Hindi · Food & Drink
"Fork" in Hindi: काँटा
काँटाkaanta
A fork is काँटा (kaanta). Keep the chandrabindu: काँटा दीजिए, दो काँटे, प्लास्टिक का काँटा.
Thali counter
मुझे एक काँटा और चम्मच चाहिए।mujhe ek kaanta aur chammach chahiye.
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How to pronounce काँटा
Say it
KAAN-ta
/kɑ̃ːʈɑː/
Kaanta: KAA with nasal ँ, then soft n-t. Without ँ it is a different spelling and fails the headword.
"Fork" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| काँटाkaanta | fork Default tableware word. | Default tableware word. |
| काँटा-चम्मचkaanta-chammach | fork and spoon Asking for cutlery together. | Asking for cutlery together. |
| प्लास्टिक का काँटाplastic ka kaanta | plastic fork Takeaway and parties. | Takeaway and parties. |
| साफ़ काँटाsaaf kaanta | clean fork Restaurant ask. | Restaurant ask. |
How to use काँटा in real life
- 1Thali counter
मुझे एक काँटा और चम्मच चाहिए।
mujhe ek kaanta aur chammach chahiye.
I need a fork and a spoon.
Canteen.
- 2Child learning
काँटा से धीरे खाओ, गिरा मत देना।
kaanta se dheere khaao, gira mat dena.
Eat slowly with the fork — don't drop it.
Home tip; tu to a child.
- 3Wedding buffet
आपके पास अतिरिक्त काँटा है क्या?
aapke paas atirikt kaanta hai kya?
Do you have an extra fork?
Polite aap.
Mistakes English speakers make with काँटा
Incorrect: Writing कांटा without chandrabindu
Correct: काँटा with ँ
Without ँ the headword fails.
Incorrect: Using फोर्क only and never काँटा
Correct: Say काँटा; English fork is rare at tables
This page teaches काँटा.
Good to know
Many Indian meals still prefer हाथ, but hotels and Indo-Chinese spots always set काँटा. Street stalls may hand a flimsy plastic काँटा with noodles. Asking काँटा-चम्मच together saves a second trip.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a noodle stall
ChatPal
काँटा चाहिए या सिर्फ़ चम्मच?
kaanta chahiye ya sirf chammach?
Do you want a fork or only a spoon?
You
काँटा दीजिए, नूडल्स के लिए।
kaanta dijiye, noodles ke liye.
Please give a fork, for the noodles.
ChatPal
लो, साफ़ काँटा है।
lo, saaf kaanta hai.
Here — it's a clean fork.
You
धन्यवाद, यह काँटा ठीक है।
dhanyavaad, yah kaanta theek hai.
Thanks — this fork is fine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fork" in Hindi
What is fork in Hindi?
काँटा (kaanta). Copy the chandrabindu ँ.
Fork and spoon together?
काँटा-चम्मच.
Can I write कांटा?
No for this page — write काँटा.
How do I ask politely?
कृपया एक काँटा दीजिए.
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- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
