Hindi · Body & Health
"Nose" in Hindi: नाक
नाकnaak
Nose in Hindi is नाक (naak), and it is feminine. Naak bah rahi hai means a runny nose, and naak band means a blocked nose. Naak se saans lena is breathing through the nose.
During a cold
मेरी नाक बह रही है और गला भी दुख रहा है।meri naak bah rahi hai aur gala bhi dukh raha hai.
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How to pronounce नाक
Say it
naak
/nɑːk/
Naak is naak with a long aa. The n is plain and the k is clear at the end. One smooth syllable, not nack with a short a.
"Nose" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| नाकnaak | nose The standard body-part word. | The standard body-part word. |
| नाक बहनाnaak bahna | runny nose Cold and allergy talk: meri naak bah rahi hai. | Cold and allergy talk: meri naak bah rahi hai. |
| नाक बंदnaak band | blocked nose Congestion: naak band ho gayi. | Congestion: naak band ho gayi. |
| नाक मेंnaak mein | in the nose Location for pain or smell. | Location for pain or smell. |
| सुंघनीsunghni | sense of smell Meri sunghni kamzor hai — my sense of smell is weak. | Meri sunghni kamzor hai — my sense of smell is weak. |
How to use नाक in real life
- 1During a cold
मेरी नाक बह रही है और गला भी दुख रहा है।
meri naak bah rahi hai aur gala bhi dukh raha hai.
My nose is running and my throat hurts too.
Meri naak because naak is feminine.
- 2Allergy season
धूल से मेरी नाक बंद हो जाती है।
dhool se meri naak band ho jaati hai.
Dust makes my nose get blocked.
Naak band is everyday congestion language.
- 3Smelling food
इतनी अच्छी खुशबू, नाक से ही पता चल गया!
itni achhi khushboo, naak se hi pata chal gaya!
Such a nice smell, I knew from my nose right away!
Naak se pata chalna means to tell by smell.
Mistakes English speakers make with नाक
Incorrect: Mera naak dukh raha hai.
Correct: Meri naak dukh rahi hai / naak mein dard hai.
Naak is feminine: meri naak and dukh rahi hai.
Incorrect: Naak = only the nostril
Correct: Naak = the nose overall
Naak covers the whole nose. Nose tip can be naak ki nok in descriptive talk.
Good to know
Steaming with eucalyptus for naak band is a home remedy many families swear by. During pollution season in cities, naak and throat complaints spike. Tissue packets are sold everywhere.
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Buying medicine at a chemist in Jaipur
ChatPal
क्या हुआ, आपकी नाक लाल है?
kya hua, aapki naak laal hai?
What happened, your nose is red?
You
सर्दी है, मेरी नाक कल से बह रही है।
sardi hai, meri naak kal se bah rahi hai.
It's a cold, my nose has been running since yesterday.
ChatPal
नाक बंद होने पर यह स्प्रे अच्छा काम करता है।
naak band hone par yah spray achha kaam karta hai.
When the nose gets blocked, this spray works well.
You
ठीक है, नाक के लिए कुछ दे दीजिए।
theek hai, naak ke liye kuchh de dijiye.
Fine, give me something for the nose.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nose" in Hindi
Is naak feminine?
Yes. Say meri naak, yah naak, and naak bah rahi hai.
How do I say runny nose?
Say naak bah rahi hai or naak bahna.
How do I say blocked nose?
Say naak band hai or naak band ho gayi.
What is sunghni?
Sense of smell. Naak is the body part; sunghni is the ability.
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