बटन
बटन في 30 ثانية
- बटन (Batan) means 'button' in Hindi, used for both clothing and electronic switches.
- It is a masculine noun and a direct loanword from English, making it very easy for English speakers to learn.
- The most common verbs used with it are 'दबाना' (to press) and 'लगाना' (to fasten/sew).
- In plural oblique forms, it becomes 'बटनों', but otherwise remains 'बटन' in both singular and plural direct cases.
The Hindi word बटन (Batan) is a direct loanword from English, which itself traces back to Old French. In modern Hindi, it functions as a masculine noun and is used in two primary contexts: clothing and technology. Whether you are fastening a traditional Nehru jacket or pressing a button on a smartphone, the word remains the same. Historically, Indian attire relied heavily on strings (dori) and wraps (dhoti/sari), but with the arrival of European influence and the British Raj, the 'button' became an essential part of the Indian wardrobe. Today, you will hear it in every household, from a mother telling her child to fasten their shirt to an engineer discussing a user interface.
- Physical Object
- A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, used to fasten it by being pushed through a hole or loop.
मेरी कमीज़ का बटन टूट गया है। (My shirt's button is broken.)
Beyond clothing, 'बटन' refers to any switch or key that activates a mechanism. In the digital age, this extends to virtual buttons on screens. In urban Hindi, the English word has completely supplanted any indigenous terms that might have existed for toggles. You will find buttons in elevators, on remote controls, and on industrial machinery. The word is so ubiquitous that it requires no translation even in the most remote villages of India, making it a 'bridge word' for English speakers learning Hindi.
- Technical Use
- A device used to complete an electric circuit or trigger a software command.
मशीन शुरू करने के लिए हरा बटन दबाएँ। (Press the green button to start the machine.)
The cultural nuance of 'बटन' also touches on fashion. In India, elaborate buttons made of gold, silver, or precious stones are often used in wedding attire like Sherwanis. These are not just fasteners but symbols of status. Conversely, the 'missing button' is a common trope in Indian literature and cinema to signify a character's poverty or messy lifestyle. Understanding the word 'बटन' is therefore not just about learning a noun, but about understanding a piece of the modern Indian social fabric.
Using 'बटन' in sentences requires an understanding of its gender—it is masculine. This means any adjectives or verbs associated with it must reflect this. For example, 'red button' is 'लाल बटन' (laal batan), and 'my button' is 'मेरा बटन' (mera batan). The plural form in the direct case remains 'बटन', but in the oblique case (when followed by a postposition like 'को', 'में', or 'से'), it changes to 'बटनों' (batano). Mastering these grammatical shifts is key to sounding like a native speaker.
- Action: Pressing
- To press a button, use the verb 'दबाना' (dabana). Example: 'बटन दबाओ' (Press the button).
लिफ्ट बुलाने के लिए बटन को एक बार दबाएँ। (Press the button once to call the lift.)
When talking about clothing, the verbs change. To 'fasten' or 'close' a button, you say 'बटन बंद करना' (batan band karna) or 'बटन लगाना' (batan lagana). To 'unfasten' or 'open' it, you say 'बटन खोलना' (batan kholna). If a button has fallen off and needs to be sewn back on, the verb is 'टाँकना' (tankna) or 'सीना' (seena). These specific verbs provide clarity in daily chores and shopping scenarios.
- Action: Sewing/Fixing
- Example: 'दरज़ी बटन टाँक रहा है।' (The tailor is sewing the button.)
क्या आप इस कोट पर नया बटन लगा सकते हैं? (Can you put a new button on this coat?)
In more complex sentences, 'बटन' can be used metaphorically. For instance, 'किसी का बटन दबाना' (to press someone's button) means to annoy them or trigger a specific reaction, just like in English. This usage is common in modern Hindi slang and psychological discussions. 'वह जानता है कि मेरा गुस्सा वाला बटन कैसे दबाना है' (He knows how to press my anger button). This versatility makes 'बटन' a powerful word in your Hindi vocabulary arsenal.
You will encounter the word 'बटन' in a variety of real-world environments across India. In a bustling market (bazaar), you might hear a tailor asking, 'बटन कौन सा लगाना है?' (Which button should I use?). In a high-tech office in Bangalore, a software developer might say, 'इस बटन का रंग बदलो' (Change the color of this button). The word transcends class and geography. Whether it's a village elder talking about his waistcoat or a teenager talking about a video game controller, 'बटन' is the universal term.
