स्विचबोर्ड در ۳۰ ثانیه
- A switchboard is an essential electrical panel in every Hindi-speaking household.
- It is used to control lights, fans, and provide power through sockets.
- The word is a direct loan from English but follows Hindi grammar rules.
- Safety is paramount when discussing switchboards in Hindi-speaking contexts.
The Hindi word स्विचबोर्ड (pronounced as 'switch-board') is a direct linguistic borrowing from English, integrated seamlessly into modern Hindi vocabulary. In the context of an Indian household or workplace, the switchboard is the central nervous system of a room's electrical infrastructure. It refers to the physical panel, typically mounted on a wall, that houses various switches, sockets, and sometimes regulators for fans or dimmers for lights. While formal Hindi might occasionally use terms like बिजली का बोर्ड (bijli ka board) or the highly technical नियंत्रण पटल (niyantran patal), the word स्विचबोर्ड is what you will hear 99% of the time in daily conversation, whether talking to an electrician, a landlord, or a family member.
- Domestic Context
- In most Indian homes, the switchboard is strategically placed near the entrance of a room so that one can easily turn on the lights upon entering. It is the primary point of interaction between a human and the electrical grid of the building.
- Technical Evolution
- Historically, these were made of heavy wood or sunmica sheets. However, modern Indian architecture uses 'modular' switchboards, which are plastic-based and allow for individual components to be replaced without dismantling the entire unit. When you go to a hardware store in Delhi or Mumbai, asking for a मॉड्यूलर स्विचबोर्ड (modular switchboard) is the standard.
"अरे राहुल, ज़रा स्विचबोर्ड से पंखा बंद कर दो, बहुत ठंड लग रही है।"
People use this word whenever there is a need to manipulate the electrical state of a room. If a light isn't working, the first check is the switchboard. If a phone needs charging, one looks for the socket on the switchboard. It is a functional noun that transcends social classes; from a luxury villa in Gurgaon to a small apartment in Kolkata, the object and its name remain constant. In professional settings, electricians (often called बिजली वाला) will use this term to discuss wiring, grounding (earthing), and load management. Understanding this word is essential for basic survival and comfort in any Hindi-speaking environment.
"नया घर बनाते समय स्विचबोर्ड की ऊंचाई का ध्यान रखना चाहिए ताकि बच्चे उसे न छू सकें।"
- Maintenance and Safety
- If a switchboard is loose or sparking, it is considered a major fire hazard. Hindi speakers will say "स्विचबोर्ड ढीला है" (The switchboard is loose) or "स्विचबोर्ड से चिंगारी निकल रही है" (Sparks are coming from the switchboard).
"क्या आपने स्विचबोर्ड चेक किया? शायद फ्यूज़ उड़ गया है।"
Using the word स्विचबोर्ड in a sentence follows standard Hindi noun placement. Since it is a masculine noun, adjectives and verbs associated with it will take masculine forms. For example, 'The switchboard is big' becomes स्विचबोर्ड बड़ा है (svic-borḍ baṛā hai). When using postpositions like 'on' (पर) or 'from' (से), the word itself doesn't change much because it is a loanword, but the surrounding grammar must be precise.
"दीवार पर लगे स्विचबोर्ड को गीले हाथों से मत छुओ।"
(Don't touch the switchboard on the wall with wet hands.)
This example demonstrates a crucial safety warning frequently given in Indian homes. Notice the use of गीले हाथों से (with wet hands) and the imperative मत छुओ (don't touch). Another common usage involves installation or repair, where the verb लगाना (to fix/install) or ठीक करना (to repair) is used.
- Installation Context
- "हमें ड्राइंग रूम में एक और स्विचबोर्ड लगवाना पड़ेगा क्योंकि यहाँ कोई चार्जिंग पॉइंट नहीं है।" (We will have to get another switchboard installed in the drawing room because there is no charging point here.)
- Identifying Problems
- "लगता है स्विचबोर्ड के अंदर की वायरिंग जल गई है, जलने की बदबू आ रही है।" (It seems the wiring inside the switchboard has burnt; a burning smell is coming.)
