कपड़े धोने की मशीन
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- A compound Hindi term for a washing machine.
- Composed of 'clothes' + 'washing' + 'machine'.
- Grammatically feminine due to the word 'mashīn'.
- A symbol of modern convenience in Indian homes.
The Hindi term कपड़े धोने की मशीन (kapde dhone kī mashīn) is a descriptive compound noun that literally translates to 'machine for washing clothes.' In the modern Indian linguistic landscape, this term is the standard way to refer to a washing machine. While many urban speakers might simply use the English loanword 'washing machine' while speaking Hindi, the full Hindi phrase remains the formal and grammatically complete designation used in advertisements, manuals, and formal education. The term is composed of three distinct parts: 'कपड़े' (kapde) meaning clothes, 'धोने' (dhone) which is the oblique infinitive form of 'धोना' (to wash), and 'मशीन' (mashīn), a loanword from English that has been fully integrated into Hindi as a feminine noun.
- Literal Breakdown
- Kapde (Clothes) + Dhone (of washing) + Ki (possessive/associative particle) + Mashīn (Machine).
- Grammatical Gender
- The entire phrase functions as a feminine noun because the headword 'mashīn' is feminine in Hindi.
Historically, the concept of a washing machine is relatively new in the Indian household context compared to Western countries. For decades, laundry was either done by hand at home or given to a 'Dhobi' (traditional washerman). As the middle class expanded and technology became more accessible, the kapde dhone kī mashīn became a symbol of convenience and modern living. You will hear this word most often in domestic settings, when discussing household chores, or when shopping for appliances. It is a vital part of the vocabulary for anyone living in an Indian household or interacting with domestic staff.
आज मुझे कपड़े धोने की मशीन चलानी है। (Today I have to run the washing machine.)
In terms of usage, the phrase is quite versatile. It covers all types of machines—be it a semi-automatic (अर्ध-स्वचालित) or a fully automatic (पूर्ण-स्वचालित) model. When people talk about buying a new one, they might discuss the capacity in kilograms, such as 'सात किलो वाली कपड़े धोने की मशीन' (a seven-kilogram washing machine). The phrase is also central to discussions about electricity and water consumption, which are significant concerns in many parts of India.
Furthermore, the cultural shift represented by this word is immense. In literature and cinema, the arrival of a washing machine in a rural or lower-middle-class home is often used as a plot point to signify upward mobility or a change in the family's lifestyle. It represents a move away from the labor-intensive practice of beating clothes on stones (dhobi ghat style) to a more automated, time-saving existence.
क्या आपकी कपड़े धोने की मशीन ठीक से काम कर रही है? (Is your washing machine working properly?)
Using कपड़े धोने की मशीन correctly in a sentence requires an understanding of Hindi's postpositions and verb agreements. Since the word is feminine, any adjectives or verbs associated with it must reflect that gender. For example, if you want to say 'the washing machine is big,' you would say 'कपड़े धोने की मशीन बड़ी (badī) है,' using the feminine form of 'big.'
- Common Verbs Used
- चलाना (Chalānā - to operate/run), खरीदना (Khareednā - to buy), ठीक करना (Theek karnā - to fix), साफ करना (Sāf karnā - to clean).
When you are performing the action of washing clothes using the machine, you use the postposition 'में' (mein - in). For instance, 'मैं कपड़े धोने की मशीन में कपड़े डाल रहा हूँ' (I am putting clothes in the washing machine). If you are talking about the machine itself being the subject, you might say 'मशीन शोर कर रही है' (The machine is making noise). Note that once the context of 'washing clothes' is clear, Hindi speakers often drop 'कपड़े धोने की' and just use 'मशीन'.
नई कपड़े धोने की मशीन बहुत महंगी है। (The new washing machine is very expensive.)
In complex sentences, you might use the word to describe a sequence of events. 'जब कपड़े धोने की मशीन रुक जाएगी, तब मैं कपड़े बाहर निकालूँगा' (When the washing machine stops, then I will take the clothes out). Here, 'रुक जाएगी' (will stop) is in the feminine future tense, agreeing with 'mashīn'.
Another common usage is in the negative. 'मशीन काम नहीं कर रही है' (The machine is not working). This is a very common phrase to use when calling a technician. If you want to be specific, you could say 'मेरी कपड़े धोने की मशीन का प्लग खराब है' (The plug of my washing machine is broken). Notice here that 'ka' is used because it agrees with 'plug' (masculine), even though it belongs to the 'mashīn'.
