Hindi · Body & Health
"Face" in Hindi: चेहरा
चेहराchehra
Face in Hindi is चेहरा (chehra), a masculine noun. You use it for the face itself, a photo close-up, or when someone looks tired: aapka chehra thaka lag raha hai (your face looks tired).
At a photo booth
कैमरे में अपना चेहरा सीधा रखिए।camere mein apna chehra seedha rakhiye.
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How to pronounce चेहरा
Say it
CHAY-hra
/tʃeːɦ.ɾɑː/
CHAY-hra: start with a soft ch as in "chair", then a clear ay, and finish on hra with a light r. Keep it two beats, not che-he-ra.
"Face" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| चेहराchehra | face The everyday word for a person's face. | The everyday word for a person's face. |
| चेहरेchehre | faces / of the face Oblique or plural: chehre par (on the face). | Oblique or plural: chehre par (on the face). |
| सूरतsoorat | looks / appearance About overall looks, not only the face. | About overall looks, not only the face. |
| फेसfes | face (English loan) Young people say fes wash or fes pe cream. | Young people say fes wash or fes pe cream. |
How to use चेहरा in real life
- 1At a photo booth
कैमरे में अपना चेहरा सीधा रखिए।
camere mein apna chehra seedha rakhiye.
Keep your face straight for the camera.
Seedha means straight or facing forward in photo talk.
- 2After a long flight
आपके चेहरे पर थकान दिख रही है।
aapke chehre par thakaan dikh rahi hai.
Tiredness shows on your face.
Chehre is the oblique form after par (on).
- 3Buying face cream
यह क्रीम चेहरे के लिए नर्म है।
yeh cream chehre ke liye naram hai.
This cream is gentle for the face.
Shops often mix Hindi and English product names.
Mistakes English speakers make with चेहरा
Incorrect: Mera face thak gaya.
Correct: Mera chehra thak gaya. / Main thaka hoon.
Chehra works, but for feeling tired people usually say main thaka/thaki hoon, not only the face.
Incorrect: चेहरा धो लो जल्दी (to an elder)
Correct: कृपया चेहरा धो लीजिए।
With aap, soft endings like leejiye sound more respectful than lo.
Good to know
Compliments on a chehra are common in families and among friends, but with strangers keep them light. Skin and beauty talk often uses English words like fairness cream next to chehra, and many people prefer soft light for photos rather than a harsh flash.
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Choosing a passport photo in Delhi
ChatPal
इस फ़ोटो में आपका चेहरा साफ़ दिख रहा है।
is photo mein aapka chehra saaf dikh raha hai.
In this photo your face looks clear.
You
दूसरी में मेरा चेहरा थोड़ा तिरछा है।
doosri mein mera chehra thoda tirchha hai.
In the other one my face is a bit tilted.
ChatPal
हाँ, पहली वाली पासपोर्ट के लिए ठीक है।
haan, pahli wali paasport ke liye theek hai.
Yes, the first one is fine for the passport.
You
अच्छा, तो यही छाप दीजिए।
achha, to yahi chhaap deejiye.
Okay, then please print this one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Face" in Hindi
Is chehra masculine or feminine?
Masculine. Say mera chehra, not meri chehra. Adjectives follow: thaka chehra for a tired-looking face.
Can I say face in Hindi conversation?
Yes with friends, especially in compounds like face wash. For clear Hindi, prefer chehra.
How do I say "wash your face"?
Chehra dhoyiye (polite) or chehra dho lo (with friends). Morning routines often pair it with brush karna.
What is the difference between chehra and soorat?
Chehra is the face. Soorat is broader looks or appearance, closer to "how someone looks overall".
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