"पुराने स्विचबोर्ड को हटाकर नया टच-सेंसिटिव बोर्ड लगा दो।"
In the sentence above, the speaker is talking about modernization. The use of हटाकर (having removed) and लगा दो (install/put) shows a sequence of actions. You can also use the word in the plural, though the form remains the same in the direct case: सारे स्विचबोर्ड साफ कर दो (Clean all the switchboards).
The term स्विचबोर्ड is ubiquitous across India. You will hear it in various settings, ranging from the mundane to the professional. In an urban Indian apartment, the word is part of the daily lexicon. When a guest arrives and wants to charge their laptop, they might ask, "यहाँ स्विचबोर्ड कहाँ है?" (Where is the switchboard here?).
- At the Hardware Store
- If you visit a 'bijli ki dukaan' (electrical shop), you'll hear customers arguing over the price of different brands of switchboards like Anchor, Havells, or Legrand. A customer might say, "मुझे छह मॉडयूल वाला स्विचबोर्ड चाहिए।" (I need a six-module switchboard.)
- During Home Renovation
- Interior designers and contractors use the word constantly. They discuss the 'placement' of the switchboard. "बेड के पास एक स्विचबोर्ड होना ज़रूरी है।" (It is necessary to have a switchboard near the bed.)
"सावधान! स्विचबोर्ड के पास पानी गिर गया है, वहाँ मत जाना।"
In rural areas, while people might use more localized terms for 'electricity' (like लाइन or करंट), the object itself is still predominantly called a switchboard. It represents modern progress and the arrival of infrastructure. You will also see this word on warning signs in public places like railway stations or bus stands: "स्विचबोर्ड से छेड़छाड़ न करें" (Do not tamper with the switchboard).
"इलेक्ट्रीशियन ने कहा कि पूरे घर के स्विचबोर्ड बदलने पड़ेंगे।"
Whether it's a child being told to stay away from it or a technician installing a smart-home hub, the word is central to navigating the modern built environment in India. It bridges the gap between the complex world of electrical engineering and the simple act of turning on a light.
For English speakers learning Hindi, the word स्विचबोर्ड seems easy because it is a loanword. However, the mistakes usually happen in the surrounding grammar, gender agreement, and pronunciation of the Hindi-ized version.
- Gender Mismatch
- Many learners mistakenly treat it as feminine because 'electricity' (bijli) is feminine. They might say "स्विचबोर्ड अच्छी है" (The switchboard is good - feminine). Correct: स्विचबोर्ड अच्छा है (masculine).
- Confusing 'Switch' and 'Switchboard'
- Sometimes learners use स्विच when they mean the whole panel. If you say "स्विच खराब है", you mean one button is broken. If you say "स्विचबोर्ड खराब है", you mean the whole panel or its main connection is faulty.
❌ Incorrect: "स्विचबोर्ड की मरम्मत करो।" (Repair the switchboard - using 'ki' as if it's feminine.)
✅ Correct: "स्विचबोर्ड की मरम्मत कराओ।" (The 'ki' here actually belongs to 'marammat' which is feminine, but the object is still masculine. This is a subtle point!)
Another mistake is using the word बोर्ड alone. While common, 'board' can also mean a blackboard, a noticeboard, or a surfboard. To be specific about electricals, always use the full word स्विचबोर्ड or बिजली का बोर्ड.
"मैंने स्विचबोर्ड को बंद किया।" (I turned off the switchboard - This sounds odd. You usually turn off the 'switches' on the board, not the board itself, unless you mean the main breaker.)
While स्विचबोर्ड is the most common term, depending on the formality of the situation or the specific part of the panel you are referring to, other words might be more appropriate.
- बिजली का बोर्ड (Bijli ka Board)
- Literally 'Electric Board'. This is the most common alternative and is used by people who prefer more Hindi-sounding words.
Example: "बिजली के बोर्ड में फ्यूज़ लगा दो।" - बटन पैनल (Button Panel)
- Often used by older generations or in rural areas where 'switch' is replaced by 'button'.
Example: "बटन पैनल बहुत गंदा हो गया है।" - मेन स्विच (Main Switch)
- Refers specifically to the heavy-duty switchboard that controls the entire house's power, usually containing the MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker).