- In the Market
- Commonly heard at 'matching centers' where people buy buttons to match their fabric.
भैया, इस कुर्ते के लिए सोने के रंग के बटन दिखाओ। (Brother, show me gold-colored buttons for this kurta.)
In public transport, especially in modern metros like the Delhi Metro or Mumbai Metro, automated announcements often use the word. 'दरवाज़ा खोलने के लिए बटन दबाएँ' (Press the button to open the door) is a standard phrase. Similarly, in hospitals, the 'nurse call button' is simply referred to as the 'बटन'. Even in Hindi cinema (Bollywood), dialogues often feature the word, whether in a comedy scene about a stuck elevator or a dramatic moment where a character's shirt button breaks during a struggle.
- In Technology
- Used for physical keys on a keyboard or digital buttons in an app UI.
मेरे फोन का पावर बटन काम नहीं कर रहा। (My phone's power button is not working.)
Lastly, in the context of Indian politics, 'बटन' is a massive keyword during election season. With the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the phrase 'कमल का बटन दबाओ' (Press the lotus button) or 'हाथ का बटन दबाओ' (Press the hand button) becomes a central part of political campaigning. Here, the 'बटन' represents the power of the democratic vote. Hearing this word in news broadcasts and political rallies is guaranteed during any election cycle in India.
One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using 'बटन' in Hindi is assigning it the wrong gender. Because 'बटन' is an inanimate object, learners often assume it is feminine or neuter. However, Hindi does not have a neuter gender, and 'बटन' is strictly masculine. Saying 'बटन टूट गई' (The button broke - feminine) instead of 'बटन टूट गया' (masculine) is a dead giveaway that you are a beginner. Consistency in gender agreement with verbs and adjectives is vital for fluency.
- Gender Mismatch
- Mistake: 'यह बटन छोटी है' (This button is small - feminine). Correct: 'यह बटन छोटा है' (masculine).
गलत: बटन खो गई। सही: बटन खो गया। (Wrong: Button lost - fem. Right: Button lost - masc.)
Another common error is using the wrong verb for the action intended. Learners often confuse 'लगाना' (to apply/fasten) with 'दबाना' (to press). While you 'press' a button on a remote, you 'fasten' a button on a shirt. In Hindi, if you say 'शर्ट का बटन दबाओ' (Press the shirt button), a native speaker might think you are literally pushing the plastic piece with your finger rather than closing your shirt. Using 'बंद करना' or 'लगाना' for clothing is the correct idiomatic choice.
- Pluralization Error
- Mistake: 'बटनों यहाँ हैं' (The buttons are here). Correct: 'बटन यहाँ हैं'. Remember, the plural only changes to 'बटनों' in the oblique case.
इन बटनों को देखो। (Look at these buttons - Oblique case usage.)
Lastly, pronunciation can be a minor hurdle. Some learners emphasize the 'n' too much, making it sound like 'but-ton' with a hard English 't'. In Hindi, the 't' in 'बटन' is a retroflex 'ट' (ṭ), and the 'n' is a soft dental sound. Avoid nasalizing the 'n' unless it's followed by a postposition. Practicing the retroflex 'ट' will make your pronunciation sound much more authentic and less like an English speaker reading a transliteration.
While 'बटन' is the standard word, there are several related terms and alternatives depending on the context. For clothing, you might encounter 'घुंडी' (ghundi), which refers to a traditional handmade cloth button or a loop used as a fastener. In the world of switches, 'खटका' (khatka) is a more colloquial, somewhat old-fashioned term for a mechanical switch. Understanding these nuances helps you navigate different registers of Hindi, from formal to rustic.
- बटन vs. घुंडी (Ghundi)
- 'बटन' is modern/plastic/metal. 'घुंडी' is traditional/cloth-based, often seen on ethnic wear like Angarkhas.
पुराने ज़माने में लोग बटन की जगह घुंडी का इस्तेमाल करते थे। (In old times, people used cloth loops instead of buttons.)
