मीटर 30초 만에
- मीटर (mīṭar) is the Hindi word for 'meter', the standard unit of length used for measuring cloth, distance, and height.
- It is also used to refer to measuring devices like electricity meters, water meters, and taxi/auto-rickshaw fare meters.
- Grammatically, it is a masculine noun and its form usually remains constant when used with numbers (e.g., 'do mīṭar').
- Adopted from English, it is understood universally across India and is essential for shopping and navigating daily transportation.
The Hindi word मीटर (mīṭar) is a fundamental noun adopted from the English word 'meter'. It serves as the primary unit of length in the International System of Units (SI) and is universally recognized across India. While India historically used various traditional units of measurement like the gaz (yard) or haath (cubit), the metric system was officially adopted by the Indian Parliament in 1956 through the Standards of Weights and Measures Act. Consequently, मीटर is the standard term you will encounter in every professional, academic, and commercial setting today.
- Daily Commerce
- In local markets, especially cloth markets (kapda bazaar), transactions are almost exclusively done in meters. A customer might ask for 'do mīṭar kapḍā' (two meters of cloth) for a shirt.
- Infrastructure and Distance
- Whether it is measuring the height of a building, the depth of a well, or the short distance between two shops, 'mīṭar' is the go-to unit before transitioning into kilometers for long-distance travel.
मुझे अपनी कमीज़ के लिए दो मीटर कपड़ा चाहिए। (I need two meters of cloth for my shirt.)
Beyond just physical length, the word मीटर is also used to refer to measuring instruments. In urban India, the most common associations are with the 'taxi meter' or 'auto-rickshaw meter' and the 'bijli ka meter' (electricity meter). In these contexts, the word represents the device that calculates fare or consumption. For instance, if an auto-driver refuses to use the fare-tracking device, a passenger might say, 'Mīṭar se chaliye' (Go by the meter).
ऑटो का मीटर खराब है। (The auto's meter is broken.)
- Technical Use
- In science and engineering, 'meter' is used in compounds like 'centimeter', 'millimeter', and 'kilometer', though in casual speech, 'meter' specifically refers to the base unit of 100 centimeters.
यह कमरा पाँच मीटर चौड़ा है। (This room is five meters wide.)
बिजली का मीटर बाहर लगा है। (The electricity meter is installed outside.)
- Sports and Athletics
- In athletics, races are defined by meters, such as the 'sau mīṭar dauṛ' (100-meter race). This is the standard terminology used in sports broadcasts and schools.
उसने सौ मीटर की दौड़ जीती। (He won the hundred-meter race.)
Using मीटर correctly involves understanding its role as a masculine noun and its behavior in numerical phrases. In Hindi, when a noun follows a number to indicate a quantity, the noun often stays in its singular form in the direct case, but changes in the oblique case. However, for units like 'meter', the form 'mīṭar' is very stable. You will rarely hear 'mīṭaro' unless you are speaking about meters in a very general, non-quantified sense.
- Describing Dimensions
- When describing the length, width, or height of an object, 'meter' follows the number directly. For example: 'das mīṭar lambā' (ten meters long).
दीवार की ऊँचाई तीन मीटर है। (The height of the wall is three meters.)
In the context of instruments, 'meter' acts like any other physical object. You can 'read' a meter (mīṭar paṛhnā), 'fix' a meter (mīṭar ṭhīk karnā), or 'check' a meter (mīṭar chek karnā). In urban slang, 'meter' is sometimes used metaphorically. For instance, 'meter ghūmnā' (the meter turning) is a colloquial way to say someone has lost their temper or is getting very angry, likening their rising anger to a fast-moving meter.
क्या आपने बिजली का मीटर चेक किया? (Did you check the electricity meter?)
- Prepositional Use
- When using postpositions like 'me' (in) or 'se' (from/by), the word remains 'meter'. Example: 'Do mīṭar me kitnā kapḍā āegā?' (How much cloth will come in two meters?)
नल से पानी कई मीटर दूर तक गया। (The water from the tap went many meters away.)
In professional tailoring, specific measurements are vital. A tailor might say, 'Paine do mīṭar' (one and three-quarters meters) or 'savā do mīṭar' (two and a quarter meters). Understanding these fractional prefixes used with 'meter' is essential for intermediate learners navigating Indian markets.
टैक्सी वाले ने मीटर नहीं गिराया। (The taxi driver didn't start/lower the meter.)
