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"Cow" in Hindi: गाय
गायgaay
Cow in Hindi is गाय (gaay), feminine. Villages and cities both use gaay. Gau appears in more formal or religious phrases.
Village road
गाय सड़क पार कर रही है।gaay sadak paar kar rahi hai.
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How to pronounce गाय
Say it
gaay
/ɡɑːj/
Gaay is one long syllable: gaay, like guy with a longer aa before y. Keep the final y light.
"Cow" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| गायgaay | cow Everyday noun. | Everyday noun. |
| गौgau | cow (formal/religious) Ceremonial speech. | Ceremonial speech. |
| गाय का दूधgaay ka doodh | cow’s milk Dairy. | Dairy. |
| बछड़ाbachhda | calf Young animal. | Young animal. |
How to use गाय in real life
- 1Village road
गाय सड़क पार कर रही है।
gaay sadak paar kar rahi hai.
A cow is crossing the road.
Feminine rahi.
- 2Dairy
गाय का दूध ताज़ा है।
gaay ka doodh taza hai.
The cow’s milk is fresh.
Gaay ka doodh.
- 3Farm visit
बच्चों ने गाय को घास दी।
bachchon ne gaay ko ghaas di.
The kids gave grass to the cow.
Ko with gaay.
Mistakes English speakers make with गाय
Incorrect: Gaay masculine: kar raha hai.
Correct: Feminine: gaay kar rahi hai / गाय कर रही है।
गाय is feminine.
Incorrect: Calling a bull gaay.
Correct: Bull is bail or sand; cow is gaay / गाय।
Keep गाय for the cow.
Good to know
Cows move freely in many Indian streets, so gaay traffic is normal small talk. Milk packets still advertise gaay ka doodh.
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Watching cows near a village path
ChatPal
क्या आपने वह गाय देखी?
kya aapne vah gaay dekhi?
Did you see that cow?
You
हाँ, गाय शांत चर रही है।
haan, gaay shaant char rahi hai.
Yes — the cow is grazing calmly.
ChatPal
गाय के पास धीरे जाइए।
gaay ke paas dheere jaiye.
Please go near the cow slowly.
You
ठीक है, गाय को नहीं छेड़ूँगा।
theek hai, gaay ko nahi chhedunga.
Okay — I won’t bother the cow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cow" in Hindi
Is gaay feminine?
Yes. Use rahi, thi, and bari with care for size: badi gaay.
How do I say cow’s milk?
Gaay ka doodh.
What is gau?
A more formal or religious word for cow.
What is a male cattle called?
Bail (ox) or sand (bull), not gaay.
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