In technology, 'स्विच' (switch) is often used interchangeably with 'बटन', especially for wall switches that control lights or fans. However, a 'बटन' is usually something you press and it springs back (like a doorbell), whereas a 'स्विच' is something you flip and it stays in place. Another term is 'कुंजी' (kunji), which technically means 'key' (like on a keyboard), but is more academic or formal. In everyday speech, everyone just says 'बटन'.
- बटन vs. खटका (Khatka)
- 'खटका' is onomatopoeic (representing the 'click' sound). It is used mostly in rural or older urban dialects.
बिजली का खटका नीचे करो। (Flip the electric switch down.)
Finally, when talking about fastening mechanisms, you might hear 'ज़िप' (zip) or 'चैन' (chain) for zippers, and 'हुक' (hook) for metal hooks. These are distinct from buttons but serve a similar purpose. In formal tailoring, you might also hear 'काज' (kaaj), which refers to the buttonhole. A common phrase is 'काज-बटन करना' (to do the button-holing and buttoning), which refers to the final finishing stage of making a shirt. Knowing these related terms completes your understanding of the 'fastener' semantic field in Hindi.
How Formal Is It?
"कृपया लिफ्ट का बटन दबाकर प्रतीक्षा करें।"
"मेरी शर्ट का बटन टूट गया है।"
"अरे, बटन तो लगा ले!"
"देखो, छोटा सा बटन!"
"उसका बटन मत दबा, वरना वो चिल्लाएगा।"
حقيقة ممتعة
Before 'बटन' became popular, Indians mostly used 'घुंडी' (cloth loops) or 'नाड़ा' (drawstrings) for their traditional garments like Angarkhas and Dhotis.
دليل النطق
- Pronouncing the 'n' too nasally like 'बटं'.
- Using a soft dental 't' (त) instead of the correct retroflex 't' (ट).
- Elongating the 'a' sound in the first syllable.
مستوى الصعوبة
Very easy as it's a loanword and written in simple characters.
Simple to write, though the retroflex 'ट' requires practice.
Almost identical to English; very low barrier to entry.
Easily recognizable in fast speech.
ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك
المتطلبات الأساسية
تعلّم لاحقاً
متقدم
قواعد يجب معرفتها
Masculine Noun Ending in Consonant
बटन (Batan) ends in a consonant and is masculine. It doesn't change in the direct plural.
Oblique Case Pluralization
When a postposition follows, 'बटन' becomes 'बटनों'. (e.g., बटनों को).
Verb Agreement
Since 'बटन' is masculine, the verb must be 'टूटा' (broken - masc) and not 'टूटी' (fem).
Adjective Agreement
Adjectives like 'छोटा' (small) change to match 'बटन'. (e.g., छोटा बटन).
Compound Verbs
Using 'दबा देना' (to press down) or 'लगा देना' (to fasten up) for emphasis.
أمثلة حسب المستوى
यह एक बटन है।
This is a button.
Simple demonstrative sentence with 'यह' (this).
लाल बटन दबाओ।
Press the red button.
Imperative sentence using 'दबाओ' (press).
मेरा बटन कहाँ है?
Where is my button?
Interrogative sentence with possessive 'मेरा' (my).
शर्ट में पाँच बटन हैं।
There are five buttons in the shirt.
Use of number 'पाँच' (five) with plural noun.
बटन छोटा है।
The button is small.
Adjective 'छोटा' (small) agreeing with masculine noun.
वह बटन काला है।
That button is black.
Demonstrative 'वह' (that) and color 'काला' (black).
बटन मत दबाओ।
Don't press the button.
Negative imperative using 'मत' (don't).
यहाँ एक बटन है।
There is a button here.
Adverb of place 'यहाँ' (here).
मेरी कमीज़ का बटन टूट गया।
My shirt's button broke.
Past tense 'टूट गया' (broke/snapped).
क्या आप बटन लगा सकते हैं?
Can you fasten the button?
Modal verb 'सकते हैं' (can) for ability/request.
लिफ्ट का बटन काम नहीं कर रहा।
The lift button is not working.
Present continuous negative 'काम नहीं कर रहा'.
मुझे नीले बटन चाहिए।
I want blue buttons.
Use of 'चाहिए' (want/need) with plural object.
