थर्मामीटर
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- A thermometer is a measuring instrument.
- Commonly used to check body fever.
- A masculine noun in Hindi (थर्मामीटर).
- Borrowed directly from English vocabulary.
The word थर्मामीटर (thermometer) is a fascinating example of a direct loanword from English that has become an inseparable part of the Hindi language. In linguistic terms, this is known as a 'Tadbhava' or 'Videshaj' word, depending on how strictly one classifies loanwords. While Hindi does have a formal Sanskrit-derived equivalent, तापमानमापी (tāpmānmāpī), you will almost never hear it in daily conversation. From the busiest hospitals in New Delhi to the smallest rural clinics in Bihar, everyone uses the word 'थर्मामीटर'. It refers specifically to the instrument used to measure temperature, most commonly human body temperature, but it also extends to devices used in cooking, science labs, and weather monitoring.
- Medical Context
- In a medical setting, it is the primary tool for diagnosing fever (बुखार). A doctor or a mother might say, 'थर्मामीटर लगाओ' (Apply/Put the thermometer) to check a patient's health status.
- Household Usage
- Most Indian households keep a digital or mercury thermometer in their first-aid kit. It is a symbol of parental care and health awareness.
क्या आपने बच्चे का बुखार थर्मामीटर से चेक किया? (Did you check the child's fever with a thermometer?)
The cultural significance of the thermometer in India has evolved. In the past, the mercury thermometer (पारे वाला थर्मामीटर) was the standard, often associated with the 'shaking' motion to bring the mercury down. Today, digital versions are more common, especially after the global pandemic increased health literacy across all socio-economic strata. Using the word correctly involves understanding its masculine gender in Hindi grammar. You would say 'नया थर्मामीटर' (new thermometer) rather than 'नई थर्मामीटर'. This distinction is vital for learners to sound natural.
डॉक्टर ने मरीज के मुँह में थर्मामीटर रखा। (The doctor placed the thermometer in the patient's mouth.)
In industrial contexts, thermometers are used to monitor heat in machinery or chemical reactions. While the word remains the same, the adjectives surrounding it might change to 'औद्योगिक' (industrial) or 'सटीक' (precise). For an English speaker, the pronunciation is nearly identical, though the Hindi 'th' (थ) is aspirated and dental, unlike the English 'th' in 'the' or 'thin'. Mastering this subtle dental aspiration will make your Hindi sound authentic. Furthermore, the word represents the bridge between traditional Ayurvedic practices and modern Western medicine in India, where scientific tools are now integrated into everyday vocabulary.
- Scientific Precision
- In laboratory reports, 'थर्मामीटर की रीडिंग' (thermometer reading) is a standard phrase used to denote accuracy in experiments.
इस थर्मामीटर की सुई खराब हो गई है। (The needle of this thermometer has broken/malfunctioned.)
Using थर्मामीटर in sentences requires an understanding of common Hindi verbs associated with measurement and placement. The most common verb paired with it is लगाना (lagānā), which means 'to apply' or 'to place'. When you want to say 'to use a thermometer', you often say 'थर्मामीटर लगाना'. Another important verb is देखना (dekhnā), meaning 'to see' or 'to check', used when reading the temperature display.
- Subjective Use
- 'थर्मामीटर मेज़ पर है' (The thermometer is on the table). Here, the noun is the subject, acting as a simple object in space.
- Instrumental Use
- 'हमने थर्मामीटर से तापमान नापा' (We measured the temperature with/using a thermometer). The postposition 'से' (se) indicates the instrument.
कृपया थर्मामीटर को साफ कर लें। (Please clean the thermometer.)
Grammatically, 'थर्मामीटर' is an inanimate masculine noun. It does not change in the plural unless it is in the oblique case (followed by a postposition). For example, 'दो थर्मामीटर' (two thermometers) remains the same, but 'थर्मामीटरों में' (in the thermometers) shows the plural oblique ending. Learners should practice these transitions to gain fluency. In sentence construction, the placement of the word usually follows the SOV (Subject-Object-Verb) pattern of Hindi.
डिजिटल थर्मामीटर इस्तेमाल करना आसान है। (It is easy to use a digital thermometer.)
