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ट्रॉली

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ट्रॉली

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Explanation ट्रॉली in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'ट्रॉली' is a simple, essential noun. You should learn it as a feminine word used for shopping and travel. Focus on basic sentences like 'यह मेरी ट्रॉली है' (This is my trolley) or 'मुझे एक ट्रॉली चाहिए' (I need a trolley). The word is easy for English speakers because the pronunciation and meaning are identical to the English 'trolley'. You will mostly use it in supermarkets and airports. At this stage, just remember that it is feminine, so use 'बड़ी' (big) and 'खाली' (empty) with it.

At the A2 level, you begin to use 'ट्रॉली' with more verbs and in more specific contexts. You should be able to describe actions like 'ट्रॉली धकेलना' (pushing a trolley) or 'ट्रॉली में सामान रखना' (putting things in the trolley). You should also learn the plural form 'ट्रॉलियाँ' and how it changes to 'ट्रॉलियों' with prepositions. For example, 'ट्रॉलियों को लाइन में लगाओ' (Put the trolleys in a line). You can also start using compound terms like 'ट्रॉली बैग' (trolley bag/suitcase).

At the B1 level, you can use 'ट्रॉली' in more complex social interactions. For example, complaining about a broken trolley: 'इस ट्रॉली का एक पहिया ठीक से नहीं घूम रहा है' (One wheel of this trolley is not turning properly). You might also encounter it in professional settings, such as a hospital or a hotel. You should be comfortable using the word in various tenses and with modal verbs: 'क्या मुझे अपनी ट्रॉली यहाँ छोड़ देनी चाहिए?' (Should I leave my trolley here?).

At the B2 level, 'ट्रॉली' might appear in more descriptive or technical contexts. You might read about 'लॉजिस्टिक्स' (logistics) where trolleys are used for inventory management. You can use the word metaphorically or in more detailed descriptions of urban life. You should understand the nuance between a 'ट्रॉली' and a 'ठेला' in terms of social class and urban infrastructure. Your sentences should be fluid, incorporating the word into larger narratives about travel or shopping experiences.

At the C1 level, you recognize 'ट्रॉली' as a symbol of consumer culture. You might discuss the 'ट्रॉली संस्कृति' (trolley culture) in the context of India's changing economy. You should be able to use the word in formal reports or creative writing with precision. For instance, describing the 'चरचराहट' (creaking sound) of an old trolley in a hospital corridor to set a mood. You understand the etymological journey of the word and its dominance over traditional Hindi terms in modern discourse.

At the C2 level, you use 'ट्रॉली' with native-like ease in any context, including highly specialized ones like film production ('trolley shots'). you can engage in deep linguistic discussions about why certain English loanwords like 'trolley' have completely replaced native terms. You can use the word in complex idiomatic or metaphorical ways in literature, perhaps using a trolley as a metaphor for the burdens of modern life or the mechanical nature of consumerism.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

ट्रॉली in 30 Seconds

ट्रॉली (Trolley) is a common Hindi word for a wheeled cart used in shopping or travel.
It is a feminine noun, so use feminine adjectives like 'बड़ी' (big) or 'खाली' (empty).
Commonly found in supermarkets, airports, and hospitals across India.
Verbs often used with it include 'खींचना' (pull), 'धकेलना' (push), and 'भरना' (fill).

The word ट्रॉली (trōlī) is a quintessential example of a loanword that has been seamlessly integrated into the Hindi lexicon. Derived directly from the English word 'trolley', it refers to a wheeled vehicle or carriage used for transporting goods, luggage, or equipment. In the context of modern India, this term is most frequently encountered in supermarkets, airports, railway stations, and hospitals. Unlike the traditional thela (handcart), which often evokes images of street vendors and heavy wooden structures, a trolley specifically suggests a more modern, lightweight, and often metallic or plastic utility device designed for consumer or professional convenience.

Shopping Context: In urban India, as supermarkets like Big Bazaar or Reliance Fresh replaced local 'Kirana' stores for many, the 'shopping trolley' became a symbol of organized retail. People use it to navigate aisles, piling it with groceries. It represents a shift in consumer behavior from buying daily essentials to weekly bulk shopping.

मैंने सारा सामान ट्रॉली में रख दिया है। (I have put all the items in the trolley.)