The word मीटर is ubiquitous in Indian life, echoing through bustling marketplaces, construction sites, and daily commutes. If you walk into a textile market in Surat or Chandni Chowk, the air is filled with shopkeepers shouting prices 'per meter'. It is the pulse of the garment industry, which is a massive part of the Indian economy.
- The Commuter's Struggle
- In cities like Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore, the word 'meter' is synonymous with the fairness of a ride. 'Bhaiya, meter se chaloge?' (Brother, will you go by the meter?) is perhaps the most common sentence spoken by commuters to auto-rickshaw drivers. Here, 'meter' represents the legal fare system.
चलो, मीटर चालू करो। (Come on, start the meter.)
In schools and colleges across India, the word is used in every physics and math class. From calculating the area of a field in 'varg mīṭar' (square meters) to measuring the speed of light in 'mīṭar prati sekand' (meters per second), it is the bedrock of technical Hindi education. You will also hear it in news reports concerning infrastructure—'das hazār mīṭar lambī surang' (a ten-thousand-meter long tunnel).
खिलाड़ी ने आठ मीटर लंबी छलांग लगाई। (The athlete made an eight-meter long jump.)
- Hardware and Construction
- At a 'hardvear kī dukān' (hardware store), you buy pipes, wires, and ropes by the meter. A plumber might ask for 'pāñch mīṭar kā pāip' (a five-meter pipe).
बिजली का तार दस मीटर छोटा पड़ गया। (The electric wire fell ten meters short.)
Even in the digital age, 'meter' remains relevant. Internet speeds are often discussed in megabits, but the physical cabling required for high-speed fiber is measured in meters. If you are getting a new connection, the technician will tell you how many 'meter' of wire are included for free.
गहराई मापने के लिए मीटर का प्रयोग करें। (Use a meter/measuring device to measure the depth.)
For English speakers learning Hindi, the word मीटर seems easy because it is a loanword. However, there are several subtle traps regarding its grammatical application and pronunciation that can mark you as a beginner. The most common error involves gender agreement and pluralization.
- Mistake 1: Pluralizing like English
- In English, we say 'one meter' but 'two meters'. In Hindi, when used as a unit with a number, 'mīṭar' usually does not take a plural ending like 'mīṭaroṃ' in the direct case. Saying 'do mīṭaroṃ kapḍā' is incorrect; it should be 'do mīṭar kapḍā'.
Incorrect: पाँच मीटरों की रस्सी।
Correct: पाँच मीटर की रस्सी।
Another common mistake is confusing the two meanings of 'meter' (the unit vs. the device). While Hindi uses the same word for both, the context changes the verb. For the unit, you use 'measure' (māpnā), but for the device, you might use 'read' (paṛhnā) or 'check' (dekhnā/chek karnā). Confusing these can lead to awkward sentences.
मेरा मीटर तेज़ चल रहा है। (My meter is running fast.)
- Mistake 2: Pronunciation of 'T'
- English speakers often use a dental 't' (tip of tongue against teeth) or an alveolar 't'. Hindi's 'ṭ' in 'mīṭar' is retroflex. If you say it with a soft 't', it might sound like a different word or simply very foreign.
सुनो, मीटर की रीडिंग क्या है? (Listen, what is the meter reading?)
Lastly, learners often forget that Hindi uses the decimal system with 'meter' differently in speech. Instead of saying 'one point five meters', Indians often say 'ḍeḍh mīṭar' (one and a half meters). Using the specialized Hindi fraction words (pāu, ādhā, ponā, savā, ḍeḍh, ḍhāī) with 'meter' is much more natural than using English-style decimals.
यह प्लॉट सौ वर्ग मीटर का है। (This plot is of hundred square meters.)
While मीटर is the standard unit, Hindi has several other words for measurement that are used depending on the context, the object being measured, or the regional dialect. Understanding these helps you choose the most appropriate term for the situation.
- गज़ (Gaz) - Yard
- Commonly used in real estate and traditional cloth markets. 1 Gaz is approximately 0.91 meters. If you are buying land in a village, the area might be quoted in 'gaz'.
- इंच (Inch) - Inch
- Used for small measurements, height of people, and screen sizes. A person's height is almost always given in feet and inches in India, never in meters.
- फुट (Fut) - Foot
- Like inches, 'fut' is used for height and room dimensions in casual conversation. A 10x12 room is 'das bāī bārah fut'.