Beyond simple health checks, the word appears in complex sentences involving conditions. 'अगर थर्मामीटर 102 डिग्री दिखाए, तो दवा दे देना' (If the thermometer shows 102 degrees, then give the medicine). This conditional structure is common in caregiving scenarios. Furthermore, in weather reports, you might hear 'थर्मामीटर का पारा चढ़ रहा है', which literally means 'the thermometer's mercury is rising', a common idiom for 'the temperature is increasing'.
- Plural Oblique Example
- 'इन थर्मामीटरों की गुणवत्ता अच्छी है' (The quality of these thermometers is good).
क्या आपके पास एक अतिरिक्त थर्मामीटर होगा? (Would you happen to have an extra thermometer?)
The word थर्मामीटर is ubiquitous in urban and semi-urban India. If you walk into a 'Chemistry' (Pharmacy/Medical Store), this is the word you will use. It is also a staple in Hindi-language news broadcasts, especially during the intense Indian summers. News anchors will frequently discuss the 'थर्मामीटर' in the context of record-breaking heatwaves in cities like Churu or Ahmedabad. In these broadcasts, the word is used to lend a sense of scientific urgency to the weather report.
- At the Hospital
- Nurses in Indian hospitals will often ask patients, 'थर्मामीटर मुँह में रखिए' (Keep the thermometer in your mouth) or 'बगल में लगाइए' (Place it in the armpit).
- In Schools
- During science practicals, Hindi-medium students learn about thermal expansion using a thermometer. The teacher might say, 'थर्मामीटर को ध्यान से पकड़ो' (Hold the thermometer carefully).
आज धूप इतनी तेज़ है कि थर्मामीटर 45 डिग्री पार कर गया। (Today the sun is so strong that the thermometer crossed 45 degrees.)
In Bollywood movies or TV serials (dramas), the thermometer is a classic prop used in 'fever scenes'. When a character falls ill, there is almost always a scene where a family member checks their temperature. The dialogue usually involves someone shouting for the 'थर्मामीटर'. This reflects the word's deep integration into the domestic emotional landscape of Hindi speakers. It is not just a tool; it is a signal of concern and care.
नर्स ने थर्मामीटर को झटक कर साफ़ किया। (The nurse cleaned the thermometer with a flick of the wrist.)
Furthermore, in the digital age, 'infrared thermometers' (इंफ्रारेड थर्मामीटर) became a household term during the COVID-19 pandemic. You would hear security guards at malls and offices saying, 'मैडम, थर्मामीटर से चेक करना है' (Madam, I need to check with the thermometer). This usage highlights how the word adapts to new technology while retaining its core identity in the Hindi lexicon. Whether it's a high-tech laser device or a glass tube, it remains a 'थर्मामीटर'.
- News Headline Example
- 'दिल्ली में थर्मामीटर का पारा 48 डिग्री पहुँचा' (Thermometer's mercury reached 48 degrees in Delhi).
लैब में थर्मामीटर का उपयोग सावधानी से करें। (Use the thermometer carefully in the lab.)
For English speakers learning Hindi, the most common mistake with थर्मामीटर is pronunciation. In English, the 'th' is often a soft fricative, but in Hindi, 'थ' (tha) is a dental aspirated stop. If you pronounce it like the 'th' in 'think', a native speaker will understand you, but it will sound 'foreign'. You should place your tongue against your upper teeth and release a puff of air. Another mistake is using the wrong gender. Since 'thermometer' is an object, many learners default to feminine (thinking of it as 'a thing'), but it is strictly masculine.
- Gender Mismatch
- Incorrect: 'थर्मामीटर खो गई' (The thermometer got lost - feminine). Correct: 'थर्मामीटर खो गया' (masculine).
- Confusing Device with Measurement
- Sometimes learners say 'मेरा थर्मामीटर बहुत ज़्यादा है' (My thermometer is very high) when they mean 'मेरा तापमान' (My temperature). Remember: the thermometer is the tool, the temperature is the value.