Travel and Logistics: At airports (हवाई अड्डा) and major railway stations (रेलवे स्टेशन), a trolley is indispensable for carrying heavy suitcases. The term is also used for the small wheeled platforms used by porters or 'coolies', though 'trolley' specifically refers to the pushable cart provided by the facility.

क्या एयरपोर्ट पर ट्रॉली के लिए पैसे देने पड़ते हैं? (Does one have to pay for a trolley at the airport?)

Beyond consumerism, the term extends to specialized industries. In construction, a 'trolley' might refer to a material handling cart. In hospitals, it refers to the gurneys or wheeled beds used to transport patients between wards. This versatility makes it one of the most practical A1-level words for a learner to master, as it bridges the gap between everyday survival Hindi and professional terminology. The word is so common that even in rural areas where English is not widely spoken, the metallic cart is almost exclusively called a 'trolley', illustrating the deep penetration of English technical terms into the Hindi language through modernization and infrastructure development.

Using ट्रॉली correctly in Hindi involves understanding its gender and the typical verbs that accompany it. Since it is a feminine noun, you must use feminine markers. For instance, you would say 'मेरी ट्रॉली' (my trolley) instead of 'मेरा ट्रॉली'. The most common verbs used with this noun are 'खींचना' (to pull), 'धकेलना' (to push), and 'भरना' (to fill).

Direct Object Usage: When the trolley is the object of the action: 'कृपया ट्रॉली यहाँ छोड़ दें' (Please leave the trolley here). Notice how the verb 'छोड़ दें' remains neutral/polite, but the noun itself remains the focus.

वह अपनी ट्रॉली बहुत तेज़ी से चला रहा था। (He was pushing his trolley very fast.)

Pluralization: The plural of 'ट्रॉली' is 'ट्रॉलियाँ' (trōliyā̃). For example: 'सुपरमार्केट में बहुत सारी ट्रॉलियाँ हैं' (There are many trolleys in the supermarket). When using postpositions (like 'में', 'पर'), it becomes 'ट्रॉलियों' (trōliyō̃).

इन ट्रॉलियों के पहिए खराब हैं। (The wheels of these trolleys are broken.)

When asking for a trolley, the sentence structure is simple: 'क्या मुझे एक ट्रॉली मिल सकती है?' (Can I get a trolley?). If you are describing the state of the trolley, use feminine adjectives: 'खाली ट्रॉली' (empty trolley) or 'भारी ट्रॉली' (heavy trolley). In a sentence like 'ट्रॉली भर गई है' (The trolley is full), the verb 'भर गई' is in the feminine form to agree with 'ट्रॉली'. This grammatical agreement is crucial for sounding like a native speaker. Even though the word is English, it follows all the standard rules of Hindi grammar regarding feminine nouns ending in 'ee' (ई).

In contemporary India, you will encounter the word ट्रॉली in several distinct environments. Each environment carries its own set of related vocabulary and social norms. Understanding these contexts will help you recognize the word even in noisy or fast-paced situations.

1. The Modern Supermarket: In stores like Spencer's, Big Bazaar, or Star Bazaar, the staff might ask you at the entrance, 'सर/मैम, क्या आपको ट्रॉली चाहिए?' (Sir/Mam, do you need a trolley?). At the billing counter, the cashier might say, 'अपनी ट्रॉली यहाँ लगाइए' (Place your trolley here).

बिलिंग काउंटर के पास बहुत सारी ट्रॉलियाँ खड़ी थीं। (Many trolleys were standing near the billing counter.)

2. Airports and Stations: Airports are the most common place for this word. Announcements might include instructions about where to leave luggage trolleys. You might hear a traveler asking a security guard, 'ट्रॉली स्टैंड कहाँ है?' (Where is the trolley stand?). At railway stations, while 'coolies' (porters) are common, many people now prefer using a trolley if available.

सामान ज़्यादा है, इसलिए हमें एक ट्रॉली लेनी पड़ेगी। (The luggage is too much, so we will have to take a trolley.)

3. Hospitals and Hotels: In a hospital, 'स्ट्रेचर ट्रॉली' (stretcher trolley) is used for patients. In hotels, a 'लगेज ट्रॉली' (luggage trolley) is used by bellboys to carry your bags to your room. You might hear, 'सामान ट्रॉली पर रख दीजिये' (Put the luggage on the trolley).

Hearing this word is also common in the film industry ('Dolly' or 'Trolley shot') and in factories. However, for a learner, the most likely place to hear and use it is during shopping or travel. It is a functional word that facilitates smooth interaction in service-oriented environments. Because it's an English loanword, the pronunciation is quite similar to English, making it an 'easy win' for beginners to recognize in a stream of Hindi speech.

