Hindi · Food & Drink
"Knife" in Hindi: चाकू
चाकूchaakoo
A knife is चाकू (chaakoo). Kitchen talk: तेज़ चाकू, छोटा चाकू दीजिए, चाकू संभालकर रखिए.
Cooking together
प्याज़ के लिए तेज़ चाकू चाहिए।pyaaz ke liye tez chaakoo chahiye.
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How to pronounce चाकू
Say it
chaa-KOO
/tʃɑːkuː/
Chaakoo: chaa-KOO, long aa then long oo. Two beats.
"Knife" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| चाकूchaakoo | knife Default kitchen tool. | Default kitchen tool. |
| तेज़ चाकूtez chaakoo | sharp knife Cutting veg. | Cutting veg. |
| छोटा चाकूchhota chaakoo | small knife Fruit and butter. | Fruit and butter. |
| चाकू से काटनाchaakoo se kaatna | to cut with a knife Instructions. | Instructions. |
How to use चाकू in real life
- 1Cooking together
प्याज़ के लिए तेज़ चाकू चाहिए।
pyaaz ke liye tez chaakoo chahiye.
I need a sharp knife for the onions.
Prep.
- 2Picnic bag
चाकू पैक किया क्या आपने?
chaakoo pack kiya kya aapne?
Did you pack the knife?
Aap check.
- 3Safety tip
बच्चों से चाकू दूर रखिए।
bachchon se chaakoo door rakhiye.
Please keep the knife away from children.
Home safety.
Mistakes English speakers make with चाकू
Incorrect: Calling a fork काँटा when you mean knife
Correct: Knife is चाकू; fork is काँटा
Different tools.
Incorrect: Writing चाकु with short u
Correct: चाकू with long ऊ
Copy चाकू exactly.
Good to know
Indian kitchens often keep one all-purpose चाकू plus a small fruit knife. Street vendors chop with large blades; at home, people still say धीरे काटना. Guests may ask before touching someone else's चाकू.
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Chopping salad
ChatPal
आपको कौन-सा चाकू चाहिए?
aapko kaun-sa chaakoo chahiye?
Which knife do you need?
You
छोटा चाकू दीजिए, टमाटर के लिए।
chhota chaakoo dijiye, tamaatar ke liye.
Please give the small knife, for tomatoes.
ChatPal
लो, यह चाकू धुला हुआ है।
lo, yah chaakoo dhula hua hai.
Here — this knife is washed.
You
धन्यवाद, अब चाकू से काटता हूँ।
dhanyavaad, ab chaakoo se kaatta hoon.
Thanks — I'll cut with the knife now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Knife" in Hindi
What is knife in Hindi?
चाकू (chaakoo).
Sharp knife?
तेज़ चाकू.
How do I ask for one?
कृपया चाकू दीजिए.
Safety line?
चाकू संभालकर पकड़िए.
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