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चिकनाई

Grease/Fat/Oil

chiknai
At the A1 level, think of 'Chiknaai' simply as 'oil' or 'fat' in food. It is a word you use to describe things that feel slippery or look shiny because of oil. For example, if you eat a samosa and your hands get oily, that oiliness is 'chiknaai.' At this stage, just remember that 'chiknaai' is a noun (a thing) and it is feminine. You will mostly use it with simple verbs like 'hai' (is) or 'nahi hai' (is not). You might say, 'Khane mein chiknaai hai' (There is oil/grease in the food). This is a very useful word because Indian food often has oil, and you might want to ask for less of it. Don't worry about the complex mechanical meanings yet; just focus on the kitchen and the dining table. It's the opposite of 'sookha' (dry) in a texture sense. If something isn't dry and has a bit of oil on it, it has chiknaai. You can also associate it with the word 'Tel' (oil), but remember that 'Tel' is what you pour from a bottle, and 'Chiknaai' is what stays on your fingers after you touch something oily. Practice saying it as 'Chik-naa-ee.'
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At the A2 level, you can start using 'Chiknaai' to describe cleaning and basic health. You know that it means grease or oiliness. Now, try using it in sentences about chores. For example, 'Is bartan ki chiknaai saaf karo' (Clean the grease of this utensil). You can also use it to talk about your skin or hair. If your face is oily, you can say 'Mere chehre par chiknaai hai.' This level also introduces the idea of 'avoiding' something. You might hear 'Chiknaai kam khao' (Eat less grease/fat). Notice how the word doesn't change, but the context moves from just identifying it to doing something about it. You are also learning that it is a feminine noun, so you should use 'bahut' (much) instead of 'bahut saare' (many) because it's uncountable. It's a quality that things have. You might also see it in advertisements for soap or detergent, where the product 'removes' (hatata hai) the chiknaai. This is a very practical word for daily life in India, where dust and oil often combine to create a mess that needs cleaning.
By B1, you should be comfortable using 'Chiknaai' in more varied contexts, including mechanical and more detailed health discussions. You can use it to describe why a machine isn't working: 'Machine mein chiknaai khatm ho gayi hai' (The lubrication/grease in the machine has finished). Here, it acts as a general term for any lubricant. You also start to understand the difference between 'Chiknaai' and 'Charbi' (animal fat). While 'Charbi' is biological, 'Chiknaai' is the general sensation or presence of oil. You can use it to describe the texture of surfaces more accurately. 'Baarish mein sadak par chiknaai ho jati hai' (In the rain, the road becomes oily/slippery). This level also involves understanding common phrases. You might hear people talk about 'chiknaai waala khana' as a category of unhealthy food. You can also use it in the context of skincare more professionally, discussing 'excess oil' (zyada chiknaai). Your grammar should be more stable now, ensuring that feminine adjectives like 'acchi' or 'buri' are used when describing it. It's a word that helps you describe the physical world's friction and richness.
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At the B2 level, you can use 'Chiknaai' to discuss more complex topics like nutrition, industrial maintenance, and even subtle physical descriptions. You understand that while it's a common word, it has specific nuances. For instance, in a discussion about heart health, you can use 'chiknaai' to refer to dietary fats and their impact on arteries, even if 'vasa' is the formal term. You can describe the 'viscosity' or 'slickness' of different substances using this word. In a work environment, you might discuss the 'chiknaai' of a printing press or a factory line. You also begin to see how the word relates to the adjective 'Chikna' (smooth/slippery). You can explain that a surface is 'chikna' because it has 'chiknaai.' This level also allows you to understand figurative uses in literature or news, where 'chiknaai' might describe the 'smoothness' of a process, though this is less common than its physical meaning. You are also able to distinguish between 'chiknaai' and 'chipchipapan' (stickiness). Grease is 'chiknaai,' but if it gets old and sticky, it's 'chipchipi chiknaai.' This precision makes your Hindi sound more natural and sophisticated.
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At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of 'Chiknaai' and can use it with precision in technical, literary, and colloquial registers. You can switch between 'chiknaai,' 'vasa,' and 'snehak' depending on your audience. You might use 'chiknaai' in a poem to describe the 'slickness' of a rainy night or the 'richness' of a feast. You understand the historical and cultural context—how 'chiknaai' (in the form of ghee) was traditionally a sign of wealth and health in Indian society, but in modern urban life, it's often viewed as a health risk. You can engage in complex debates about diet, explaining the role of different types of 'chiknaai' (saturated vs. unsaturated) using this everyday term to make your points accessible. You also recognize the word in various regional dialects where the pronunciation or specific application might vary slightly. You can use the word to describe the 'finish' on high-end products, like the 'chiknaai' of a polished gemstone or a high-quality silk fabric. Your use of the word is no longer just about 'grease' but about the entire concept of lipid-based textures and their implications in the physical and social world.
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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'Chiknaai' is absolute. You can use it to explore the most subtle nuances of the Hindi language. You might analyze how the root 'chik' relates to words in other Indo-Aryan languages, or how the suffix '-aai' creates abstract nouns from adjectives. You can use 'chiknaai' in philosophical discussions about the 'frictionless' nature of certain experiences or the 'slickness' of modern consumerism. You are aware of its use in ancient Ayurvedic texts (as a general category of unctuous substances) and can contrast that with modern chemical definitions. You can write technical manuals or health brochures that use 'chiknaai' to connect with a general audience while maintaining scientific accuracy. You understand the word's role in the 'sound' of Hindi—the soft 'ch' and the long 'ee' which mimic the smooth quality the word describes. To you, 'chiknaai' is not just a word for grease; it's a linguistic tool that captures a fundamental physical property, carrying with it centuries of culinary, medical, and industrial history. You can use it with irony, humor, or clinical coldness, fully in control of the emotional and practical weight it carries in any given sentence.
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  • Chiknaai means grease, oiliness, or fat in Hindi.
  • It is a feminine noun used for food, skin, and machines.
  • It describes the quality of being slippery or having oily residue.
  • Commonly used in health warnings and cleaning instructions.

