En 15 secondes
- Used to describe a cracked or shattered electronic display.
- The word 'screen' is feminine, so we use 'gayi'.
- Perfect for repair shops, friends, or insurance claims.
Signification
This is a simple way to say that your phone, tablet, or laptop screen is cracked or shattered. It is the most common way to report a digital disaster to your friends or a repair shop.
Exemples clés
3 sur 6Texting a friend after an accident
अरे यार, मेरे फोन की स्क्रीन टूट गई।
Oh man, my phone screen broke.
Talking to a repair shop technician
भैया, इस लैपटॉप की स्क्रीन टूट गई है, ठीक हो जाएगी?
Brother, this laptop screen is broken, can it be fixed?
Explaining to a boss why you missed a call
माफ कीजिये, मेरे फोन की स्क्रीन टूट गई थी।
I am sorry, my phone screen was broken.
Contexte culturel
A broken screen is a common 'first world problem' shared on Instagram stories to gain sympathy or explain a hiatus. In places like Delhi's Nehru Place, 'स्क्रीन टूट गई' is the start of a negotiation. Technicians will offer 'first copy' vs 'original' screens. Many Indians will use a phone with a broken screen for a long time, calling it 'chalta hai' (it works/it's fine) as long as the touch works. Breaking a screen often leads to a lecture about responsibility and the 'value of money'.
Gender is Key
Always remember 'screen' is feminine. If you say 'toot gaya', people will understand, but it sounds very non-native.
Don't use 'Todna'
Unless you broke the screen on purpose in a fit of rage, avoid 'Maine screen tod di'. It sounds like you did it intentionally!
En 15 secondes
- Used to describe a cracked or shattered electronic display.
- The word 'screen' is feminine, so we use 'gayi'.
- Perfect for repair shops, friends, or insurance claims.
What It Means
स्क्रीन टूट गई is the standard way to describe a broken display. In Hindi, objects have genders. Since स्क्रीन (screen) is treated as feminine, we use गई at the end. It sounds natural and direct. You are simply stating a sad fact of modern life.
How To Use It
You can use it as a standalone sentence. If you want to say 'My screen broke,' just add मेरी (my) at the start. It works for phones, TVs, and laptops. It is a very versatile phrase for any gadget owner.
When To Use It
Use it when you drop your phone and see that spiderweb pattern. Use it when explaining to a technician what happened. It is perfect for texting a friend to explain why you are replying late. You will hear this often in bustling mobile markets in Delhi or Mumbai.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for internal software glitches. If the screen is black but not physically cracked, use खराब हो गई. Avoid using it for things that are not flat panels. For a broken glass cup, you would use ग्लास टूट गया.
Cultural Background
In India, phone repair culture is huge. You will see small 'Mobile Repair' shops on every corner. People often prefer fixing a screen rather than buying a new phone. Saying स्क्रीन टूट गई is often the start of a long negotiation at a repair stall. It is a shared moment of grief for many.
Common Variations
You might hear स्क्रीन फूट गई in more colloquial settings. फूट गई implies a more violent shattering. If you did it yourself, you might say मैंने स्क्रीन तोड़ दी. But usually, we blame the screen by saying it broke on its own! It feels less like your fault that way.
Notes d'usage
The phrase is highly versatile and works in almost any register. The key is the feminine agreement with 'screen'.
Gender is Key
Always remember 'screen' is feminine. If you say 'toot gaya', people will understand, but it sounds very non-native.
Don't use 'Todna'
Unless you broke the screen on purpose in a fit of rage, avoid 'Maine screen tod di'. It sounds like you did it intentionally!
The 'Bhaiya' factor
When telling a repairman 'Screen toot gayi', always start with 'Bhaiya' for better service and pricing.
Intensifiers
Add 'पूरी' (poori - completely) before screen to emphasize how bad the damage is.
Exemples
6अरे यार, मेरे फोन की स्क्रीन टूट गई।
Oh man, my phone screen broke.
Adding 'Arey yaar' makes it sound more natural and frustrated.
भैया, इस लैपटॉप की स्क्रीन टूट गई है, ठीक हो जाएगी?
Brother, this laptop screen is broken, can it be fixed?
Using 'Bhaiya' is the standard way to address shopkeepers.
माफ कीजिये, मेरे फोन की स्क्रीन टूट गई थी।
I am sorry, my phone screen was broken.
A polite way to excuse a lack of communication.
मम्मी, खेलते समय टीवी की स्क्रीन टूट गई।
Mom, the TV screen broke while playing.
Focuses on the event rather than who did it.
इसकी स्क्रीन टूट गई है पर दिल अभी भी धड़क रहा है!
Its screen is broken but its heart is still beating!
A humorous way to say the phone still works despite the crack.
टैबलेट की स्क्रीन टूट गई है, मुझे क्या करना चाहिए?
The tablet screen is broken, what should I do?
Direct and clear for customer support.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct gender form for the verb.
मेरे फोन की स्क्रीन ______।
'Screen' is a feminine noun in Hindi, so the verb must be 'toot gayi'.
Fill in the possessive marker (ka/ke/ki).
लैपटॉप ___ स्क्रीन टूट गई है।
Since 'screen' is feminine, the possessive marker must be 'ki'.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
When would you say 'स्क्रीन टूट गई'?
The phrase specifically refers to physical breakage of the display.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तुम्हारा फोन क्यों बंद है? B: यार, फोन गिरा और उसकी ________।
This is the natural way to explain why a phone might be unusable after a fall.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Tootna vs Todna
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमेरे फोन की स्क्रीन ______।
'Screen' is a feminine noun in Hindi, so the verb must be 'toot gayi'.
लैपटॉप ___ स्क्रीन टूट गई है।
Since 'screen' is feminine, the possessive marker must be 'ki'.
When would you say 'स्क्रीन टूट गई'?
The phrase specifically refers to physical breakage of the display.
A: तुम्हारा फोन क्यों बंद है? B: यार, फोन गिरा और उसकी ________।
This is the natural way to explain why a phone might be unusable after a fall.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's an English loanword, but it is the standard word used in all contexts in Hindi today.
Yes, 'TV ki screen toot gayi' is perfectly correct.
The word 'पर्दा' (parda) can mean screen, but it's rarely used for phones; it's more for cinema or curtains.
Because 'screen' is assigned the feminine gender in Hindi grammar.
You can say 'Screen mein crack hai' or 'Screen toot gayi hai'.
Yes, 'Dil toot gaya' (Heart broke), but note that 'dil' is masculine, so it's 'gaya'.
In a repair shop, 'display' sounds more professional, but 'screen' is more common in conversation.
Say 'Tempered glass toot gaya' (Tempered glass is masculine).
Say 'Mera phone gir gaya'.
Yes, very often in modern Bollywood movies to show a character's frustration.
Expressions liées
शीशा टूट गया
similarThe glass broke
फोन खराब हो गया
similarThe phone is spoiled/broken
चकनाचूर होना
specialized formTo be shattered into pieces
दरार पड़ना
specialized formTo get a crack
