गुसलखाना در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Gusalkhana means bathroom or washroom in Hindi.
- It is a masculine noun derived from Arabic and Persian roots.
- The word is widely used in both formal and informal Hindustani.
- It changes to 'Gusalkhane' when used with postpositions like 'mein'.
The word गुसलखाना (Gusal-khana) is a classic Hindustani term that refers to a bathroom or a washroom. Etymologically, it is a compound word derived from Persian and Arabic influences that have deeply shaped the Hindi language over centuries. The first part, 'Gusal' (derived from the Arabic 'Ghusl'), refers to the act of bathing or ritual purification. The second part, 'Khana', is a Persian suffix meaning 'house', 'room', or 'place'. Therefore, literally, it is the 'house of bathing'. In modern Hindi-speaking households, while the English loanword 'bathroom' is extremely common, 'गुसलखाना' remains a standard, slightly more formal or traditional term used to describe the specific room where one cleanses themselves. It typically implies a space equipped with water facilities, a bucket and mug (traditional), or a shower and bathtub (modern).
- Register
- Neutral to Formal. It is widely understood across North India and is frequently encountered in literature and cinema.
क्या मैं गुसलखाना इस्तेमाल कर सकता हूँ? (Can I use the bathroom?)
In a cultural context, the 'गुसलखाना' was historically a separate structure or a very specific wing in large havelis (mansions). Unlike the Western concept where the toilet and bath are almost always in the same room, traditional Indian architecture sometimes separated the 'shauchalay' (toilet) from the 'gusal-khana' (bathing area) for reasons of ritual purity. However, in contemporary urban Hindi, the word covers the entire modern bathroom suite. You will hear this word used by older generations more frequently, or in formal settings where 'bathroom' might feel too casual. Understanding this word is essential for anyone looking to read Hindi literature from the 20th century or watch classic Bollywood films, where the domestic sphere is often discussed using these traditional terms.
नया गुसलखाना बहुत बड़ा और हवादार है। (The new bathroom is very big and airy.)
- Synonym Note
- Often compared to 'स्नानघर' (Snanghar), which is the Sanskrit-derived equivalent. 'Gusal-khana' is more common in spoken Hindustani.
मेहमानों के लिए अलग गुसलखाना नीचे की मंज़िल पर है। (The separate bathroom for guests is on the ground floor.)
पुराने ज़माने के गुसलखाने काफी ठंडे होते थे। (Bathrooms of the olden days used to be quite cold.)
- Cultural Nuance
- In some regions, 'Gusal' specifically refers to the full-body wash required after certain activities in Islamic tradition, though the room name is used by everyone regardless of religion.
नल खराब होने की वजह से गुसलखाने में पानी भर गया। (Water flooded the bathroom because the tap was broken.)
Using गुसलखाना correctly requires understanding its grammatical gender and how it interacts with postpositions. It is a masculine noun. Therefore, adjectives and verbs associated with it must take the masculine form. For instance, 'बड़ा गुसलखाना' (big bathroom) and 'गुसलखाना साफ़ है' (the bathroom is clean). When you add a postposition like 'में' (in) or 'से' (from), the word changes to its oblique form 'गुसलखाने'. This is a crucial step for learners to master for natural-sounding speech.
- Sentence Structure
- Subject + (गुसलखाने में) + Verb. Example: 'वह गुसलखाने में है' (He is in the bathroom).
मेरा तौलिया गुसलखाने में ही रह गया। (My towel was left in the bathroom itself.)
The word is versatile. It can be used to ask for locations, describe home improvements, or discuss daily routines. In a hotel setting, you might ask, 'क्या कमरे के साथ निजी गुसलखाना है?' (Is there a private bathroom with the room?). Notice how the adjective 'निजी' (private) remains neutral, but if we used 'बड़ा' (big), it would be 'बड़ा गुसलखाना'. When describing plural bathrooms, it remains 'गुसलखाने'. Example: 'इस घर में तीन गुसलखाने हैं' (There are three bathrooms in this house).
क्या आपने गुसलखाने की बत्ती बंद की? (Did you turn off the bathroom light?)