गलत: क्या यह थर्मामीटर अच्छी है? (Wrong: Is this thermometer good? - feminine)
Another subtle mistake involves the pluralization. Learners often try to add an '-e' or '-ā' ending to make it plural, like 'थर्मामीटरे' or 'थर्मामीटरा'. In Hindi, masculine nouns ending in a consonant do not change in the direct plural. 'एक थर्मामीटर' (one thermometer) and 'दस थर्मामीटर' (ten thermometers) both use the same form. The change only occurs in the oblique case (with postpositions), where it becomes 'थर्मामीटरों'.
सही: अलमारी में बहुत सारे थर्मामीटर रखे हैं। (Correct: Many thermometers are kept in the cupboard.)
Lastly, don't confuse 'थर्मामीटर' with 'बैरोमीटर' (barometer) or 'स्पीडोमीटर' (speedometer). While they all share the English suffix, their Hindi contexts are distinct. In everyday speech, people might mistakenly use 'थर्मामीटर' to refer to any temperature-measuring device, including a thermostat, but technically, a thermostat is 'तापस्थापी'. Using the specific term 'थर्मामीटर' for the handheld medical device is the most accurate usage.
- Plural Rule
- Direct Plural: थर्मामीटर (No change). Oblique Plural: थर्मामीटरों (Changes with postpositions like 'को', 'में', 'से').
बच्चे ने थर्मामीटर तोड़ दिया। (The child broke the thermometer.)
While थर्मामीटर is the most common word, it is useful to know its synonyms and related terms to expand your vocabulary. The most formal alternative is तापमानमापी (tāpmānmāpī). This word is a compound of 'तापमान' (temperature) and 'मापी' (measurer). You will find this term in Hindi textbooks, scientific journals, and official government weather reports. However, using it in a casual conversation might make you sound like a textbook.
- तापमानमापी (Tāpmānmāpī)
- Definition: Formal/Sanskritized version of thermometer. Usage: 'आज की कक्षा में हम तापमानमापी के सिद्धांतों को समझेंगे' (In today's class, we will understand the principles of the thermometer).
- तापमान (Tāpmān)
- Definition: Temperature. Usage: 'थर्मामीटर तापमान मापने के लिए होता है' (A thermometer is for measuring temperature).
वैज्ञानिक भाषा में इसे तापमानमापी कहते हैं। (In scientific language, this is called a tāpmānmāpī.)
Another related word is पारा (pārā), which means mercury. Since traditional thermometers used mercury, the word 'पारा' is often used metonymically. For example, 'पारा चढ़ गया' (The mercury has risen) is a very common way to say someone is angry or the weather is hot. Understanding this connection helps you grasp the idiomatic side of the language. In modern contexts, you might also hear सेंसर (sensor), especially when referring to non-contact infrared thermometers.
क्या आपके थर्मामीटर में पारा है या वह डिजिटल है? (Does your thermometer have mercury or is it digital?)
In some regional dialects, people might use the English word 'temp' (शॉर्टकट) or simply ask to 'चेक' (check) the fever. However, 'थर्मामीटर' remains the standard. If you are in a professional medical setting, you might also encounter पायरोमीटर (pyrometer) for measuring high temperatures in furnaces, which follows the same naming convention as 'थर्मामीटर'. Knowing these variations helps you navigate different levels of formality in Hindi society.
- बुखार नापने वाली मशीन (Bukhār nāpne vālī mashīn)
- Definition: A descriptive phrase meaning 'the machine that measures fever'. Usage: Common among speakers with less formal education.
गाँव के लोग अक्सर इसे 'बुखार नापने वाला' कांच कहते हैं। (Village people often call it the 'fever-measuring glass'.)
How Formal Is It?
Curiosidade
Although Hindi has 'Tāpmānmāpī', the English loanword 'Thermometer' is used by over 95% of the population because of the British influence on the Indian medical system.
Guia de pronúncia
- Pronouncing 'th' as 't' (Tarmāmīṭar).
- Stressing the first syllable instead of the second.
- Missing the aspiration in 'tha' (थ).
- Pronouncing 'meter' as 'maitar'.
- Adding an extra vowel sound between 'r' and 'm'.
Nível de dificuldade
Easy to read as it is a phonetic transliteration of an English word.
Requires knowledge of conjunct characters (र्).
