Meaning
Expressing a requirement for a written or printed work.
Cultural Background
In North India, 'किताब' is the standard term. Using it shows you are learning standard Hindi. In universities, 'पुस्तक' is often used instead of 'किताब' for a more formal tone. Young people often shorten it to just 'किताब चाहिए' when talking to friends.
Dative Case
Always remember 'मुझे' (to me) for needs.
Don't add 'है'
Never say 'चाहिए है'.
Meaning
Expressing a requirement for a written or printed work.
Dative Case
Always remember 'मुझे' (to me) for needs.
Don't add 'है'
Never say 'चाहिए है'.
Add 'कृपया'
Adding 'कृपया' makes you sound very polite.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form.
___ एक किताब चाहिए।
Dative case is required.
Fill in the blank.
मुझे एक _____ चाहिए।
The phrase is about a book.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
मुझे एक किताब चाहिए
Direct translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या चाहिए? B: _____
Appropriate response.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ एक किताब चाहिए।
Dative case is required.
मुझे एक _____ चाहिए।
The phrase is about a book.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation.
A: क्या चाहिए? B: _____
Appropriate response.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, 'चाहिए' is for objects.
It is neutral.
Because it's a dative construction.
Yes, but it's less common.
It is feminine.
Use 'मुझे दो किताबें चाहिए'.
Yes, very common.
मुझे किताब नहीं चाहिए.
Related Phrases
मुझे पानी चाहिए
similarI need water
मुझे किताब की ज़रूरत है
synonymI have a need for a book
क्या आपके पास किताब है?
builds onDo you have a book?
