Hindi · Travel & Getting Around
"Boat" in Hindi: नाव
नावnaav
Note: ship: जहाज़ (jahaaz)
Boat in Hindi is नाव (naav), a feminine noun. A large ship is जहाज़ (jahaaz), not the same as a small boat.
Lake tourism
झील पर नाव की सवारी मज़ेदार है।jheel par naav ki savaari mazedaar hai.
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How to pronounce नाव
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naav
/nɑːʋ/
Naav is a long naav, like English now but ending in a pure v. Keep it one stretched syllable.
"Boat" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| नावnaav | boat Default headword. | Default headword. |
| जहाज़jahaaz | ship Large vessel. | Large vessel. |
| नाव की सवारीnaav ki savaari | boat ride Tourism. | Tourism. |
| छोटी नावchhoti naav | small boat Description. | Description. |
How to use नाव in real life
- 1Lake tourism
झील पर नाव की सवारी मज़ेदार है।
jheel par naav ki savaari mazedaar hai.
A boat ride on the lake is fun.
Feminine ki.
- 2River crossing
हम नाव से नदी पार करेंगे।
hum naav se nadi paar karenge.
We will cross the river by boat.
Transport.
- 3Weather caution
आँधी में नाव मत निकालिए।
aandhi mein naav mat nikaalie.
Don't take the boat out in a storm.
Safety.
Mistakes English speakers make with नाव
Incorrect: Mera naav
Correct: Meri naav
Naav is feminine.
Incorrect: Calling every ship a naav
Correct: Naav = boat; jahaaz = ship
Size and type differ.
Good to know
Temple tanks, Kashmir lakes, and Kerala backwaters all sell नाव rides to visitors. Bargaining for a short ride is normal; life jackets matter more than the selfie. Fishermen's naav are working tools, not props — ask before boarding.
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Hiring a short lake ride
ChatPal
क्या आधा घंटे की नाव मिलेगी?
kya aadha ghante ki naav milegi?
Can we get a half-hour boat?
You
हाँ, दो लोगों के लिए नाव चाहिए।
haan, do logon ke liye naav chahiye.
Yes — we need a boat for two people.
ChatPal
लाइफ़ जैकेट ज़रूर पहनिए।
life jacket zaroor pahanie.
Please wear the life jacket for sure.
You
ठीक है — नाव कब निकलेगी?
theek hai — naav kab niklegi?
Okay — when will the boat leave?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boat" in Hindi
Boat vs ship?
Naav is boat; jahaaz is ship.
Boat ride?
Naav ki savaari.
Gender?
Feminine: meri naav.
By boat?
Naav se.
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