- Daily Routine Context
- 'मैं गुसलखाने जा रहा हूँ' is a polite way to excuse yourself from a conversation.
बच्चा गुसलखाने में खिलौनों से खेल रहा है। (The child is playing with toys in the bathroom.)
In more descriptive writing, you might see it paired with sensory details. 'गुसलखाने से साबुन की खुशबू आ रही थी' (The scent of soap was coming from the bathroom). Here, the focus is on the environment of the room. As a learner, practicing the distinction between 'bathroom' (the English word used in Hindi) and 'गुसलखाना' will help you understand the nuances of formality. While 'bathroom' is functional and modern, 'गुसलखाना' carries a weight of tradition and domesticity.
हमें गुसलखाने की मरम्मत करवानी पड़ेगी। (We will have to get the bathroom repaired.)
If you travel through North India—places like Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, or Bhopal—you will encounter गुसलखाना in a variety of settings. While younger urbanites might lean towards English terms, the word remains deeply embedded in the 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb' (the syncretic culture of the central plains). You'll hear it in family homes, especially when speaking with grandparents or in households where Urdu-inflected Hindi is the norm. It's a word of the interior, the private domestic space.
- Media and Arts
- In Bollywood movies set in historical periods or in small-town India, characters will almost always use 'गुसलखाना' rather than 'bathroom'.
फिल्म के सीन में नायक गुसलखाने में छिप गया। (In the movie scene, the hero hid in the bathroom.)
In literature, specifically the works of authors like Premchand or modern novelists like Krishna Sobti, the 'गुसलखाना' is often a site of private reflection or a marker of a middle-class household's layout. It is also common in news reports or formal announcements regarding public sanitation, although 'shauchalay' (toilet) is more common in government campaigns like 'Swachh Bharat'. However, in a real estate context, a broker might say, 'इस फ्लैट में हर कमरे के साथ एक गुसलखाना है' (In this flat, every room has an attached bathroom).
दादी ने कहा कि गुसलखाने की कुंडी खराब है। (Grandmother said the bathroom latch is broken.)
- Public Spaces
- In older railway stations or heritage hotels, signs might still be painted with 'गुसलखाना' in Hindi and 'Bathroom' in English.
स्टेशन के गुसलखाने में बहुत भीड़ थी। (There was a lot of crowd in the station's bathroom.)
Interestingly, the word is also used in the context of traditional 'Hamams' or public baths. While rare now, the legacy of the word persists. If you are invited to a traditional Indian wedding at a family home, you might be directed to the 'गुसलखाना' to freshen up. It conveys a sense of hospitality and domestic order. In songs (ghazals or qawwalis), while 'Gusalkhana' itself is rarely a poetic subject, the act of 'Ghusl' (bathing) is often mentioned, reinforcing the word's presence in the cultural subconscious.
पुराने महल का गुसलखाना संगमरमर से बना था। (The bathroom of the old palace was made of marble.)
One of the most frequent mistakes learners make with गुसलखाना is confusing it with terms that refer strictly to a toilet. In many Western cultures, 'bathroom' and 'toilet' are used interchangeably, but in Hindi, there is a subtle distinction. While 'गुसलखाना' can include a toilet, its primary meaning is a place for washing. Confusing it with 'Shauchalay' (toilet) or 'Sandas' (a more colloquial/crude term for toilet) can sometimes lead to slight social awkwardness depending on the company.
- Gender Error
- Mistaking it for a feminine noun. Saying 'गुसलखाना अच्छी है' (The bathroom is good - feminine) is incorrect. It should be 'गुसलखाना अच्छा है'.
Incorrect:
बड़ी गुसलखाना
Correct: बड़ा गुसलखाना
Another common error is the failure to use the oblique form 'गुसलखाने' when followed by a postposition. Beginners often say 'गुसलखाना में' (In the bathroom), which is grammatically jarring. It must be 'गुसलखाने में'. This 'a' to 'e' shift is a hallmark of masculine nouns ending in 'a' and is vital for fluency. Furthermore, some learners might over-formalize and use 'स्नानघर' (Snanghar) in a casual conversation with friends, which can sound a bit like saying 'lavatory' in a casual English chat. 'गुसलखाना' or 'bathroom' is usually the safer bet for daily use.
