Hindi · Food & Drink
"Glass (for drinking)" in Hindi: गिलास
गिलासgilaas
A drinking glass in Hindi is गिलास (gilaas), masculine. Say एक गिलास पानी, साफ़ गिलास, आप गिलास भर दीजिए.
Restaurant
एक गिलास ठंडा पानी दीजिए।ek gilaas thanda paani dijiye.
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How to pronounce गिलास
Say it
gi-LAAS
/ɡɪlɑːs/
Gilaas: gi-LAAS, long aa. Soft g, clear s. Two beats.
"Glass (for drinking)" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| गिलासgilaas | glass (drinking) Default noun. | Default noun. |
| एक गिलास पानीek gilaas paani | a glass of water Order. | Order. |
| साफ़ गिलासsaaf gilaas | clean glass Serving. | Serving. |
| टूटा गिलासtoota gilaas | broken glass Accident. | Accident. |
How to use गिलास in real life
- 1Restaurant
एक गिलास ठंडा पानी दीजिए।
ek gilaas thanda paani dijiye.
Please give a glass of cold water.
Order.
- 2Home
मेज़ पर खाली गिलास पड़े हैं।
mez par khaali gilaas pade hain.
Empty glasses are on the table.
Cleanup.
- 3Host
आप जूस का गिलास ले लीजिए।
aap juice ka gilaas le lijiye.
Please take a glass of juice.
Aap.
Mistakes English speakers make with गिलास
Incorrect: Using शीशा for a drinking glass
Correct: गिलास for drinking; शीशा is glass as material/mirror vibe
Different senses.
Incorrect: Feminine agreement गिलास भरी
Correct: Masculine: गिलास भरा है
Agree gender.
Good to know
Hosts press एक और गिलास पानी even when you decline. Steel गिलास is common at home; cafés may use glassware still called गिलास. Toasts rarely need a special word — just raise the गिलास.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Serving guests tea
ChatPal
आपको कितने गिलास चाहिए?
aapko kitne gilaas chahiye?
How many glasses do you need?
You
दो गिलास काफी हैं।
do gilaas kaafi hain.
Two glasses are enough.
ChatPal
चाय गिलास में डाल दूँ?
chai gilaas mein daal doon?
Shall I pour tea in the glass?
You
हाँ, गिलास थोड़ा कम भरे।
haan, gilaas thoda kam bhare.
Yes — fill the glasses a bit less.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Glass (for drinking)" in Hindi
What is drinking glass in Hindi?
गिलास (gilaas).
A glass of water?
एक गिलास पानी।
Glass material?
Often शीशा — not this page.
Ask politely?
एक गिलास पानी दीजिए।
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