Example: "मेन स्विच बंद कर दो, शॉर्ट सर्किट हुआ है।"
Comparison: स्विचबोर्ड is the object; प्लग (Plug) is what you insert; सॉकेट (Socket) is the hole on the board.
In very formal or technical Hindi (like in a government manual or an engineering textbook), you might encounter विद्युत नियंत्रण पटल (Vidyut Niyantran Patal). However, using this in a normal conversation would make you sound like a robot or a textbook. Stick to स्विचबोर्ड for natural fluency.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
In early 20th century India, switchboards were luxury items found only in palaces or colonial offices, often made of teak wood.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing it as 'Su-witch-board' (adding an extra vowel at the start).
- Pronouncing 'board' as 'bud' or 'burd'.
- Making the 'tch' sound too soft like 'sh'.
- Using a dental 'd' instead of a retroflex 'ḍ' when speaking Hindi.
- Omitting the 'ch' sound entirely.
سطح دشواری
Easy to read because it's a loanword written in Devanagari.
Requires knowledge of half-consonants (s + v) and the 'o' matra with 'ra' (reph).
Very easy for English speakers to pronounce.
Highly recognizable in conversation.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Loanword Gender
English loanwords ending in consonants are usually masculine in Hindi. Hence, 'स्विचबोर्ड' is masculine.
Postpositional Case
In 'स्विचबोर्ड पर', the word doesn't change because it is an inanimate loanword, but adjectives would change.
Compound Noun Formation
Combining 'Switch' and 'Board' follows the English pattern but is written as one word in Hindi script.
Imperative Mood
Using 'mat' for negative commands: 'स्विचबोर्ड मत छुओ' (Don't touch the switchboard).
Adjective Agreement
Masculine adjectives like 'गंदा' (dirty) must match 'स्विचबोर्ड'.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
यह स्विचबोर्ड है।
This is a switchboard.
Simple demonstrative sentence.
स्विचबोर्ड कहाँ है?
Where is the switchboard?
Interrogative sentence with 'kahan' (where).
स्विचबोर्ड पर बटन हैं।
There are buttons on the switchboard.
Use of postposition 'par' (on).
वह एक नया स्विचबोर्ड है।
That is a new switchboard.
Adjective-noun agreement (masculine).
स्विचबोर्ड सफेद है।
The switchboard is white.
Color adjective used with a noun.
स्विचबोर्ड को देखो।
Look at the switchboard.
Imperative sentence with object marker 'ko'.
क्या यह स्विचबोर्ड है?
Is this a switchboard?
Yes/No question format.
यहाँ दो स्विचबोर्ड हैं।
There are two switchboards here.
Plural usage (form remains same).
स्विचबोर्ड को मत छुओ।
Don't touch the switchboard.
Negative imperative.
स्विचबोर्ड बहुत गंदा है।
The switchboard is very dirty.
Use of intensifier 'bahut'.
दरवाज़े के पास स्विचबोर्ड है।
There is a switchboard near the door.
Locational phrase 'ke paas'.
कृपया स्विचबोर्ड साफ करें।
Please clean the switchboard.
Polite imperative.
स्विचबोर्ड में प्लग लगाओ।
Put the plug in the switchboard.
Use of 'mein' (in/into).
स्विचबोर्ड ऊँचा है।
The switchboard is high.
Descriptive adjective.
क्या स्विचबोर्ड काम कर रहा है?
Is the switchboard working?
Present continuous question.
मेरे कमरे में एक स्विचबोर्ड है।
There is one switchboard in my room.
Possessive 'mere' and location.
इलेक्ट्रीशियन स्विचबोर्ड ठीक कर रहा है।
The electrician is repairing the switchboard.
Present continuous tense.
स्विचबोर्ड से चिंगारी निकल रही थी।
Sparks were coming out of the switchboard.
Past continuous tense.
हमें एक और स्विचबोर्ड लगवाना चाहिए।
We should get another switchboard installed.
Use of 'chahiye' (should) and causative 'lagvana'.
कल स्विचबोर्ड अचानक जल गया।
Yesterday the switchboard suddenly burnt.
Past simple tense.
