At the A1 level, you just need to know that 'फेफड़े' (Phephde) means 'lungs'. It is one of the basic body parts you learn after head, hands, and legs. You should be able to point to your chest and say 'यहाँ फेफड़े होते हैं' (Lungs are here). You don't need to worry about complex grammar, just remember that they are for breathing ('saans lene ke liye').
At the A2 level, you should be able to use 'फेफड़े' in simple sentences about health. You should know that 'फेफड़े' is plural and 'फेफड़ा' is singular. You can describe simple problems like 'मेरे फेफड़ों में दर्द है' (I have pain in my lungs) or 'धूम्रपान फेफड़ों के लिए बुरा है' (Smoking is bad for the lungs). You should also start noticing the change to 'फेफड़ों' when using words like 'mein' or 'ke liye'.
At the B1 level, you can use the word to discuss environmental issues or lifestyle choices. You can explain why pollution is a problem by saying 'प्रदूषण से फेफड़ों की बीमारी होती है' (Pollution causes lung disease). You can also use it in the context of fitness and yoga, discussing how 'Pranayama' improves lung capacity ('फेफड़ों की क्षमता'). You are comfortable with the plural and oblique forms.
At the B2 level, you can understand technical discussions involving 'फेफड़े'. You might read news articles about 'फेफड़ों का प्रत्यारोपण' (lung transplant) or the biological process of respiration. You can distinguish between 'फेफड़े' and the more formal term 'फुफ्फुस'. You can also use more advanced adjectives to describe them, like 'संक्रमित' (infected) or 'स्वस्थ' (healthy).
At the C1 level, you can use 'फेफड़े' in nuanced ways. You might encounter it in literature where it symbolizes the 'breath of life'. You can discuss complex medical conditions or policy-level environmental changes affecting public health. Your grammar is perfect, and you never confuse the masculine gender or the oblique case pluralization.
At the C2 level, you have a masterly command. You can discuss the etymology of the word from Sanskrit 'Phupphusa' and its cognates in other Indo-Aryan languages. You can read and write academic papers in Hindi about pulmonary health, using 'फुफ्फुस' and 'फेफड़े' interchangeably and correctly according to the required register. You understand the historical shift in pronunciation from 'ph' to 'f' in urban dialects.

फेफड़े em 30 segundos

  • फेफड़े (Phephde) means lungs in Hindi. It is a masculine plural noun.
  • It is essential for talking about health, breathing, yoga, and pollution.
  • The singular is फेफड़ा (Phephda), but the plural is much more common.
  • In the oblique case (with postpositions), it becomes फेफड़ों (Phephdon).

The Hindi word फेफड़े (Phephde) is the plural noun for 'lungs'. In the singular form, it is 'फेफड़ा' (Phephda), but because humans possess a pair of these vital respiratory organs, you will almost always encounter the plural form in daily conversation, medical contexts, and health-related discussions. Anatomically, it refers to the two spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest that are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Understanding this word is essential for anyone navigating healthcare, fitness, or environmental topics in India, especially given the frequent discussions regarding air quality in metropolitan areas like Delhi or Mumbai.

Literal Meaning
Lungs (Respiratory organs).
Grammatical Gender
Masculine (Pulling). The plural form 'फेफड़े' follows the standard masculine plural ending '-e'.
Common Context
Used in medical checkups, discussing the effects of smoking, or talking about breathing exercises in Yoga (Pranayama).

धूम्रपान करने से फेफड़े खराब हो जाते हैं। (Smoking ruins the lungs.)

In a broader cultural sense, 'फेफड़े' are often mentioned in the context of 'Pranayama' (breath control). Hindi speakers might use the word when complaining about pollution, saying things like 'pollution ne phephde bhar diye hain' (Pollution has filled the lungs). It is a fundamental word at the A2 level because it bridges the gap between basic body parts (like 'haath' for hand) and more complex health discussions. Whether you are at a pharmacy or a gym, knowing how to refer to your lungs is vital for clear communication regarding your physical well-being.

गहरी साँस लेने से फेफड़े मजबूत होते हैं। (Deep breathing makes the lungs strong.)

Usage in Media
News reports on air quality index (AQI) frequently warn about 'फेफड़ों की बीमारियाँ' (lung diseases).

डॉक्टर ने मेरे फेफड़ों की जाँच की। (The doctor examined my lungs.)

