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"Eye" in Hindi: आँख

आँखaankh

Say it: AANKHfeminine noun/ɑːkʰ/

आँख (aankh) means eye, and it is feminine. The plural is आँखें (aankhen). Say meri aankh or meri aankhen. Tired eyes after screens are aankhen thak gayin.

After laptop work

मेरी आँखें थक गई हैं।

meri aankhen thak gayi hain.

My eyes are tired.
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How to pronounce आँख

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AANKH

/ɑːkʰ/

Aankh is AANKH: long aa, nasal n quality, then a breathy kh. Keep it one syllable. Plural aankhen adds a soft en.

"Eye" in Hindi: quick reference

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आँखaankheye

One eye; also used in many idioms.

आँखेंaankheneyes

The usual plural when both eyes are meant.

नज़रnazarsight; glance

Look, gaze, or protective "evil eye" talk.

चश्माchashmaglasses

What you wear when eyes need help.

How to use आँख in real life

  1. 1After laptop work

    मेरी आँखें थक गई हैं।

    meri aankhen thak gayi hain.

    My eyes are tired.

    Feminine plural agreement with aankhen.

  2. 2At an optician

    इस आँख में धुंधला दिखता है।

    is aankh mein dhundhla dikhta hai.

    This eye sees blurry.

    Pointing to one eye is clear for exams.

  3. 3Bright sunlight

    धूप तेज़ है, आँखों पर चश्मा रखिए।

    dhoop tez hai, aankhon par chashma rakhiye.

    The sun is strong; put glasses on your eyes.

    Aankhon is the oblique plural form.

Mistakes English speakers make with आँख

Incorrect: Mera aankh dukh raha hai.

Correct: Meri aankh dukh rahi hai.

Aankh is feminine: meri and rahi.

Incorrect: Using only eyes in English at a clinic

Correct: Aankh / aankhen

Hindi body words help local staff confirm the problem fast.

Good to know

Nazar often means a glance, and also the idea of a harmful envious look; you may see charms against it. Compliments on aankhen appear in poetry and songs constantly.

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Buying sunglasses at a market stall

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    धूप तेज़ है, आँखों को बचाइए।

    dhoop tez hai, aankhon ko bachaiye.

    The sun is strong; protect your eyes.

  2. You

    हाँ, मेरी आँखें जल्दी लाल हो जाती हैं।

    haan, meri aankhen jaldi laal ho jaati hain.

    Yes, my eyes get red quickly.

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    यह काला चश्मा आँखों के लिए अच्छा है।

    yah kaala chashma aankhon ke liye achha hai.

    These black glasses are good for the eyes.

  4. You

    ठीक है, एक चश्मा लेता हूँ आँखों के लिए।

    theek hai, ek chashma leta hoon aankhon ke liye.

    Okay, I'll take one pair of glasses for the eyes.

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Common questions about "Eye" in Hindi

Is aankh feminine?

Yes. Say meri aankh and meri aankhen.

What is the plural?

Aankhen. In some forms you will hear aankhon before postpositions.

How do I say my eye hurts?

Say meri aankh dukh rahi hai.

What does nazar mean?

A look or glance, and sometimes the folk idea of a harmful stare.

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