Hindi · Body & Health
"Thumb" in Hindi: अँगूठा
अँगूठाangootha
Thumb in Hindi is अँगूठा (angootha), a masculine noun. Pain talk uses मेरे अँगूठे में दर्द है.
Kitchen cut
अँगूठे में हल्की कट लगी।angoothe mein halki cut lagi.
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How to pronounce अँगूठा
Say it
an-GOO-tha
/əɡuːʈʰɑː/
Angootha is an-GOO-tha. Soft dental th, long oo in the middle.
"Thumb" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| अँगूठाangootha | thumb Default body word. | Default body word. |
| अँगूठेangoothe | thumb (oblique) Mere angoothe mein. | Mere angoothe mein. |
| अँगूठा दिखानाangootha dikhaana | to give a thumbs-up Gesture. | Gesture. |
| अँगूठे की नेलangoothe ki nail | thumbnail Grooming. | Grooming. |
How to use अँगूठा in real life
- 1Kitchen cut
अँगूठे में हल्की कट लगी।
angoothe mein halki cut lagi.
There's a light cut on the thumb.
Oblique.
- 2Phone typing
अँगूठा थक गया टाइपिंग से।
angootha thak gaya typing se.
My thumb got tired from typing.
Direct.
- 3Approval gesture
टीचर ने अँगूठा दिखाया।
teacher ne angootha dikhaya.
The teacher gave a thumbs-up.
Gesture.
Mistakes English speakers make with अँगूठा
Incorrect: Meri angootha
Correct: Mera angootha
Angootha is masculine.
Incorrect: Mere angootha mein dard
Correct: Mere angoothe mein dard
Use oblique angoothe after mere…mein.
Good to know
अँगूठा दिखाना is a clear yes/good gesture in Indian photos and classrooms. Cooks bandage the thumb often. Finger counting may start from the thumb depending on the region.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After slamming a drawer
ChatPal
आपका अँगूठा ठीक है?
aapka angootha theek hai?
Is your thumb okay?
You
अँगूठे में दर्द है थोड़ा।
angoothe mein dard hai thoda.
There's a little pain in the thumb.
ChatPal
बर्फ़ रखिए अँगूठे पर।
barf rakhie angoothe par.
Put ice on the thumb.
You
हाँ, अभी करता हूँ।
haan, abhi karta hoon.
Yes — doing it now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thumb" in Hindi
Gender?
Masculine: mera angootha.
My thumb hurts?
Mere angoothe mein dard hai.
Thumbs-up?
Angootha dikhaana.
Thumbnail?
Angoothe ki nail.
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