ज़मीन को मीटर के बजाय गज़ में मापा गया। (The land was measured in yards instead of meters.)
When referring to the 'instrument' aspect of 'meter', you might encounter words like 'paimānā' (scale/gauge) or 'māpak' (measuring device). However, these are much more formal and academic. In daily life, 'meter' is the standard for any digital or analog gauge.
पुराने ज़माने में लोग हाथ से मीटर की जगह नापते थे। (In old times, people used to measure with hands instead of meters.)
- किलोमीटर (Kilometer) - Kilometer
- Always used for travel distance. You would never say '1000 meter' for a distance between cities; you would say 'ek kilometer'.
स्टेशन यहाँ से पाँच सौ मीटर है। (The station is five hundred meters from here.)
In the context of poetry, 'meter' translates to 'chand' (छंद) or 'behar' (बहर). While the English word 'meter' can mean poetic rhythm, in Hindi, using 'mīṭar' for poetry is rare unless you are discussing Western literature. For Urdu/Hindi poetry, 'behar' is the specific term used to describe the rhythmic structure.
इस कपड़े की चौड़ाई एक मीटर से कम है। (The width of this cloth is less than one meter.)
How Formal Is It?
재미있는 사실
India officially switched to the metric system in 1956, but many older Indians still mentally convert meters to yards (gaz) when buying land or cloth.
발음 가이드
- Using a soft dental 't' (त) instead of the retroflex 'ṭ' (ट).
- Over-emphasizing the final 'r' which is often subtle in Hindi speech.
- Mispronouncing the long 'ī' as a short 'i'.
난이도
Very easy as it's a phonetic loanword from English.
Requires learning the retroflex 'ṭ' (ट) and the long 'ī' (ी) vowel sign.
Needs correct retroflex 'ṭ' pronunciation to sound native.
Easily recognizable in context.
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
알아야 할 문법
Masculine Noun Agreement
बड़ा मीटर (Big meter) - 'बड़ा' is masculine.
Quantity Noun Stability
पाँच मीटर (Five meters) - 'मीटर' stays singular with numbers.
Oblique Case with Postpositions
दो मीटरों में (In two meters) - Rare, but 'meter' can change to 'mīṭaroṃ' in plural oblique.
Adjective Agreement based on Measured Object
रस्सी (fem) दो मीटर लंबी (fem) है।
Fractional Number Usage
डेढ़ मीटर (1.5 meters) - Special words for halves and quarters.
수준별 예문
यह एक मीटर है।
This is one meter.
Simple subject-complement structure.
दो मीटर कपड़ा दीजिए।
Give two meters of cloth.
Imperative sentence with a quantity.
मेज एक मीटर लंबी है।
The table is one meter long.
Adjective 'lambī' agrees with feminine 'mez'.
यह मीटर नया है।
This meter is new.
Adjective 'nayā' agrees with masculine 'mīṭar'.
पाँच मीटर रस्सी कहाँ है?
Where is the five-meter rope?
Interrogative sentence.
वह मीटर से मापता है।
He measures with a meter.
Present indefinite tense.
दस मीटर बहुत होता है।
Ten meters is a lot.
Using 'mīṭar' as an abstract quantity.
मीटर चालू करो।
Start the meter.
Informal imperative.
मुझे तीन मीटर नीला कपड़ा चाहिए।
I need three meters of blue cloth.
Use of 'chāhiye' for requirement.
ऑटो का मीटर ठीक नहीं है।
The auto's meter is not right.
Possessive 'kā' with masculine 'mīṭar'.
दीवार दो मीटर ऊँची है।
The wall is two meters high.
Describing dimensions.
बिजली का मीटर बाहर लगाओ।
Install the electricity meter outside.
Directional adverb 'bāhar'.
साड़ी छह मीटर की होती है।
A saree is usually six meters long.
General truth statement.
क्या आप मीटर से चलेंगे?
Will you go by the meter?
Future tense polite inquiry.
इस तार की लंबाई दस मीटर है।
The length of this wire is ten meters.
Noun 'lambāī' (length).
मीटर की रीडिंग क्या है?
What is the meter reading?
Genitive case 'kī' for feminine 'reading'.
खिलाड़ी ने सौ मीटर की दौड़ जीती।
The athlete won the hundred-meter race.
Compound noun phrase.
हमें कम से कम पाँच मीटर पाइप चाहिए।
We need at least five meters of pipe.