In India, you will encounter the term कपड़े धोने की मशीन in several specific environments. The most common is within the home. Family members often discuss the 'laundry schedule.' You might hear a mother telling her son, 'मशीन में कपड़े डाल दो' (Put the clothes in the machine). Because laundry is a daily or bi-weekly chore in most Indian households, this vocabulary is part of the 'living room' Hindi that every learner should master.
- Retail & Advertisements
- If you walk into an electronics store like Croma or Reliance Digital, the signage will often feature this phrase in Hindi script alongside the English version. Television commercials for detergents (like Surf Excel or Ariel) frequently use the term to explain how their product works best within a machine.
You will also hear it in the context of service and repair. Urban India has a massive network of independent repairmen (mistris). When you call one, you would say, 'भैया, कपड़े धोने की मशीन खराब हो गई है' (Brother/Mister, the washing machine has broken down). The technician might then ask about the specific 'model' or 'brand' of the machine.
दुकानदार ने मुझे सबसे अच्छी कपड़े धोने की मशीन दिखाई। (The shopkeeper showed me the best washing machine.)
In social settings, neighbors might compare appliances. 'आपकी मशीन कितनी पुरानी है?' (How old is your machine?). This kind of small talk is very common in residential colonies. Interestingly, in very rural areas, the term might be heard less frequently as hand-washing remains more common, but even there, it is recognized as a sign of modern convenience and is often a desired item in wedding gifts or household upgrades.
For English speakers learning Hindi, the most frequent mistake when using कपड़े धोने की मशीन is related to gender agreement. In English, 'machine' is neutral, but in Hindi, 'मशीन' is strictly feminine. This affects everything around it.
- Mistake 1: Wrong Possessive
- Saying 'कपड़े धोने *का* मशीन' (Kapde dhone *ka* mashīn). This is a very common error. Because 'mashīn' is feminine, you must use 'kī'.
- Mistake 2: Verb Agreement
- Saying 'मशीन चल रहा है' (Mashīn chal rahā hai). Since it's feminine, it should be 'मशीन चल रही है' (Mashīn chal rahī hai).
Another mistake is using the wrong verb for 'operating' the machine. English speakers often want to say 'doing the machine' or 'using the machine.' In Hindi, the most natural verb is 'चलाना' (chalānā), which means 'to drive' or 'to operate.' Using 'उपयोग करना' (upyog karnā - to use) is grammatically correct but sounds very formal and unnatural in a daily home context.
Incorrect: मेरा मशीन बड़ा है। (Mera mashīn badā hai.)
Correct: मेरी कपड़े धोने की मशीन बड़ी है। (Merī kapde dhone kī mashīn badī hai.)
Confusion also arises with the word 'कपड़े' (kapde). Some learners forget that 'kapde' is already plural. You don't need to add anything else to it to mean 'clothes.' Also, ensure you don't confuse 'धोने' (dhone - washing) with 'धोना' (dhonā - to wash) when it's inside the compound phrase. The 'e' ending in 'dhone' is required because it's followed by the postposition 'kī'.
While कपड़े धोने की मशीन is the most accurate term, there are several variations and related words you should know to sound more like a native speaker.
- Washing Machine (वाशिंग मशीन)
- This is the most common alternative in urban India. Due to the influence of English, people simply transliterate the English name. It is treated as a feminine noun just like 'mashīn'.
- धुलाई यंत्र (Dhulāī Yantra)
- This is a highly formal, Sanskritized version. 'Dhulāī' means washing and 'Yantra' means machine or instrument. You will almost never hear this in conversation; it only appears in very formal technical documents or government translations.
It is also useful to know the terms for the different parts of the process. For example, 'सुखाने वाली मशीन' (sukhāne vālī mashīn) would be a dryer, though in India, most people use the 'dryer' cycle within the washing machine itself rather than a standalone appliance. The word for detergent is 'वाशिंग पाउडर' (washing powder) or 'साबुन' (sābun - soap).
क्या आपके पास सुखाने वाली मशीन अलग से है? (Do you have a separate drying machine?)
In terms of types, you will encounter 'स्वचालित' (svachālit - automatic) and 'अर्ध-स्वचालित' (ardh-svachālit - semi-automatic). Semi-automatic machines are very popular in India because they allow for more manual control over water usage, which is a practical consideration in many regions. Knowing these distinctions will help you when navigating an appliance store or reading product descriptions.