Using 'फेफड़े' correctly involves understanding both the direct case and the oblique case. In Hindi, when a noun is followed by a postposition (like 'mein', 'se', 'ka'), the plural form changes from 'फेफड़े' (Phephde) to 'फेफड़ों' (Phephdon). This is a crucial grammatical distinction for learners. For example, 'lungs are large' is 'फेफड़े बड़े हैं', but 'in the lungs' is 'फेफड़ों में'.

फेफड़े शरीर का महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा हैं। (Lungs are an important part of the body.)

Direct Case
Used when the lungs are the subject without a postposition. Example: 'फेफड़े फैलते हैं' (Lungs expand).
Oblique Case
Used with postpositions. Example: 'फेफड़ों के लिए' (For the lungs).

When describing health conditions, 'फेफड़े' is often paired with adjectives like 'कमज़ोर' (weak), 'स्वस्थ' (healthy), or 'संक्रमित' (infected). In a medical setting, a doctor might ask, 'क्या आपके फेफड़ों में दर्द है?' (Is there pain in your lungs?). Note how 'फेफड़ों' is used because of the postposition 'mein'.

प्रदूषण फेफड़ों को नुकसान पहुँचाता है। (Pollution causes damage to the lungs.)

योगाभ्यास से फेफड़ों की क्षमता बढ़ती है। (Yoga increases lung capacity.)

In India, you will hear 'फेफड़े' most frequently in health awareness campaigns and news broadcasts. Because of the high pollution levels in cities like Delhi, the term 'फेफड़े' has become a household word in environmental discussions. You will hear it in public service announcements (PSAs) at movie theaters—most famously the 'Mukesh' ad that warns about tobacco. If you visit a doctor for a cough or cold, they might say, 'फेफड़ों में कफ है' (There is phlegm in the lungs).

दिल्ली की हवा हमारे फेफड़ों के लिए ज़हर है। (Delhi's air is poison for our lungs.)

In Yoga Class
Instructors often say, 'अपने फेफड़ों को पूरी तरह हवा से भरें' (Fill your lungs completely with air).
In News
Headlines often read 'फेफड़ों के कैंसर के बढ़ते मामले' (Rising cases of lung cancer).

Furthermore, in schools during biology (Jiv-vigyan) class, students learn about the 'shwasan tantra' (respiratory system) where 'phephde' is the primary term used. Unlike some Sanskritized Hindi words that are replaced by English in common speech, 'phephde' remains the dominant term, though 'lungs' is also frequently used in Hinglish. However, in formal medical Hindi, you might hear 'फुफ्फुस' (Phuphphus), but 'फेफड़े' is what you'll hear 95% of the time in real-life conversations.

क्या आपने अपने फेफड़ों का एक्स-रे करवाया? (Did you get an X-ray of your lungs?)

One of the most common mistakes learners make is confusing the spelling of 'फेफड़े' (Phephde). The initial consonant is 'फ' (Ph), not 'प' (P). Saying 'पेपड़े' (Pepde) is a common mispronunciation for non-native speakers. Another mistake is using the singular 'फेफड़ा' (Phephda) when referring to the organ system in general. In Hindi, much like in English, we usually talk about lungs in the plural unless there is a specific medical reason to refer to just one.

गलत: मेरे पेपड़े में दर्द है। (Incorrect spelling/pronunciation)

Grammar Error
Forgetting the oblique case. Saying 'फेफड़े में' instead of 'फेफड़ों में'.
Gender Error
Treating it as feminine. It is masculine, so it should be 'मेरा फेफड़ा' (My lung), not 'मेरी फेफड़ा'.

Additionally, learners often struggle with the 'ph' sound. It should be an aspirated 'p' (like 'p' in 'puff'), not a 'f' sound as in 'fish', although in modern urban Hindi, the 'f' sound (fricative) is becoming increasingly common due to English influence. However, for formal learning, sticking to the aspirated 'ph' is better. Another mistake is using 'दिल' (dil - heart) when they mean 'फेफड़े'. While both are in the chest, their functions are entirely different!

सही: प्रदूषण फेफड़ों को प्रभावित करता है। (Correct oblique usage)

While 'फेफड़े' is the standard word, there are a few alternatives depending on the register of the language. In highly formal or medical Sanskrit-based Hindi, the word 'फुफ्फुस' (Phuphphus) is used. You might see this in textbooks or on official medical documents. However, it is almost never used in casual conversation. Another related term is 'श्वसन अंग' (Shwasan ang), which literally means 'respiratory organ'.

फुफ्फुस (Phuphphus)
Pure Hindi/Sanskrit term. Used in anatomy books. Example: 'फुफ्फुस धमनी' (Pulmonary artery).
Lungs (English)
Very common in urban areas. People often say 'Lungs kharab ho gaye' instead of 'Phephde'.