Incorrect: वह
गुसलखानामें है।
Correct: वह गुसलखाने में है।
- Spelling Confusion
- Sometimes people write it as two words 'गुसल खाना'. It is technically a single compound word.
सावधान: गुसलखाने का फ़र्श गीला है। (Caution: The bathroom floor is wet.)
Lastly, don't confuse 'Gusal' with 'Ghus' (to enter). While they sound slightly similar to a non-native ear, they are unrelated. 'Gusal' is always about washing. Also, be aware that in very formal Sanskritized Hindi (like in government documents), you will rarely see 'गुसलखाना'; they prefer 'स्नानघर'. Knowing when to switch between these words based on your audience is the final step in mastering this vocabulary item.
गलती:
छोटा गुसलखाना में।
सही: छोटे गुसलखाने में।
Hindi has a rich tapestry of synonyms for 'bathroom', each carrying its own flavor and origin. Understanding the difference between गुसलखाना and its alternatives will help you navigate different social circles in India. The most direct alternative is 'स्नानघर' (Snanghar), which comes from Sanskrit ('Snan' = bath, 'Ghar' = house). This is often used in textbooks, news, and very formal speech. Then there is the ubiquitous English loanword 'बाथरूम' (Bathroom), which is perhaps the most used word in urban India today.
- Comparison: Gusalkhana vs. Snanghar
- Gusalkhana is Perso-Arabic in origin, common in Hindustani/Urdu-leaning speech. Snanghar is Sanskrit-based, common in formal Hindi.
शुद्ध हिंदी में हम 'स्नानघर' कहते हैं, लेकिन आम बोलचाल में गुसलखाना प्रचलित है। (In pure Hindi we say 'Snanghar', but in common speech 'Gusalkhana' is prevalent.)
If you are specifically looking for a toilet without the bathing facility, the word is 'शौचालय' (Shauchalay). Using 'गुसलखाना' when you only mean a toilet is common, but 'शौचालय' is more precise for public facilities. In very old or rural contexts, you might hear 'पाखाना' (Pakhana) for a latrine, though this is becoming obsolete and is considered quite blunt. For a more sophisticated, historical vibe, 'हमाम' (Hamam) refers to a public bathhouse, often associated with Turkish or Mughal architecture.
होटल में शानदार हमाम और गुसलखाने हैं। (The hotel has magnificent baths and bathrooms.)
- Register Comparison
- Bathroom (Modern/Urban) > Gusalkhana (Traditional/Hindustani) > Snanghar (Formal/Literary).
गाँव के घरों में गुसलखाना अक्सर आँगन के एक कोने में होता है। (In village houses, the bathroom is often in a corner of the courtyard.)
When talking about cleaning oneself, you might also hear 'प्रक्षालन कक्ष' (Prakshalan Kaksh) in extremely technical or religious contexts, but this is almost never used in daily life. For most learners, mastering 'गुसलखाना' and 'बाथरूम' will cover 99% of situations. Comparing these words helps you understand the layer of history in Hindi—how Persian, Sanskrit, and English all live together in one house (or one bathroom!).
क्या यहाँ कोई शौचालय है? (Is there a toilet here? - more specific than Gusalkhana)
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
In the Mughal era, the 'Ghusalkhana' was not just a bathroom but also a highly private council chamber where the Emperor met his most trusted advisors.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'G' as 'J' (Jusalkhana).
- Pronouncing 'kh' as a simple 'k' (Gusalkana).
- Mixing up the 'u' sound with a long 'oo' sound.
- Ignoring the nasalization if present in some dialects (rare).
- Treating it as two separate words with a pause.
سطح دشواری
Easy to read once you know the 'kh' sound.
Requires remembering the 'u' matra and the 'kh' dot (nukta) if used.
Simple pronunciation, but requires the aspirated 'kh'.
Distinctive sound, easy to pick out in conversation.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Masculine nouns ending in 'a' change to 'e' in the oblique case.
गुसलखाना -> गुसलखाने में
Adjectives must match the gender of the noun.
बड़ा गुसलखाना (not बड़ी)
Possessive pronouns must match the gender.