How Formal Is It?
"कृपया कपड़े धोने की मशीन के उपयोग के निर्देशों को ध्यान से पढ़ें।"
"क्या आपने कपड़े धोने की मशीन चला दी है?"
"अरे, मशीन में कपड़े डाल दे यार।"
"देखो, मशीन कैसे गोल-गोल घूम रही है!"
"ये मशीन तो कबाड़ हो गई है।"
Le savais-tu ?
The word 'Mashīn' is so well-integrated into Hindi that many rural speakers might not even realize it is an English loanword; it is the only word they know for such devices.
Guide de prononciation
- Pronouncing 'Kapde' as 'Kap-day' with a hard English 'd'.
- Missing the aspiration in 'Dhone'.
- Using a masculine 'ka' instead of 'ki'.
- Pronouncing 'Mashīn' as 'Ma-chin'.
- Ignoring the retroflex 'd' in 'Kapde'.
Niveau de difficulté
Easy to read as it uses common words and a clear structure.
Requires remembering the correct spelling of 'kapde' and 'mashīn'.
Long phrase that requires practice to say fluently.
Very distinct sounds; easy to recognize in context.
Quoi apprendre ensuite
Prérequis
Apprends ensuite
Avancé
Grammaire à connaître
Feminine Noun Agreement
मशीन अच्छी *है* (not हैं unless plural).
Oblique Case with Infinitive
धोना becomes 'धोने' before 'की'.
Compound Noun Formation
Object + Action + Particle + Headword.
Postposition 'Mein'
मशीन *में* (In the machine).
Possessive 'Ki'
राम *की* मशीन (Ram's machine).
Exemples par niveau
यह कपड़े धोने की मशीन है।
This is a washing machine.
Simple 'Subject + Noun + Verb' structure.
मशीन कहाँ है?
Where is the machine?
Interrogative sentence using 'kahan'.
मशीन छोटी है।
The machine is small.
Adjective 'chhoti' agrees with feminine 'mashin'.
मेरे पास मशीन है।
I have a machine.
Expressing possession using 'ke paas'.
वह कपड़े धोने की मशीन पुरानी है।
That washing machine is old.
Adjective 'purani' is feminine.
यह मेरी मशीन है।
This is my machine.
Possessive pronoun 'meri' is feminine.
मशीन सफेद है।
The machine is white.
Color adjective remains 'safed'.
क्या यह मशीन है?
Is this a machine?
Yes/No question starting with 'Kya'.
मैं कपड़े धोने की मशीन चला रही हूँ।
I (female) am running the washing machine.
Present continuous tense for a female subject.
मशीन में कपड़े डाल दो।
Put the clothes in the machine.
Imperative sentence with 'do' (give/do).
क्या आपकी मशीन ठीक है?
Is your machine okay?
Possessive 'aapki' agrees with feminine 'mashin'.
मशीन शोर कर रही है।
The machine is making noise.
Verb 'kar rahi hai' agrees with feminine subject.
मशीन खराब हो गई है।
The machine has broken down.
Past participle 'ho gayi' is feminine.
हम नई कपड़े धोने की मशीन खरीदेंगे।
We will buy a new washing machine.
Future tense 'khareedenge'.
मशीन बहुत भारी है।
The machine is very heavy.
Adjective 'bhari' (heavy) is used.
मशीन में साबुन डालो।
Put soap in the machine.
Imperative sentence.
मेरी कपड़े धोने की मशीन में सुखाने की सुविधा भी है।
My washing machine also has a drying facility.
Use of 'suviddha' (facility/feature).
मशीन को कैसे इस्तेमाल करते हैं?
How do you use the machine?
General 'how-to' question using 'kaise'.
क्या आप मशीन ठीक कर सकते हैं?
Can you fix the machine?
Use of 'sakna' (can).
मशीन बहुत बिजली लेती है।
The machine consumes a lot of electricity.
Verb 'leti hai' (takes/consumes).
मैंने कल अपनी कपड़े धोने की मशीन साफ की थी।
I had cleaned my washing machine yesterday.
Past perfect tense.
मशीन के अंदर बहुत कपड़े हैं।
There are many clothes inside the machine.
Postposition 'ke andar' (inside).
