Hindi · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Chair" in Hindi: कुर्सी
कुर्सीkursi
Chair in Hindi is कुर्सी (kursi), and it is feminine. Sit down is kursi par baithiye or simply baithiye. In offices and homes, kursi is the everyday word for any seat with a back.
Welcoming a guest
आइए, इस कुर्सी पर बैठिए।aaiye, is kursi par baithiye.
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How to pronounce कुर्सी
Say it
KUR-see
/kʊrsiː/
Kursi is KUR-see with a short u and a clear see at the end. Stress the first syllable. The r is a light tap.
"Chair" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| कुर्सीkursi | chair Home, office, and restaurant seating. | Home, office, and restaurant seating. |
| कुर्सी पर बैठनाkursi par baithna | to sit on a chair Basic instruction for guests. | Basic instruction for guests. |
| एक कुर्सीek kursi | one chair Asking for an extra seat. | Asking for an extra seat. |
| कुर्सी लगानाkursi lagaana | to place chairs Setting up for a meeting or party. | Setting up for a meeting or party. |
| आसनaasan | seat (formal) Yoga or ceremonial language. | Yoga or ceremonial language. |
How to use कुर्सी in real life
- 1Welcoming a guest
आइए, इस कुर्सी पर बैठिए।
aaiye, is kursi par baithiye.
Come, sit on this chair.
Is kursi uses feminine agreement.
- 2At a crowded event
क्या एक और कुर्सी मिल सकती है?
kya ek aur kursi mil sakti hai?
Can I get an extra chair?
Mil sakti hai agrees with feminine kursi.
- 3Office setup
मेरी कुर्सी पास खिड़की है, हवा अच्छी आती है।
meri kursi paas khidki hai, hava achhi aati hai.
My chair is near the window, nice breeze comes.
Meri kursi because kursi is feminine.
Mistakes English speakers make with कुर्सी
Incorrect: Mera kursi
Correct: Meri kursi
Kursi is feminine: meri kursi, yah kursi.
Incorrect: Kursi ke neeche baithiye for sit on the chair
Correct: Kursi par baithiye
Par means on. Neeche means under.
Good to know
Offering a kursi to elders first is basic courtesy. Floor seating still appears at some traditional meals, but urban homes are kursi-based. Pulling a kursi closer shows warmth in conversation.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a doctor's waiting room
ChatPal
वहाँ कुर्सी खाली है, बैठ जाइए।
wahan kursi khaali hai, baith jaiye.
There's an empty chair there, please sit.
You
शुक्रिया, यह कुर्सी ठीक है।
shukriya, yah kursi theek hai.
Thanks, this chair is fine.
ChatPal
डॉक्टर थोड़ी देर में आएँगे, कुर्सी पर बैठकर इंतज़ार कीजिए।
doctor thodi der mein aayenge, kursi par baith kar wait kijiye.
The doctor will come in a bit, wait sitting on the chair.
You
ठीक है, इस कुर्सी पर बैठता हूँ।
theek hai, is kursi par baithta hoon.
Fine, I'll sit on this chair.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chair" in Hindi
Is kursi feminine?
Yes. Say meri kursi, ek kursi, and kursi khaali hai.
How do I ask for another chair?
Say ek aur kursi chahiye or kursi mil sakti hai?
What is aasan?
A more formal or yoga word for seat or posture.
How do I say sit down politely?
Say baithiye or kursi par baithiye with aap.
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