The Hindi word चिकनाई (Chiknaai) is a versatile feminine noun that primarily refers to the physical quality of being oily, greasy, or slippery. At its most basic level, it describes the presence of fat or oil on a surface or within a substance. For English speakers, it is most closely translated as 'grease,' 'oiliness,' or 'fatty content.' However, its usage extends far beyond the kitchen. In the context of culinary arts, chiknaai is used to describe the richness of a dish—the visible oil or ghee that often separates from the spices in traditional Indian cooking. When a chef says a curry has too much chiknaai, they are referring to the slick layer of fat on top. Beyond food, the word is ubiquitous in the world of mechanics and maintenance. If a door hinge is squeaking, a mechanic might suggest adding some chiknaai (lubricant/grease) to make it move smoothly. This transition from 'fat' to 'lubrication' is a key linguistic bridge for learners to understand.

Culinary Context
In Indian households, 'chiknaai' is often discussed in terms of health. A mother might tell her child to avoid 'chiknaai waali cheezein' (oily things) to prevent a stomach ache or skin breakouts. Here, it acts as a collective noun for fried snacks and heavy foods.

ज्यादा चिकनाई सेहत के लिए अच्छी नहीं होती। (Too much grease/fat is not good for health.)

Dermatological Context
In the beauty industry, specifically in Hindi-speaking regions, 'chiknaai' refers to sebum or the natural oils produced by the skin. A face wash advertisement might claim to 'remove excess chiknaai' (excess oil) from the pores.

Furthermore, the term carries a metaphorical weight. In social interactions, a 'chikna' person (the adjective form) might be seen as smooth or even slippery in a deceptive way, though chiknaai itself as a noun is rarely used for personality traits, focusing instead on the physical residue. You will hear this word in auto-repair shops when discussing 'grease' for bearings, in kitchens when discussing 'stains' on the stove, and in gyms when discussing 'fat' in a diet. It is a word that connects the tactile sensation of slipperiness with the chemical presence of lipids. Understanding chiknaai requires recognizing that it isn't just a substance, but a property that can be both desirable (as in a well-lubricated engine) and undesirable (as in a greasy forehead or a stained shirt).

इंजन में चिकनाई कम होने की वजह से आवाज़ आ रही है। (Noise is coming because of less lubrication/grease in the engine.)

In summary, chiknaai is the essence of slipperiness. Whether you are scrubbing a pan, applying moisturizer, or fixing a car, you are interacting with chiknaai. It is a fundamental concept for daily life in India, where food is often oil-rich and mechanical upkeep is a common DIY task. To master this word, one must observe the world through the lens of friction—anything that reduces friction or leaves a slick residue involves chiknaai.

Using चिकनाई (Chiknaai) correctly involves understanding its role as an abstract noun that can also function as a concrete substance. Because it is a feminine noun, any accompanying adjectives or verbs must agree with its gender. For example, 'कम चिकनाई' (less grease) or 'चिकनाई होती है' (grease happens/exists). Let's explore its sentence patterns in various domains. In a domestic setting, you might use it to describe the difficulty of a chore. 'इस कड़ाही की चिकनाई नहीं जा रही' (The grease of this pan is not going away). Here, the focus is on the stubborn nature of the oily residue.

साबुन चिकनाई को आसानी से काट देता है। (Soap cuts through grease easily.)

Health and Diet
When talking about nutrition, 'chiknaai' is the go-to word for fats. 'डॉक्टर ने मुझे चिकनाई से परहेज करने को कहा है' (The doctor has told me to avoid grease/fats). This sentence demonstrates the use of the word as a category of food.

In technical or industrial sentences, chiknaai acts as a synonym for lubrication. If you are talking to a technician about a machine, you might say, 'मशीन के पुर्जों में चिकnaai खत्म हो गई है' (The lubrication in the machine parts has finished). This is a very common way to describe mechanical wear and tear. Notice how the word remains the same, but the English translation shifts from 'grease' to 'lubrication' based on the professional context.

चेहरे की चिकनाई हटाने के लिए फेसवॉश लगाओ। (Apply face wash to remove the facial oiliness.)

Another interesting use is in describing surfaces. If a floor is slippery because of a spill, you would say, 'फर्श पर चिकनाई है, संभल कर चलना' (There is oiliness/slipperiness on the floor, walk carefully). This highlights the physical hazard aspect. In summary, whether you are dealing with a dirty kitchen, a dry engine, an oily face, or a healthy diet, the word chiknaai provides a specific way to discuss the presence of lipids and their effects on surfaces and health. It is a word that emphasizes the texture and the residue rather than the liquid itself.

The word चिकनाई (Chiknaai) is a staple in the daily vocabulary of Hindi speakers across various social strata. You are most likely to encounter it first in the kitchen. In an Indian home, the kitchen is often referred to as the 'heart of the house,' but it is also the place where 'chiknaai' accumulates. You will hear mothers or domestic helpers complaining about the 'chiknaai' on the exhaust fan or the tiles near the stove. This refers to the sticky, vaporized oil that settles on surfaces during deep-frying (a common practice in making pakoras or puris). The struggle to clean this 'chiknaai' is a universal topic of conversation in middle-class households.

रसोई की दीवारों पर चिकनाई जम गई है। (Grease has accumulated on the kitchen walls.)