मशीन की वारंटी खत्म हो गई है।
The machine's warranty has expired.
Possessive 'ki' for warranty (feminine).
मशीन रुक-रुक कर चल रही है।
The machine is running intermittently.
Adverbial phrase 'ruk-ruk kar'.
आजकल कपड़े धोने की मशीन के बिना रहना मुश्किल है।
Nowadays it is difficult to live without a washing machine.
Use of 'ke bina' (without).
यह मशीन पानी की बचत करने में मदद करती है।
This machine helps in saving water.
Compound verb 'madad karna'.
मशीन का ड्रम खराब हो गया है, इसलिए यह आवाज़ कर रही है।
The machine's drum is broken, that's why it's making noise.
Use of 'isliye' (therefore).
कंपनी कपड़े धोने की मशीन पर भारी छूट दे रही है।
The company is giving a heavy discount on washing machines.
Postposition 'par' (on).
मशीन को समतल जगह पर रखना चाहिए।
The machine should be kept on a level surface.
Use of 'chahiye' (should).
मशीन के पाइप में कचरा फंस गया है।
Trash is stuck in the machine's pipe.
Passive sense using 'phans gaya'.
स्वचालित कपड़े धोने की मशीन समय बचाती है।
An automatic washing machine saves time.
Adjective 'svachālit' (automatic).
मशीन का ढक्कन खुला मत छोड़ो।
Don't leave the machine's lid open.
Negative imperative 'mat chhodo'.
तकनीकी खराबी के कारण कपड़े धोने की मशीन काम नहीं कर रही।
Due to a technical fault, the washing machine is not working.
Formal phrase 'ke kaaran' (due to).
मशीन की स्थापना के लिए उचित जगह का चयन करें।
Select an appropriate place for the installation of the machine.
Formal vocabulary: 'sthapna' (installation), 'chayan' (selection).
मशीन के रख-रखाव पर ध्यान देना आवश्यक है।
It is necessary to pay attention to the maintenance of the machine.
Formal term 'rakh-rakhav' (maintenance).
यह आधुनिक कपड़े धोने की मशीन कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता का उपयोग करती है।
This modern washing machine uses artificial intelligence.
Technical term 'krutrim buddhimatta' (AI).
बाज़ार में विभिन्न प्रकार की कपड़े धोने की मशीनें उपलब्ध हैं।
Various types of washing machines are available in the market.
Plural form 'mashīnein'.
मशीन के सेंसर पानी के स्तर का पता लगाते हैं।
The machine's sensors detect the water level.
Scientific vocabulary.
मशीन का उपयोग करते समय सुरक्षा निर्देशों का पालन करें।
Follow safety instructions while using the machine.
Formal imperative.
मशीन की दक्षता उसकी मोटर पर निर्भर करती है।
The efficiency of the machine depends on its motor.
Formal term 'dakshata' (efficiency).
कपड़े धोने की मशीन के आविष्कार ने घरेलू श्रम के स्वरूप को बदल दिया।
The invention of the washing machine changed the nature of domestic labor.
Academic tone, 'avishkar' (invention).
मशीन की कार्यप्रणाली को समझना एक जटिल प्रक्रिया हो सकती है।
Understanding the working mechanism of the machine can be a complex process.
Formal term 'karyapranali' (mechanism/working).
उपभोक्तावाद के दौर में कपड़े धोने की मशीन एक अनिवार्य आवश्यकता बन गई है।
In the era of consumerism, the washing machine has become an indispensable necessity.
Sociological context.
मशीन के पर्यावरणीय प्रभाव का मूल्यांकन करना समय की मांग है।
Evaluating the environmental impact of the machine is the need of the hour.
Environmental discourse.
मशीन की संरचना में प्रयुक्त सामग्री टिकाऊ होनी चाहिए।
The materials used in the structure of the machine should be durable.
Engineering focus.
मशीन की आवाज़ में होने वाला सूक्ष्म परिवर्तन किसी खराबी का संकेत हो सकता है।
A subtle change in the machine's sound can be a sign of a malfunction.
Nuanced observation.
मशीन के डिजिटलीकरण ने उपयोगकर्ता के अनुभव को सुगम बना दिया है।
The digitalization of the machine has made the user experience easier.
Modern technology terminology.
मशीन के विनिर्माण क्षेत्र में भारत एक उभरता हुआ केंद्र है।
India is an emerging hub in the manufacturing sector of machines.
