Hindi · Body & Health
"Wrist" in Hindi: कलाई
कलाईkalaai
Wrist in Hindi is कलाई (kalaai), a feminine noun. A watch is कलाई घड़ी (kalaai ghadi) or simply watch on the wrist.
How to pronounce कलाई: audio and sound guideTyping strain
ज़्यादा टाइपिंग से कलाई दुख रही है।zyaada typing se kalaai dukh rahi hai.
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How to pronounce कलाई
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ka-LAA-i
/kəlɑːiː/
Kalaai is ka-LAA-i with a long aa and final i for long ई. Soft k; clear l.
"Wrist" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| कलाईkalaai | wrist Default. | Default. |
| कलाई में दर्दkalaai mein dard | wrist pain Medical. | Medical. |
| कलाई घड़ीkalaai ghadi | wristwatch Accessories. | Accessories. |
| कलाईयाँkalaaiyaan | wrists Plural. | Plural. |
How to use कलाई in real life
- 1Typing strain
ज़्यादा टाइपिंग से कलाई दुख रही है।
zyaada typing se kalaai dukh rahi hai.
From too much typing the wrist hurts.
Feminine rahi.
- 2Watch shopping
यह घड़ी मेरी कलाई पर ठीक बैठती है।
yah ghadi meri kalaai par theek baithti hai.
This watch sits well on my wrist.
Fit check.
- 3Doctor
डॉक्टर, बाईं कलाई में सूजन है।
doctor, baayin kalaai mein soojan hai.
Doctor, there is swelling in the left wrist.
Clinic.
Mistakes English speakers make with कलाई
Incorrect: Mera kalaai
Correct: Meri kalaai
Kalaai is feminine.
Incorrect: Using only haath for wrist pain
Correct: Kalaai mein dard
Point to the wrist with कलाई.
Good to know
Good to knowBridal stacks of bangles make कलाई a festive focus. Office workers mention wrist pain from phones and keyboards more than before. Watch sellers ask kalaai dikhaaiye to measure the fit.
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Trying on a watch in a store
ChatPal
कलाई आगे कीजिए, नाप लूँ।
kalaai aage kijiye, naap loon.
Please bring the wrist forward — I'll measure.
You
यह स्ट्रैप मेरी कलाई पर टाइट है।
yah strap meri kalaai par tight hai.
This strap is tight on my wrist.
ChatPal
एक नंबर बड़ा आज़माते हैं।
ek number bada aazmaate hain.
Let's try one size bigger.
You
हाँ — अब कलाई आराम से है।
haan — ab kalaai aaraam se hai.
Yes — now the wrist is comfortable.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wrist" in Hindi
Wrist pain?
Kalaai mein dard.
Wristwatch?
Kalaai ghadi.
Gender?
Feminine: meri kalaai.
Plural?
Kalaaiyaan.
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