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"Horse" in Hindi: घोड़ा

घोड़ाghoda

Say it: GHO-daamasculine noun/ɡʱoːɽɑː/

Horse in Hindi is घोड़ा (ghoda), masculine. A mare is घोड़ी (ghodi). Riding is ghode par sawaar hona.

Village fair

बड़ा घोड़ा तेज़ दौड़ता है।

bada ghoda tez daudta hai.

The big horse runs fast.
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How to pronounce घोड़ा

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GHO-daa

/ɡʱoːɽɑː/

Ghoda is GHO-daa with breathy gh and a soft d. Ghodi ends on long i.

"Horse" in Hindi: quick reference

HindiEnglish
घोड़ाghodahorse (male/general)

Default noun.

घोड़ीghodimare

Female horse.

घोड़ेghodehorses; horse (oblique)

Plural or after par.

घोड़े की सवारीghode ki savaarihorse riding

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How to use घोड़ा in real life

  1. 1Village fair

    बड़ा घोड़ा तेज़ दौड़ता है।

    bada ghoda tez daudta hai.

    The big horse runs fast.

    Masculine ghoda.

  2. 2Riding lesson

    घोड़े पर बैठिए सावधानी से।

    ghode par baithiye saavdhaani se.

    Please sit on the horse carefully.

    Oblique ghode before par.

  3. 3Stable

    घोड़े को पानी दीजिए।

    ghode ko paani dijiye.

    Please give the horse water.

    Caring for the horse.

Mistakes English speakers make with घोड़ा

Incorrect: Ghoda par without oblique.

Correct: Ghode par / घोड़े पर।

Before par, use oblique घोड़े (ghode).

Incorrect: Calling a mare ghoda.

Correct: Mare is ghodi / घोड़ी।

Gender the animal: घोड़ा vs घोड़ी.

Good to know

Wedding baraats in north India still feature a decorated ghoda. Tourist hill spots sell ghode ki savaari by the hour.

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Trying a short ride at a fair

  1. ChatPal

    क्या आप घोड़े पर बैठेंगे?

    kya aap ghode par baithenge?

    Will you sit on the horse?

  2. You

    हाँ, शांत घोड़ा चाहिए।

    haan, shaant ghoda chahiye.

    Yes — I want a calm horse.

  3. ChatPal

    यह घोड़ा धीरे चलता है।

    yah ghoda dheere chalta hai.

    This horse walks slowly.

  4. You

    अच्छा, घोड़े की लगाम पकड़ता हूँ।

    achha, ghode ki lagaam pakadta hoon.

    Okay — I’ll hold the horse’s reins.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Horse" in Hindi

What is a female horse called?

Ghodi. Ghoda is male or general.

When do I say ghode?

Plural horses, or oblique before par/ko.

How do I say horse riding?

Ghode ki savaari.

Is ghoda masculine?

Yes. Bada ghoda, mera ghoda.

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