रिमोट का बटन दबाओ।
Press the remote button.
Genitive construction 'रिमोट का' (of the remote).
बटन बहुत ढीला है।
The button is very loose.
Adverb 'बहुत' (very) modifying adjective 'ढीला' (loose).
नया बटन लाओ।
Bring a new button.
Imperative 'लाओ' (bring).
इस बटन को मत छुओ।
Don't touch this button.
Oblique case 'इस बटन को' because of postposition 'को'.
मैंने कल अपनी जैकेट पर बटन टाँका।
I sewed a button on my jacket yesterday.
Specific verb 'टाँकना' (to sew/tack) in past tense.
सारे बटनों को ध्यान से देखो।
Look at all the buttons carefully.
Oblique plural 'बटनों' with postposition 'को'.
अगर आप यह बटन दबाएंगे, तो लाइट जल जाएगी।
If you press this button, the light will turn on.
Conditional sentence 'अगर... तो' (If... then).
क्या आपके पास इस तरह के बटन हैं?
Do you have buttons like this?
Comparative phrase 'इस तरह के' (of this kind).
मशीन चलाने के लिए बटन को दबाकर रखें।
Keep the button pressed to run the machine.
Absolutive 'दबाकर' (having pressed) and 'रखें' (keep).
कोट का ऊपर वाला बटन खुला है।
The top button of the coat is open.
Compound adjective 'ऊपर वाला' (the one on top).
बटन लगाने के बाद शर्ट अच्छी लग रही है।
The shirt looks good after putting on the buttons.
Postpositional phrase 'लगाने के बाद' (after putting).
वह बटन दबाने ही वाला था कि फोन बज उठा।
He was about to press the button when the phone rang.
Immediate future construction 'दबाने ही वाला था'.
उसने जानबूझकर मेरा 'गुस्सा वाला' बटन दबाया।
He deliberately pushed my 'anger button'.
Metaphorical usage of 'बटन दबाना' as a trigger.
वेबसाइट पर 'सबमिट' बटन दिखाई नहीं दे रहा है।
The 'submit' button is not visible on the website.
Technical context of UI elements.
इन बटनों की बनावट बहुत ही अनोखी है।
The texture/design of these buttons is very unique.
Abstract noun 'बनावट' (texture/structure).
जैसे ही उसने बटन दबाया, अलार्म बजने लगा।
As soon as he pressed the button, the alarm started ringing.
Correlative structure 'जैसे ही... वैसे ही' (As soon as).
पुराने रेडियो में बटन की जगह नॉब होते थे।
Old radios used to have knobs instead of buttons.
Comparison using 'की जगह' (instead of).
बटन ढीला होने की वजह से वह गिर गया होगा।
It must have fallen off because the button was loose.
Presumptive perfect tense 'गिर गया होगा' (must have fallen).
क्या आप जानते हैं कि यह बटन किस काम आता है?
Do you know what this button is used for?
Idiomatic phrase 'किस काम आता है' (what is it used for).
दर्जी ने बटनों के लिए काज बनाना शुरू कर दिया है।
The tailor has started making buttonholes for the buttons.
Use of technical term 'काज' (buttonhole).
चुनाव के दौरान सही बटन दबाना नागरिक का कर्तव्य है।
It is a citizen's duty to press the right button during elections.
Formal register involving civic duty words like 'कर्तव्य' (duty).
इस शेरवानी के बटन हाथ से तराशे गए हाथीदांत के हैं।
The buttons of this Sherwani are made of hand-carved ivory.
Passive voice 'तराशे गए' (were carved) and high vocabulary.
सॉफ्टवेयर इंजीनियर ने बटन के 'क्लिक इवेंट' में बदलाव किया।
The software engineer made changes to the button's 'click event'.
Professional technical jargon in Hindi.
बटन का गायब होना उसके बिखरे हुए जीवन का प्रतीक था।
The missing button was symbolic of his scattered life.
Literary usage where 'बटन' acts as a symbol ('प्रतीक').
आधुनिक युग में, एक बटन दबाते ही दुनिया भर की जानकारी मिल जाती है।
In the modern era, information from all over the world is available at the press of a button.
Adverbial phrase 'दबाते ही' (immediately upon pressing).