Aspirated 'th' can be tricky for beginners.
Very easy to recognize for English speakers.
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Gramática essencial
Masculine nouns ending in consonants do not change in direct plural.
एक थर्मामीटर, दो थर्मामीटर।
Use of 'se' (से) for instruments.
थर्मामीटर से नापो।
Oblique case plural adds '-on'.
थर्मामीटरों को साफ़ करो।
Possessive 'ka/ke/ki' must agree with the following noun.
थर्मामीटर की रीडिंग (Reading is feminine).
Aspiration in Hindi consonants.
Pronouncing 'tha' (थ) correctly.
Exemplos por nível
यह एक थर्मामीटर है।
This is a thermometer.
Simple demonstrative sentence with 'यह' (this).
थर्मामीटर कहाँ है?
Where is the thermometer?
Interrogative sentence using 'कहाँ' (where).
मेरा थर्मामीटर नया है।
My thermometer is new.
Shows masculine agreement: 'मेरा' and 'नया'.
थर्मामीटर लाओ।
Bring the thermometer.
Imperative form of the verb 'लाना' (to bring).
यह थर्मामीटर छोटा है।
This thermometer is small.
Adjective 'छोटा' (small) agrees with masculine noun.
थर्मामीटर मेज़ पर है।
The thermometer is on the table.
Locative case with 'पर' (on).
मुझे थर्मामीटर चाहिए।
I need a thermometer.
Usage of 'चाहिए' (need/want).
थर्मामीटर देखो।
Look at the thermometer.
Simple imperative 'देखो' (look).
थर्मामीटर से बुखार चेक करो।
Check the fever with a thermometer.
Instrumental case 'से' (with).
क्या आपके पास थर्मामीटर है?
Do you have a thermometer?
Possession construction 'के पास' (with/have).
थर्मामीटर मुँह में रखिए।
Keep the thermometer in the mouth.
Polite imperative 'रखिए' (please keep).
यह डिजिटल थर्मामीटर है।
This is a digital thermometer.
Compound noun phrase.
थर्मामीटर की रीडिंग क्या है?
What is the thermometer reading?
Genitive case 'की' (of).
थर्मामीटर को गरम पानी से मत धोना।
Don't wash the thermometer with hot water.
Negative imperative 'मत' (don't).
दो थर्मामीटर खराब हैं।
Two thermometers are broken.
Plural subject, no change in 'थर्मामीटर'.
थर्मामीटर बॉक्स में रखो।
Put the thermometer in the box.
Locative 'में' (in).
जब उसे बुखार हुआ, मैंने थर्मामीटर ढूँढा।
When he got a fever, I looked for the thermometer.
Complex sentence with 'जब...तब' structure.
थर्मामीटर का पारा बहुत ऊपर चला गया है।
The thermometer's mercury has gone very high.
Metaphorical/Literal use of 'पारा' (mercury).
डॉक्टर ने थर्मामीटर को झटक कर साफ़ किया।
The doctor cleaned the thermometer by shaking it.
Use of 'कर' (by doing) to show manner.
बिना थर्मामीटर के बुखार का पता नहीं चलता।
Without a thermometer, you can't tell the fever.
Postposition 'के बिना' (without).
थर्मामीटर गिरकर टूट गया।
The thermometer fell and broke.
Compound verb 'टूट गया' (broke).
क्या आप थर्मामीटर इस्तेमाल करना जानते हैं?
Do you know how to use a thermometer?
Infinitive 'इस्तेमाल करना' (to use).
इस थर्मामीटर की बैटरी खत्म हो गई है।
This thermometer's battery has run out.
Genitive 'की' and compound verb 'खत्म हो गई'.
थर्मामीटर को बच्चों की पहुँच से दूर रखें।
Keep the thermometer out of children's reach.
Formal imperative 'रखें'.
आजकल बाज़ार में कई तरह के थर्मामीटर उपलब्ध हैं।
Nowadays, many types of thermometers are available in the market.
Use of 'उपलब्ध' (available) and 'तरह के' (types of).
थर्मामीटर के आविष्कार ने चिकित्सा विज्ञान को बदल दिया।
The invention of the thermometer changed medical science.
