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"Pillow" in Hindi: तकिया
तकियाtakiya
Pillow in Hindi is तकिया (takiya), a masculine noun. Extra pillow is एक और तकिया.
Hotel desk
कमरे में एक और तकिया चाहिए।kamre mein ek aur takiya chahiye.
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How to pronounce तकिया
Say it
ta-KI-ya
/t̪əkɪjɑː/
Takiya is ta-KI-ya. Soft dental t, clear ki, light ya.
"Pillow" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| तकियाtakiya | pillow Default headword. | Default headword. |
| नरम तकियाnaram takiya | soft pillow Preference. | Preference. |
| कड़ा तकियाkada takiya | firm pillow Preference. | Preference. |
| तकिए का कवरtakiye ka cover | pillow cover Laundry. | Laundry. |
How to use तकिया in real life
- 1Hotel desk
कमरे में एक और तकिया चाहिए।
kamre mein ek aur takiya chahiye.
I need one more pillow in the room.
Service ask.
- 2Making the bed
तकिया सीधा रखो।
takiya seedha rakho.
Keep the pillow straight.
Home.
- 3Travel bag
गर्दन वाला तकिया बैग में है।
gardan wala takiya bag mein hai.
The neck pillow is in the bag.
Travel.
Mistakes English speakers make with तकिया
Incorrect: Meri takiya
Correct: Mera takiya
Takiya is masculine.
Incorrect: Takiya mein soona
Correct: Takiye par sir rakhna
You rest your head on the pillow (par), not sleep inside it.
Good to know
Guest beds get fluffed तकिया without asking. Trains sell cheap neck pillows on platforms. People argue gently about soft vs firm takiya the way others argue mattresses.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Setting up a sofa bed for a friend
ChatPal
कितने तकिए चाहिए आपको?
kitne takiye chahiye aapko?
How many pillows do you need?
You
दो तकिया काफी हैं।
do takiya kaafi hain.
Two pillows are enough.
ChatPal
यह नरम तकिया लो।
yah naram takiya lo.
Take this soft pillow.
You
धन्यवाद, आराम से सोऊँगा।
dhanyavaad, aaraam se sounga.
Thanks — I'll sleep well.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pillow" in Hindi
Gender?
Masculine: mera takiya.
Extra pillow?
Ek aur takiya.
Soft/firm?
Naram / kada takiya.
Pillowcase?
Takiye ka cover.
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