It is also useful to know related words like 'साँस' (Saans - breath) and 'छाती' (Chhaati - chest). Often, people might say 'छाती में जकड़न है' (There is tightness in the chest) when they are actually referring to a lung issue. Understanding the hierarchy of these terms helps in more descriptive communication. For instance, 'सीने' (Seene) is another word for chest often used in poetry or songs, but 'फेफड़े' remains strictly biological.

चिकित्सा विज्ञान में फुफ्फुस शब्द का प्रयोग होता है। (In medical science, the word 'Phuphphus' is used.)

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The word is thought to be an echoic word in Sanskrit, similar to how 'lung' in some languages relates to 'lightness' (because lungs float).

Guia de pronúncia

UK /ˈpʰeːpʰ.ɽeː/
US /ˈfeɪp.deɪ/
Primary stress on the first syllable 'Pheph'.
Rima com
कपड़े (Kapde - Clothes) पकड़े (Pakde - Caught) तगड़े (Tagde - Strong) झगड़े (Jhagde - Fights) रगड़े (Ragde - Rubbed) टुकड़े (Tukde - Pieces) मुखड़े (Mukhde - Faces) अकड़े (Akde - Stiffened)
Erros comuns
  • Pronouncing 'ph' as 'f' (though acceptable in modern Hindi).
  • Pronouncing 'ɽ' as a normal 'd' or 'r'.
  • Misspelling as 'Pepde'.
  • Using a short 'e' instead of a long 'e'.
  • Ignoring the aspiration on the second 'ph'.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 2/5

Easy to recognize once the 'ph' and 'ɽ' sounds are known.

Escrita 3/5

Spelling with 'ph' and the retroflex 'ɽ' can be tricky for beginners.

Expressão oral 3/5

Aspiration and the retroflex flap require practice.

Audição 2/5

Clearly audible in medical and environmental contexts.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

साँस (Breath) शरीर (Body) हवा (Air) दो (Two) अंग (Organ)

Aprenda a seguir

हृदय (Heart) श्वसन (Respiration) बीमारी (Disease) प्रदूषण (Pollution) प्राणायाम (Pranayama)

Avançado

धमनी (Artery) कोशिका (Cell) संक्रमण (Infection) प्रत्यारोपण (Transplant) क्षमता (Capacity)

Gramática essencial

Masculine Plural Nouns ending in -e

फेफड़ा (Singular) -> फेफड़े (Plural)

Oblique Case Pluralization

फेफड़े + में = फेफड़ों में

Postposition Agreement

फेफड़ों के लिए (For the lungs)

Adjective-Noun Agreement

स्वस्थ फेफड़े (Healthy lungs - masculine plural)

Possessive Pronoun Agreement

मेरे फेफड़े (My lungs - masculine plural)

Exemplos por nível

1

मेरे दो फेफड़े हैं।

I have two lungs.

Simple plural subject.

2

फेफड़े यहाँ होते हैं।

Lungs are here.

Locative use.

3

साँस लो, फेफड़े भरो।

Breathe in, fill the lungs.

Imperative sentence.

4

क्या ये फेफड़े हैं?

Are these lungs?

Interrogative.

5

फेफड़े बड़े हैं।

Lungs are big.

Adjective agreement.

6

मेरे फेफड़े स्वस्थ हैं।

My lungs are healthy.

Possessive adjective 'mere' for masculine plural.

7

वह फेफड़े का चित्र है।

That is a picture of a lung.

Singular 'phephde ka' (of a lung).

8

फेफड़े हवा से भरते हैं।

Lungs fill with air.

Action verb.

1

फेफड़ों में हवा है।

There is air in the lungs.

Oblique plural 'phephdon' with 'mein'.

2

डॉक्टर फेफड़े चेक करते हैं।

Doctors check lungs.

Present habitual.

3

साफ हवा फेफड़ों के लिए अच्छी है।

Clean air is good for the lungs.

Compound postposition 'ke liye'.

4

क्या आपके फेफड़ों में दर्द है?

Is there pain in your lungs?

Formal question.

5

धूम्रपान से फेफड़े काले हो जाते हैं।

Lungs turn black from smoking.

Resultative state.

6

मेरे फेफड़े थक गए हैं।

My lungs are tired.

Personification/Metaphor.

7

फेफड़ों को साफ रखो।

Keep the lungs clean.

Direct object with 'ko'.

8

योगा से फेफड़े खुलते हैं।

Yoga opens up the lungs.