Economic/Industrial context.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
— The machine is making a sound (usually implying a problem).
सुनो, मशीन आवाज़ कर रही है।
Souvent confondu avec
This means 'dishwasher'. Don't confuse 'kapde' (clothes) with 'bartan' (dishes).
This means 'sewing machine'. 'Silai' is sewing.
This is just the act of 'washing', not the machine itself.
Expressions idiomatiques
— To work tirelessly like a machine.
वह पूरा दिन मशीन की तरह काम करता है।
Common— Literally washing clothes, but metaphorically dealing with messy situations.
चलो, अब सारे गंदे कपड़े मशीन में डाल ही देते हैं।
Metaphorical— To become robotic or emotionless.
ज़िंदगी में वह एक मशीन बन गया है।
Poetic/Colloquial— Referring to an old machine that is now junk.
यह मशीन अब पुराना लोहा हो गई है।
Slang— A robot or a person who acts like one.
वह एक मशीनी आदमी की तरह व्यवहार करता है।
Common— The truth is obvious (often used when a machine proves its worth).
मशीन ने कपड़े साफ़ कर दिए, अब हाथ कंगन को आरसी क्या?
Proverbial— To be tired or for a machine to be worn out.
इस मशीन के कल-पुर्जे ढीले हो गए हैं।
Colloquial— The cycle of the machine (or a complex situation).
मैं इस मशीन के चक्कर में फंस गया हूँ।
CasualFacile à confondre
Both start with 'M' and are related to repairs.
Mashīn is the device; Mistrī is the repairman.
मिस्त्री मशीन ठीक कर रहा है।
Very similar pronunciation.
Dhonā (धोना) is to wash; Dhonā (ढोना) is to carry a load.
कपड़े धोना (wash clothes) vs. बोझा ढोना (carry load).
Homophones for many learners.
Kī (long i) is 'of'; Ki (short i) is 'that'.
मशीन की आवाज़ (Sound of machine) vs. उसने कहा कि... (He said that...).
Singular vs. Plural.
Kapdā is one piece of cloth; Kapde is clothes/multiple pieces.
एक कपड़ा (one cloth) vs. बहुत सारे कपड़े (many clothes).
Transitive vs. Intransitive.
Chalānā is to operate something; Chalnā is to move/function by itself.
मैं मशीन चलाता हूँ (I run the machine) vs. मशीन चल रही है (The machine is running).
Structures de phrases
यह [Noun] है।
यह कपड़े धोने की मशीन है।
मैं [Noun] चला रहा/रही हूँ।
मैं कपड़े धोने की मशीन चला रहा हूँ।
[Noun] में [Object] डालिए।
मशीन में कपड़े डालिए।
[Noun] खराब हो गई है।
कपड़े धोने की मशीन खराब हो गई है।
मुझे [Adjective] मशीन चाहिए।
मुझे बड़ी कपड़े धोने की मशीन चाहिए।
जब [Noun] [Verb], तब [Action]।
जब मशीन रुकेगी, तब कपड़े निकालना।
[Noun] की दक्षता [Factor] पर निर्भर है।
मशीन की दक्षता मोटर पर निर्भर है।
[Noun] के आगमन ने [Change] कर दिया।
मशीन के आगमन ने जीवन आसान कर दिया।
Famille de mots
Noms
Verbes
Adjectifs
Apparenté
Comment l'utiliser
Extremely common in daily household contexts.
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कपड़े धोने का मशीन
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कपड़े धोने की मशीन
Used 'ka' (masculine) instead of 'ki' (feminine).
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मशीन चल रहा है
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मशीन चल रही है
Verb must be feminine to match 'mashīn'.
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कपड़ा धोने की मशीन
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कपड़े धोने की मशीन
Used singular 'kapda' instead of plural 'kapde'.
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मशीन में कपड़े डालो (when meaning 'on' the machine)
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मशीन पर कपड़े रखो
Confusing 'in' (mein) with 'on' (par).
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मेरा वाशिंग मशीन
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मेरी वाशिंग मशीन
Possessive pronoun must be feminine.
Astuces
Gender Check
Always treat 'mashīn' as feminine. This is the #1 mistake for learners.
Verb Choice
Use 'चलाना' (chalānā) for operating the machine, not 'उपयोग करना'.