बटनों का इतिहास उतना ही पुराना है जितना कि सभ्यता।
The history of buttons is as old as civilization itself.
Comparative structure 'उतना ही... जितना कि' (as... as).
उसने अपनी दलीलों से जज का 'सहानुभूति' वाला बटन दबाने की कोशिश की।
He tried to push the judge's 'sympathy' button with his arguments.
Advanced metaphorical usage in a legal context.
बिना बटन वाली शर्ट आज़ाद खयालों का परिचायक मानी जाती है।
A shirt without buttons is considered a sign of free-thinking.
Compound word 'बिना बटन वाली' (the one without buttons).
प्रौद्योगिकी के इस दौर में, 'बटन' की भौतिकता धीरे-धीरे लुप्त हो रही है।
In this era of technology, the physicality of the 'button' is gradually disappearing.
Philosophical/Technical discussion with high-level vocabulary ('भौतिकता', 'लुप्त').
राजनीतिक गलियारों में 'बटन' का अर्थ अब केवल मतदान नहीं, बल्कि सत्ता की कुंजी है।
In political circles, 'button' now means not just voting, but the key to power.
Complex metaphorical analysis in a political register.
डिजाइनर ने बटन को केवल एक उपयोगिता नहीं, बल्कि एक कलाकृति के रूप में प्रस्तुत किया।
The designer presented the button not just as a utility, but as a piece of art.
Sophisticated sentence structure with contrastive 'नहीं, बल्कि' (not, but rather).
क्या बटन का दबाया जाना ही मशीन के प्रति हमारी निर्भरता को दर्शाता है?
Does the mere pressing of a button reflect our dependence on machines?
Gerundive phrase 'बटन का दबाया जाना' as the subject.
साहित्य में बटन अक्सर उन छोटी चीज़ों का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है जो बड़े बदलाव लाती हैं।
In literature, the button often represents those small things that bring about big changes.
Abstract literary analysis using 'प्रतिनिधित्व' (representation).
बटनों के विलोपन ने स्पर्श-आधारित इंटरफ़ेस की एक नई संस्कृति को जन्म दिया है।
The disappearance of buttons has given birth to a new culture of touch-based interfaces.
Academic tone with words like 'विलोपन' (disappearance) and 'इंटरफ़ेस' (interface).
उसकी आँखों में चमक वैसी ही थी जैसे किसी बच्चे को नया बटन मिल गया हो।
The sparkle in her eyes was just like a child who had found a new button.
Subjunctive mood 'मिल गया हो' for hypothetical comparison.
बटन की खामोश उपस्थिति वस्त्र की गरिमा को पूर्णता प्रदान करती है।
The silent presence of the button provides completeness to the dignity of the garment.
Highly formal/poetic register using 'गरिमा' (dignity) and 'पूर्णता' (completeness).
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
— A common command to tell someone to fasten their buttons. Used by parents or friends.
बाहर ठंड है, बटन लगा लो।
— Used when a button has fallen off and is missing. Indicates something is incomplete.
मेरी जैकेट का एक बटन गायब है।
— An adverbial phrase meaning 'as soon as the button is pressed'. Implies speed.
बटन दबाते ही लाइट जल गई।
— A metaphor for something very easy or mechanical. Like 'a child's play'.
यह मशीन चलाना बस बटन का खेल है।
— Used to describe something that features physical buttons, like a feature phone.
मुझे बटन वाला कैलकुलेटर पसंद है।
— Literally a loose button, but can metaphorically mean someone is slightly crazy.
उसका एक बटन ढीला लगता है।
— A suggestion to try pressing a button to see if a device works.
अगर नहीं चल रहा, तो यह बटन दबाकर देखो।
— To align or match things perfectly. Rare but used in tailoring.
कोट सिलते समय बटन से बटन मिलाना ज़रूरी है।
— A shop specifically selling buttons and tailoring supplies.
बाज़ार में एक मशहूर बटन की दुकान है।
يُخلط عادةً مع
Means 'utensil/dish'. Sounds similar but 'r' makes it different.
Means 'body'. Often confused by beginners due to the 'b-n' structure.
Batam is a common regional mispronunciation in rural India.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
— To trigger a specific emotional response, usually anger. Direct translation of the English idiom.