Causal relationship.

1

प्रदूषण हमारे फेफड़ों को नुकसान पहुँचा रहा है।

Pollution is damaging our lungs.

Present continuous.

2

फेफड़ों की बीमारी बहुत खतरनाक होती है।

Lung disease is very dangerous.

Genitive 'ki' with feminine 'beemari'.

3

हमें अपने फेफड़ों का ख्याल रखना चाहिए।

We should take care of our lungs.

Modal verb 'chahie'.

4

दौड़ने से फेफड़ों की कार्यक्षमता बढ़ती है।

Running increases lung efficiency.

Abstract noun usage.

5

इन्फेक्शन फेफड़ों तक पहुँच गया है।

The infection has reached the lungs.

Postposition 'tak'.

6

फेफड़ों के कैंसर के लक्षण क्या हैं?

What are the symptoms of lung cancer?

Plural subject 'lakshan'.

7

साँस फूलने का मतलब फेफड़ों की समस्या हो सकता है।

Shortness of breath can mean a lung problem.

Possibility with 'ho sakta hai'.

8

फेफड़ों को ताज़ा हवा की ज़रूरत है।

The lungs need fresh air.

Need construction.

1

फेफड़ों की सूजन को निमोनिया कहा जाता है।

Inflammation of the lungs is called pneumonia.

Passive construction.

2

धुआँ फेफड़ों की कोमल झिल्ली को जला देता है।

Smoke burns the delicate membrane of the lungs.

Complex noun phrase.

3

फेफड़ों के स्वास्थ्य के लिए प्राणायाम अनिवार्य है।

Pranayama is mandatory for lung health.

Formal vocabulary 'anivarya'.

4

वायु प्रदूषण के कारण फेफड़ों में ज़हरीले कण जमा हो जाते हैं।

Toxic particles accumulate in the lungs due to air pollution.

Causal 'ke kaaran'.

5

डॉक्टर ने फेफड़ों में पानी भरने की पुष्टि की है।

The doctor confirmed fluid in the lungs.

Infinitive as a noun 'bharne'.

6

फेफड़ों की धमनियों में रक्त का प्रवाह बाधित था।

Blood flow in the lung arteries was obstructed.

Past tense with 'tha'.

7

क्या फेफड़ों की क्षति को ठीक किया जा सकता है?

Can lung damage be repaired?

Passive 'kiya ja sakta hai'.

8

फेफड़ों का मुख्य कार्य रक्त का शुद्धिकरण है।

The main function of the lungs is the purification of blood.

Formal definition.

1

फेफड़ों की सूक्ष्म संरचना अत्यंत जटिल होती है।

The microstructure of the lungs is extremely complex.

Advanced adjectives.

2

औद्योगिक धुएं ने शहरवासियों के फेफड़ों को छलनी कर दिया है।

Industrial smoke has riddled the lungs of city dwellers.

Metaphorical 'chhalni kar diya'.

3

फेफड़ों की जीवंतता ही मनुष्य के अस्तित्व का आधार है।

The vitality of the lungs is the basis of human existence.

Abstract concept.

4

चिकित्सकों ने फेफड़ों के गंभीर संक्रमण पर चिंता व्यक्त की।

Doctors expressed concern over the severe lung infection.

Formal reporting style.

5

फेफड़ों की कार्यप्रणाली पर शोध अभी भी जारी है।

Research on lung functionality is still ongoing.

Noun 'shodh' (research).

6

फेफड़ों के वायुकोषों में गैसों का विनिमय होता है।

Exchange of gases occurs in the alveoli of the lungs.

Technical term 'vayu-kosh'.

7

धूम्रपान न केवल फेफड़ों बल्कि पूरे शरीर को नष्ट करता है।

Smoking destroys not only the lungs but the whole body.

Correlative conjunction 'na keval... balki'.

8

फेफड़ों के रोगों का निदान अब आधुनिक मशीनों से संभव है।

Diagnosis of lung diseases is now possible with modern machines.

Formal 'nidaan' (diagnosis).

1

फेफड़ों (फुफ्फुस) की शारीरिक रचना का गहन विश्लेषण आवश्यक है।

An in-depth analysis of the anatomy of the lungs (pulmonary) is necessary.

Parenthetical synonym.

2

फेफड़ों की संकुचनशीलता में कमी एक गंभीर पैथोलॉजिकल स्थिति है।

Reduced contractility of the lungs is a serious pathological condition.

Highly technical vocabulary.