While ट्रॉली seems like a simple word because of its English origin, Hindi learners often make several predictable errors. These range from grammatical gender mistakes to pronunciation nuances and contextual misapplications.

Gender Mismatch: The most frequent mistake is treating 'ट्रॉली' as a masculine noun. Many learners assume loanwords are masculine, but words ending in 'ee' sounds are almost always feminine in Hindi. Saying 'बड़ा ट्रॉली' (big trolley - masc.) instead of 'बड़ी ट्रॉली' (big trolley - fem.) is a common giveaway of a non-native speaker.

Incorrect: यह ट्रॉली खाली है? (Wait, this is actually correct! The mistake would be 'यह ट्रॉली खाली [था]'). Correct: यह ट्रॉली खाली है? (Is this trolley empty?)

Pluralization Errors: Learners often try to pluralize it by adding an English 's' (trolleys) while speaking Hindi. While understood, the correct Hindi plural is 'ट्रॉलियाँ'. Another mistake is forgetting the oblique form 'ट्रॉलियों' when a preposition follows. For example, saying 'ट्रॉलियाँ में' instead of 'ट्रॉलियों में'.

गलत: ट्रॉली गिर गया। (Incorrect: The trolley fell - masc.) सही: ट्रॉली गिर गई। (Correct: The trolley fell - fem.)

Another contextual mistake is confusing a 'ट्रॉली' with a 'ठेला' (thela). A 'thela' is usually a wooden cart used by street vendors for selling vegetables or fruits. If you are in a supermarket, use 'trolley'. If you are on the street talking to a vendor, 'trolley' might sound too formal or out of place; 'thela' or 'gadi' is better. Lastly, avoid using 'trolley' for a handheld basket; that is a 'टोकरी' (tokri). Distinguishing between these wheeled and non-wheeled containers is key to accurate communication.

In Hindi, there are several words that relate to the concept of carrying or transporting items. Depending on the size, the mechanism, and the setting, you might choose a different word than ट्रॉली. Here is a breakdown of common alternatives and how they differ.

ठेला (Thela): This is a traditional four-wheeled wooden cart. It is much larger and heavier than a supermarket trolley. It is primarily used by street vendors. While a trolley is 'pushed' in a polished aisle, a 'thela' is often 'pushed' through busy streets.
टोकरी (Tokri): This means 'basket'. If you are only buying a few items at a store, you would use a 'tokri' instead of a 'trolley'. A 'tokri' does not have wheels and is carried by hand.

अगर सामान कम है, तो ट्रॉली की जगह टोकरी ले लो। (If the items are fewer, take a basket instead of a trolley.)

गाड़ी (Gadi): While 'gadi' usually means 'car' or 'vehicle', it is often used as a generic term for anything with wheels. In a warehouse, a large trolley might be called a 'saman dhone wali gadi' (item-carrying vehicle).

सब्ज़ी वाला अपना ठेला गली में ला रहा है। (The vegetable seller is bringing his cart into the lane.)

In technical settings, you might hear 'हस्त-शकट' (hast-shakat), which is the pure Hindi (Sanskritized) term for a handcart, but this is extremely rare in daily conversation. Stick to 'trolley' for modern contexts and 'thela' for traditional ones. Another related term is 'बग्घी' (bagghi), which refers to a horse-drawn carriage, though this is clearly distinct from a shopping trolley. Understanding these nuances helps you describe your needs more accurately—whether you're at a high-end mall in Gurgaon or a local market in Varanasi.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

In India, the word 'trolley' is used so universally that most native speakers do not even consider it a foreign word anymore. It has completely replaced the native 'hast-shakat'.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ˈtrɒli/

US /ˈtrɑːli/

The stress is on the first syllable 'Trō'.

Rhymes With

गोली (goli - bullet/pill) होली (holi - festival) बोली (boli - speech/bid) टोली (toli - group) रोली (roli - red powder) लोली (loli - lullaby) झोली (jholi - bag/lap) कोली (koli - fisherman caste)

Common Errors

Pronouncing the 'T' as a soft dental 't' (like in 'thin') instead of the retroflex 'T' (like in 'table').
Using a masculine verb ending (e.g., 'trolley khada hai' instead of 'khadi hai').