Adverbial phrase 'kam se kam'.
गहराई दस मीटर से अधिक है।
The depth is more than ten meters.
Comparison 'se adhik'.
मीटर के हिसाब से पैसे दीजिए।
Pay according to the meter.
Phrase 'ke hisāb se' (according to).
कपड़ा मीटर में मापा जाता है।
Cloth is measured in meters.
Passive voice construction.
यह कमरा चार मीटर चौड़ा और पाँच मीटर लंबा है।
This room is four meters wide and five meters long.
Coordinated descriptive phrases.
मीटर की सुई हिल रही है।
The meter's needle is moving.
Feminine 'suī' (needle) possessive.
उसने डेढ़ मीटर कपड़ा काटा।
He cut one and a half meters of cloth.
Fractional number 'ḍeḍh'.
इस मशीन का मीटर बहुत संवेदनशील है।
This machine's meter is very sensitive.
Adjective 'saṃvedanśīl'.
प्रकाश की गति मीटर प्रति सेकंड में मापी जाती है।
The speed of light is measured in meters per second.
Scientific terminology.
मीटर खराब होने की वजह से बिल ज़्यादा आया।
The bill was high because the meter was faulty.
Causal clause 'kī vajah se'.
वह मीटर-मीटर के लिए हिसाब करता है।
He accounts for every single meter.
Reduplication for emphasis.
सरकार ने नए मीटर लगाने का आदेश दिया है।
The government has ordered the installation of new meters.
Infinitive as a noun 'lagāne kā'.
उसका मीटर जल्दी घूम जाता है।
He loses his temper quickly.
Idiomatic use of 'meter ghūmnā'.
सड़क की चौड़ाई बीस मीटर तक बढ़ाई जाएगी।
The width of the road will be increased up to twenty meters.
Future passive voice.
मीटर की शुद्धता की जाँच की जानी चाहिए।
The accuracy of the meter should be checked.
Modal 'chāhiye' with passive.
इस परियोजना में हज़ारों मीटर लंबे केबल का उपयोग होगा।
Thousands of meters of long cable will be used in this project.
Plurality in large numbers.
मीटर का मानक पेरिस में रखा गया है।
The standard of the meter is kept in Paris.
Historical/Academic fact.
कविता का मीटर उसकी लय को निर्धारित करता है।
The meter of the poem determines its rhythm.
Metaphorical/Literary use.
मीटर रीडिंग में विसंगति के कारण उपभोक्ता परेशान हैं।
Consumers are troubled due to discrepancies in meter readings.
Formal vocabulary 'visangati'.
इस यंत्र द्वारा सूक्ष्म मीटर स्तर पर माप संभव है।
Measurement at a microscopic meter level is possible with this device.
Technical 'sūkṣma' (microscopic).
मीटर की परिभाषा समय-समय पर बदलती रही है।
The definition of the meter has been changing from time to time.
Compound verb 'badaltī rahī hai'.
भू-मापन में मीटर और गज़ का तुलनात्मक अध्ययन आवश्यक है।
A comparative study of meters and yards is necessary in land surveying.
Formal 'tulanātmak adhyayan'.
स्मार्ट मीटर ऊर्जा संरक्षण में सहायक सिद्ध हो सकते हैं।
Smart meters can prove helpful in energy conservation.
Advanced 'sahāyak siddh honā'.
क्वांटम भौतिकी में मीटर की पारंपरिक अवधारणा अपर्याप्त हो जाती है।
In quantum physics, the traditional concept of the meter becomes inadequate.
Highly academic register.
मीटर के मानकीकरण ने वैश्विक व्यापार को एक नई दिशा प्रदान की।
The standardization of the meter gave a new direction to global trade.
Complex abstract subject.
मीटर की यथार्थता पर ही वैज्ञानिक प्रयोगों की सफलता टिकी है।
The success of scientific experiments rests solely on the precision of the meter.
Emphasis with 'hī'.
क्या हम मीटर को केवल एक भौतिक इकाई तक सीमित रख सकते हैं?
Can we limit the meter to just a physical unit?
Rhetorical question.
मीटर की सूक्ष्मता ने नैनो-टेक्नोलॉजी के द्वार खोल दिए हैं।
The precision of the meter has opened the doors to nanotechnology.
Metaphorical 'dvār khol denā'.
शहरी नियोजन में मीटर-दर-मीटर का हिसाब रखना अनिवार्य है।
In urban planning, keeping an account meter-by-meter is mandatory.