मेरा गुसलखाना (not मेरी)
Pluralization of masculine 'a' ending nouns.
एक गुसलखाना, दो गुसलखाने
Compound postpositions require the oblique form.
गुसलखाने के पास
مثالها بر اساس سطح
गुसलखाना कहाँ है?
Where is the bathroom?
Simple question using 'kahan' (where).
यह गुसलखाना है।
This is the bathroom.
Basic demonstrative 'yeh' (this).
गुसलखाना साफ़ है।
The bathroom is clean.
Adjective 'saaf' (clean) modifying a masculine noun.
गुसलखाना छोटा है।
The bathroom is small.
Adjective 'chhota' (small) in masculine form.
वह गुसलखाना है।
That is the bathroom.
Demonstrative 'woh' (that).
क्या यह गुसलखाना है?
Is this the bathroom?
Yes/No question with 'kya'.
गुसलखाना खुला है।
The bathroom is open.
Adjective 'khula' (open).
मेरा गुसलखाना।
My bathroom.
Possessive 'mera' (my) for masculine singular.
मैं गुसलखाने में हूँ।
I am in the bathroom.
Oblique form 'gusalkhane' used with 'mein'.
गुसलखाने का दरवाज़ा बंद करो।
Close the bathroom door.
Oblique form with possessive 'ka'.
वह गुसलखाने में हाथ धो रहा है।
He is washing hands in the bathroom.
Present continuous tense.
गुसलखाने में साबुन नहीं है।
There is no soap in the bathroom.
Negative sentence with 'nahin'.
नया गुसलखाना बहुत अच्छा है।
The new bathroom is very good.
Adjective 'naya' (new) and 'achha' (good).
गुसलखाने की बत्ती जलाओ।
Turn on the bathroom light.
Imperative 'jalao' (turn on/light).
तौलिया गुसलखाने में है।
The towel is in the bathroom.
Locative 'mein'.
क्या गुसलखाने में गरम पानी है?
Is there hot water in the bathroom?
Noun phrase 'garam pani' (hot water).
हमें गुसलखाने की सफ़ाई करनी चाहिए।
We should clean the bathroom.
Use of 'chahiye' (should).
गुसलखाने का नल टपक रहा है।
The bathroom tap is dripping.
Present continuous 'tapak raha hai'.
मेहमानों के लिए अलग गुसलखाना है।
There is a separate bathroom for guests.
Compound postposition 'ke liye'.
गुसलखाने की खिड़की टूटी हुई है।
The bathroom window is broken.
Past participle 'tooti hui' as an adjective.
क्या मैं आपके गुसलखाने का इस्तेमाल कर सकता हूँ?
Can I use your bathroom?
Modal 'sakta hoon' (can).
गुसलखाने में नई टाइलें लगी हैं।
New tiles are installed in the bathroom.
Passive-style construction.
वह गुसलखाने में गाना गाता है।
He sings in the bathroom.
Habitual present tense.
गुसलखाने का फ़र्श बहुत फिसलन भरा है।
The bathroom floor is very slippery.
Adjective 'fislan bhara' (slippery).
गुसलखाने की मरम्मत में बहुत खर्चा आएगा।
The bathroom repair will cost a lot.
Future tense 'aayega'.
पुराने गुसलखाने में अक्सर वेंटिलेशन की कमी होती थी।
Old bathrooms often lacked ventilation.
Habitual past 'hoti thi'.
उसने गुसलखाने को आधुनिक तरीके से सजवाया है।
He has had the bathroom decorated in a modern way.
Causative verb 'sajwaya'.
गुसलखाने से अजीब सी गंध आ रही है।
A strange smell is coming from the bathroom.
Sense verb with 'aa rahi hai'.
होटल के गुसलखाने में आलीशान बाथटब था।
The hotel bathroom had a luxurious bathtub.
Descriptive adjective 'aalishan'.
गुसलखाने की दीवारें सीलन की वजह से खराब हो रही हैं।
The bathroom walls are getting ruined due to dampness.
Reasoning with 'ki wajah se'.
क्या गुसलखाने में कोई गीज़र लगा है?
Is there a water heater installed in the bathroom?
