Hindi · Body & Health
"Mouth" in Hindi: मुँह
मुँहmunh
Mouth in Hindi is मुँह (munh), and it is masculine. It covers the mouth and sometimes the face area in idioms. Munh kholna means to open the mouth, and munh mein paani aana means mouth-watering.
At the dentist
कृपया अपना मुँह खोलिए, धीरे-धीरे।kripya apna munh kholiye, dheere-dheere.
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How to pronounce मुँह
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munh
/mʊ̃ɦ/
Munh is munh, one syllable with a nasal ending. The h is barely heard; the nose carries the sound. Do not say mun-ha with two clear syllables.
"Mouth" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| मुँहmunh | mouth The standard body-part word. | The standard body-part word. |
| मुँह खोलनाmunh kholna | to open the mouth Doctor visits or eating prompts. | Doctor visits or eating prompts. |
| मुँह में पानीmunh mein paani | mouth-watering Idiom: khane ko dekh kar munh mein paani aa gaya. | Idiom: khane ko dekh kar munh mein paani aa gaya. |
| मुँह बंदmunh band | mouth closed Instruction or keep quiet tone. | Instruction or keep quiet tone. |
| होंठhonth | lips The lips specifically, not the whole mouth. | The lips specifically, not the whole mouth. |
How to use मुँह in real life
- 1At the dentist
कृपया अपना मुँह खोलिए, धीरे-धीरे।
kripya apna munh kholiye, dheere-dheere.
Please open your mouth, slowly.
Munh kholiye is what dentists and doctors say.
- 2Spicy food reaction
बहुत तीखा है, मेरे मुँह में आग लग रही है!
bahut teekha hai, mere munh mein aag lag rahi hai!
It's very spicy, my mouth is on fire!
Mere munh mein is a vivid everyday line.
- 3Seeing sweets
मिठाई देखकर मुँह में पानी आ गया।
mithaai dekhkar munh mein paani aa gaya.
Seeing the sweets made my mouth water.
Classic idiom using munh.
Mistakes English speakers make with मुँह
Incorrect: Meri munh dard hai.
Correct: Mere munh mein dard hai.
Munh is masculine: mere munh. Use mein for pain location.
Incorrect: Munh = only lips
Correct: Munh = mouth; honth = lips
For lipstick or lip balm context, say honth.
Good to know
Feeding someone with your hand near their munh is a care gesture in families. Munh mein paani is used constantly for tempting food. Covering the munh when yawning is polite in formal settings.
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Trying street food in Old Delhi
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वो गोलगप्पे देखिए, मुँह में पानी आ रहा है!
vo golgappe dekhiye, munh mein paani aa raha hai!
Look at those golgappas, my mouth is watering!
You
हाँ, लेकिन मेरे मुँह में अभी मीठा है।
haan, lekin mere munh mein abhi meetha hai.
Yes, but I still have something sweet in my mouth.
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पानी पी लीजिए, फिर मुँह साफ़ होगा।
paani pi lijiye, phir munh saaf hoga.
Drink some water, then your mouth will be clean.
You
ठीक, अब मुँह ताज़ा है, गोलगप्पे खाते हैं!
theek, ab munh taaza hai, golgappe khaate hain!
Fine, now my mouth is fresh, let's eat golgappas!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mouth" in Hindi
Is munh masculine?
Yes. Say mera munh, mere munh mein, and munh kholiye.
What is the difference between munh and honth?
Munh is the whole mouth. Honth means lips.
What does munh mein paani mean?
Literally water in the mouth, used for delicious-looking food.
How do I say brush your teeth?
Say daant saaf kijiye or brush kijiye. Munh saaf karna can mean rinse the mouth.
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