Abstract noun 'आविष्कार' (invention).
पारे वाले थर्मामीटर अब कम इस्तेमाल होते हैं।
Mercury thermometers are used less now.
Passive construction 'इस्तेमाल होते हैं'.
थर्मामीटर की सटीकता उसकी गुणवत्ता पर निर्भर करती है।
The accuracy of the thermometer depends on its quality.
Abstract nouns 'सटीकता' (accuracy) and 'गुणवत्ता' (quality).
इंफ्रारेड थर्मामीटर से बिना छुए तापमान नापा जा सकता है।
Temperature can be measured without touching using an infrared thermometer.
Passive potential 'नापा जा सकता है'.
हॉस्पिटल में थर्मामीटरों को स्टेबलाइज़ किया जाता है।
Thermometers are sterilized in the hospital.
Oblique plural 'थर्मामीटरों' before 'को'.
अगर थर्मामीटर 100 से ऊपर हो, तो तुरंत डॉक्टर को बुलाएँ।
If the thermometer is above 100, call the doctor immediately.
Conditional 'अगर...तो'.
थर्मामीटर का उपयोग केवल बाहरी तापमान के लिए नहीं होता।
The use of a thermometer is not only for external temperature.
Adverbial 'केवल' (only).
थर्मामीटर का पारा चढ़ना केवल गर्मी का ही नहीं, बल्कि जलवायु परिवर्तन का भी संकेत है।
The rising mercury of the thermometer is a sign not just of heat, but also of climate change.
Correlative conjunctions 'न केवल...बल्कि...भी'.
वैज्ञानिक प्रयोगों में थर्मामीटर की कैलिब्रेशन अत्यंत आवश्यक है।
Calibration of the thermometer is extremely necessary in scientific experiments.
Sanskritized vocabulary 'अत्यंत आवश्यक' (extremely necessary).
समाज की स्थिति को मापने के लिए किसी थर्मामीटर की आवश्यकता नहीं होती।
No thermometer is needed to measure the state of society.
Metaphorical use of 'थर्मामीटर'.
थर्मामीटर के विभिन्न प्रकारों के बीच के अंतर को समझना महत्वपूर्ण है।
It is important to understand the difference between various types of thermometers.
Complex genitive structure 'प्रकारों के बीच के अंतर'.
प्राचीन काल में तापमान मापने के तरीके थर्मामीटर से बहुत भिन्न थे।
Methods of measuring temperature in ancient times were very different from the thermometer.
Comparative 'से भिन्न' (different from).
थर्मामीटर की रीडिंग में थोड़ी सी भी चूक घातक हो सकती है।
Even a slight error in the thermometer reading can be fatal.
Use of 'भी' (even) for emphasis.
औद्योगिक थर्मामीटर बहुत उच्च तापमान को सहन करने के लिए बने होते हैं।
Industrial thermometers are made to withstand very high temperatures.
Infinitive of purpose 'सहन करने के लिए'.
थर्मामीटर के विकास की कहानी विज्ञान के इतिहास का एक रोचक अध्याय है।
The story of the development of the thermometer is an interesting chapter in the history of science.
Abstract noun 'विकास' (development).
थर्मामीटर की निर्दोष कार्यप्रणाली ही सटीक नैदानिक परिणामों की आधारशिला है।
The flawless functioning of the thermometer is the cornerstone of accurate clinical results.
High-level vocabulary 'कार्यप्रणाली' and 'आधारशिला'.
क्या हम 'थर्मामीटर' जैसे विदेशी शब्दों के बिना आधुनिक हिंदी की कल्पना कर सकते हैं?
Can we imagine modern Hindi without foreign words like 'thermometer'?
Rhetorical question in formal register.
थर्मामीटर का उपयोग मात्र शारीरिक ताप मापने तक सीमित नहीं रह गया है।
The use of the thermometer is no longer limited to just measuring body heat.
Restrictive particle 'मात्र' (only/just).
डिजिटल क्रांति ने पारंपरिक थर्मामीटरों को लगभग संग्रहालय की वस्तु बना दिया है।
The digital revolution has made traditional thermometers almost museum pieces.
Advanced metaphorical phrasing.