Technical noun 'geyser'.
उसने गुसलखाने के आइने में खुद को देखा।
He looked at himself in the bathroom mirror.
Reflexive pronoun 'khud'.
उपन्यास में गुसलखाना पात्र की एकांतता का प्रतीक है।
In the novel, the bathroom is a symbol of the character's solitude.
Abstract literary usage.
गुसलखाने की बनावट से घर की आर्थिक स्थिति का पता चलता है।
The design of the bathroom reveals the economic status of the house.
Complex noun phrase 'banawat se'.
ऐतिहासिक इमारतों में गुसलखाने शाही विलासिता का हिस्सा थे।
In historical buildings, bathrooms were part of royal luxury.
Historical context.
वह घंटों गुसलखाने में बंद रहकर सोचता रहता था।
He would stay locked in the bathroom for hours thinking.
Participle 'band rehkar'.
गुसलखाने की पाइपलाइन में बड़ी समस्या आ गई है।
A major problem has occurred in the bathroom pipeline.
Technical term 'pipeline'.
आधुनिक वास्तुकला में गुसलखाने को बहुत महत्व दिया जाता है।
In modern architecture, great importance is given to the bathroom.
Passive voice 'diya jata hai'.
गुसलखाने की साफ़-सफ़ाई के लिए कड़े नियमों का पालन करें।
Follow strict rules for the cleaning of the bathroom.
Formal imperative 'palan karein'.
पुरानी हवेलियों के गुसलखाने अपनी नक्काशी के लिए प्रसिद्ध हैं।
The bathrooms of old mansions are famous for their carvings.
Possessive plural 'haveliyon ke'.
गुसलखाना शब्द की व्युत्पत्ति अरबी और फ़ारसी के संगम को दर्शाती है।
The etymology of the word 'Gusalkhana' reflects the confluence of Arabic and Persian.
Linguistic terminology 'vyutpatti'.
मध्यकालीन भारत में गुसलखाना केवल स्नान की जगह नहीं, बल्कि मंत्रणा का केंद्र भी था।
In medieval India, the Gusalkhana was not just a place for bathing, but also a center for consultation.
Historical 'Gusal-khana' (private chamber) nuance.
साहित्यिक विमर्श में गुसलखाना अक्सर सामाजिक वर्जनाओं का केंद्र बिंदु बनता है।
In literary discourse, the bathroom often becomes the focal point of social taboos.
Academic register.
गुसलखाने की स्वच्छता के मानकों में समय के साथ क्रांतिकारी बदलाव आए हैं।
Revolutionary changes have occurred in the standards of bathroom hygiene over time.
Abstract noun 'manakon' (standards).
शहरीकरण ने गुसलखाने के पारंपरिक स्वरूप को पूरी तरह बदल दिया है।
Urbanization has completely changed the traditional form of the bathroom.
Sociological context.
गुसलखाने के एकांत में ही कवि को अपनी श्रेष्ठ रचनाओं की प्रेरणा मिली।
It was in the solitude of the bathroom that the poet found inspiration for his best works.
Emphatic 'hi'.
औपनिवेशिक काल के दौरान गुसलखानों की वास्तुकला में यूरोपीय प्रभाव साफ़ दिखता है।
European influence is clearly visible in the architecture of bathrooms during the colonial period.
Historical analysis.
गुसलखाने की ड्रेनेज व्यवस्था का सुचारु होना किसी भी भवन के लिए अनिवार्य है।
The smooth functioning of the bathroom drainage system is mandatory for any building.
Technical/Legal register.
مترادفها
متضادها
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— To go to the bathroom. A polite way to excuse oneself.
माफ़ कीजिये, मुझे गुसलखाने जाना है।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Shauchalay is specifically a toilet, whereas Gusalkhana is primarily for bathing (though often includes a toilet).
Bawarchikhana is the kitchen. Both end in 'khana', which can confuse beginners.
Dawakhana is a pharmacy. Again, the 'khana' suffix is the source of confusion.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— Bathroom singer. Someone who only sings in the privacy of their bathroom.
वह खुद को गुसलखाने का गायक कहता है।
Informal— To hide in the bathroom. Often used to describe someone avoiding a situation.