Iterative phrase 'mīṭar-dar-mīṭar'.
मीटर की शब्दावली ने भाषाई बाधाओं को पार कर लिया है।
The terminology of the meter has crossed linguistic barriers.
Abstract linguistic observation.
मीटर के सटीक मापन के बिना आधुनिक वास्तुकला की कल्पना असंभव है।
Without precise measurement in meters, modern architecture is impossible to imagine.
Double negative for emphasis.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
자주 혼동되는 단어
Often confused because both measure length, but 1 Gaz is slightly shorter than 1 Meter.
The same word is used for the unit and the device; context is key.
A common beginner mistake. 'Maṭar' means 'peas', 'Mīṭar' means 'meter'.
관용어 및 표현
— To drive very fast or accelerate quickly.
खाली सड़क देखते ही उसने गाड़ी का मीटर खींच दिया।
Slang/Informal— To start a taxi trip (literally lowering the mechanical flag).
भैया, मीटर डाउन करो फिर चलेंगे।
Common/Transport— To tamper with a meter to show a lower reading.
कुछ लोग बिजली बचाने के लिए मीटर मारते हैं।
Slang/Illegal— To be in a heated or angry state of mind.
उसका मीटर हमेशा गरम रहता है, उससे दूर रहो।
Informal— To be caught or recorded by a system.
तुम्हारी सारी गलतियाँ मीटर में आ जाएँगी।
Metaphorical/Informal— To perform exceptionally well or exceed limits.
इस बार उसने परीक्षा में मीटर फाड़ दिया।
Youth Slang— To cause a delay or stop progress.
फाइल पर साइन न करके उसने काम का मीटर अटका दिया।
Informal— Brand new (referring to vehicle mileage).
उसने जीरो मीटर गाड़ी खरीदी है।
Commercial Slang— To disturb someone's concentration or peace.
शोर करके तुमने मेरा मीटर हिला दिया।
Informal혼동하기 쉬운
Similar sounding vowels.
'Maṭar' has a short 'a' and means peas. 'Mīṭar' has a long 'ī' and means meter.
मैं मटर (peas) खा रहा हूँ vs मैं मीटर (meter) देख रहा हूँ।
Short 'i' vs long 'ī'.
'Miṭar' is not a standard Hindi word, but a common spelling error for 'Mīṭar'.
Correct: मीटर।
Visual similarity in script.
'Mitra' means friend and has a conjunct 'tra'. 'Mīṭar' is a unit of measurement.
वह मेरा मित्र है।
Starts with 'mī'.
'Mīṭhā' means sweet (adjective). 'Mīṭar' is a noun (unit).
यह आम मीठा है।
Both are loanwords with 'm' and 'ṭ'.
'Moṭar' means motor/engine. 'Mīṭar' means meter.
पानी की मोटर चालू करो।
문장 패턴
यह [संख्या] मीटर है।
यह दो मीटर है।
[वस्तु] [संख्या] मीटर [विशेषण] है।
मेज एक मीटर लंबी है।
मुझे [संख्या] मीटर [वस्तु] चाहिए।
मुझे तीन मीटर कपड़ा चाहिए।
[क्रिया] मीटर के हिसाब से होगी।
पेमेंट मीटर के हिसाब से होगी।
[संज्ञा] की लंबाई [संख्या] मीटर तक पहुँच गई।
पानी की गहराई दस मीटर तक पहुँच गई।
मीटर रीडिंग में [समस्या] है।
मीटर रीडिंग में गड़बड़ी है।
मीटर के मानकीकरण ने [प्रभाव] डाला।
मीटर के मानकीकरण ने व्यापार पर गहरा प्रभाव डाला।
बिना मीटर के [कार्य] असंभव है।
बिना मीटर के सटीक निर्माण असंभव है।
어휘 가족
명사
동사
형용사
관련
사용법
Extremely high in daily commerce, transportation, and science.
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Using 'mīṭaroṃ' with numbers.
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Using 'mīṭar'.
In Hindi, units of measurement often stay singular when quantified by a number. Say 'pāñch mīṭar', not 'pāñch mīṭaroṃ'.
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Treating 'meter' as feminine.
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Treating it as masculine.
Since it's masculine, you must say 'nayā mīṭar' (new meter) and 'uskā mīṭar' (his/its meter).
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Confusing 'meter' with 'maṭar'.