The Mechanic's Shop
When you take your bicycle or car for service, the mechanic will often use this word. They might say, 'Chain mein chiknaai ki zaroorat hai' (The chain needs lubrication/grease). In this context, it is a positive thing—essential for the machine's health.

Another very common place to hear this word is in medical clinics. India has a high rate of heart-related issues, and 'chiknaai' is the common man's term for cholesterol or saturated fats. A doctor might advise a patient, 'Chiknaai wala khana band kar do' (Stop eating greasy/fatty food). This usage is so common that even people with no formal education understand 'chiknaai' as a dietary warning. Similarly, in the world of skincare, advertisements for soaps and cleansers frequently use the word to target teenagers with oily skin. The 'chip-chipi chiknaai' (sticky oiliness) is presented as a problem that their product can solve.

बारिश के बाद सड़कों पर चिकनाई बढ़ जाती है। (The oiliness/slipperiness on the roads increases after rain.)

Lastly, you might hear it in the gym or during fitness discussions. People tracking their macros might talk about the 'chiknaai' (fats) in their diet compared to proteins. It is also used figuratively in some regions to describe a 'smooth' or 'slick' talker, though the adjective 'chikna' is more common for that. Overall, chiknaai is a word that bridges the gap between the domestic, the industrial, and the biological, making it an essential part of the Hindi linguistic landscape.

For English speakers learning Hindi, the most common mistake is confusing चिकनाई (Chiknaai) with its root adjective चिकना (Chikna) or with the word for liquid oil, तेल (Tel). While they are related, they are not interchangeable. Chikna is an adjective meaning 'smooth' or 'oily.' You would say 'chikna farsh' (smooth floor), but you would say 'farsh par chiknaai hai' (there is grease/oiliness on the floor). Using the noun when you need an adjective is a frequent error. For example, saying 'chiknaai farsh' is grammatically incorrect; it's like saying 'grease floor' instead of 'greasy floor.'

Incorrect: यह खाना बहुत चिकनाई है।
Correct: इस खाने में बहुत चिकनाई है।

Chiknaai vs. Tel
'Tel' is the substance (oil) itself. 'Chiknaai' is the quality or the residue. If you spill a bottle of oil, you have 'tel' on the floor. If you touch a greasy pan, you have 'chiknaai' on your hands. Learners often use 'tel' when they mean the sticky residue left behind by cooking, which is more accurately called 'chiknaai.'

Another mistake is gender agreement. Since chiknaai is feminine, verbs must end in 'ee' sounds and adjectives in 'ee' sounds. Saying 'bahut chiknaai tha' (there was much grease - masculine) instead of 'bahut chiknaai thi' (feminine) is a common slip-up for beginners. Additionally, learners sometimes confuse chiknaai with charbi (fat). While charbi refers specifically to animal fat or body fat in a biological sense, chiknaai is broader and covers any oily or greasy substance, including plant oils and industrial lubricants.

हाथों की चिकनाई साबुन से धो लो। (Wash the grease/oiliness of the hands with soap.)

Finally, avoid overusing the word in formal scientific contexts where 'snehak' (lubricant) or 'vasa' (lipid/fat) might be more appropriate. Chiknaai is a very common, everyday word, but in a chemistry lab or a formal medical report, more technical terms are preferred. However, for 99% of daily conversations, chiknaai is the perfect choice. By keeping an eye on gender agreement and distinguishing between the substance and the quality, you can avoid these common pitfalls.

To truly master चिकनाई (Chiknaai), it's helpful to compare it with its synonyms and related terms. Hindi has a rich vocabulary for textures and substances, and choosing the right word depends on the context. The most direct synonym in a culinary or biological context is वसा (Vasa), which means 'fat' or 'lipid.' However, vasa is formal and scientific, used in textbooks or by nutritionists. In daily life, you'd almost always use chiknaai. Another word is चर्बी (Charbi), which specifically refers to animal fat or the fat on a human body. You wouldn't say a pan has 'charbi' unless it literally has animal fat stuck to it; usually, it's just 'chiknaai.'

Chiknaai vs. Snehak
In mechanical contexts, 'snehak' (स्नेहक) is the formal word for lubricant. While a mechanic might say 'chiknaai,' a technical manual will use 'snehak.' 'Chiknaai' describes the feeling, while 'snehak' describes the function.

भोजन में वसा की मात्रा कम होनी चाहिए। (The amount of fat/vasa in food should be low.)

If you want to describe the 'oiliness' specifically of a liquid, you might use तैलियता (Tailiyata), but this is quite Sanskritized and rare in casual speech. For a 'slippery' quality that isn't necessarily oily (like a wet floor), the word फिसलन (Fislan) is better. Chiknaai implies a residue, while fislan just describes the lack of friction. For example, an icy road has fislan, but a greasy road has chiknaai. Understanding these nuances helps you describe your environment more accurately.

Chipchipapan (Stickiness)
Often associated with 'chiknaai,' 'chipchipapan' refers to the sticky feeling of old grease or humidity. If grease has been sitting on a fan for months, it's both 'chiknaai' and 'chipchipapan.'

Lastly, the word घी (Ghee) or मक्खन (Makkhan) are specific types of chiknaai. In a sentence like 'इस दाल में बहुत घी है,' you are identifying the source. But if you say 'इस दाल में बहुत चिकनाई है,' you are commenting on the overall fatty quality. Choosing between these depends on whether you want to be specific about the ingredient or descriptive about the sensation. By learning these alternatives, you can navigate conversations about food, health, and mechanics with the precision of a native speaker.

How Formal Is It?