काम से बचने के लिए वह गुसलखाने में छिप गया।
Neutral— Bathroom politics. Used metaphorically for secret or low-level plotting.
दफ्तर में गुसलखाने की राजनीति चल रही है।
Slang/Metaphorical— As cold as a bathroom. Used to describe a very cold room.
यह कमरा तो गुसलखाने जैसा ठंडा है।
Colloquial— The walls of the bathroom. Implies a place where secrets are kept.
गुसलखाने की दीवारें सब जानती हैं।
Literary— To cry in the bathroom. Refers to hiding one's emotions.
वह अक्सर गुसलखाने में रोती थी।
Emotional— Frequent trips to the bathroom. Often implies being sick.
पेट खराब होने की वजह से उसके गुसलखाने के चक्कर लग रहे हैं।
Colloquial— To count bathroom tiles. Implies being extremely bored or waiting a long time.
इंतज़ार करते-करते मैं गुसलखाने की टाइलें गिनने लगा।
Humorous— To leave the bathroom tap open. Implies carelessness.
उसकी आदत है गुसलखाने का नल खुला छोड़ना।
Neutral— The peace of the bathroom. Refers to the only place one gets privacy.
दिन भर के शोर के बाद गुसलखाने की शांति अच्छी लगती है।
Descriptiveبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Sounds similar (Gussa vs Gusal).
Gussa means anger; Gusal means bathing.
मुझे गुस्सा मत दिलाओ (Don't make me angry) vs वह गुसलखाने में है।
Similar initial sound.
Ghusna is a verb meaning 'to enter'.
अंदर मत घुसो (Don't enter inside).
Same as the suffix.
As a standalone verb, it means 'to eat'.
खाना खा लो (Eat the food).
Rhymes with the end of the word.
Gaana means 'song' or 'to sing'.
गाना गाओ (Sing a song).
Related action.
Nahana is the verb 'to bathe', Gusalkhana is the noun 'bathroom'.
मैं नहाने जा रहा हूँ (I am going to bathe).
الگوهای جملهسازی
[Noun] कहाँ है?
गुसलखाना कहाँ है?
वह [Noun] में है।
वह गुसलखाने में है।
मुझे [Noun] की [Action] करनी है।
मुझे गुसलखाने की सफ़ाई करनी है।
[Noun] का [Part] [Condition] है।
गुसलखाने का नल खराब है।
[Noun] [Abstract Concept] का प्रतीक है।
गुसलखाना शांति का प्रतीक है।
[Noun] की [Feature] [Historical Context] को दर्शाती है।
गुसलखाने की नक्काशी मुग़ल काल को दर्शाती है।
क्या [Noun] [Adjective] है?
क्या गुसलखाना साफ़ है?
[Noun] के साथ [Feature] है।
गुसलखाने के साथ गीज़र है।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Very high in North Indian households.
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Gusalkhana achhi hai
→
Gusalkhana achha hai
Gusalkhana is masculine, so the adjective must be 'achha'.
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Gusalkhana mein
→
Gusalkhane mein
The oblique case must be used before a postposition.
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Using Gusalkhana for a kitchen
→
Bawarchikhana
Gusalkhana is for bathing; Bawarchikhana is for cooking.
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Pronouncing it as 'Jusalkhana'
→
Gusalkhana
The 'G' is hard, like in 'Game'.
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Writing it as 'Gusal khana' (two words)
→
Gusalkhana
It is a single compound noun.
نکات
Oblique Case
Don't forget to change 'Gusalkhana' to 'Gusalkhane' when adding words like 'in', 'of', or 'from'.
The 'Khana' Suffix
Learning 'Khana' as 'room/place' will help you unlock dozens of other Hindi words like 'Karkhana' (factory).
Traditional Setup
In traditional homes, look for a bucket and mug; this is the standard way to bathe in a Gusalkhana.
Soft 'G'
Ensure the 'G' is a soft voiced velar plosive, not a 'J' sound.
Spelling
Write it as one word to be most accurate in modern Hindi script.
Context
If someone points to a door and says this word, they are offering you the washroom.