स्विचबोर्ड के पीछे बहुत सारे तार हैं।
There are many wires behind the switchboard.
Postposition 'ke peeche'.
क्या आपने स्विचबोर्ड का स्विच बंद किया?
Did you turn off the switch on the switchboard?
Genitive 'ka' used with switchboard.
यह स्विचबोर्ड गीला हो गया है।
This switchboard has become wet.
Present perfect tense.
पुराने स्विचबोर्ड को बदलना मुश्किल है।
It is difficult to change the old switchboard.
Infinitive as a subject.
स्विचबोर्ड में शॉर्ट सर्किट की वजह से आग लग गई।
A fire broke out due to a short circuit in the switchboard.
Compound sentence with 'ki vajah se'.
मॉड्यूलर स्विचबोर्ड देखने में सुंदर और सुरक्षित होते हैं।
Modular switchboards are beautiful to look at and safe.
Plural general statement.
स्विचबोर्ड की वायरिंग को व्यवस्थित करना ज़रूरी है।
It is necessary to organize the switchboard's wiring.
Use of 'vyavasthit' (organized).
भारी उपकरणों के लिए अलग स्विचबोर्ड का प्रयोग करें।
Use a separate switchboard for heavy appliances.
Formal imperative.
बच्चे की पहुँच से स्विचबोर्ड को दूर रखें।
Keep the switchboard away from the child's reach.
Complex postpositional phrase.
स्विचबोर्ड के जलने की गंध पूरे घर में फैल गई।
The smell of the switchboard burning spread throughout the house.
Participial phrase.
अगर स्विचबोर्ड ढीला है, तो उसे तुरंत कसें।
If the switchboard is loose, tighten it immediately.
Conditional 'agar... toh' sentence.
नया स्विचबोर्ड खरीदने से पहले उसकी रेटिंग जाँच लें।
Check the rating of the new switchboard before buying it.
Gerundial phrase 'khareedne se pehle'.
आधुनिक घरों में स्मार्ट स्विचबोर्ड का चलन बढ़ रहा है।
The trend of smart switchboards is increasing in modern homes.
Abstract noun usage 'chalan' (trend).
स्विचबोर्ड का डिज़ाइन कमरे की आंतरिक सज्जा के अनुरूप होना चाहिए।
The switchboard's design should be in accordance with the room's interior decor.
Use of 'ke anuroop' (in accordance with).
घटिया गुणवत्ता वाले स्विचबोर्ड आग के खतरों को निमंत्रण देते हैं।
Poor quality switchboards invite fire hazards.
Metaphorical verb 'nimantran dena'.
इंजीनियर ने स्विचबोर्ड के लोड वितरण की विस्तृत व्याख्या की।
The engineer gave a detailed explanation of the switchboard's load distribution.
Technical vocabulary.
स्विचबोर्ड की स्थापना करते समय अर्थिंग का विशेष ध्यान रखें।
While installing the switchboard, pay special attention to earthing.
Temporal phrase 'karte samay'.
पुराने ज़माने के लकड़ी के स्विचबोर्ड अब दुर्लभ हो गए हैं।
Old-fashioned wooden switchboards have now become rare.
Historical reference.
स्विचबोर्ड की खराबी के कारण पूरी बिल्डिंग की बिजली चली गई।
The power of the entire building went out due to a fault in the switchboard.
Causal link.
क्या स्विचबोर्ड के घटकों को अलग से बदला जा सकता है?
Can the components of the switchboard be replaced separately?
Passive voice construction.
स्विचबोर्ड की जटिल वायरिंग किसी भूलभुलैया से कम नहीं है।
The complex wiring of the switchboard is nothing less than a labyrinth.
Simile usage 'bhulbhulaiya' (labyrinth).
विद्युत सुरक्षा मानकों के उल्लंघन के कारण स्विचबोर्ड ज़ब्त कर लिए गए।
The switchboards were confiscated due to violation of electrical safety standards.
Legal/Official register.
स्विचबोर्ड का विकास मानव की ऊर्जा नियंत्रण की यात्रा को दर्शाता है।
The evolution of the switchboard reflects humanity's journey of energy control.
Philosophical/Abstract tone.