フォーマル

"खाद्य पदार्थों में चिकनाई की मात्रा संतुलित होनी चाहिए।"

ニュートラル

"इस साबुन से बर्तनों की चिकनाई साफ हो जाती है।"

カジュアル

"अरे यार, इस समोसे में बहुत चिकनाई है!"

Child friendly

"देखो, तेल की चिकनाई से हाथ फिसल रहे हैं।"

スラング

"उसके चेहरे की चिकनाई देख, कितना चमक रहा है।"

豆知識

The root 'Chik' is also found in many regional Indian languages like Punjabi and Bengali, always relating to smoothness or oiliness. In some contexts, it was historically used to describe the quality of fine silk.

発音ガイド

UK /tʃɪk.nɑː.iː/
US /tʃɪk.nɑ.i/
The stress is slightly on the last syllable 'i' (ee).
韻が合う語
मिठाई (Mithai) पढ़ाई (Padhai) लड़ाई (Ladai) सफ़ाई (Safai) कमाई (Kamai) दवाई (Davai) भलाई (Bhalai) बुराई (Burai)
よくある間違い
  • Pronouncing 'ch' as 'sh' (Shiknaai).
  • Making the 'k' sound like 'kh' (aspirated).
  • Shortening the final 'ee' sound.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize in text, especially in advertisements and recipes.

ライティング 3/5

Requires remembering the 'ai' suffix and feminine gender.

スピーキング 2/5

Common word, easy to pronounce once the 'ch' and 'k' are mastered.

リスニング 2/5

Very frequent in daily life, especially in kitchens and markets.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

तेल (Oil) साफ (Clean) खाना (Food) हाथ (Hand) पानी (Water)

次に学ぶ

वसा (Fat/Lipid) चिपचिपा (Sticky) फिसलन (Slippery) स्नेहक (Lubricant) परहेज (Avoidance)

上級

चयापचय (Metabolism) घर्षण (Friction) अवरोध (Blockage) संतृप्त (Saturated) असंतृप्त (Unsaturated)

知っておくべき文法

Abstract Noun Formation

Adjective 'Chikna' + Suffix 'aai' = Noun 'Chiknaai'.

Feminine Gender Agreement

Bahut chiknaai THI (not tha).

Uncountable Noun Usage

Use 'thodi' or 'kam' instead of numbers.

Postpositional Possession

Bartan KI chiknaai (The grease of the utensil).

Compound Verbs

Chiknaai JAM GAI (Grease has accumulated).

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レベル別の例文

1

खाने में चिकनाई है।

There is grease/oil in the food.

Simple 'Subject + Postposition + Noun + Verb' structure.

2

यह चिकनाई क्या है?

What is this grease?

Question form using 'kya'.

3

हाथों में चिकनाई लगी है।

Grease is stuck on the hands.

Use of 'lagi hai' to indicate something sticking.

4

चिकनाई मत खाओ।

Don't eat grease/fatty things.

Imperative negative with 'mat'.

5

पानी से चिकनाई नहीं जाती।

Grease doesn't go away with water.

General truth in present simple.

6

यहाँ बहुत चिकनाई है।

There is a lot of grease here.

Use of 'bahut' as an intensifier.

7

थोड़ी चिकनाई डालो।

Put a little grease/oil.

Use of 'thodi' (feminine) to match 'chiknaai'.

8

चिकनाई साफ करो।

Clean the grease.

Direct object 'chiknaai' with verb 'saaf karna'.

1

बर्तनों की चिकनाई निकालने के लिए गर्म पानी चाहिए।

Hot water is needed to remove the grease from the utensils.

Infinitival purpose clause.

2

मेरे चेहरे पर बहुत चिकनाई आ जाती है।

A lot of oiliness comes on my face.

Use of 'aa jaati hai' for recurring states.

3

डॉक्टर ने चिकnaai वाली चीज़ें मना की हैं।

The doctor has forbidden greasy things.

Adjective phrase 'chiknaai waali'.

4

साइकिल की चेन में चिकनाई लगानी पड़ेगी।

Will have to apply grease to the cycle chain.

Future necessity with 'padegi'.

5

इस साबुन से चिकनाई जल्दी हटती है।

Grease is removed quickly with this soap.

Instrumental case with 'se'.

6

ज्यादा चिकनाई सेहत खराब करती है।

Too much grease spoils health.

Subject-verb agreement.

7

क्या आपने फर्श की चिकनाई देखी?

Did you see the oiliness of the floor?

Perfect tense question.

8

रसोई के पंखे पर चिकनाई जम गई है।

Grease has accumulated on the kitchen fan.

Present perfect with 'jam gai hai'.

1

मशीन के पुर्जों के बीच चिकनाई का होना ज़रूरी है।

It is necessary to have lubrication between machine parts.

Use of 'ka hona' as a gerundial subject.

2

ज्यादा चिकनाई वाला खाना खाने से आलस आता है।

Eating too much greasy food causes lethargy.

Causal relationship expressed with 'se'.

3

इस क्रीम से चेहरे की प्राकृतिक चिकनाई बनी रहती है।

With this cream, the natural oiliness of the face is maintained.

Passive-like construction 'bani rehti hai'.

4

गाड़ी के इंजन में चिकनाई कम हो गई है, तेल बदलवा लो।

The lubrication in the car engine has decreased, get the oil changed.

Causative verb 'badalwa lo'.

5

सर्दियों में त्वचा की चिकनाई कम हो जाती है।

In winter, the skin's oiliness decreases.

Temporal phrase 'sardiyon mein'.

6

इस कपड़े से चिकनाई के दाग नहीं जा रहे।

The grease stains are not leaving this cloth.

Possessive 'chiknaai ke daag'.

