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"Key" in Hindi: चाबी
चाबीchaabi
Key in Hindi is चाबी (chaabi), a feminine noun. People also say key in English inside Hindi sentences, especially for car keys and hotel key cards. For a lock itself you say taala.
Leaving a flat
कृपया चाबी टेबल पर रख देना।kripaya chaabi table par rakh dena.
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How to pronounce चाबी
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CHAA-bee
/tʃɑːbiː/
Chaabi is CHAA-bee. The ch is soft as in "chat", the aa is long, and the final i is the long ई sound written as i in our romanization.
"Key" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| चाबीchaabi | key Doors, locks, and everyday speech. | Doors, locks, and everyday speech. |
| कीkey | key Common Hinglish, especially car and room keys. | Common Hinglish, especially car and room keys. |
| चाबी का गुच्छाchaabi ka guchcha | key ring; bunch of keys When you have several keys together. | When you have several keys together. |
| डुप्लीकेट चाबीduplicate chaabi | spare key Asking a locksmith or landlord. | Asking a locksmith or landlord. |
How to use चाबी in real life
- 1Leaving a flat
कृपया चाबी टेबल पर रख देना।
kripaya chaabi table par rakh dena.
Please leave the key on the table.
A clean handoff line for guests or staff.
- 2Locked out
मेरी चाबी अंदर रह गई!
meri chaabi andar rah gayi!
My key got left inside!
Chaabi is feminine: meri chaabi.
- 3At a hotel desk
कमरे की चाबी मिल सकती है?
kamre ki chaabi mil sakti hai?
Can I get the room key?
Works for metal keys and key cards alike.
Mistakes English speakers make with चाबी
Incorrect: Mera chaabi kahaan hai?
Correct: Meri chaabi kahaan hai?
Chaabi is feminine, so use meri, not mera.
Incorrect: Calling the lock chaabi
Correct: Taala is the lock; चाबी (chaabi) is the key
Mix-ups confuse locksmiths. Point if you need to.
Good to know
Apartment buildings often have a common watchman who keeps spare chaabis for deliveries. Hotel "keys" may be cards, yet people still say chaabi. If you lose one, say chaabi kho gayi and ask for a duplicate without panic — staff hear it daily.
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Returning a borrowed flat key to a friend
ChatPal
चाबी ले आए ना? मैं निकलने वाली हूँ।
chaabi le aaye na? main nikalne vaali hoon.
You brought the key, right? I'm about to leave.
You
हाँ, आपकी चाबी ये रही।
haan, aapki chaabi ye rahi.
Yes, here's your key.
ChatPal
शुक्रिया। डुप्लीकेट चाबी किचन में है अगर फिर ज़रूरत हो।
shukriya. duplicate chaabi kitchen mein hai agar phir zaroorat ho.
Thanks. There's a spare key in the kitchen if you need it again.
You
समझ गई, चाबी सँभाल के रखूँगी।
samajh gayi, chaabi sambhaal ke rakhoongi.
Got it — I'll keep the key safe.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Key" in Hindi
Do people say key or chaabi more?
Both. Chaabi is clear Hindi; key slips in for cars, offices, and hotels.
How do I say "I lost my keys"?
Meri chaabi kho gayi, or keys kho gaye in Hinglish.
What is a keychain called?
Chaabi ka guchcha, or keychain in English.
Is chaabi used for password keys?
For encryption people say key in English. Chaabi stays physical.
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