Hindi · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Shower" in Hindi: शावर
शावरshaavar
Shower in Hindi is शावर (shaavar), a masculine English loan used for the fixture and the act. People also say शावर लेना (shaavar lena) for taking a shower.
Morning rush
मैं पाँच मिनट में शावर लेकर आता हूँ।main paanch minat mein shaavar lekar aata hoon.
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How to pronounce शावर
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SHAA-vur
/ʃɑːʋər/
Shaavar is SHAA-vur, close to English shower. Keep sh soft and the aa a bit longer than English.
"Shower" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| शावरshaavar | shower Fixture and event. | Fixture and event. |
| शावर लेनाshaavar lena | to take a shower Daily routine. | Daily routine. |
| गरम पानी का शावरgaram paani ka shaavar | hot-water shower Winter mornings. | Winter mornings. |
| नहानाnahaana | to bathe Bucket bath or general washing. | Bucket bath or general washing. |
How to use शावर in real life
- 1Morning rush
मैं पाँच मिनट में शावर लेकर आता हूँ।
main paanch minat mein shaavar lekar aata hoon.
I'll take a shower and be back in five minutes.
Woman: aati.
- 2Hotel room
कमरे में शावर बहुत तेज़ चल रहा है।
kamre mein shaavar bahut tez chal raha hai.
The shower in the room is running very strong.
Facility check.
- 3Guest request
क्या शावर में गरम पानी आएगा?
kya shaavar mein garam paani aayega?
Will there be hot water in the shower?
Practical question.
Mistakes English speakers make with शावर
Incorrect: Main shaavar karta hoon as the only phrase
Correct: Main shaavar leta / leti hoon
The collocation is shaavar lena, not karna.
Incorrect: Assuming nahana always means a rain shower
Correct: Shaavar for the shower fixture; nahana for bathing generally
Many homes still use a bucket bath (nahana) without a shower head.
Good to know
Bucket baths remain common even when a शावर exists. Morning showers before office are a city habit; evening showers help after dusty roads. Hotels advertise geyser / hot water for the shower separately.
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Getting ready before leaving
ChatPal
आप शावर ले चुके हैं?
aap shaavar le chuke hain?
Have you taken a shower already?
You
अभी लेता हूँ — शावर खाली है न?
abhi leta hoon — shaavar khaali hai na?
I'll take one now — the shower is free, right?
ChatPal
हाँ, तौलिया भी रख दी है।
haan, tauliya bhi rakh di hai.
Yes, I've also put a towel out.
You
धन्यवाद, जल्दी शावर खत्म करता हूँ।
dhanyavaad, jaldi shaavar khatm karta hoon.
Thanks — I'll finish the shower quickly.
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Common questions about "Shower" in Hindi
Shaavar lena or karna?
Say shaavar lena.
What is nahana?
To bathe in general — bucket or shower.
Hot shower?
Garam paani ka shaavar.
Gender of shaavar?
Masculine: shaavar chal raha hai.
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