3

वायुमंडलीय प्रदूषकों का फेफड़ों के ऊतकों पर दीर्घकालिक प्रभाव पड़ता है।

Atmospheric pollutants have a long-term effect on lung tissues.

Formal 'dirgh-kaalik' (long-term).

4

फेफड़ों की विसरण क्षमता का मापन पल्मोनरी फंक्शन टेस्ट द्वारा किया जाता है।

Measurement of the diffusion capacity of the lungs is done by Pulmonary Function Test.

Scientific procedure description.

5

फेफड़ों के भीतर वायुदाब का विनियमन श्वसन प्रक्रिया को सुचारू बनाता है।

Regulation of air pressure within the lungs makes the respiratory process smooth.

Technical 'viniyaman' (regulation).

6

फेफड़ों की रक्षात्मक प्रणाली बाह्य कणों को बाहर निकालने में सक्षम है।

The protective system of the lungs is capable of expelling external particles.

Formal 'saksham' (capable).

7

तपेदिक (TB) फेफड़ों के ऊतकों को धीरे-धीरे नष्ट कर देता है।

Tuberculosis (TB) gradually destroys the lung tissues.

Specific medical condition.

8

फेफड़ों की प्रत्यास्थता (elasticity) आयु के साथ कम होती जाती है।

The elasticity of the lungs decreases with age.

Scientific term 'pratyasthata'.

Colocações comuns

फेफड़ों का कैंसर
फेफड़ों की क्षमता
फेफड़ों का संक्रमण
फेफड़ों में पानी
फेफड़ों की सफाई
बायाँ फेफड़ा
दायाँ फेफड़ा
फेफड़ों की सूजन
फेफड़ों का एक्स-रे
स्वस्थ फेफड़े

Frases Comuns

फेफड़े फटना

— To be extremely out of breath or exhausted. Used metaphorically.

इतना मत दौड़ो कि फेफड़े फट जाएँ।

फेफड़ों में दम होना

— To have stamina or strength in breathing.

गायक के फेफड़ों में बहुत दम है।

फेफड़ों को आराम देना

— To rest or take a break from pollution/exertion.

पहाड़ों पर जाकर फेफड़ों को आराम दो।

फेफड़ों का ज़हर

— Refers to cigarettes or pollution.

सिगरेट फेफड़ों का ज़हर है।

फेफड़े जलना

— A burning sensation due to smoke or cold air.

ठंड में दौड़ने से फेफड़े जलते हैं।

फेफड़ों की कसरत

— Breathing exercises.

शंख बजाना फेफड़ों की कसरत है।

फेफड़ों तक साँस लेना

— To take a deep breath.

गहरी साँस फेफड़ों तक लो।

फेफड़ों की सुरक्षा

— Lung protection.

मास्क फेफड़ों की सुरक्षा करता है।

फेफड़ों का डॉक्टर

— Pulmonologist (Commonly called this in Hindi).

हमें फेफड़ों के डॉक्टर के पास जाना चाहिए।

फेफड़ों की बनावट

— Structure of the lungs.

फेफड़ों की बनावट बहुत जटिल है।

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फेफड़े vs पेपड़े

A common misspelling. Remember the 'ph' (फ) sound.

फेफड़े vs दिल (Dil)

Meaning 'heart'. Both are in the chest, but have different functions.

फेफड़े vs गुर्दे (Gurde)

Meaning 'kidneys'. Sometimes learners confuse internal organs.

Expressões idiomáticas

"फेफड़े बाहर आना"

— To be extremely exhausted from physical work.

काम करते-करते मेरे फेफड़े बाहर आ गए।

Informal
"फेफड़ों में आग लगना"

— To feel intense irritation from smoke or pollution.

धुएँ से मेरे फेफड़ों में आग लग रही है।

Colloquial
"छाती पीटकर रोना"

— To wail or lament (related to lungs/chest).

वह छाती पीटकर रोने लगा।

Emotional
"साँस अटकना"

— To be terrified or breathless with worry.

डर के मारे उसकी साँस अटक गई।

General
"दम फूलना"

— To get out of breath easily.

सीढ़ियाँ चढ़ते ही उसका दम फूल जाता है।

General
"कलेजा मुँह को आना"

— To be extremely scared or distressed (related body part).

हादसा देखकर कलेजा मुँह को आ गया।

Idiomatic
"फेफड़ों की जान"

— Metaphor for fresh air.

शुद्ध हवा फेफड़ों की जान है।

Poetic
"हवा के घोड़े पर सवार होना"

— To be in a great hurry.

वह तो हवा के घोड़े पर सवार है।

Idiomatic
"साँस में साँस आना"

— To feel relieved.