तकनीकी दृष्टिकोण से, स्विचबोर्ड एक वितरण केंद्र के रूप में कार्य करता है।
From a technical perspective, the switchboard functions as a distribution hub.
Academic register.
स्विचबोर्ड के सौंदर्यबोध और कार्यक्षमता के बीच संतुलन अनिवार्य है।
A balance between the aesthetics and functionality of the switchboard is mandatory.
Formal Sanskritized vocabulary.
यदि स्विचबोर्ड की क्षमता से अधिक लोड डाला जाए, तो दुर्घटना निश्चित है।
If a load exceeding the switchboard's capacity is applied, an accident is certain.
Advanced conditional structure.
कंपनी ने आग-प्रतिरोधी सामग्री से निर्मित नए स्विचबोर्ड पेश किए हैं।
The company has introduced new switchboards manufactured from fire-resistant material.
Compound adjectives.
स्विचबोर्ड की सूक्ष्म बारीकियों को समझना हर किसी के बस की बात नहीं।
Understanding the subtle nuances of a switchboard is not everyone's cup of tea.
Idiomatic expression 'bas ki baat'.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— Asking for the location of the electrical panel.
भाई साहब, आपके यहाँ स्विचबोर्ड कहाँ है?
— A warning to stay away from the electrical panel.
बच्चों, स्विचबोर्ड से दूर रहो!
— Warning someone not to touch the board.
गीले हाथों से स्विचबोर्ड को हाथ मत लगाना।
— Referring to a specific switch on the panel.
स्विचबोर्ड का तीसरा बटन पंखे का है।
— The board is not firmly attached to the wall.
दीवार पर लगा स्विचबोर्ड ढीला हो गया है।
— There is no electricity in the panel.
चेक करो, स्विचबोर्ड में पावर नहीं है।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Both are 'boards' and loanwords; don't confuse computer keys with electrical switches.
Used for information, not electricity.
Used for writing in schools.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— Used metaphorically for something with many lights or very bright.
उसका नया घर रात में स्विचबोर्ड की तरह चमकता है।
Informal— Having complete control over a situation (metaphorical).
इस ऑफिस का सारा कंट्रोल मैनेजर के स्विचबोर्ड में है।
Slang— To cause a major shock or disruption.
उसकी बातों ने मेरा स्विचबोर्ड हिला दिया।
Informal— Related to switchboards; to make someone very angry or confused.
उसने सवाल पूछकर मेरा फ्यूज़ उड़ा दिया।
Common— Often starts at the switchboard; used for a mental breakdown.
ज़्यादा काम की वजह से मेरा शॉर्ट सर्किट हो गया।
Slang— Referring to triggering someone (like a switch on a board).
तुमने मेरा गलत बटन दबा दिया है।
Informal— Total loss of power, often checked at the board.
दिमाग का पावर कट हो गया है क्या?
Slang— Electrical term; used for having a clear path/permission.
अब मेरी लाइन क्लियर है, मैं जा सकता हूँ।
Informal— To get a shock; used for a sudden realization.
उसकी खबर सुनकर मुझे करंट लगा।
Informal— To understand or relate to something.
मेरा उससे कोई कनेक्शन नहीं जुड़ रहा।
Neutralبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners use the part for the whole.
A 'switch' is a single button; a 'switchboard' is the whole panel containing many switches.
स्विच दबाओ (Press the switch) vs स्विचबोर्ड बदलो (Change the switchboard).
Both relate to power.
A 'plug' is the male connector on a wire; the 'switchboard' contains the female 'socket'.
प्लग स्विचबोर्ड में लगाओ।
Often located on the board.
A 'fuse' is a safety device; the 'switchboard' is the housing.
स्विचबोर्ड का फ्यूज़ उड़ गया।
Both are electrical boxes.
The 'meter' measures total electricity used; the 'switchboard' controls individual lights.
मीटर बाहर है, स्विचबोर्ड अंदर है।
Connected to the board.
'Tar' is the wire itself; 'switchboard' is the panel.
