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"Short" in Hindi: नाटा
नाटाnaata
Note: length: छोटा (chhota)
Short in height is नाटा (naata). Forms: नाटी लड़की, नाटे कद. For short length of a thing, people say छोटा — that is a different word.
Family photo
मैं अपने भाई से ज़्यादा नाटा हूँ।main apne bhai se zyada naata hoon.
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How to pronounce नाटा
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NAA-taa
/nɑːʈɑː/
Naata is NAA-taa. Long open aa, soft dental t, second aa light. Two clear beats.
"Short" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| नाटाnaata | short in height (m.) Masculine default for people. | Masculine default for people. |
| नाटीnaati | short in height (f.) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| नाटेnaate | short in height (pl./oblique) Plurals and oblique. | Plurals and oblique. |
| नाटा कदnaata kad | short stature Talking about height. | Talking about height. |
How to use नाटा in real life
- 1Family photo
मैं अपने भाई से ज़्यादा नाटा हूँ।
main apne bhai se zyada naata hoon.
I'm shorter than my brother.
Height compare.
- 2Friendly tease
वह नाटी है पर बहुत तेज़ दौड़ती है।
vah naati hai par bahut tez daudti hai.
She's short but runs very fast.
Naati.
- 3Asking politely
आपके दोनों बेटे नाटे हैं क्या?
aapke dono bete naate hain kya?
Are both your sons short?
Naate with aap.
Mistakes English speakers make with नाटा
Incorrect: Using छोटा for a person's height
Correct: Height uses नाटा / नाटी
छोटा means small or short in length/age vibe; नाटा is the height word.
Incorrect: Yeh naata hai for a girl
Correct: वह नाटी है
Agree gender: नाटी.
Good to know
Families joke about नाटा कद without much sting among close relatives. In polite talk with strangers, people soften it or avoid commenting on height. Cloth sellers still ask लंबाई separately from height words.
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Choosing jersey sizes after a match
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आपका दोस्त काफ़ी नाटा है।
aapka dost kaafi naata hai.
Your friend is quite short.
You
हाँ, पर नाटा होकर भी अच्छा खेलता है।
haan, par naata hokar bhi achha khelta hai.
Yes — even being short, he plays well.
ChatPal
छोटा साइज़ रहेगा उसके लिए।
chhota size rahega uske liye.
A small size will work for him.
You
ठीक, नाटे खिलाड़ियों का भी ज़ोर होता है।
theek, naate khilaadiyon ka bhi zor hota hai.
Right — short players have strength too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Short" in Hindi
Is नाटा the same as छोटा?
No. नाटा is height; छोटा is small/short length.
Feminine form?
नाटी for a woman or girl.
Plural?
नाटे लोग / नाटे कद.
Polite tip?
Avoid calling strangers नाटा; keep it among friends.
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