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Distinct pronunciation.
Confusing 'meter' (unit) with 'maṭar' (peas) can lead to funny situations like asking for 'two meters of peas'.
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Using 'meter' for human height.
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Using 'feet/inches'.
While scientifically correct, it's culturally rare. Use feet and inches for people to sound more natural.
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Pronouncing 't' as a soft dental sound.
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Pronouncing it as a retroflex 'ṭ'.
The word is borrowed from English 'meter', and in Hindi, the English 't' is always mapped to the retroflex 'ट'.
팁
Keep it Singular
When using 'meter' with a number, don't try to pluralize it. 'Do mīṭar' is correct; 'Do mīṭaroṃ' sounds wrong in most contexts.
The Fare Rule
In big cities, always ask 'Meter se chaloge?' before getting into an auto. It saves you from being overcharged.
Learn Fractions
Learn words like 'ḍeḍh' (1.5) and 'ḍhāī' (2.5) because you'll use them with 'meter' constantly at the tailor.
The Retroflex T
Ensure you use the 'ट' (ṭ) sound. If you use the soft 'त' (t), people will still understand you, but it sounds very non-native.
Area vs. Length
Be careful to specify 'varg mīṭar' for area. If you just say 'meter' for a plot of land, people might get confused.
Check the Rod
In some markets, shopkeepers use a metal rod. That rod is exactly one meter. It's called a 'mīṭar' too!
Anger Slang
Use 'Mera meter mat ghumao' (Don't make me angry) carefully; it's quite informal and can be aggressive.
Utility Bills
If someone asks for the 'meter reading', they are talking about electricity or water, not distance.
Spelling Check
Remember the dot under the 'r' is not needed in 'mīṭar' (मीटर), unlike some other Hindi words with 'ṛ'.
Number Context
If you hear a number followed by 'mīṭar', it's almost always a measurement of cloth or a short distance.
암기하기
기억법
Imagine a 'Meter' (Mīṭar) stick being used by a 'Meeter' (someone who meets people). He uses the stick to keep a 1-meter distance while meeting.
시각적 연상
Visualize a bright yellow measuring tape stretched across a piece of colorful Indian silk cloth in a bazaar.
Word Web
챌린지
Go to a local shop or look at an object in your room and try to estimate its length in Hindi using the word 'mīṭar'.
어원
The word 'मीटर' enters Hindi directly from the English 'meter'. The English word itself comes from the French 'mètre', which originates from the Greek 'metron' (μέτρον), meaning 'a measure'.
원래 의미: A measure or rule.
Indo-European (via English loanword).문화적 맥락
No specific sensitivities, but be aware that in rural areas, some people may still prefer traditional units like 'bigha' for land, even if they know 'meter'.
English speakers will find this word very easy as it is a direct loanword with the same meaning.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
Fabric Store
- एक मीटर का दाम क्या है?
- मुझे दो मीटर कपड़ा चाहिए।
- क्या यह पूरा एक मीटर है?
- आधा मीटर और दीजिए।
Taking an Auto/Taxi
- मीटर से चलोगे?
- मीटर चालू करो।
- मीटर में क्या आया?
- आपका मीटर तेज़ भाग रहा है।
Home Maintenance
- बिजली का मीटर कहाँ है?
- मीटर की रीडिंग नोट करो।
- नया मीटर लगवाना है।
- मीटर की तार ढीली है।
School/Science
- मीटर लंबाई की इकाई है।
- एक मीटर में सौ सेंटीमीटर होते हैं।
- दूरी मीटर में मापें।
- वर्ग मीटर क्षेत्रफल के लिए है।
Hardware Store
- पाँच मीटर लंबा पाइप।
- दस मीटर तार दीजिए।
- मीटर टेप कहाँ है?
- इसकी लंबाई कितने मीटर है?
대화 시작하기
"क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि यह मेज कितने मीटर लंबी है?"
"भैया, क्या आप मीटर के हिसाब से चलेंगे या फिक्स पैसे लेंगे?"
"इस कपड़े का भाव प्रति मीटर क्या है?"
"क्या आपके पास दस मीटर लंबी रस्सी होगी?"
"बिजली का मीटर चेक करने वाला आदमी कब आता है?"
일기 주제
आज मैंने बाज़ार से कितने मीटर कपड़ा खरीदा और उसका क्या अनुभव रहा?