Difficulty Rating

Reading 1/5

Very easy as it is written phonetically in Devanagari (ट-र-ो-ल-ी).

Writing 2/5

Requires knowledge of the 'ra-padi' (conjunct r) in 'ट्र'.

Speaking 1/5

Pronunciation is almost identical to English.

Listening 1/5

Easily recognizable in a sentence.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

सामान (goods/luggage) पहिया (wheel) दुकान (shop) बड़ा (big) छोटा (small)

Learn Next

सुपरमार्केट (supermarket) हवाई अड्डा (airport) खरीदना (to buy) बेचना (to sell) बिल (bill)

Advanced

माल-ढुलाई (freight) रसद (logistics) उपभोक्तावाद (consumerism) स्वचालित (automated) एर्गोनोमिक्स (ergonomics)

Grammar to Know

Feminine Nouns ending in 'ee' (ई)

Like 'ट्रॉली', 'अलमारी', and 'गाड़ी', these are feminine.

Pluralization of 'ee' (ई) nouns

'ट्रॉली' becomes 'ट्रॉलियाँ' (replace ई with इयाँ).

Oblique Plural

'ट्रॉलियाँ' becomes 'ट्रॉलियों' before postpositions (e.g., ट्रॉलियों में).

Adjective Agreement

'बड़ी ट्रॉली' (Big trolley) vs 'बड़ा डिब्बा' (Big box).

Verb Agreement in Past Tense

'ट्रॉली रुक गई' (The trolley stopped).

Examples by Level

यह ट्रॉली खाली है।

This trolley is empty.

'खाली' (empty) agrees with the feminine 'ट्रॉली'.

मुझे एक ट्रॉली चाहिए।

I need a trolley.

'चाहिए' is used for 'need'.

ट्रॉली कहाँ है?

Where is the trolley?

Basic question structure.

यह मेरी ट्रॉली है।

This is my trolley.

'मेरी' is the feminine possessive pronoun.

ट्रॉली छोटी है।

The trolley is small.

'छोटी' (small) is feminine.

वहाँ एक ट्रॉली है।

There is a trolley there.

'वहाँ' means 'there'.

ट्रॉली लाओ।

Bring the trolley.

'लाओ' is the informal imperative of 'लाना'.

क्या यह ट्रॉली आपकी है?

Is this trolley yours?

'आपकी' is the formal feminine possessive.

ट्रॉली में बहुत सारा सामान है।

There are many items in the trolley.

'में' is the postposition for 'in'.

वह ट्रॉली खींच रहा है।

He is pulling the trolley.

'खींच रहा है' is present continuous.

कृपया ट्रॉली को यहाँ रखें।

Please keep the trolley here.

'रखें' is the polite imperative.

मैंने दो ट्रॉलियाँ लीं।

I took two trolleys.

'ट्रॉलियाँ' is the plural form.

यह ट्रॉली भारी है।

This trolley is heavy.

'भारी' is an adjective that doesn't change for gender.

ट्रॉली बैग कहाँ मिलेगा?

Where will I find a trolley bag?

'मिलेगा' (will find/get) refers to the 'bag' (masculine).

बच्चा ट्रॉली में बैठा है।

The child is sitting in the trolley.

'बैठा है' is the state of sitting.

ट्रॉली के पहिए खराब हैं।

The wheels of the trolley are bad/broken.

'के' is the possessive postposition.

हवाई अड्डे पर ट्रॉली मुफ्त मिलती है।

Trolleys are available for free at the airport.

'मुफ्त' means free of cost.

क्या आप मेरी ट्रॉली पकड़ने में मदद करेंगे?

Will you help me in holding/guiding my trolley?

Future tense polite request.

ट्रॉली बहुत तेज़ी से लुढ़क गई।

The trolley rolled away very fast.

'लुढ़क गई' means rolled away (feminine).

सामान ढोने के लिए ट्रॉली का उपयोग करें।

Use a trolley to carry the luggage.

'उपयोग करें' means 'please use'.

ट्रॉलियों की कतार बहुत लंबी है।

The queue of trolleys is very long.

'ट्रॉलियों' is the oblique plural.

उसने ट्रॉली को एक तरफ खिसका दिया।

He pushed/slid the trolley to one side.

'खिसका दिया' is a compound verb for 'slid'.

हॉस्पिटल में मरीज़ को ट्रॉली पर ले जाया गया।

The patient was taken on a trolley in the hospital.

