पर्चा

§ What 'पर्चा' means

Hindi Word

पर्चा (parcha)

Definition

A written order from a doctor for a patient's medicine.

In simple terms, a 'पर्चा' is a doctor's prescription. When you go to a doctor and they write down what medicine you need, that piece of paper is a 'पर्चा'. It's a common word you'll hear and use if you live in or visit Hindi-speaking regions and need to see a doctor.

§ How to use 'पर्चा' in sentences

'पर्चा' is a masculine noun. This means that any adjectives or verbs connected to it will often follow masculine forms. Here are some ways you can use 'पर्चा' in different contexts.

Often, you'll hear 'पर्चा' used with verbs like 'देना' (dena - to give) or 'लिखना' (likhna - to write). For example, a doctor 'gives' a prescription, or 'writes' a prescription.

Translation hint: The doctor gave me the medicine's prescription.

Translation hint: Please show the prescription at the pharmacy.

You might also talk about 'taking' a prescription, in the sense of taking it to the pharmacy.

Translation hint: I am going to take the prescription and get medicine.

§ Common phrases with 'पर्चा'

Here are some useful phrases:

• दवा का पर्चा (dawa ka parcha) - medicine prescription
• पर्चा दिखाना (parcha dikhana) - to show the prescription
• पर्चा लिखना (parcha likhna) - to write a prescription
• पर्चे पर लिखी दवा (parche par likhi dawa) - medicine written on the prescription

Translation hint: All the information is on this prescription.

Translation hint: He/She gave me a new prescription.

By practicing these examples, you'll get comfortable using 'पर्चा' in your conversations about visiting the doctor and getting medicine.