Hindi · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Kitchen" in Hindi: रसोई
रसोईrasoi
Note: also: किचन (kichan)
रसोई (rasoi) means kitchen, and it is feminine. Many families also say किचन (kichan). Ask rasoi kahaan hai when you want water or to help cook. Both words point to the same room.
Offering to help
क्या मैं रसोई में मदद करूँ?kya main rasoi mein madad karoon?
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How to pronounce रसोई
Say it
ru-SO-i
/rəsoːiː/
Rasoi is ru-SO-i with a clear so and a final ee-like i. Keep three light beats. Kichan follows English kitchen closely.
"Kitchen" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| रसोईrasoi | kitchen The standard Hindi word. | The standard Hindi word. |
| किचनkichan | kitchen Everyday loanword in cities and apartments. | Everyday loanword in cities and apartments. |
| रसोई घरrasoi ghar | kitchen room A fuller phrase heard in some homes. | A fuller phrase heard in some homes. |
| रसोई मेंrasoi mein | in the kitchen Location phrase for where someone is. | Location phrase for where someone is. |
How to use रसोई in real life
- 1Offering to help
क्या मैं रसोई में मदद करूँ?
kya main rasoi mein madad karoon?
May I help in the kitchen?
Hosts may refuse once out of politeness.
- 2Looking for someone
माँ रसोई में हैं।
maa rasoi mein hain.
Mom is in the kitchen.
A classic family location line.
- 3Asking a host
रसोई कहाँ है? पानी चाहिए।
rasoi kahaan hai? paani chaahiye.
Where is the kitchen? I need water.
Useful as a guest in a new home.
Mistakes English speakers make with रसोई
Incorrect: Mera rasoi ganda hai.
Correct: Meri rasoi gandi hai.
Rasoi is feminine: meri and gandi.
Incorrect: Calling the dining room rasoi
Correct: Dining table area / baithak vs rasoi
Rasoi is where you cook, not where you always eat.
Good to know
Some kitchens are private family spaces; ask before entering. Shoes may stay outside. Offering help is kind, but do not rearrange spices without invitation.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping prepare dinner at a friend's home
ChatPal
आप रसोई में आ सकते हैं।
aap rasoi mein aa sakte hain.
You can come into the kitchen.
You
रसोई में क्या करूँ, काटूँ या धोऊँ?
rasoi mein kya karoon, kaatoon ya dhoun?
What should I do in the kitchen, cut or wash?
ChatPal
सब्ज़ी धो दीजिए, मैं रसोई संभालती हूँ।
sabzi dho deejiye, main rasoi sambhalti hoon.
Please wash the vegetables; I'll handle the kitchen.
You
ठीक है, रसोई साफ़ रखने में मदद करता हूँ।
theek hai, rasoi saaf rakhne mein madad karta hoon.
Okay, I'll help keep the kitchen clean.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Kitchen" in Hindi
Is rasoi or kichan better?
Both are understood. Rasoi is pure Hindi; kichan is common in cities.
Is rasoi feminine?
Yes. Say meri rasoi and chhoti rasoi.
How do I ask where the kitchen is?
Say rasoi kahaan hai?
Can guests enter freely?
Ask first. Some hosts welcome help; others prefer privacy.
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