Passive voice construction.

अपनी ट्रॉली को बीच रास्ते में न छोड़ें।

Do not leave your trolley in the middle of the way.

'न छोड़ें' is a negative command.

आजकल सुपरमार्केट में स्मार्ट ट्रॉलियाँ आ गई हैं।

Nowadays, smart trolleys have arrived in supermarkets.

'आ गई हैं' indicates a recent change/arrival.

ट्रॉली का हैंडल गंदा हो सकता है, इसे साफ़ कर लें।

The trolley handle might be dirty, please clean it.

'हो सकता है' indicates possibility.

सामान के बोझ से ट्रॉली झुक गई थी।

The trolley had bent under the weight of the goods.

Past perfect tense.

भीड़ की वजह से ट्रॉलियों को चलाना मुश्किल था।

Due to the crowd, it was difficult to move the trolleys.

'वजह से' means 'because of'.

रेलवे स्टेशन पर ट्रॉली मिलना कभी-कभी कठिन होता है।

Sometimes it is difficult to find a trolley at the railway station.

'होता है' indicates a general truth.

उसने अपनी ट्रॉली में केवल स्वस्थ चीजें रखीं।

She kept only healthy items in her trolley.

Past tense with feminine plural object agreement.

ट्रॉली का पहिया अटक जाने से वह रुक गया।

He stopped because the trolley wheel got stuck.

'अटक जाने से' means 'due to getting stuck'.

क्या आप जानते हैं कि ट्रॉली का आविष्कार कब हुआ?

Do you know when the trolley was invented?

Complex sentence with 'कि'.

ट्रॉली का उपयोग उपभोक्तावाद की बढ़ती प्रवृत्ति को दर्शाता है।

The use of trolleys reflects the increasing trend of consumerism.

Abstract usage of the noun.

अस्पताल की गलियों में ट्रॉलियों की आवाजाही निरंतर बनी रहती है।

The movement of trolleys in hospital corridors remains constant.

Formal noun 'आवाजाही' (movement/traffic).

जैसे ही सेल शुरू हुई, लोग ट्रॉलियों पर टूट पड़े।

As soon as the sale started, people scrambled for the trolleys.

Idiomatic 'टूट पड़ना' (to pounce/scramble).

ट्रॉली की बनावट अब पहले से कहीं अधिक एर्गोनोमिक हो गई है।

The design of the trolley has become much more ergonomic than before.

Technical term 'बनावट' (design/structure).

उसने ट्रॉली को इतनी जोर से धक्का दिया कि वह दीवार से जा टकराई।

He pushed the trolley so hard that it crashed into the wall.

Cause and effect construction.

महानगरीय जीवन में शॉपिंग ट्रॉली एक अनिवार्य हिस्सा बन चुकी है।

The shopping trolley has become an essential part of metropolitan life.

'बन चुकी है' indicates a completed transition.

सामान की अधिकता के कारण ट्रॉली का संतुलन बिगड़ गया।

The balance of the trolley was upset due to the excess of goods.

Formal term 'अधिकता' (excess).

वह ट्रॉली के पहियों की आवाज़ से ही उसकी पहचान कर लेता था।

He could identify it just by the sound of the trolley's wheels.

Descriptive past habitual.

ट्रॉली, जो कभी विलासिता का प्रतीक थी, अब एक सामान्य आवश्यकता है।

The trolley, which was once a symbol of luxury, is now a common necessity.

Relative clause 'जो... थी'.

आधुनिक वितरण केंद्रों में स्वचालित ट्रॉलियों का बोलबाला है।

Automated trolleys dominate modern distribution centers.

Idiom 'बोलबाला होना' (to dominate).

उसकी कहानी एक खाली ट्रॉली की तरह थी—दिखने में बड़ी, पर अंदर से शून्य।

His story was like an empty trolley—large in appearance, but void inside.

Poetic/Metaphorical comparison.

ट्रॉलियों के इस अंतहीन सिलसिले ने बाज़ार के स्वरूप को बदल दिया है।

This endless succession of trolleys has changed the nature of the market.

Abstract noun 'सिलसिला' (succession/series).

क्या हम अपनी इच्छाओं की ट्रॉली को कभी पूरी तरह भर पाएंगे?

Will we ever be able to completely fill the trolley of our desires?

Philosophical question.

ट्रॉली का पहिया जिस तरह घूमता है, वह जीवन के चक्र की याद दिलाता है।

The way the trolley wheel turns reminds one of the cycle of life.