तुम जानते हो मेरा गुस्सा वाला बटन कैसे दबाना है।
Informal/Modern— To trigger something and leave quickly. Often used in prank contexts.
वह घंटी का बटन दबाकर गायब हो गया।
Colloquial— To get something done instantly and effortlessly.
आजकल बटन दबाते ही सारा काम हो जाता है।
Neutral— Used to describe something perfectly round and small.
उसकी आँखें बटन की तरह गोल हैं।
Descriptive— A slightly insulting way to describe someone with a small, round face.
वह बटन जैसा मुँह बनाकर बैठ गई।
Informal— To wait for a specific signal or moment to act.
वह बस बटन दबाकर बैठने का इंतज़ार कर रहा है।
Neutral— To automate a process so you don't have to worry about it.
यह वाशिंग मशीन 'बटन दबाओ और भूल जाओ' वाली है।
Commercial— A superstitious or humorous way to say a small bad sign leads to big trouble.
सुबह-सुबह बटन क्या टूटा, किस्मत ही फूट गई।
Humorousسهل الخلط
Similar phonetic structure (B-R-T-N vs B-T-N).
बर्तन (Bartan) refers to kitchen dishes, while बटन (Batan) refers to fasteners/switches.
बर्तन रसोई में हैं, बटन शर्ट में।
Ends with the same 'n' sound and starts with 'b'.
बदन (Badan) means the human body. It is a soft 'd' sound, whereas बटन has a hard 't'.
उसका बदन थक गया है।
Looks similar in Devanagari (Bantan).
बंटन (Bantan) means distribution or allocation. It has a nasal 'n' in the middle.
राशन का बंटन हो रहा है।
Verb form related to distribution.
बाँटना (Baantna) is a verb meaning 'to divide/distribute'.
मिठाई बाँटना शुरू करो।
Starts with 'Bat'.
बटुआ (Batua) means a wallet or purse.
मेरा बटुआ मेज़ पर है।
أنماط الجُمل
[Subject] [बटन] है।
यह बटन है।
[Color] [बटन] [Verb].
लाल बटन दबाओ।
[Noun] का [बटन] [Condition] है।
शर्ट का बटन ढीला है।
जैसे ही [बटन] दबाया, [Result] हुआ।
जैसे ही बटन दबाया, घंटी बजी।
[बटन] का [Action] [Meaning] दर्शाता है।
बटन का टूटना उसकी गरीबी दर्शाता है।
[बटन] की [Abstract Noun] [Philosophy].
बटन की खामोशी वस्त्र की गरिमा है।
[Number] [बटन] [Verb].
दो बटन टूट गए।
बिना [बटन] वाला [Noun].
बिना बटन वाला फोन।
عائلة الكلمة
الأسماء
الأفعال
الصفات
مرتبط
كيفية الاستخدام
Extremely common in daily life, fashion, and tech.
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बटन टूट गई (Batan toot gayi)
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बटन टूट गया (Batan toot gaya)
Learners often think 'बटन' is feminine because it's a small object. It is masculine, so the verb must end in 'a' or 'ya'.
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बटन को दबाओ (for clothing)
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बटन लगाओ (Batan lagao)
Using 'press' (dabana) for clothing is incorrect. You 'fasten' (lagana) a clothing button.
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बटनों यहाँ हैं (Batano yahan hain)
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बटन यहाँ हैं (Batan yahan hain)
Learners use the oblique plural 'बटनों' as a general plural. Only use it if a postposition like 'ko' follows.
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बटन का छेद (Batan ka chhed)
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काज (Kaaj)
While 'button's hole' is literally correct, native speakers always use the specific word 'काज'.
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Soft 'T' sound
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Retroflex 'T' sound
Pronouncing 'बटन' with a soft dental 't' (like in 'thin') sounds unnatural. Use the hard 't' (like in 'top').
نصائح
Masculine Gender
Always treat 'बटन' as masculine. If it breaks, it 'टूट गया' (masc), never 'टूट गई' (fem). This is the most common mistake for learners.
Clothing vs Tech
Use 'लगाना' for fastening your shirt and 'दबाना' for your phone. If you tell someone to 'press' their shirt button, they will be very confused!