बच्चे को देखकर माँ की साँस में साँस आई।

General
"दम तोड़ना"

— To die (literally to stop breathing).

घायल ने अस्पताल में दम तोड़ दिया।

Formal

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फेफड़े vs फेफड़ा (Phephda)

Singular vs Plural.

Phephda is one lung; Phephde is both lungs. Use plural in 99% of cases.

उसका दायाँ फेफड़ा खराब है।

फेफड़े vs फुफ्फुस (Phuphphus)

Synonym.

Phuphphus is purely scientific/Sanskritized; Phephde is common Hindi.

फुफ्फुस धमनी।

फेफड़े vs छाती (Chhaati)

Location.

Chhaati is the chest (outer area); Phephde are the lungs (inner organ).

मेरी छाती चौड़ी है, लेकिन फेफड़े कमज़ोर।

फेफड़े vs साँस (Saans)

Function.

Saans is the breath itself; Phephde are the organs that process the breath.

गहरी साँस लो।

फेफड़े vs पेट (Pet)

Body part.

Pet is stomach; Phephde is lungs. Beginners sometimes mix up torso organs.

पेट में खाना जाता है, फेफड़ों में हवा।

Padrões de frases

A1

मेरे [Noun] हैं।

मेरे दो फेफड़े हैं।

A2

[Noun] [Postposition] [Noun] है।

फेफड़ों में हवा है।

B1

[Noun] [Noun] के लिए [Adjective] है।

धुआँ फेफड़ों के लिए बुरा है।

B2

[Verb-ing] से [Noun] [Verb] है।

दौड़ने से फेफड़े मज़बूत होते हैं।

C1

[Noun] की [Noun] [Adjective] है।

फेफड़ों की क्षमता सीमित है।

C1

ना केवल [Noun] बल्कि [Noun]...

ना केवल फेफड़े बल्कि हृदय भी।

C2

[Technical Noun] का [Technical Noun]...

फेफड़ों की संकुचनशीलता का मापन।

C2

यद्यपि [Sentence], तथापि [Sentence]

यद्यपि फेफड़े स्वस्थ थे, तथापि साँस लेने में कठिनाई थी।

Família de palavras

Substantivos

फेफड़ा (Singular Lung)
फेफड़ों (Oblique Plural)
फुफ्फुस (Sanskritized form)

Adjetivos

फेफड़े-संबंधी (Pulmonary/Lung-related)

Relacionado

साँस (Breath)
श्वसन (Respiration)
छाती (Chest)
ऑक्सीजन (Oxygen)
हवा (Air)

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Common in health, environment, and daily life contexts.

Erros comuns
  • Using 'पेपड़े' (Pepde) instead of 'फेफड़े'. फेफड़े (Phephde).

    The 'ph' sound is crucial in Hindi. 'P' and 'Ph' are different letters.

  • Saying 'फेफड़े में' (Phephde mein). फेफड़ों में (Phephdon mein).

    With postpositions, plural masculine nouns change their ending to '-on'.

  • Treating it as feminine: 'मेरी फेफड़े'. मेरे फेफड़े (Mere phephde).

    Phephde is a masculine noun, so possessive pronouns must match.

  • Using singular 'फेफड़ा' for general health. फेफड़े (Phephde).

    Just like in English, we usually refer to both lungs together.

  • Confusing 'Ph' with 'F'. Aspirated 'Ph'.

    While 'F' is common in Hinglish, traditional Hindi uses the aspirated 'Ph'.

Dicas

Master the Oblique

Always remember to change 'फेफड़े' to 'फेफड़ों' when you use 'mein' or 'ka'. This is the most common mistake for A2 learners.

Aspirate the 'Ph'

Don't say 'f' like in 'fish'. Say 'ph' like in 'puff'. It makes your Hindi sound much more native.

Learn the Pair

Always learn 'फेफड़े' along with 'साँस' (breath). They are almost always used together in conversation.

Pollution Talk

If you are in an Indian city, you will hear this word in the context of 'pollution'. It's a great way to practice the word in real life.

Pranayama Connection

Connect the word to Yoga. When you do breathing exercises, think 'I am filling my फेफड़े'.

Think Pink

Associate the word with the color pink (healthy lungs). 'Gulaabi phephde' (Pink lungs) is a common way to describe health.

Sanskrit Root

Knowing that it comes from 'Phupphusa' helps you remember the 'Ph' sound.

Doctor's Visit

Practice the phrase 'फेफड़ों में दर्द' so you can describe symptoms accurately.