Deep philosophical analogy.

शॉपिंग ट्रॉली के मनोविज्ञान पर किए गए शोध काफी चौंकाने वाले हैं।

The research conducted on the psychology of the shopping trolley is quite shocking.

Scientific/Academic context.

उसने अपनी पूरी संपत्ति एक छोटी सी ट्रॉली में समेट ली थी।

He had gathered his entire worldly possessions into one small trolley.

Evocative narrative style.

Synonyms

गाड़ी ठेला छकड़ा सामान ढोने वाली गाड़ी

Antonyms

टोकरी झोला

Common Collocations

शॉपिंग ट्रॉली

एयरपोर्ट ट्रॉली

ट्रॉली बैग

खाली ट्रॉली

भारी ट्रॉली

ट्रॉली स्टैंड

मरीज़ की ट्रॉली

ट्रॉली के पहिए

सुपरमार्केट ट्रॉली

लोहे की ट्रॉली

Common Phrases

ट्रॉली भर गई

— The trolley is full. Used when you cannot add more items.

मेरी ट्रॉली भर गई, अब बिल बनवाते हैं।

ट्रॉली खिसकाना

— To slide or move the trolley slightly.

कृपया अपनी ट्रॉली थोड़ी खिसका दीजिये।

ट्रॉली छोड़ देना

— To leave or abandon the trolley.

काम होने के बाद ट्रॉली वहीं छोड़ देना।

ट्रॉली में रखना

— To put something inside the trolley.

यह दूध का पैकेट ट्रॉली में रख दो।

ट्रॉली लाना

— To bring a trolley.

जाओ, एक साफ़ ट्रॉली लेकर आओ।

ट्रॉली खराब है

— The trolley is broken or malfunctioning.

इस ट्रॉली का हैंडल खराब है।

ट्रॉली की लाइन

— A line of trolleys.

ट्रॉली की लाइन काउंटर के पास है।

ट्रॉली का किराया

— Trolley rent/fee.

क्या इस ट्रॉली का किराया लगता है?

ट्रॉली धकेलना

— To push the trolley.

वह धीरे-धीरे ट्रॉली धकेल रहा है।

ट्रॉली खींचना

— To pull the trolley.

ट्रॉली को खींचना धकेलने से आसान है।

Often Confused With

ट्रॉली vs ठेला (Thela)

A 'thela' is a heavy wooden cart, usually for street vendors. A 'trolley' is for shopping/airports.

ट्रॉली vs टोकरी (Tokri)

A 'tokri' is a basket you carry. A 'trolley' has wheels.

ट्रॉली vs डौली (Dolly)

In film/tech, a 'dolly' is a specific camera trolley, but in general Hindi, 'dolly' is a name or refers to a palanquin.

Idioms & Expressions

"ट्रॉली की तरह चलना"

— To move slowly or mechanically.

वह सारा दिन ट्रॉली की तरह चलता रहता है।

Informal

"खाली ट्रॉली की तरह आवाज़ करना"

— To talk a lot without substance (like an empty cart making noise).

वह खाली ट्रॉली की तरह बहुत शोर मचाता है।

Colloquial

"जिंदगी की ट्रॉली"

— The journey of life, often implying it's heavy or needs pushing.

बस जिंदगी की ट्रॉली खींच रहे हैं।

Poetic

"ट्रॉली में समाना"

— To be contained or limited to a small space.

उसकी पूरी दुनिया एक ट्रॉली में समा गई।

Literary

"पहिए वाली ट्रॉली होना"

— To be mobile or always on the go.

उसका घर तो जैसे पहिए वाली ट्रॉली है।

Informal

"ट्रॉली का पहिया अटकना"

— To face a sudden obstacle in progress.

काम अच्छा चल रहा था, पर अचानक ट्रॉली का पहिया अटक गया।

Metaphorical

"ट्रॉली भर खुशियाँ"

— A large amount of happiness.

वह अपने साथ ट्रॉली भर खुशियाँ लाया।

Creative

"भारी ट्रॉली का बोझ"

— The burden of responsibilities.

उस पर घर की भारी ट्रॉली का बोझ है।

Metaphorical

"ट्रॉली की कतार में होना"

— To be one of many in a standard process.

हम सब सफलता की ट्रॉली की कतार में हैं।

Reflective

"ट्रॉली छोड़कर भागना"

— To abandon a task halfway.