स्विचबोर्ड के तार ढीले हैं।
الگوهای جملهسازی
यह [Noun] है।
यह स्विचबोर्ड है।
[Noun] [Adjective] है।
स्विचबोर्ड खराब है।
[Noun] को [Verb] करो।
स्विचबोर्ड को ठीक करो।
[Noun] के पास [Noun] है।
स्विचबोर्ड के पास खिड़की है।
अगर [Condition], तो [Result]।
अगर स्विचबोर्ड गीला है, तो करंट लग सकता है।
[Abstract Concept] का [Noun] से संबंध।
आधुनिकता का स्विचबोर्ड के डिज़ाइन से गहरा संबंध है।
मुझे [Noun] चाहिए।
मुझे नया स्विचबोर्ड चाहिए।
[Noun] कहाँ है?
स्विचबोर्ड कहाँ है?
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Extremely common in urban and semi-urban India.
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Using 'ki' instead of 'ka' with switchboard.
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स्विचबोर्ड का स्विच (Switchboard ka switch)
Since switchboard is masculine, the possessive must be 'ka'.
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Saying 'स्विचबोर्ड बंद करो' to mean 'Turn off the light'.
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लाइट बंद करो (Light band karo)
You turn off a light or a switch, not the entire board (unless it's the main breaker).
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Pronouncing it as 'S-witch-board'.
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स्विचबोर्ड (Svic-borḍ)
Avoid adding a vowel sound before the 'S'. Start with a sharp 's' sound.
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Treating 'स्विच' as feminine.
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स्विच खराब है (Switch kharab hai)
Like 'switchboard', 'switch' is also masculine.
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Confusion between 'board' and 'switch'.
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स्विचबोर्ड (The panel) vs स्विच (The button).
Use the correct word based on whether you mean the whole unit or just one button.
نکات
Wet Hands
Never touch a switchboard with wet hands. In Hindi: 'गीले हाथों से स्विचबोर्ड को न छुएं'. This is a very common safety warning in India.
Gender Tip
Remember that 'स्विचबोर्ड' is masculine. This affects the verbs and adjectives you use with it. Always use masculine endings.
Loanwords
Hindi uses many English electrical terms. Words like 'switch', 'socket', 'plug', and 'current' are used just like in English but with a Hindi accent.
Height Matters
In many Indian homes, switchboards are placed high up to keep them away from children. If you can't find one at waist level, look higher up near the door.
The 'Bijli-wala'
If your switchboard is broken, ask for a 'bijli-wala' (electrician). They are the experts who deal with 'स्विचबोर्ड की मरम्मत' (repair of the switchboard).
Buying a Board
When buying a switchboard, you specify the number of 'modules' (points) you need. A '6-module board' is a 'chhah module ka board'.
Cleaning
Switchboards get dirty easily in dusty environments. Use a dry toothbrush to clean the edges of the switches on the board.
Energy Saving
Turning off the switchboard switches when not in use is a common practice in India to save electricity and prevent short circuits.
Child Safety
You can buy 'socket covers' for your switchboard to prevent children from sticking fingers into the holes. In Hindi: 'सॉकेट कवर'.
Asking for Help
If you are a guest, it is polite to ask before plugging something into someone's switchboard. 'क्या मैं यहाँ अपना फोन चार्ज कर सकता हूँ?'
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Imagine a 'Switch' that is 'Bored' of sitting on the wall all day. A 'Switch-Board'.
تداعی تصویری
Picture a white plastic rectangle on a wall with 5 buttons and one hole for a plug. That whole unit is the switchboard.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Go to every room in your house and count how many 'स्विचबोर्ड' you see. Say the number in Hindi: 'मेरे घर में दस स्विचबोर्ड हैं।'
ریشه کلمه
Borrowed from the English word 'Switchboard'. The English word itself is a compound of 'switch' (from Middle Dutch 'switse') and 'board' (from Old English 'bord').
معنای اصلی: Originally referred to a panel used in manual telephone exchanges to connect calls.
Indo-European (via Germanic/English).بافت فرهنگی
Be careful when discussing electrical repairs; always emphasize that only professionals should open a switchboard.
