Hindi · People & Family
"Nephew" in Hindi: भतीजा
भतीजाbhateeja
Note: sister's son: भांजा (bhaanja)
Nephew in Hindi is भतीजा (bhateeja) for your brother's son. Your sister's son is भांजा (bhaanja).
School pickup
मेरा भतीजा स्कूल से आ रहा है।mera bhateeja school se aa raha hai.
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How to pronounce भतीजा
Say it
bha-TEE-jaa
/bʱət̪iːdʒɑː/
Bhateeja is bha-TEE-jaa with a long ee in the middle. Aspirated bh at the start.
"Nephew" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| भतीजाbhateeja | nephew (brother's son) Headword default. | Headword default. |
| भांजाbhaanja | sister's son Sister's side. | Sister's side. |
| भतीजेbhateeje | nephews Oblique / plural feel. | Oblique / plural feel. |
| मेरा भतीजाmera bhateeja | my nephew Introduction. | Introduction. |
How to use भतीजा in real life
- 1School pickup
मेरा भतीजा स्कूल से आ रहा है।
mera bhateeja school se aa raha hai.
My nephew is coming from school.
Masculine verb.
- 2Wedding intro
यह मेरे भतीजा आरव हैं।
yeh mere bhateeja Aarav hain.
This is my nephew Aarav.
Respectful hain.
- 3Gift talk
जन्मदिन पर भतीजा बहुत खुश हुआ।
birthday par bhateeja bahut khush hua.
My nephew was very happy on his birthday.
Celebration.
Mistakes English speakers make with भतीजा
Incorrect: Using bhateeja for a sister's son when you need precision
Correct: Bhaanja for sister's son
Bhateeja is brother's son; bhaanja is sister's son.
Incorrect: Meri bhateeja
Correct: Mera bhateeja
Masculine: mera.
Good to know
Uncles often spoil a भतीजा with gifts and weekend outings. Family trees still distinguish brother's vs sister's kids carefully. At weddings, nephews may help with rituals or simply run around in matching outfits.
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यह मेरा भतीजा क्रिकेट खेल रहा है।
yeh mera bhateeja cricket khel raha hai.
This is my nephew playing cricket.
You
कितना प्यारा! भतीजा कितने साल का है?
kitna pyaara! bhateeja kitne saal ka hai?
So cute! How old is your nephew?
ChatPal
आठ। वो मेरे भाई का बेटा है।
aath. vo mere bhaai ka beta hai.
Eight. He's my brother's son.
You
अच्छा — कभी आपके भतीजा से मिलना है।
achha — kabhi aapke bhateeja se milna hai.
Nice — I'd love to meet your nephew sometime.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nephew" in Hindi
Bhateeja vs bhaanja?
Bhateeja = brother's son; bhaanja = sister's son.
Niece?
Bhateeji / bhaanji.
My nephew?
Mera bhateeja.
Plural?
Mere bhateeje.
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