7

अच्छी सेहत के लिए खाने में चिकनाई की मात्रा कम करें।

Reduce the amount of grease in food for good health.

Formal imperative 'karen'.

8

ताले में थोड़ी चिकनाई डालो ताकि वह आसानी से खुले।

Put some grease in the lock so that it opens easily.

Subjunctive purpose clause with 'taaki'.

1

वैज्ञानिक रूप से चिकनाई को वसा या लिपिड कहा जाता है।

Scientifically, grease/fat is called vasa or lipid.

Passive voice 'kaha jata hai'.

2

औद्योगिक मशीनों में विशेष प्रकार की चिकनाई का उपयोग होता है।

Special types of lubrication are used in industrial machines.

Adjective 'vishesh' modifying 'chiknaai'.

3

हृदय रोगों से बचने के लिए संतृप्त चिकनाई से दूर रहें।

Stay away from saturated fats to avoid heart diseases.

Technical term 'santript' (saturated).

4

पेंट करने से पहले सतह से चिकनाई हटाना अनिवार्य है।

It is mandatory to remove grease from the surface before painting.

Gerund 'hatana' as subject.

5

इस तेल में चिकनाई का अंश बहुत अधिक है।

The fat/grease content in this oil is very high.

Formal word 'ansh' (part/content).

6

चिकनाई की परत की वजह से बर्तन हाथ से फिसल गया।

The utensil slipped from the hand because of the layer of grease.

Compound postposition 'ki wajah se'.

7

बालों की प्राकृतिक चिकनाई खोने से वे रूखे हो जाते हैं।

Losing the hair's natural oil makes them dry.

Resultative clause with 'ho jaate hain'.

8

क्या इस साबुन में चिकनाई काटने की शक्ति है?

Does this soap have the power to cut through grease?

Metaphorical use of 'kaatne' (cutting).

1

उसकी बातों में ऐसी चिकनाई थी कि सब उसकी बातों में आ गए।

There was such slickness/smoothness in his talk that everyone was fooled.

Figurative use of 'chiknaai'.

2

प्राचीन आयुर्वेद में चिकनाई या 'स्नेह' का बहुत महत्व है।

In ancient Ayurveda, oiliness or 'Sneh' is of great importance.

Historical/technical context.

3

मशीनरी के घर्षण को कम करने हेतु चिकनाई एक प्राथमिक आवश्यकता है।

Lubrication is a primary requirement to reduce friction in machinery.

Formal vocabulary like 'gharshan' (friction) and 'hetu' (for).

4

भोजन की चिकनाई और स्वाद के बीच एक गहरा संबंध होता है।

There is a deep connection between the fat content and taste of food.

Abstract relationship 'sambandh'.

5

लेखक ने समाज की चिकनाई और खोखलेपन पर कटाक्ष किया है।

The author has satirized the slickness and hollowness of society.

Literary analysis context.

6

बिना चिकनाई के जीवन की चक्की सही से नहीं चल सकती।

The mill of life cannot run properly without some smoothness/grease.

Proverbial/idiomatic style.

7

इस पदार्थ की चिकनाई तापमान के साथ बदलती रहती है।

The oiliness/viscosity of this substance keeps changing with temperature.

Scientific observation.

8

उसकी त्वचा की चिकनाई उसकी युवावस्था का प्रमाण थी।

The suppleness/oiliness of her skin was proof of her youth.

Elevated literary tone.

1

तर्क में ऐसी चिकनाई होनी चाहिए कि विरोधी भी निरुत्तर हो जाए।

There should be such smoothness in an argument that even the opponent is silenced.

Highly abstract/rhetorical use.

2

वैश्वीकरण की चिकनाई ने स्थानीय संस्कृतियों के घर्षण को कम कर दिया है।

The slickness of globalization has reduced the friction of local cultures.

Sociological metaphor.

3

स्नेहक पदार्थों की चिकनाई का विश्लेषण प्रयोगशाला में किया गया।

The lubrication properties of the substances were analyzed in the lab.

Technical passive construction.

4

अत्यधिक चिकनाई युक्त आहार चयापचय दर को प्रभावित करता है।

A diet containing excessive grease/fat affects the metabolic rate.

Advanced medical terminology 'chayapachay' (metabolism).

5

काव्य में शब्दों की चिकनाई भावों के प्रवाह को सुगम बनाती है।

The smoothness of words in poetry makes the flow of emotions easy.

Aesthetic/literary criticism.

6

मृदा की चिकनाई उसकी जल धारण क्षमता को निर्धारित करती है।

The oiliness/clayeyness of the soil determines its water-holding capacity.

Geological context.

7

राजनीतिक चिकनाई अक्सर नैतिक खुरदरेपन को छिपा लेती है।

Political slickness often hides moral roughness.

Philosophical antithesis (smooth vs rough).

8

उसकी कला में एक ऐसी चिकनाई थी जो यथार्थवाद को चुनौती देती थी।

There was a slickness in his art that challenged realism.

Art criticism context.

よく使う組み合わせ

चिकनाई हटाना
चिकनाई वाली चीज़ें
प्राकृतिक चिकनाई
चिकनाई जमना
चिकnaai कम करना
चिकनाई का अंश
चिकनाई युक्त
चिकनाई का दाग
चिकनाई सोखना
चिकनाई की परत

よく使うフレーズ

चिकनाई मारना

— To neutralize or cut through grease. Often used in cleaning commercials.

यह नींबू वाली डिशवॉश चिकनाई मारती है।

चिकनाई से परहेज

— To avoid oily foods for health reasons.

दिल के मरीज़ों को चिकनाई से परहेज करना चाहिए।

चिकनाई छोड़ना

— When food releases oil during cooking (a sign of a well-cooked masala).