The Buttonhole
Learn the word 'काज' (Kaaj) alongside 'बटन'. They are a pair. A tailor won't understand 'बटन का छेद' (button hole) as well as they understand 'काज'.
Retroflex T
The 'T' in 'बटन' is a 'ट'. Curl your tongue back and hit the roof of your mouth. It sounds more 'Indian' than a soft English 't'.
Voting Context
If you hear 'बटन' in the news, it's likely about elections. 'बटन दबाना' is the standard way to say 'to cast a vote' on an EVM.
Matching Centers
In India, go to a 'Matching Center' if you lose a button. They have thousands of 'बटन' in every possible shade and size.
Emotional Triggers
Use 'मेरा बटन मत दबाओ' (Don't push my button) when someone is testing your patience. It's a very natural-sounding modern idiom.
Sewing Verb
The specific verb for sewing a button is 'टाँकना' (taankna). While 'सीना' (seena) means to sew in general, 'टाँकना' implies a small stitch or tacking.
Oblique Case
Remember: 'दो बटन' but 'दो बटनों में'. The 'o' ending only appears when a little word like 'in', 'on', or 'to' follows.
Button-down
In fashion, Indians use the English term 'बटन-डाउन' for shirts. You don't need to translate the whole concept into pure Hindi.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of a 'Baton' (stick) hitting a 'Button'. They sound similar and both are small physical objects you interact with.
ربط بصري
Imagine a big red 'Eject' button on a pilot's seat. Visualize the Hindi letters 'बटन' written on it in white.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Try to count all the buttons in your room right now and say the number in Hindi followed by 'बटन'. For example: 'दस बटन'.
أصل الكلمة
The word is borrowed from English 'button', which entered Hindi during the colonial era. The English word itself comes from Old French 'boton'.
المعنى الأصلي: A bud or a small knob used for fastening.
Indo-European (via Germanic/Romance into Indo-Aryan).السياق الثقافي
No specific sensitivities; the word is neutral and safe to use in all contexts.
Similar to English, buttons are used in clothing and tech. The metaphorical 'pushing buttons' also exists in modern urban Hindi.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Tailor Shop
- बटन टाँक दीजिए।
- मैचिंग बटन दिखाओ।
- बटन बहुत छोटा है।
- काज बड़े बनाओ।
Electronics Store
- पावर बटन काम नहीं कर रहा।
- यह बटन किसलिए है?
- बटन दबाने पर आवाज़ आती है।
- सारे बटन चेक करो।
Elevator
- पाँचवीं मंज़िल का बटन दबाओ।
- बटन नहीं दब रहा।
- अलार्म बटन कहाँ है?
- बटन जल गया।
Home/Dressing
- बटन लगा लो।
- बटन खुल गया है।
- बटन ढीला है।
- पुराना बटन हटा दो।
Software/Apps
- सबमिट बटन पर क्लिक करें।
- बटन का रंग नीला है।
- बटन गायब हो गया।
- बटन को बड़ा करो।
بدايات محادثة
"क्या आप मेरी मदद करके यह बटन लगा देंगे?"
"आपके रिमोट में कौन सा बटन काम नहीं कर रहा?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि भविष्य में बटन खत्म हो जाएंगे?"
"इस जैकेट के बटन बहुत सुंदर हैं, कहाँ से लिए?"
"क्या आपने कभी खुद से बटन टाँका है?"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
आज मैंने एक ऐसी चीज़ सीखी जो बटन दबाने जितनी आसान थी। वह क्या थी?
अगर मेरी ज़िंदगी का एक 'रीसेट' बटन होता, तो मैं उसे कब दबाता?
बटनों और टचस्क्रीन के बीच आपको क्या ज़्यादा पसंद है और क्यों?
एक कहानी लिखें जहाँ एक जादुई बटन दबाने से सब कुछ बदल जाता है।
अपने पसंदीदा कपड़े के बारे में लिखें और उसके बटनों का वर्णन करें।
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, 'बटन' is a loanword from English. It was adopted into Hindi during the British colonial period and has since become the standard term for both clothing fasteners and electronic switches. Native alternatives like 'घुंडी' exist but are less common in modern urban contexts.
The word 'बटन' is masculine. This is important for grammar because adjectives and verbs must agree with its masculine nature. For example, you would say 'बटन टूट गया' (The button broke) and not 'बटन टूट गई'.