थर्मामीटर की संवेदनशीलता ही उसे प्रयोगशाला के अन्य उपकरणों से विशिष्ट बनाती है।
The sensitivity of the thermometer is what makes it distinct from other laboratory equipment.
Use of 'विशिष्ट' (distinct/special).
तापमानमापी और थर्मामीटर के बीच का भाषाई संघर्ष हिंदी के विकास का परिचायक है।
The linguistic conflict between 'tāpmānmāpī' and 'thermometer' is indicative of Hindi's development.
Philosophical/Linguistic analysis.
थर्मामीटर के पारे का गिरना कभी-कभी जीवन की समाप्ति का भी प्रतीक माना जाता है।
The falling of the thermometer's mercury is sometimes considered a symbol of the end of life.
Symbolic/Literary usage.
सूक्ष्म थर्मामीटर अब नैनो-टेक्नोलॉजी के क्षेत्र में भी क्रांतिकारी परिवर्तन ला रहे हैं।
Micro-thermometers are now bringing revolutionary changes even in the field of nanotechnology.
Modern scientific context.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
— What is the thermometer reading? (Personifying the device).
जल्दी बताओ, थर्मामीटर क्या कह रहा है?
— Put the thermometer in your mouth.
बच्चे, थर्मामीटर मुँह में डालो और चुप रहो।
— The mercury of the thermometer (often used for weather).
आज थर्मामीटर का पारा 45 डिग्री है।
— The thermometer is broken/faulty.
शायद यह थर्मामीटर खराब है, रीडिंग गलत आ रही है।
— The needle of the thermometer (for analog/dial types).
थर्मामीटर की सुई धीरे-धीरे बढ़ रही है।
Frequentemente confundido com
Temperature (the value) vs. Thermometer (the tool).
Measures air pressure, not temperature.
Measures speed, often confused because of the '-meter' suffix.
Expressões idiomáticas
— To get very angry (derived from the thermometer reading).
उसकी बात सुनकर मेरा पारा चढ़ गया।
Informal— To assess a situation (metaphorical).
चुनाव से पहले जनता का बुखार मापना ज़रूरी है।
Journalistic— To lose intensity (opposite of a high thermometer reading).
गुस्सा शांत हुआ और वह ठंडा पड़ गया।
Informal— To check the 'temperature' of a situation before acting.
राजनीतिज्ञ हमेशा हवा का रुख देखते हैं।
Formal— To be extremely hot/angry (metaphorically off the scale).
वह गुस्से में आग बबूला हो गया।
Informal— Something that causes constant worry (like a broken thermometer in a crisis).
यह बीमारी जी का जंजाल बन गई है।
InformalFácil de confundir
Both relate to heat.
Tāpmān is the abstract concept of temperature; Thermometer is the physical device.
थर्मामीटर ने बताया कि तापमान 100 डिग्री है।
Both relate to heat.
Heater creates heat; Thermometer measures it.
हीटर चालू करो, थर्मामीटर गिर रहा है।
Suffix is the same.
Meter is a unit of length or a generic measuring device.
बिजली का मीटर और थर्मामीटर अलग हैं।
Found inside the device.
Pārā is the element mercury; Thermometer is the whole instrument.
थर्मामीटर के अंदर पारा होता है।
Often used together.
Bukhār is the sickness (fever); Thermometer is what detects it.
बुखार होने पर थर्मामीटर लगाओ।
Padrões de frases
यह [Noun] है।
यह थर्मामीटर है।
[Noun] कहाँ है?
थर्मामीटर कहाँ है?
[Noun] से [Verb] करो।
थर्मामीटर से बुखार चेक करो।
[Noun] की [Noun] [Verb] है।
थर्मामीटर की रीडिंग सही है।
हालांकि [Clause], फिर भी [Noun] [Verb]।
हालांकि उसे बुखार था, फिर भी थर्मामीटर ने कुछ नहीं दिखाया।
[Noun] का उपयोग [Noun] के लिए किया जाता है।
थर्मामीटर का उपयोग तापमान मापने के लिए किया जाता है।
मुझे [Noun] चाहिए।
मुझे थर्मामीटर चाहिए।
क्या [Noun] [Adjective] है?
