Hindi · Body & Health
"Ear" in Hindi: कान
कानkaan
Ear in Hindi is कान (kaan), and it is masculine. Kaan dard means earache, and kaan lagana means to listen in or eavesdrop. Pair is kaan for both ears.
At the doctor
मेरे कान में दर्द है, क्या दवा लूँ?mere kaan mein dard hai, kya dava loon?
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How to pronounce कान
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kaan
/kɑːn/
Kaan is kaan with a long aa and a nasal n. One syllable. Do not shorten to kan with a short a.
"Ear" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| कानkaan | ear The standard body-part word. | The standard body-part word. |
| कान दर्दkaan dard | earache Mujhe kaan dard hai. | Mujhe kaan dard hai. |
| कान लगानाkaan lagana | to listen in Informal: door pe kaan laga diya. | Informal: door pe kaan laga diya. |
| दोनों कानdonon kaan | both ears Plural reference. | Plural reference. |
| सुननाsunna | to hear; to listen Verb for hearing, separate from kaan noun. | Verb for hearing, separate from kaan noun. |
How to use कान in real life
- 1At the doctor
मेरे कान में दर्द है, क्या दवा लूँ?
mere kaan mein dard hai, kya dava loon?
I have pain in my ear, what medicine should I take?
Mere kaan because kaan is masculine.
- 2Loud music complaint
इतना तेज़ संगीत, कान दुख रहे हैं!
itna tez sangeet, kaan dukh rahe hain!
Such loud music, my ears hurt!
Kaan often appears in plural sense for both ears.
- 3Whispering a secret
कान के पास आकर धीरे बोलो।
kaan ke paas aakar dheere bolo.
Come close to the ear and speak softly.
Kaan ke paas means near the ear.
Mistakes English speakers make with कान
Incorrect: Meri kaan dard hai.
Correct: Mere kaan mein dard hai.
Kaan is masculine: mere kaan, not meri.
Incorrect: Kaan sunna as a verb phrase
Correct: Sunna / kaan mein aawaz aana
Hearing uses sunna. Kaan is the body part.
Good to know
Pulling one's own earlobe lightly can signal self-reproach or a playful apology. Loud weddings and festivals test your kaan. Earphones are ubiquitous in metros.
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Asking a friend to repeat something in a noisy market
ChatPal
शोर बहुत है, मेरे कान में आवाज़ नहीं आ रही।
shor bahut hai, mere kaan mein awaaz nahin aa rahi.
It's too noisy, sound isn't reaching my ears.
You
कान के पास बोलिए, मैं सुन लूँगा।
kaan ke paas boliye, main sun loonga.
Speak near the ear, I'll hear.
ChatPal
ठीक है, अब कान में साफ़ सुनाई दे रहा है?
theek hai, ab kaan mein saaf sunai de raha hai?
Fine, is it clearly audible in your ear now?
You
हाँ, अब कान ठीक से सुन पा रहा हूँ।
haan, ab kaan theek se sun pa raha hoon.
Yes, now my ear can hear properly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ear" in Hindi
Is kaan masculine?
Yes. Say mera kaan, mere kaan, and kaan dard.
How do I say both ears?
Say donon kaan or simply kaan in plural context.
What is kaan lagana?
To listen in or eavesdrop, often playfully.
How do I say I cannot hear?
Say mujhe sunai nahin de raha or main nahin sun pa raha.
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