Detergent Names
Detergent is usually called 'washing powder' or 'surf' (after the brand) in India.
Speed
In casual talk, shorten it to 'वाशिंग मशीन' to sound more like a local.
Background Noise
In Hindi movies, the sound of a washing machine often signals a domestic scene.
Spelling
Make sure to put the dot under the 'd' in 'kapde' (कपड़े).
Capacity
Capacity is measured in 'kilo' (किलो). E.g., '6 किलो की मशीन'.
Repair
If it breaks, you need a 'mistrī' (mechanic/technician).
Electricity
Always mention 'plug nikalna' (pull the plug) when talking about safety.
Cycles
The 'spin' cycle is often called 'सुखाना' (drying) in Hindi.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of 'Cup-Day' (Kapde). On 'Cup-Day', you don't wash cups; you wash clothes in the 'Mashīn'.
Association visuelle
Imagine a giant 'K' shaped washing machine filled with 'Kapde' (clothes). The 'K' reminds you of 'Kapde' and 'Ki'.
Word Web
Défi
Try to identify five things in your house that you can put in the 'कपड़े धोने की मशीन' and name them in Hindi.
Origine du mot
A hybrid phrase. 'Kapde' comes from Sanskrit 'Karpaṭa'. 'Dhone' comes from Sanskrit 'Dhāvana'. 'Mashīn' is a direct loan from the English 'machine', which comes from French 'machine' and Latin 'machina'.
Sens originel : The combination reflects the merging of traditional actions (washing clothes) with modern industrial technology.
Indo-Aryan (Hindi) + Germanic/Romance (English loanword).Contexte culturel
Be aware that in some very traditional or low-income settings, owning a washing machine is still a luxury.
In the West, laundry is often a weekly chore, whereas in India, due to the heat and dust, many families run the machine daily.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
At Home
- मशीन चला दो
- कपड़े सुखा दो
- मशीन खाली है?
- सर्फ़ खत्म हो गया
At the Store
- सबसे अच्छी मशीन कौन सी है?
- इसकी वारंटी क्या है?
- डिस्काउंट मिलेगा?
- होम डिलीवरी होगी?
Repair Shop
- मशीन पानी नहीं निकाल रही
- मशीन बहुत शोर करती है
- इसे ठीक करने में कितना लगेगा?
- स्पेयर पार्ट्स मिलेंगे?
With a Roommate
- आज मेरी बारी है मशीन चलाने की
- तुम्हारे कपड़े मशीन में हैं
- मशीन बंद कर देना
- गीले कपड़े बाहर निकाल लो
Laundry Service
- क्या आप मशीन वॉश करते हैं?
- मशीन में धोने का क्या भाव है?
- कपड़े कब तक मिलेंगे?
- स्त्री (ironing) भी होगी?
Amorces de conversation
"क्या आपके घर में कपड़े धोने की मशीन है?"
"आप हफ्ते में कितनी बार मशीन चलाते हैं?"
"कौन सी कंपनी की कपड़े धोने की मशीन सबसे अच्छी होती है?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि मशीन से कपड़े खराब हो जाते हैं?"
"आपकी मशीन पुरानी है या नई?"
Sujets d'écriture
आज मैंने कपड़े धोने की मशीन का उपयोग कैसे किया, इसका वर्णन करें।
अगर आपकी कपड़े धोने की मशीन अचानक खराब हो जाए, तो आप क्या करेंगे?
मशीन आने से पहले लोग कपड़े कैसे धोते थे? अपने विचार लिखें।
एक नई कपड़े धोने की मशीन खरीदने के लिए आपको किन बातों का ध्यान रखना चाहिए?
क्या तकनीक ने हमारे घरेलू कामों को वाकई आसान बना दिया है? मशीन का उदाहरण देते हुए लिखें।
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'washing machine' is extremely common in spoken Hindi, often more so than the full Hindi term in urban areas. However, for exams and formal writing, 'कपड़े धोने की मशीन' is preferred.
It is feminine. This is crucial for grammar. You must say 'मशीन अच्छी है' and 'मेरी मशीन'.
You can say 'कपड़े धोने की मशीन काम नहीं कर रही है' or simply 'मशीन खराब है'.
A dryer is often called 'सुखाने वाली मशीन' (sukhāne vālī mashīn), but most people just use the English word 'dryer'.