मसाला भूनते समय जब वह चिकनाई छोड़ दे, तब पानी डालो।

चिकनाई का हाथ

— To have oily hands.

चिकनाई के हाथ से किताब मत छुओ।

चिकनाई की कमी

— Lack of lubrication or fat.

शरीर में चिकनाई की कमी से जोड़ दुखते हैं।

चिकनाई का घोल

— An oily solution or mixture.

पेंट में चिकनाई का घोल मिलाया गया।

चिकनाई से भरा

— Full of grease/fat.

यह समोसा चिकनाई से भरा है।

चिकनाई की सफाई

— The act of cleaning grease.

त्योहारों पर रसोई की चिकनाई की सफाई होती है।

चिकनाई का स्तर

— The level of fat/oil.

खून में चिकनाई का स्तर बढ़ गया है।

चिकनाई वाला साबुन

— A soap containing oil/fat (moisturizing soap).

सर्दियों में चिकनाई वाला साबुन इस्तेमाल करें।

よく混同される語

चिकनाई vs चिकना (Chikna)

This is an adjective (smooth). Use 'Chiknaai' for the noun (grease).

चिकनाई vs चिपचिपाहट (Chipchipahat)

This means stickiness. Grease can be sticky, but they are different sensations.

चिकनाई vs तेल (Tel)

Tel is the liquid oil; Chiknaai is the quality or the greasy residue.

慣用句と表現

"चिकना घड़ा होना"

— To be like a smooth pot (on which water doesn't stay); to be a person who is shameless or on whom advice has no effect.

उसे कितना भी समझाओ, वह तो चिकना घड़ा है।

Informal/Idiomatic
"चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें करना"

— To talk in a smooth, flattering way to deceive someone (greasy talk).

उसकी चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातों में मत आना।

Common
"चिकनाई चाटना"

— To seek small benefits or favors in a demeaning way (rare/regional).

वह दूसरों की चिकनाई चाटकर बड़ा बना है।

Slang/Regional
"हाथ चिकने करना"

— To take a bribe (literally: to grease one's palms).

काम करवाने के लिए बाबू के हाथ चिकने करने पड़े।

Colloquial
"चिकनाई का चस्का"

— An addiction to oily/rich food.

उसे चिकनाई का चस्का लग गया है, इसलिए वजन बढ़ रहा है।

Informal
"पेट की चिकनाई"

— Refers to the protective lining of the stomach or simply belly fat.

ज्यादा मिर्च-मसाले से पेट की चिकनाई खत्म हो जाती है।

Folk Medicine
"चिकनाई उतारना"

— To remove the richness or ego of someone (figurative).

हार के बाद उसकी सारी चिकनाई उतर गई।

Informal
"चिकनाई का खेल"

— A situation involving bribes or smooth manipulation.

यह सारा राजनीति का चिकनाई वाला खेल है।

Cynical/Informal
"चिकनाई की चमक"

— A superficial or false glow.

चेहरे की यह चिकनाई की चमक असली खूबसूरती नहीं है।

Literary
"चिकनाई का रास्ता"

— An easy but perhaps dishonest path.

उसने चिकनाई का रास्ता चुना और मुसीबत में पड़ गया।

Metaphorical

間違えやすい

चिकनाई vs चर्बी (Charbi)

Both mean fat.

Charbi is specifically animal/body fat. Chiknaai is any oily substance/quality.

इस मांस में बहुत चर्बी है, और हाथ पर चिकनाई लग गई है।

चिकनाई vs वसा (Vasa)

Synonyms for fat.

Vasa is the scientific term (lipids). Chiknaai is the common term (grease).

किताब में 'वसा' लिखा है, पर माँ 'चिकनाई' कहती है।

चिकनाई vs फिसलन (Fislan)

Both relate to slipperiness.

Fislan is the act of slipping or lack of friction. Chiknaai is the oily substance causing it.

फर्श पर चिकनाई की वजह से फिसलन है।

चिकनाई vs रोगन (Rogan)

Both refer to oil in food.

Rogan is specifically the floating oily layer in a curry. Chiknaai is the general fat content.

करी का रोगन अच्छा है, पर इसमें चिकनाई ज्यादा है।

चिकनाई vs स्नेह (Sneh)

In formal Hindi, Sneh means oiliness.

In modern Hindi, Sneh mostly means 'affection.' Snehak is used for lubricants.

पुराने समय में तेल को 'स्नेह' कहते थे।

文型パターン

A1

[Food] में [Chiknaai] है।

दाल में चिकनाई है।

A2

[Object] की [Chiknaai] साफ करो।

प्लेट की चिकनाई साफ करो।

B1

[Body Part] पर [Chiknaai] आ गई है।

नाक पर चिकनाई आ गई है।

B1

[Machine] में [Chiknaai] डालनी होगी।

ताले में चिकनाई डालनी होगी।

B2

[Action] से [Chiknaai] कम होती है।

उबालने से चिकनाई कम होती है।

C1

[Abstract Concept] की [Chiknaai]...

बातों की चिकनाई खतरनाक है।

C2

[Technical Subject] में [Chiknaai] का विश्लेषण...

पदार्थ में चिकnaai का विश्लेषण अनिवार्य है।

A2

[Chiknaai] वाला [Noun] मत खाओ।

चिकनाई वाला खाना मत खाओ।

語族

名詞

動詞

形容詞

関連

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使い方

frequency

Very High in daily conversation.

よくある間違い
  • Bahut chiknaai tha. → Bahut chiknaai thi.

    Chiknaai is feminine, so the verb must be 'thi' (past) or 'hai' (present).