क्या आपने कभी ऑटो वाले से मीटर को लेकर बहस की है? विस्तार से लिखें।
अपने कमरे की लंबाई और चौड़ाई मीटर में मापें और उसे हिंदी में लिखें।
अगर मीटर का आविष्कार न हुआ होता, तो दुनिया कैसी होती?
भारत में 'मीटर' और 'गज़' के उपयोग में क्या अंतर आपने देखा है?
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is a masculine noun. You should use masculine adjectives like 'nayā' (new) or 'baḍā' (big) with it. For example: 'merā mīṭar' (my meter).
You say 'varg mīṭar' (वर्ग मीटर). 'Varg' means square. This is used for measuring area, like the size of a room or a plot of land.
Rarely in casual conversation. For a person's height, Indians almost always use 'feet' and 'inches'. However, for the height of a mountain or a building, 'meter' is common.
A meter is a metric unit (100 cm), while a 'gaz' is a traditional unit similar to a yard (approx 91 cm). 'Gaz' is still used in real estate and some cloth markets.
While the English word 'meter' can mean rhythm, in Hindi, we usually use 'chand' (छंद) or 'behar' (बहर). Using 'mīṭar' in this context is very rare and sounds like a literal translation.
You say 'prati mīṭar' (प्रति मीटर). For example: 'Sau rupaye prati mīṭar' (Hundred rupees per meter).
In the direct case with numbers, it stays 'meter' (e.g., 'das mīṭar'). In the oblique case (with prepositions), it can occasionally become 'mīṭaroṃ', but 'meter' is still preferred.
It's a legacy term from when meters had a physical flag that was pushed 'down' to start the trip. Now it just means 'start the digital meter'.
It is a popular slang idiom meaning to lose one's temper or get very angry. It likens anger to a meter spinning out of control.
Yes, 'meter' is a universal loanword used in almost all major Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Marathi.
셀프 테스트 42 질문
Translate to Hindi: 'I need two meters of red cloth.'
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Say in Hindi: 'Please start the meter.'
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Summary
The word 'मीटर' (mīṭar) is an essential loanword in Hindi used for length (100cm) and measuring instruments. It is a masculine noun. Example: 'मुझे पाँच मीटर कपड़ा चाहिए' (I need five meters of cloth).
- मीटर (mīṭar) is the Hindi word for 'meter', the standard unit of length used for measuring cloth, distance, and height.
- It is also used to refer to measuring devices like electricity meters, water meters, and taxi/auto-rickshaw fare meters.
- Grammatically, it is a masculine noun and its form usually remains constant when used with numbers (e.g., 'do mīṭar').
- Adopted from English, it is understood universally across India and is essential for shopping and navigating daily transportation.
Keep it Singular
When using 'meter' with a number, don't try to pluralize it. 'Do mīṭar' is correct; 'Do mīṭaroṃ' sounds wrong in most contexts.
The Fare Rule
In big cities, always ask 'Meter se chaloge?' before getting into an auto. It saves you from being overcharged.
Learn Fractions
Learn words like 'ḍeḍh' (1.5) and 'ḍhāī' (2.5) because you'll use them with 'meter' constantly at the tailor.
The Retroflex T
Ensure you use the 'ट' (ṭ) sound. If you use the soft 'त' (t), people will still understand you, but it sounds very non-native.
관련 콘텐츠
관련 표현
general 관련 단어
आभार व्यक्त करना
B1감사를 표하다 또는 고마움을 공식적으로 나타내다. '저는 여러분 모두에게 감사를 표하고 싶습니다.'
आचरण करना
C1행동하다; (특히 도덕적이나 공식적인) 특정한 방식으로 처신하다. '그는 품위 있게 행동한다.'
आगे
A1Forward; ahead.
आगे बढ़ना
A2앞으로 나아가거나 발전하다.
आगामी
B1다가오는, 차기의. 가까운 미래에 예정된 사건을 나타낼 때 사용됩니다.
आह्वान करना
B1To call, to summon, to request someone's presence.
आज रात
A2오늘 밤; 현재 날짜의 밤.
आजमाना
A2작동 방식이나 어떤 일이 일어나는지 알아보기 위해 무언가를 시도하거나 테스트하는 것.
आक्रमण करना
B2국가나 집단을 상대로 군사 작전을 시작하다.
आखिरी
A2마지막, 최종. '마지막 버스'는 'Aakhiri bus'입니다. '마지막으로'는 'Aakhiri baar'라고 합니다.
