हाड़ी
kulhāḍa़ī
Axe
छेनी / टांकी
chenī / ṭāṃkī
Chisel
हथौड़ा
hathauḍa़ā
Hammer
लेवल / स्तर
levala / stara
Level
कील
kīla
Nail
स्क्रू / पेच
skrū / peca
Screw
आरा
Ārā
Saw
नापने का फ़ीता / टेप
nāpane kā pha़ītā / ṭepa
Tape measure
उपकरण पेटी / उपकरण बॉक्स
upakaraṇa peṭī / upakaraṇa bāksa
Tool box
पेंचकस / स्क्रूड्राइवर
peṃcakasa / skrūḍrāivara
Screwdriver
चिमटा
cimaṭā
Pliers
पाना / पेंच का औज़ार
pānā / peṃca kā auja़āra
Wrench
बोल्ट/ पेंच
bolṭa / peṃca
Bolt
नट
naṭa
Nut
तार / वायर
tāra / vāyara
Wire
That's it for this lesson. Now you've got loads of vocabulary for tools and hardware under your tool belt! Some of these words are difficult to pronounce. But practice, practice, practice! Next time you're working on something around the house, think of what you're using in Hindi and these words will become easy in no time.
If you want more on Hindi words then check these out!
फिर मिलेंगे (phir milenge),
Nikita Sharma: Rocket Hindi