  • Chiknaai khana mat khao. → Chiknaai wala khana mat khao.

    You need the 'wala' suffix to turn the noun 'chiknaai' into an adjective phrase 'greasy'.

  • Is bartan ko chiknaai saaf karo. → Is bartan ki chiknaai saaf karo.

    Use 'ki' (of) to show the grease belongs to the utensil.

  • Using 'Charbi' for oil in a pan. → Using 'Chiknaai' for oil in a pan.

    Charbi is animal fat. Chiknaai is any grease/oil.

  • Sadak par chiknaai hai (meaning ice). → Sadak par fislan hai.

    Chiknaai implies oil. For ice or water, 'fislan' (slipperiness) is more accurate.

ヒント

Gender Agreement

Always treat 'chiknaai' as feminine. Use 'ki' and 'thi'. This is the most common mistake for learners. Practice saying 'Khane ki chiknaai' (the food's grease).

Adjective vs Noun

Don't confuse 'Chikna' (smooth) with 'Chiknaai' (grease). 'Chikna farsh' is a smooth floor, but 'Farsh par chiknaai' means there is oil on the floor.

Culinary Context

In Indian cooking, if a curry 'releases oil' (chiknaai chhodna), it's a sign that the spices are perfectly cooked. It's often a positive sign for taste!

Dietary Fat

When a doctor says 'Chiknaai kam karo,' they mean cut down on fried foods, butter, and ghee. It's the general term for all dietary fats.

Lubrication

If any machine part is stuck, ask for 'chiknaai.' It's the most common way to ask for grease or oil in a hardware shop.

Cutting Grease

The verb 'kaatna' (to cut) is often used with 'chiknaai.' Dish soaps 'cut' the grease. 'Sabun chiknaai kaat-ta hai.'

Facial Oil

In skincare, 'chiknaai' is sebum. If you have an 'oily T-zone,' you have 'chiknaai' on your forehead and nose.

Smooth Talk

While 'chiknaai' is physical, 'chikni-chupdi baatein' (greasy-sweet talk) is a common phrase for flattery or deceptive talk.

Shiny Surfaces

If a surface is shiny because of oil, use 'chiknaai.' If it's shiny because of light, use 'chamak.'

Listen to Ads

Watch Indian TV commercials for dish soap or face wash. You will hear the word 'chiknaai' multiple times in 30 seconds!

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'CHICK' eating 'NAI' (new) 'AI' (oil). Chick-na-ai. Imagine a baby chick covered in grease.

視覚的連想

Visualize a greasy frying pan with the word 'CHIKNAAI' written in the oil droplets.

Word Web

Cooking Cleaning Mechanics Skincare Health Soap Oil Fat

チャレンジ

Try to find three things in your kitchen today that have 'chiknaai' and name them in Hindi.

語源

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'चिक्कण' (Cikkaṇa), which means smooth, slippery, or unctuous. The Hindi suffix '-aai' is added to the adjective 'Chikna' to form an abstract noun.

元の意味： The state of being smooth or oily.

Indo-Aryan

文化的な背景

Be careful when using the adjective 'Chikna' for people; it can be slang for 'pretty boy' or 'smooth operator' and might be taken as an insult or a catcall depending on context.

English speakers might use 'fat,' 'grease,' or 'oil' separately, whereas 'Chiknaai' often covers all three in Hindi.

The phrase 'Chikni Chameli' (a famous Bollywood song) uses the adjective form to imply a 'smooth/slick' woman. Ayurvedic texts refer to 'Snehana' (oil therapy), which is the formal counterpart to 'chiknaai'. Household ads for 'Vim' or 'Pril' dish soap constantly use the word 'chiknaai'.

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実際の使用場面

In the Kitchen

  • चिकनाई साफ करना
  • कम चिकनाई वाला तेल
  • मसाले ने चिकनाई छोड़ दी
  • हाथों की चिकनाई

At the Doctor

  • चिकनाई से परहेज
  • खून में चिकनाई
  • चिकनाई युक्त भोजन
  • चिकनाई कम करें

In a Garage

  • पुर्जों में चिकनाई
  • चिकनाई की कमी
  • ग्रीस और चिकनाई
  • चिकनाई डालना

Beauty/Skincare

  • चेहरे की चिकनाई
  • चिकनाई हटाने वाला फेसवॉश
  • त्वचा की प्राकृतिक चिकनाई
  • चिकनाई सोखने वाला

Cleaning/Laundry

  • चिकनाई के दाग
  • चिकनाई काटना
  • जिद्दी चिकनाई
  • चिकनाई वाली परत

会話のきっかけ

"क्या आपको लगता है कि भारतीय खाने में चिकनाई बहुत ज्यादा होती है?"

"आप बर्तनों से जिद्दी चिकनाई कैसे हटाते हैं?"

"क्या आपकी त्वचा पर गर्मियों में चिकनाई बढ़ जाती है?"

"डॉक्टर अक्सर चिकनाई कम करने की सलाह क्यों देते हैं?"

"क्या आपने कभी गाड़ी की चेन में चिकनाई डाली है?"

日記のテーマ

आज आपने जो खाना खाया, उसमें चिकनाई की मात्रा कितनी थी? वर्णन करें।

क्या आप अपनी त्वचा की चिकनाई को नियंत्रित करने के लिए कोई घरेलू नुस्खा अपनाते हैं?

रसोई की सफाई करते समय चिकनाई से निपटना कितना मुश्किल होता है? अपने अनुभव लिखें।

मशीनों के लिए चिकनाई क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है? एक छोटा लेख लिखें।

क्या 'चिकना घड़ा' मुहावरा आपके किसी परिचित पर लागू होता है? क्यों?