In the West, 'switchboard' often refers to a phone system, while 'light switch' or 'breaker panel' is used for electricals. In India, 'switchboard' is the standard term for the wall panel.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Home Construction
- स्विचबोर्ड की ऊँचाई
- पॉइंट्स की संख्या
- वायरिंग का नक्शा
- मॉड्यूलर फिटिंग
Electrical Faults
- स्पार्किंग हो रही है
- धुआँ निकल रहा है
- बटन अटक गया है
- पावर नहीं आ रही
Daily Chores
- स्विचबोर्ड साफ करो
- सारे स्विच बंद करो
- चार्जर लगाओ
- लाइट जलाओ
Safety Warnings
- गीले हाथ
- खतरा
- दूर रहो
- बच्चों की पहुँच
Shopping
- कितने मॉडयूल का है?
- वारंटी कितनी है?
- सबसे अच्छा ब्रांड
- कीमत क्या है?
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आपके कमरे में स्विचबोर्ड बेड के पास है?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि पुराने लकड़ी के स्विचबोर्ड ज़्यादा अच्छे थे?"
"अगर स्विचबोर्ड से धुआँ निकले तो आप सबसे पहले क्या करेंगे?"
"आपके घर में सबसे ज़्यादा स्विच वाला स्विचबोर्ड कौन सा है?"
"क्या आपने कभी खुद कोई स्विचबोर्ड ठीक करने की कोशिश की है?"
موضوعات نگارش
आज मैंने अपने घर के सभी स्विचबोर्ड साफ़ किए। यह काम मुझे कैसा लगा?
अगर मेरे पास एक 'जादुई स्विचबोर्ड' होता जिससे मैं दुनिया की चीज़ें बदल सकता, तो वे क्या होतीं?
अपने बचपन के घर के उस पुराने स्विचबोर्ड के बारे में लिखें जिसे छूने से आपको डर लगता था।
आजकल के स्मार्ट स्विचबोर्ड हमारे जीवन को कैसे आसान (या मुश्किल) बना रहे हैं?
एक ऐसी घटना के बारे में लिखें जब आपके घर का स्विचबोर्ड अचानक खराब हो गया था।
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is a masculine noun. You should say 'स्विचबोर्ड अच्छा है' and not 'अच्छी है'. All English loanwords ending in 'board' are masculine in Hindi.
Yes, in context, people will understand you mean the electrical board. For example, 'बोर्ड बंद कर दो' (Turn off the board). However, it's safer to use the full word to avoid confusion with other types of boards.
The formal word is 'विद्युत नियंत्रण पटल' (Vidyut Niyantran Patal), but it is almost never used in spoken Hindi. You will only see it in highly technical documents or government exams.
You can say 'स्विचबोर्ड से चिंगारी निकल रही है' (Svic-borḍ se chingāri nikal rahi hai).
In the direct case, the plural remains 'स्विचबोर्ड'. In the oblique case (with postpositions), it becomes 'स्विचबोर्डों'. For example, 'इन स्विचबोर्डों को देखो' (Look at these switchboards).
You can ask, 'क्या इस स्विचबोर्ड में सॉकेट है?' (Is there a socket in this switchboard?) or 'चार्जिंग पॉइंट कहाँ है?'.
It is called 'एक्सटेंशन बोर्ड' (Extension Board) in Hindi as well. It's a very common household item.
Hindi speakers often say 'स्विचबोर्ड साफ करते समय सावधानी बरतें' (Be careful while cleaning the switchboard). Use a dry cloth and ensure the main power is off.
A 'modular switchboard' is a modern type where switches and sockets are individual 'modules' that click into a frame, making them easy to customize and replace.
You can say 'बोर्ड के सारे स्विच बंद कर दो' (Board ke saare switch band kar do).