History
The word connects Hindi to its Persian and Arabic heritage.
Politeness
Using 'Gusalkhana' can sound more respectful than the slang 'Sandas'.
Interchangeability
You can use 'bathroom' and 'gusalkhana' interchangeably in most urban settings.
Rhyme
Rhyme it with 'Dawakhana' (Pharmacy) to remember the 'place' meaning.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of a 'Ghoul' (Gusal) in a 'Cabin' (Khana). A Ghoul in a Cabin taking a bath in the Gusalkhana!
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a traditional blue bucket and a plastic mug sitting on a tiled floor next to a wooden door with 'Gusalkhana' written on it.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to use 'Gusalkhana' three times today instead of 'bathroom' when speaking to your Hindi-speaking friends or family.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from a combination of Arabic and Persian. 'Ghusl' is Arabic for ritual washing, and 'Khana' is Persian for house or place.
معنای اصلی: The place of ritual purification or bathing.
Indo-Aryan (Hindustani) with Perso-Arabic roots.بافت فرهنگی
It is a neutral word, but in very formal Sanskrit-leaning Hindu circles, 'Snanghar' might be preferred. In very rural or conservative settings, talking about the bathroom too much can be seen as slightly impolite.
English speakers often say 'washroom' or 'restroom' to be polite. In Hindi, 'Gusalkhana' serves a similar neutral-to-polite purpose.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
At Home
- गुसलखाना कहाँ है?
- नल बंद करो
- तौलिया लाओ
- सफ़ाई करो
In a Hotel
- निजी गुसलखाना
- गरम पानी
- साफ़ तौलिये
- साबुन कहाँ है?
Real Estate
- दो गुसलखाने
- अटैच्ड बाथरूम
- बड़ा गुसलखाना
- नया टाइल्स
Health/Hygiene
- हाथ धोना
- नहाना
- सफ़ाई
- कीटाणु
Literature/Film
- शाही गुसलखाना
- एकांत
- पुराना घर
- रहस्य
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आपके घर में गुसलखाना कमरे के अंदर है?"
"पुराने ज़माने के गुसलखाने कैसे होते थे?"
"क्या आपने गुसलखाने की नई टाइलें देखीं?"
"गुसलखाने में अक्सर कौन सा साबुन इस्तेमाल करते हैं?"
"क्या गुसलखाने का नल अभी भी टपक रहा है?"
موضوعات نگارش
अपने घर के गुसलखाने का वर्णन करें।
क्या आपको लगता है कि गुसलखाना घर का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है? क्यों?
एक पुराने महल के शाही गुसलखाने के बारे में एक कहानी लिखें।
गुसलखाने की सफ़ाई के बारे में अपने विचार साझा करें।
बचपन के किसी गुसलखाने की याद के बारे में लिखें।
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, it is very much in use, especially in North India and among older generations, though the English word 'bathroom' is increasingly common in urban areas.
Gusalkhana is of Perso-Arabic origin and is more common in spoken Hindustani. Snanghar is from Sanskrit and is used in formal Hindi or literature.
Yes, in many modern contexts, it refers to the entire room containing both the bath and the toilet, much like the English word 'bathroom'.
You say 'Gusalkhane mein'. The 'a' at the end changes to 'e' because of the postposition 'mein'.
Yes, it is a perfectly polite and standard word for a washroom.
It is a masculine noun.
Yes, the first part 'Gusal' comes from the Arabic 'Ghusl', meaning ritual purification.
It is an aspirated 'k' or a uvular fricative (like the 'ch' in 'Bach'), depending on the dialect.
Common items include 'sabun' (soap), 'tauliya' (towel), 'balti' (bucket), and 'nal' (tap).
Most people simply use the English word 'bathroom' for brevity in casual speech.