よくある質問

10 問

Chiknaai is a feminine noun. This is important for grammar because adjectives and verbs must agree with it. For example, you say 'Chiknaai acchi hai' (Grease is good) or 'Bahut chiknaai thi' (There was a lot of grease). Most abstract nouns ending in '-aai' in Hindi are feminine.

Tel refers to the actual liquid substance (oil) like mustard oil or olive oil. Chiknaai refers to the quality of being oily or the greasy residue left behind. You pour 'tel' into a pan, but after cooking, the 'chiknaai' is what you have to wash off the pan.

Usually, no. To describe a person's skin, you say 'chehre ki chiknaai.' To describe a person as 'slick' or 'smooth,' you use the adjective 'Chikna.' However, 'Chikna' can be a slang term, so use it carefully. 'Chiknaai' as a noun is almost always physical.

The most common way is 'chiknaai-rahit' or 'bina chiknaai wala.' In a health context, you might also hear 'vasa-mukt.' For example, 'Chiknaai-rahit doodh' means fat-free milk.

Yes, exactly. In a mechanical context, 'chiknaai' is the standard word for grease or lubrication. If your car door is squeaking, you would say it needs some 'chiknaai.'

Not at all! While we often talk about cleaning it or avoiding it in diets, 'chiknaai' is essential for machines to work and for skin to stay hydrated. It's a neutral descriptive term.

It is a popular Hindi idiom. A 'chikna ghada' (greasy/smooth pot) is a person who doesn't listen to advice. Just as water slips off a greasy pot, advice 'slips off' this person's mind.

You can say 'chikni twacha' (adjective + noun) or 'twacha par chiknaai' (noun + postposition + noun). Both are common in beauty contexts.

In formal science, 'vasa' (lipids) or 'snehak' (lubricants) are preferred. However, 'chiknaai' is so common that it's often used in science communication for the general public.

Butter is 'makkhan.' You can say 'makkhan mein chiknaai hoti hai' (there is fat/grease in butter), but you wouldn't call butter itself 'chiknaai' unless you are talking about its greasy property.

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Write a sentence in Hindi about why oily food is bad for health.

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Describe how to clean a greasy pan in Hindi.

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Write a short note on the importance of lubrication in machines.

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How would you tell a doctor you are avoiding fatty foods?

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Explain the idiom 'Chikna Ghada' in your own words in Hindi.

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Write an advertisement slogan for a face wash that removes oil.

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Translate: 'The road is slippery due to grease.'

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Describe a traditional Indian dish and its fat content.

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Write a complaint to a mechanic about a squeaky bike.

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Use 'Chiknaai' in a metaphorical sense about someone's speech.

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Write a sentence using 'Chiknaai-rahit'.

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How do you say 'Wash your oily hands'?

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Describe the kitchen after a big party.

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Translate: 'Natural oils are good for the skin.'

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Write a dialogue between a mother and child about fried snacks.

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Translate: 'The grease stain is stubborn.'

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Write about the use of ghee in Indian culture.

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Describe a rainy day road condition.

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Translate: 'Add some grease to the door hinges.'

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Explain why soap works against grease in simple Hindi.

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speaking

Pronounce the word 'Chiknaai' correctly.

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speaking

Say 'There is too much oil in this food' in Hindi.

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Ask a mechanic to grease your bike chain.

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Tell your friend to avoid greasy snacks.

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Explain to a shopkeeper that you want fat-free milk.

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speaking

Describe the feeling of having oily skin in summer.

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Warn someone about a slippery floor.

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speaking

Talk about a dish you like that is rich in fat.

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speaking

Discuss the health risks of saturated fats in Hindi.

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speaking

Use the idiom 'Chikna Ghada' in a sentence.

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speaking

Describe the process of cooking a masala until it releases oil.

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speaking

Ask if a particular face wash removes oil.

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speaking

Tell someone their hands are greasy.

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speaking

Explain why you are changing the car oil.

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Give a tip for removing grease stains from clothes.

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speaking

Compare two types of oils in Hindi.

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Describe a kitchen exhaust fan's condition.

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speaking

Say 'I am on a low-fat diet' in Hindi.

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speaking

Describe a polished surface using the word 'Chiknaai'.

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speaking

Ask for 'grease' at a hardware store.

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listening

Listen to the word: 'Chiknaai'. Does it sound like 'oil' or 'water'?

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listening

Listen to a sentence: 'Khane mein chiknaai kam hai.' Is there much oil or little oil?

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Listen to: 'Bartan saaf karo, chiknaai hai.' What is on the utensil?

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Listen to: 'Doctor ne chiknaai mana ki hai.' What did the doctor forbid?

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Listen to: 'Machine mein chiknaai dalo.' What needs to be added?

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Listen to: 'Sadak par chiknaai ki vajah se accident hua.' What caused the accident?

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Listen to: 'Is face wash se chiknaai khatm ho jayegi.' What will the face wash do?

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Listen to: 'Makkhan ki chiknaai.' What is the source of grease?

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Listen to: 'Chiknaai ka daag ziddi hai.' Is the stain easy to remove?

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Listen to: 'Vasa aur chiknaai ek hi cheez hain.' Are they the same or different?

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Listen to: 'Chikna ghada mat bano.' Is this a compliment?

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Listen to: 'Thodi chiknaai aur dalo.' Does the person want more or less grease?

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Listen to: 'Garm pani se chiknaai jaldi nikal jaati hai.' What helps remove grease fast?

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Listen to: 'Chiknaai-rahit doodh.' What kind of milk is it?

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Listen to: 'Chehre ki prakritik chiknaai.' What kind of oil is being discussed?

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