मुसीबत देखते ही वह अपनी ट्रॉली छोड़कर भाग गया।

Slang

Easily Confused

ट्रॉली vs ट्रॉली (Trolley)

Loanword

Modern, wheeled cart for shopping/luggage.

सुपरमार्केट में ट्रॉली लो।

ट्रॉली vs ट्रॉली बैग (Trolley Bag)

Similar name

Specifically a suitcase with wheels.

मेरा ट्रॉली बैग छोटा है।

ट्रॉली vs ट्रक (Truck)

Starts with 'Tr'

A large motor vehicle for cargo.

ट्रक सड़क पर चल रहा है।

ट्रॉली vs ट्राम (Tram)

Starts with 'Tr'

A rail vehicle used in cities (like Kolkata).

कोलकाता में ट्राम चलती है।

ट्रॉली vs ट्रे (Tray)

Starts with 'Tr'

A flat board for carrying food/drinks.

चाय ट्रे में लाओ।

Sentence Patterns

यह [Adjective] ट्रॉली है।

यह बड़ी ट्रॉली है।

मुझे [Noun] चाहिए।

मुझे ट्रॉली चाहिए।

ट्रॉली में [Noun] है।

ट्रॉली में फल हैं।

वह ट्रॉली [Verb] रहा है।

वह ट्रॉली धकेल रहा है।

अगर [Condition], तो ट्रॉली [Verb]।

अगर सामान भारी है, तो ट्रॉली ले लो।

क्या मुझे [Location] पर ट्रॉली मिलेगी?

क्या मुझे गेट पर ट्रॉली मिलेगी?

[Noun] की वजह से ट्रॉली [Verb]।

भीड़ की वजह से ट्रॉली रुक गई।

ट्रॉली का [Part] [State] है।

ट्रॉली का हैंडल टूटा हुआ है।

Word Family

Nouns

ट्रॉली (trolley)

ट्रॉलियाँ (trolleys)

ट्रॉली-बैग (trolley bag)

Verbs

ट्रॉली चलाना (to drive/move a trolley)

ट्रॉली भरना (to fill a trolley)

Adjectives

ट्रॉली-नुमा (trolley-like)

पहिया (wheel)

हैंडल (handle)

सामान (luggage/goods)

बास्केट (basket)

सुपरमार्केट (supermarket)

How to Use It

frequency

Very common in urban areas.

Common Mistakes

Using 'Mera' instead of 'Meri'. → मेरी ट्रॉली
'Trolley' is feminine, so the possessive pronoun must be 'मेरी'.
Saying 'Trolleys' in a Hindi sentence. → ट्रॉलियाँ
While English plurals are often used, 'ट्रॉलियाँ' is the correct Hindi plural.
Pronouncing 'T' as a soft 't'. → Retroflex 'ट'
The Hindi 'ट' is retroflex. A soft 't' sounds like 'थ' or 'त', which is incorrect.
Using 'trolley' for a handheld basket. → टोकरी
A 'trolley' must have wheels. Use 'tokri' for handheld ones.
Incorrect oblique form. → ट्रॉलियों में
When using 'in' (में), the plural changes from 'ट्रॉलियाँ' to 'ट्रॉलियों'.

Tips

Gender Check

Always use feminine verb endings. Say 'ट्रॉली खड़ी है' (The trolley is standing) not 'खड़ा है'.

Compound Words

Learn 'ट्रॉली बैग' as a single unit; it's the most common way to refer to modern suitcases.

Thela vs Trolley

Use 'trolley' in malls and 'thela' in street markets to sound more natural.

Retroflex T

Practice the 'Tr' sound. It's more forceful than the English 't'.

Supermarket Etiquette

In India, you are expected to leave the trolley near the billing counter or in a designated area, not just anywhere in the parking lot.

Empty vs Full

Use 'खाली' (khali) for empty and 'भरी हुई' (bhari hui) for full when describing a trolley.

Airport Tip

If you can't find a trolley at the airport, look for the 'Trolley Stand' (ट्रॉली स्टैंड).

Basket Alternative

If you only have 2-3 items, ask for a 'टोकरी' (basket) instead of a 'ट्रॉली'.

Helping Others

It is polite to offer help if you see someone struggling with a 'भारी ट्रॉली'.

Observation

Next time you watch a Bollywood movie, listen for the word 'trolley' in travel scenes!