The Hindi word for buttonhole is 'काज' (Kaaj). When you go to a tailor, you might ask them to 'काज-बटन करना' which means to make the buttonholes and sew the buttons on.
Yes, you can use 'बटन' for computer keys, especially in informal speech (e.g., 'डिलीट बटन'). However, in more formal or technical Hindi, the word 'कुंजी' (Kunji) is often used for keyboard keys.
'बटन दबाना' (Batan dabana) means to press a button, like on a remote or elevator. 'बटन लगाना' (Batan lagana) means to fasten a button on clothing, though it can also mean to sew a button onto a garment.
In the direct case (subject/object), the plural of 'बटन' is still 'बटन'. For example, 'दो बटन' (two buttons). However, in the oblique case (when followed by a postposition like 'को' or 'से'), it changes to 'बटनों' (Batano).
Yes, in modern urban slang, 'बटन दबाना' can mean to 'trigger' someone or intentionally annoy them to get a reaction, similar to the English idiom 'to push someone's buttons'.
'बटम' (Batam) is a common regional variation or mispronunciation found in some rural parts of India. While it is understood, the correct and standard form used in media and formal education is 'बटन'.
Sherwani buttons are decorative, often precious-metal buttons used in traditional Indian formal wear. Unlike regular buttons, they are often linked by a small chain and function like cufflinks for the front of the jacket.
To be polite, you should use the 'Aap' (formal) form of the verb: 'कृपया बटन दबाइए' (Kripya batan dabaiye) or 'बटन दबाएँ' (Batan dabaayen).
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'My shirt's button is broken.'
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'Press the red button.'
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'The elevator button is not working.'
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'Open the top button.'
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'The tailor is making buttonholes.'
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'Press the button once.'
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'I lost my favorite button.'
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Say in Hindi: 'Press the button.'
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Say in Hindi: 'The button is broken.'
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Listen and identify: 'बटन कहाँ है?'
Listen and identify: 'लाल बटन दबाओ।'
Listen and identify: 'शर्ट का बटन टूट गया।'
Listen and identify: 'बटन लगाना मत भूलना।'
Listen and identify: 'सारे बटन बंद करो।'
Listen and identify: 'क्या आप बटन टाँक सकते हैं?'
Listen and identify: 'बटन दबाते ही लाइट जल गई।'
Listen and identify: 'ऊपर वाला बटन खोलो।'
Listen and identify: 'लिफ्ट का बटन खराब है।'
Listen and identify: 'मुझे सोने के बटन चाहिए।'
Listen and identify: 'बटन बहुत छोटा है।'
Listen and identify: 'पावर बटन दबाओ।'
Listen and identify: 'उन बटनों को देखो।'
Listen and identify: 'बटन गिर गया।'
Listen and identify: 'बटन मत दबाना।'
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Summary
The word 'बटन' is a versatile, masculine noun in Hindi that covers both fashion and technology. Whether you're fixing a shirt or using a computer, it's the go-to term. Example: 'कमीज़ का बटन लगाओ' (Fasten the shirt button).
- बटन (Batan) means 'button' in Hindi, used for both clothing and electronic switches.
- It is a masculine noun and a direct loanword from English, making it very easy for English speakers to learn.
- The most common verbs used with it are 'दबाना' (to press) and 'लगाना' (to fasten/sew).
- In plural oblique forms, it becomes 'बटनों', but otherwise remains 'बटन' in both singular and plural direct cases.
Masculine Gender
Always treat 'बटन' as masculine. If it breaks, it 'टूट गया' (masc), never 'टूट गई' (fem). This is the most common mistake for learners.
Clothing vs Tech
Use 'लगाना' for fastening your shirt and 'दबाना' for your phone. If you tell someone to 'press' their shirt button, they will be very confused!
The Buttonhole
Learn the word 'काज' (Kaaj) alongside 'बटन'. They are a pair. A tailor won't understand 'बटन का छेद' (button hole) as well as they understand 'काज'.
Retroflex T
The 'T' in 'बटन' is a 'ट'. Curl your tongue back and hit the roof of your mouth. It sounds more 'Indian' than a soft English 't'.
مثال
इस बटन को दबाओ।
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