Watch PSAs

Watch the anti-smoking ads in Hindi movies. They use the word 'फेफड़े' multiple times.

Retroflex Flap

When writing in Devanagari, don't forget the dot under the 'ड' to make it 'ड़'.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of 'Puffing' air. 'Phephde' starts with 'Ph' like 'Puff'. You puff air into your Phephde.

Associação visual

Imagine two large balloons in your chest. When you breathe, they expand. Label them 'PHEPHDE' in your mind.

Word Web

Breath Oxygen Chest Doctor Smoking Pollution Yoga Life

Desafio

Try to say 'Mere phephde swasth hain' (My lungs are healthy) five times fast without changing the 'ph' to 'f'.

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'फुफ्फुस' (phupphusa), which is onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound of breathing or the spongy nature of the organ.

Significado original: Lung / Respiratory organ.

Indo-Aryan (Indo-European).

Contexto cultural

Be sensitive when discussing lung health with smokers or those suffering from respiratory issues like asthma.

English speakers often use 'lungs' in Hinglish. In Hindi, the term is purely anatomical and doesn't have many slang meanings unlike 'heart' (dil).

Mukesh PSA: The famous anti-tobacco ad shown in Indian cinemas. Yoga Sutras: References to breath control. COVID-19 News: Constant mention of 'lung involvement'.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

At the Doctor

  • फेफड़ों में दर्द है।
  • साँस लेने में तकलीफ है।
  • फेफड़ों का एक्स-रे चाहिए।
  • क्या संक्रमण फेफड़ों में है?

Yoga/Fitness

  • फेफड़ों को हवा से भरें।
  • फेफड़ों की क्षमता बढ़ाएँ।
  • गहरी साँस लें।
  • फेफड़ों को मज़बूत बनाएँ।

Environmental Discussion

  • प्रदूषण फेफड़ों के लिए बुरा है।
  • हवा ज़हरीली है।
  • फेफड़ों की सुरक्षा ज़रूरी है।
  • मास्क पहनें।

Anti-Smoking Campaign

  • धूम्रपान छोड़ें।
  • फेफड़े काले हो जाते हैं।
  • कैंसर का खतरा।
  • स्वस्थ जीवन चुनें।

Biology Class

  • फेफड़े मुख्य श्वसन अंग हैं।
  • ऑक्सीजन और कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड।
  • फेफड़ों की बनावट।
  • मानव श्वसन तंत्र।

Iniciadores de conversa

"क्या आपको लगता है कि प्रदूषण हमारे फेफड़ों को नुकसान पहुँचा रहा है?"

"फेफड़ों को स्वस्थ रखने के लिए आप क्या करते हैं?"

"क्या आपने कभी फेफड़ों की जाँच करवाई है?"

"प्राणायाम फेफड़ों के लिए कितना फायदेमंद है?"

"क्या आपके शहर की हवा फेफड़ों के लिए सुरक्षित है?"

Temas para diário

आज मैंने फेफड़ों के बारे में क्या सीखा और यह मेरे स्वास्थ्य के लिए क्यों ज़रूरी है?

मेरे शहर के प्रदूषण का मेरे फेफड़ों पर क्या असर हो रहा है? मैं क्या बदलाव कर सकता हूँ?

फेफड़ों को मज़बूत बनाने के लिए एक साप्ताहिक व्यायाम योजना लिखें।

एक पत्र लिखें जिसमें आप अपने दोस्त को धूम्रपान छोड़ने की सलाह दें और फेफड़ों के नुकसान के बारे में बताएँ।

कल्पना करें कि फेफड़े आपसे बात कर रहे हैं। वे आपसे क्या कहेंगे?

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

It is a masculine noun. You should use masculine adjectives and verbs with it. For example, 'मेरे फेफड़े' (My lungs) and 'फेफड़े बड़े हैं' (Lungs are big).

The singular form is 'फेफड़ा' (Phephda). However, since we have two lungs, the plural 'फेफड़े' is much more common in daily speech.

You say 'फेफड़ों का कैंसर' (Phephdon ka cancer). Note the use of the oblique form 'फेफड़ों' because of the postposition 'ka'.

Yes, in urban areas and professional settings, many people use the English word 'lungs' while speaking Hinglish.

The formal medical term is 'फुफ्फुस' (Phuphphus), derived from Sanskrit.

It is an aspirated 'p'. Imagine saying 'p' while exhaling a puff of air. It is different from 'f'.

No, unlike 'jigar' (liver) or 'dil' (heart), 'phephde' is not usually used to mean courage. It is mostly literal.