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Troll' in a 'Supermarket' pushing a 'Trolley'. The 'ee' at the end makes it feminine like a 'She-Troll'.

Visual Association

Imagine a shiny silver metal cart with four spinning wheels and a bright red handle. Associate it with the sound of wheels on a smooth tile floor.

Word Web

Supermarket Airport Wheels Handle Groceries Luggage Metal Push

Challenge

Go to a store and try to ask 'क्या मुझे एक ट्रॉली मिल सकती है?' (Can I get a trolley?) to yourself or a friend.

Word Origin

Borrowed from the English word 'trolley', which originated in the late 19th century from the verb 'troll' (to roll or trundle).

Original meaning: A wheeled vehicle, especially one used in mines or for railway maintenance.

Indo-European (English) adopted into Indo-Aryan (Hindi).

Cultural Context

Generally a neutral word, but be aware that in railway stations, choosing a trolley over a human porter (coolie) can be a point of economic discussion.

In the US, it's a 'shopping cart'; in the UK, it's a 'trolley'. Hindi follows the UK English terminology.

Seen in almost every Bollywood airport scene (e.g., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge). Used as a prop in many modern Indian advertisements for grocery apps.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Supermarket

ट्रॉली कहाँ मिलेगी?
ट्रॉली भर गई है।
ट्रॉली को यहाँ छोड़ दो।
क्या यह ट्रॉली साफ़ है?

Airport

लगेज ट्रॉली कहाँ है?
क्या ट्रॉली के पैसे लगते हैं?
मेरी ट्रॉली में तीन बैग हैं।
ट्रॉली स्टैंड कहाँ है?

Hospital

मरीज़ को ट्रॉली पर लाओ।
ट्रॉली को धीरे चलाओ।
इमरजेंसी ट्रॉली कहाँ है?
ट्रॉली को वार्ड में ले जाओ।

Railway Station

क्या स्टेशन पर ट्रॉली मिलती है?
कुली ट्रॉली लेकर आ रहा है।
ट्रॉली में सामान रख दो।
ट्रॉली भारी है।

Hotel

बेलबॉय ट्रॉली ला रहा है।
सामान ट्रॉली पर रख दीजिये।
क्या आपके पास बड़ी ट्रॉली है?
ट्रॉली को कमरे तक ले आओ।

Conversation Starters

"क्या आपको शॉपिंग के लिए ट्रॉली चाहिए?"

"एयरपोर्ट पर ट्रॉली मिलना बहुत मुश्किल है, है ना?"

"आपकी ट्रॉली में क्या-क्या सामान है?"

"क्या इस ट्रॉली के पहिए ठीक काम कर रहे हैं?"

"क्या मैं आपकी ट्रॉली थोड़ी देर के लिए ले सकता हूँ?"

Journal Prompts

आज मैंने सुपरमार्केट में ट्रॉली के साथ क्या-क्या खरीदा, विस्तार से लिखें।

हवाई अड्डे पर ट्रॉली न मिलने पर आपको कैसी परेशानी हुई?

एक ऐसी ट्रॉली की कल्पना करें जो खुद ही सामान ढूंढ लेती हो।

क्या आपको लगता है कि ट्रॉली के बिना शॉपिंग करना मुश्किल है? क्यों?

अस्पताल में ट्रॉली का महत्व क्या है? अपने विचार लिखें।

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

No, it is a loanword from English. However, it is used universally in Hindi today, especially in urban settings.

The plural is 'ट्रॉलियाँ' (trōliyā̃). When used with a preposition like 'in' or 'on', it becomes 'ट्रॉलियों' (trōliyō̃).

It is feminine. You can remember this because it ends with the 'ee' sound, which is a common marker for feminine nouns in Hindi.

Technically, a wheelbarrow is 'एक पहिये वाला ठेला', but in some contexts, people might call it a trolley. It's better to be specific.

Yes, 'हस्त-शकट' is the pure Hindi term, but nobody uses it in daily conversation. Stick to 'trolley'.

You say 'शॉपिंग ट्रॉली' (shopping trolley).

It is hard (retroflex 'ट'). Your tongue should touch the roof of your mouth, not your teeth.

Usually, trolleys are free at Indian airports for passengers, unlike many international airports.

Yes, but it often refers to a tractor-trolley (a large trailer attached to a tractor) in rural agricultural contexts.

You can say 'कृपया अपनी ट्रॉली हटा दीजिये' (Please move your trolley).