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence using 'Gusalkhana' and 'Saaf'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Where is the bathroom?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe your bathroom in three Hindi sentences.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a polite request to use someone's bathroom.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The bathroom tap is leaking.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using the oblique form 'Gusalkhane'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The new bathroom has blue tiles.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the meaning of 'Gusalkhana Gaayak' in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about cleaning the bathroom.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'There is no soap in the bathroom.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Gusalkhana' in a historical context.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Close the bathroom door.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short paragraph (4 sentences) about a hotel bathroom.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I am going to the bathroom.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Gusalkhana' and 'Marammat'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The bathroom window is open.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence comparing 'Gusalkhana' and 'Snanghar'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Turn off the bathroom light.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Gusalkhana' and 'Tauliya'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Is the bathroom clean?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce: गुसलखाना
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Where is the bathroom?' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The bathroom is clean' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I am in the bathroom' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Give me a towel' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Turn off the tap' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The floor is wet' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'There is no soap' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Is there hot water?' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The bathroom is big' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Wait, I am in the bathroom' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Clean the bathroom' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Close the door' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I like this bathroom' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The mirror is broken' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The bathroom is old' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Where can I wash my hands?' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The soap smells good' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I am going to bathe' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The bathroom is upstairs' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen and identify the word: गुसलखाना
Listen to the sentence and translate: 'गुसलखाना साफ़ है।'
Listen and identify the location: 'वह गुसलखाने में है।'
Listen and identify the problem: 'गुसलखाने का नल खराब है।'
Listen and identify the item: 'गुसलखाने में साबुन नहीं है।'
Listen and identify the action: 'मैं गुसलखाना साफ़ कर रहा हूँ।'
Listen and identify the adjective: 'गुसलखाना बहुत बड़ा है।'
Listen and translate: 'गुसलखाने का दरवाज़ा खोलो।'
Listen and identify the request: 'क्या मैं गुसलखाना इस्तेमाल कर सकता हूँ?'
Listen and identify the plural: 'घर में दो गुसलखाने हैं।'
Listen and identify the time: 'सुबह गुसलखाना साफ़ करो।'
Listen and identify the feeling: 'गुसलखाना बहुत ठंडा है।'
Listen and identify the possession: 'यह मेरा गुसलखाना है।'
Listen and translate: 'गुसलखाने में बत्ती नहीं है।'
Listen and identify the material: 'गुसलखाने का फ़र्श संगमरमर का है।'
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Summary
The word 'गुसलखाना' is the traditional way to say 'bathroom' in Hindi. While 'bathroom' is common in cities, 'गुसलखाना' is essential for understanding literature and formal speech. Example: 'गुसलखाने में पानी है' (There is water in the bathroom).
- Gusalkhana means bathroom or washroom in Hindi.
- It is a masculine noun derived from Arabic and Persian roots.
- The word is widely used in both formal and informal Hindustani.
- It changes to 'Gusalkhane' when used with postpositions like 'mein'.
Oblique Case
Don't forget to change 'Gusalkhana' to 'Gusalkhane' when adding words like 'in', 'of', or 'from'.
The 'Khana' Suffix
Learning 'Khana' as 'room/place' will help you unlock dozens of other Hindi words like 'Karkhana' (factory).
Traditional Setup
In traditional homes, look for a bucket and mug; this is the standard way to bathe in a Gusalkhana.
Soft 'G'
Ensure the 'G' is a soft voiced velar plosive, not a 'J' sound.
مثال
गुसलखाना साफ और स्वच्छ होना चाहिए।
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر home
आंगनवाड़ी
B2A type of rural mother and child care center in India.
आईना
A1آینه سطحی بازتابنده است که اغلب قاب دارد. برای دیدن خود استفاده می شود. (کلمه 'آینه' است.)
आइना
A1آینه سطحی است که تصویر را منعکس می کند.
आलीशान
B2Luxurious, magnificent; extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable.
आमतौर से
B2Generally; in most cases; usually.
आओ भगत करना
B2To host or entertain guests with hospitality.
आपका/आपकी/आपके
B2مال شما (محترمانه). بسته به جنسیت شیء تغییر میکند: 'aapka' برای مذکر، 'aapki' برای مؤنث، و 'aapke' برای جمع یا احترام. 'نام شما چیست؟' میشود 'Aapka naam kya hai?'.
आरी
B2A saw, a tool with a toothed blade for cutting wood or other materials.
आराम से रहना
B1To reside in a state of ease and comfort (to live comfortably).
आरामगाह
B2مکانی برای استراحت یا آرامش.