Yes, it is 'फेफड़ों' (Phephdon). Use it with postpositions like 'mein', 'se', 'ko', etc.

You say 'अपने फेफड़ों में साँस लो' (Apne phephdon mein saans lo).

Yes, it rhymes with common words like 'कपड़े' (clothes) and 'पकड़े' (caught).

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Write a sentence using 'फेफड़े' and 'प्रदूषण'.

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Translate: 'My lungs are healthy.'

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Write a sentence about smoking and lungs.

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Write a sentence using the oblique form 'फेफड़ों'.

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Describe the function of lungs in one Hindi sentence.

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Translate: 'Yoga increases lung capacity.'

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Write a warning about air pollution.

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Use 'फुफ्फुस' in a formal sentence.

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Write a journal entry about a morning walk and fresh air.

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Translate: 'The doctor checked the infection in my lungs.'

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Write three benefits of deep breathing for lungs.

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Translate: 'Lung cancer is dangerous.'

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Describe lungs using two adjectives.

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Write a sentence about 'Pranayama'.

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Translate: 'Clean air is a right.'

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Use the idiom 'फेफड़े बाहर आना'.

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Write a medical instruction for a patient.

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Translate: 'Lungs filter the air.'

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Write a sentence about Delhi's smog.

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Explain why we have two lungs.

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Pronounce: 'फेफड़े' (Phephde)

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Say: 'मेरे फेफड़े स्वस्थ हैं।' (My lungs are healthy.)

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Say: 'फेफड़ों में हवा भरें।' (Fill air in the lungs.)

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Say: 'धूम्रपान फेफड़ों के लिए बुरा है।' (Smoking is bad for lungs.)

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Say: 'गहरी साँस लो।' (Take a deep breath.)

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Pronounce: 'फुफ्फुस' (Phuphphus)

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Say: 'फेफड़ों की क्षमता बढ़ाएँ।' (Increase lung capacity.)

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Say: 'प्रदूषण से फेफड़े खराब होते हैं।' (Pollution ruins lungs.)

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Say: 'डॉक्टर ने फेफड़ों की जाँच की।' (The doctor checked the lungs.)

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Say: 'बायाँ फेफड़ा छोटा है।' (The left lung is small.)

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Say: 'साँस फूल रही है।' (I am getting out of breath.)

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Say: 'फेफड़ों का एक्स-रे।' (X-ray of lungs.)

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Say: 'स्वच्छ हवा फेफड़ों के लिए ज़रूरी है।' (Clean air is necessary for lungs.)

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Say: 'फेफड़ों में इन्फेक्शन है।' (There is an infection in the lungs.)

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Say: 'फेफड़े फटने वाले हैं।' (Lungs are about to burst - idiom.)

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Say: 'फेफड़ों की बनावट।' (Structure of lungs.)

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Say: 'क्या आपके फेफड़े ठीक हैं?' (Are your lungs okay?)

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Say: 'फेफड़ों का कैंसर।' (Lung cancer.)

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Say: 'प्राणायाम करो।' (Do Pranayama.)

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Say: 'फेफड़े हमें जीवन देते हैं।' (Lungs give us life.)

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Listen to the word: 'फेफड़े'. Which organ is it?

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Listen: 'मेरे फेफड़ों में दर्द है।' Where is the pain?

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Listen: 'धूम्रपान फेफड़ों को जलाता है।' What does smoking do?

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Listen: 'फेफड़ों की क्षमता बढ़ाओ।' What should be increased?

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Listen: 'डॉक्टर ने फेफड़े चेक किए।' Who checked the lungs?

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Listen: 'प्रदूषण फेफड़ों का दुश्मन है।' Who is the enemy of the lungs?

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Listen: 'साफ़ हवा फेफड़ों के लिए अमृत है।' What is like nectar for lungs?

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Listen: 'फेफड़ों में पानी भर गया है।' What is in the lungs?

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Listen: 'फेफड़ों का एक्स-रे लाओ।' What report is needed?

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Listen: 'बायाँ फेफड़ा छोटा है।' Which lung is small?

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Listen: 'फेफड़ों की बीमारी गंभीर है।' Is the disease mild or serious?

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Listen: 'साँस फेफड़ों तक लो।' How deep should the breath be?

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Listen: 'फेफड़ों की सुरक्षा ज़रूरी है।' Is protection necessary?

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Listen: 'फेफड़े स्पंज जैसे होते हैं।' What are lungs like?

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Listen: 'फेफड़ों का प्रत्यारोपण।' What procedure is mentioned?

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