अटैची

The most common way to say 'briefcase' in Hindi is अटैची (ataichi). It's a widely understood and used word.

अटैची is a neutral word. You can use it in both formal and informal contexts without any issues.

While अटैची is very common, you might also hear दफ़्तरी बस्ता (daftari basta) which literally means 'office bag' or 'office satchel', but it's less frequent for a traditional briefcase.

You can say:
मेरी अटैची कहाँ है? (Meri ataichi kahaan hai?) - Where is my briefcase?
उसने अपनी अटैची मेज़ पर रखी। (Usne apni ataichi mez par rakhi.) - He kept his briefcase on the table.

अटैची is a feminine noun in Hindi. Remember this for correct sentence structure and verb agreement.

It specifically refers to a briefcase or a similar flat, rectangular case for documents. It wouldn't typically be used for a general backpack or a purse.

Yes, it's quite straightforward. Think 'uh-TAY-chee'. The 'ch' is like in 'chair'.

Sometimes, yes. If the laptop bag is structured like a briefcase, then अटैची could be used. However, many people now simply use the English word 'laptop bag'.

अटैची is a loanword from English, derived from 'attaché case'. It's been fully integrated into Hindi vocabulary.

There aren't many common idioms specifically with अटैची. It's used quite literally to refer to the object itself. You'll typically find it in sentences describing actions related to carrying, opening, or closing a briefcase.