Hindi · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Snake" in Hindi: साँप
साँपsaanp
Snake in Hindi is साँप (saanp), a masculine noun. Warnings often start with सावधान, साँप है!
Garden alert
घास में साँप दिख सकता है।ghaas mein saanp dikh sakta hai.
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How to pronounce साँप
Say it
SAANP
/sɑ̃ːp/
Saanp is SAANP — long aa nasalized before np. Keep it one heavy syllable.
"Snake" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| साँपsaanp | snake Default animal word. | Default animal word. |
| ज़हरीला साँपzahriila saanp | venomous snake Danger talk. | Danger talk. |
| साँप काटनेsaanp kaatne | snakebite (verb context) Emergency. | Emergency. |
| नागnaag | cobra; serpent Mythic/temple register. | Mythic/temple register. |
How to use साँप in real life
- 1Garden alert
घास में साँप दिख सकता है।
ghaas mein saanp dikh sakta hai.
A snake might appear in the grass.
Strip leading space in fix.
- 2Zoo visit
बच्चे साँप को दूर से देख रहे हैं।
bachche saanp ko door se dekh rahe hain.
The kids are watching the snake from afar.
Safe viewing.
- 3News clip
गाँव में एक बड़ा साँप पकड़ा गया।
gaanv mein ek bada saanp pakda gaya.
A big snake was caught in the village.
Headline tone.
Mistakes English speakers make with साँप
Incorrect: Meri saanp
Correct: Mera saanp
Saanp is masculine.
Incorrect: Using naag for every snake
Correct: Saanp general; naag often cobra/mythic
Default animal word is साँप.
Good to know
साँप appears in folklore, monsoon warnings, and temple naag imagery. Rural households may call snake rescuers rather than kill. Learners should treat wildlife saanp talk as caution, not curiosity up close.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hiking after rain
ChatPal
रास्ते पर साँप तो नहीं?
raste par saanp to nahin?
No snake on the path, right?
You
रुको — वहाँ साँप हिल रहा है।
ruko — vahaan saanp hil raha hai.
Wait — a snake is moving there.
ChatPal
पीछे हटिए, साँप को रास्ता दो।
peeche hatiye, saanp ko rasta do.
Step back — give the snake space.
You
हाँ, धीरे पीछे।
haan, dheere peeche.
Yes — slowly back.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Snake" in Hindi
Gender?
Masculine: mera saanp.
Venomous?
Zahriila saanp.
Naag vs saanp?
Saanp is general; naag often cobra or sacred serpent.
Warning?
Savdhaan, saanp hai!
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