No. Once you've established you're talking about laundry, just saying 'मशीन' (mashīn) is perfectly fine and more natural.
You can say: 'क्या आप कपड़े धोने की मशीन ठीक करते हैं?' (Do you fix washing machines?)
The two main types are 'स्वचालित' (automatic) and 'अर्ध-स्वचालित' (semi-automatic).
'Dhona' is the verb (to wash), while 'Dhulayi' is the noun (washing/the act of washing).
Yes, many people say 'वॉश करना' (wash karnā), but 'धोना' is the native Hindi word.
Usually, these English terms are used directly: 'फ्रंट लोड' and 'टॉप लोड'.
Teste-toi 185 questions
Write a sentence: 'I have a new washing machine.'
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Translate: 'The machine is not working.'
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Write: 'Put clothes in the machine.'
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Translate: 'I bought a washing machine yesterday.'
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Write: 'How much is the washing machine?'
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Translate: 'Where is the plug of the machine?'
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Write: 'The machine is very heavy.'
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Translate: 'Can you fix this machine?'
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Write: 'I need a 7kg washing machine.'
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Translate: 'Close the lid of the machine.'
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Write: 'The machine makes a lot of noise.'
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Translate: 'The clothes are washed.'
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Write: 'I wash clothes twice a week.'
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Translate: 'Is this an automatic machine?'
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Write: 'The machine is in the balcony.'
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Translate: 'Don't put too many clothes in the machine.'
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Write: 'The machine stopped suddenly.'
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Translate: 'Clean the machine every month.'
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Write: 'I am looking for a front load machine.'
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Translate: 'The machine's drum is spinning.'
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Pronounce: कपड़े धोने की मशीन
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Say: 'My machine is new.'
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Say: 'Start the machine.'
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Say: 'The machine is broken.'
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Say: 'Put soap in the machine.'
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Say: 'Where is the machine?'
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Say: 'I am washing clothes.'
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Say: 'The machine is heavy.'
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Say: 'Fix the machine.'
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Say: 'Is the machine automatic?'
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Say: 'Take out the clothes.'
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Say: 'The machine is making noise.'
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Say: 'Wait for the machine to stop.'
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Say: 'I use the machine daily.'
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Say: 'Does it have a dryer?'
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Say: 'Check the pipe.'
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Say: 'Turn off the power.'
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Say: 'Clean the filter.'
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Say: 'Is there a discount?'
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Say: 'I like this machine.'
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Listen and write: 'मशीन खराब है।'
Listen and write: 'कपड़े धोने की मशीन कहाँ है?'
Listen and write: 'मशीन में पानी डालो।'
Listen and write: 'नई मशीन बहुत अच्छी है।'
Listen and write: 'मिस्त्री मशीन ठीक कर रहा है।'
Listen and write: 'मशीन का शोर कम करो।'
Listen and write: 'कपड़े धुल गए हैं।'
Listen and write: 'मशीन को बालकनी में रख दो।'
Listen and write: 'क्या यह मशीन पुरानी है?'
Listen and write: 'मशीन का प्लग निकालो।'
Listen and write: 'मशीन बहुत बिजली लेती है।'
Listen and write: 'सर्फ़ खत्म हो गया है।'
Listen and write: 'मशीन का ड्रम घूम रहा है।'
Listen and write: 'वारंटी कार्ड कहाँ है?'
Listen and write: 'मशीन को साफ़ रखना ज़रूरी है।'
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Summary
The phrase 'कपड़े धोने की मशीन' is the standard Hindi name for a washing machine. Remember that 'mashīn' is feminine, so always use 'kī' (not 'ka') and feminine verb endings like 'रही है' (is doing). Example: 'मेरी मशीन चल रही है' (My machine is running).
- A compound Hindi term for a washing machine.
- Composed of 'clothes' + 'washing' + 'machine'.
- Grammatically feminine due to the word 'mashīn'.
- A symbol of modern convenience in Indian homes.
Gender Check
Always treat 'mashīn' as feminine. This is the #1 mistake for learners.
Verb Choice
Use 'चलाना' (chalānā) for operating the machine, not 'उपयोग करना'.
Detergent Names
Detergent is usually called 'washing powder' or 'surf' (after the brand) in India.
Speed
In casual talk, shorten it to 'वाशिंग मशीन' to sound more like a local.
Exemple
नई कपड़े धोने की मशीन बहुत अच्छी काम करती है।
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