خودت رو بسنج 188 سوال
Write a sentence in Hindi: 'This is a new switchboard.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a warning: 'Don't touch the switchboard with wet hands.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a request: 'Please fix the switchboard.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe where the switchboard is: 'The switchboard is near the door.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain a problem: 'The switchboard is sparking.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Ask a question: 'Where is the switchboard in this room?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write about a future action: 'I will buy a modular switchboard tomorrow.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a safety tip: 'Keep children away from the switchboard.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe the condition: 'The old wooden switchboard is broken.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a complex sentence: 'Since the switchboard is old, we should change it.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The electrician is checking the wiring of the switchboard.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'There are six switches on this board.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The switchboard's light is red.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'We need to install a switchboard in the kitchen.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The switchboard cover is made of plastic.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Who turned off the switchboard?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The switchboard caught fire due to a short circuit.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Modern switchboards have many features.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Clean the dust from the switchboard.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The switchboard is located at a safe height.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say in Hindi: 'Switchboard.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Where is the switchboard?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Turn off the switchboard.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Don't touch it.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'The switchboard is broken.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Call the electrician.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Clean the switchboard.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Is there power in the switchboard?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'The switchboard is sparking.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I need a new switchboard.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Don't use wet hands.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'The switchboard is near the door.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'The modular switchboard is good.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'The wiring is loose.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'The fuse is blown.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Check the switchboard.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'There are many switches.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'The switchboard is white.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I will change the board.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Be careful.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen and identify the word: 'स्विचबोर्ड' (Audio: Svic-borḍ)
Listen and identify the meaning: 'स्विचबोर्ड खराब है' (Audio: Svic-borḍ kharāb hai)
Listen and identify the action: 'स्विचबोर्ड साफ करो' (Audio: Svic-borḍ sāf karo)
Listen and identify the location: 'स्विचबोर्ड दीवार पर है' (Audio: Svic-borḍ dīvār par hai)
Listen and identify the warning: 'गीले हाथों से स्विचबोर्ड मत छुओ' (Audio: Gīle hāthon se svic-borḍ mat chuo)
Listen and identify the object: 'नया मॉड्यूलर स्विचबोर्ड' (Audio: Nayā moḍyūlar svic-borḍ)
Listen and identify the person: 'इलेक्ट्रीशियन स्विचबोर्ड ठीक कर रहा है' (Audio: Ilekṭrīshiyan svic-borḍ ṭhīk kar rahā hai)
Listen and identify the component: 'स्विचबोर्ड का सॉकेट' (Audio: Svic-borḍ kā sokeṭ)
Listen and identify the problem: 'स्विचबोर्ड से धुआँ निकल रहा है' (Audio: Svic-borḍ se dhuān nikal rahā hai)
Listen and identify the count: 'कमरे में दो स्विचबोर्ड हैं' (Audio: Kamre mein do svic-borḍ hain)
Listen and identify the color: 'सफेद स्विचबोर्ड' (Audio: Safed svic-borḍ)
Listen and identify the type: 'लकड़ी का स्विचबोर्ड' (Audio: Lakṛī kā svic-borḍ)
Listen and identify the request: 'स्विचबोर्ड बंद कर दीजिए' (Audio: Svic-borḍ band kar dījiye)
Listen and identify the reason: 'शॉर्ट सर्किट की वजह से' (Audio: Shorṭ sarkit kī vajah se)
Listen and identify the question: 'स्विचबोर्ड कहाँ है?' (Audio: Svic-borḍ kahān hai?)
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Summary
The word 'स्विचबोर्ड' is a masculine noun used universally in India to refer to the wall-mounted panel controlling electrical devices. Example: 'स्विचबोर्ड के पास मत जाओ' (Don't go near the switchboard).
- A switchboard is an essential electrical panel in every Hindi-speaking household.
- It is used to control lights, fans, and provide power through sockets.
- The word is a direct loan from English but follows Hindi grammar rules.
- Safety is paramount when discussing switchboards in Hindi-speaking contexts.
Wet Hands
Never touch a switchboard with wet hands. In Hindi: 'गीले हाथों से स्विचबोर्ड को न छुएं'. This is a very common safety warning in India.
Gender Tip
Remember that 'स्विचबोर्ड' is masculine. This affects the verbs and adjectives you use with it. Always use masculine endings.
Loanwords
Hindi uses many English electrical terms. Words like 'switch', 'socket', 'plug', and 'current' are used just like in English but with a Hindi accent.
Height Matters
In many Indian homes, switchboards are placed high up to keep them away from children. If you can't find one at waist level, look higher up near the door.
مثال
कमरे का स्विचबोर्ड खराब हो गया है।
محتوای مرتبط
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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.