क्या थर्मामीटर नया है?
Família de palavras
Substantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
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Como usar
Extremely high in health and weather domains.
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थर्मामीटर खो गई
→
थर्मामीटर खो गया
Thermometer is masculine, so 'gaya' is used, not 'gayi'.
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थर्मामीटर नापो
→
तापमान नापो
You measure the temperature, not the physical thermometer itself.
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Tarmāmīṭar
→
Tharmāmīṭar
The first letter must be aspirated 'Th' (थ), not 'T' (त).
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थर्मामीटरों
→
थर्मामीटर
Don't use the plural form unless there's a postposition (like 'ko' or 'mein').
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थर्मामीटर का बुखार
→
मेरा बुखार
The thermometer doesn't have a fever; you do!
Dicas
Gender Check
Always remember it's masculine! 'Mera thermometer' not 'Meri'.
Aspiration
Don't forget the puff of air on the 'Th' (थ).
Loanword Ease
Use your English knowledge; the word is the same!
Verb Pairing
Use 'Lagana' for putting it in the mouth/armpit.
Mercury vs Digital
Mercury is 'Para'; Digital is 'Digital'. Both are common.
The 'Reph'
Note the small hook (र्) above the letter 'म'.
Medical Setting
It's the most important tool for a fever (Bukhār).
News Context
Listen for it during weather reports in summer.
Natural Flow
Say it fast, just like in English, but with Hindi sounds.
Compound Words
Learn it with 'Digital' to sound modern.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Think of 'Thermal' (Heat) + 'Meter' (Measure). It sounds almost exactly like the English word, so just remember to say it with a Hindi accent!
Associação visual
Imagine a glass tube with a red line rising up as it gets closer to a sun icon.
Word Web
Desafio
Try to use 'थर्मामीटर' in three different sentences today: one about a doctor, one about the weather, and one about a pharmacy.
Origem da palavra
Borrowed from English 'thermometer', which itself comes from Ancient Greek roots.
Significado original: 'Thermos' (heat) + 'metron' (measure).
Indo-European (via English loanword).Contexto cultural
No specific sensitivities, but be careful when discussing mercury thermometers as they are being phased out for environmental reasons.
English speakers will find this word very easy as it is a direct loan. The main challenge is the Hindi phonetic 'th'.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
Medical Clinic
- थर्मामीटर लगाइए
- बुखार कितना है?
- रीडिंग क्या आई?
- थर्मामीटर साफ़ है?
Weather News
- पारा बढ़ रहा है
- रिकॉर्ड तापमान
- थर्मामीटर 40 के पार
- गर्मी की लहर
Pharmacy
- थर्मामीटर चाहिए
- डिजिटल वाला दिखाओ
- इसकी कीमत क्या है?
- वारंटी कितनी है?
Science Lab
- सावधानी से पकड़ो
- पानी का तापमान
- रीडिंग नोट करो
- थर्मामीटर स्टैंड
Home/Family
- थर्मामीटर कहाँ रखा है?
- बच्चे को बुखार है
- चेक करो
- इसे धो लो
Iniciadores de conversa
"क्या आपके घर में थर्मामीटर है?"
"आप बुखार चेक करने के लिए कौन सा थर्मामीटर इस्तेमाल करते हैं?"
"क्या आपको थर्मामीटर की रीडिंग पढ़ना आता है?"
"पिछली बार आपने थर्मामीटर का इस्तेमाल कब किया था?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि डिजिटल थर्मामीटर पुराने पारे वाले थर्मामीटर से बेहतर हैं?"
Temas para diário
आज का तापमान क्या है? थर्मामीटर देखकर लिखें।
जब आप पिछली बार बीमार हुए थे, तो थर्मामीटर ने क्या रीडिंग दिखाई थी?
एक थर्मामीटर और एक डॉक्टर के बीच की बातचीत की कल्पना करें।
अगर थर्मामीटर बोलना शुरू कर दे, तो वह क्या कहेगा?
थर्मामीटर के आविष्कार के बिना दुनिया कैसी होती?
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is a masculine noun. You should use masculine adjectives and verbs with it, such as 'बड़ा थर्मामीटर' (big thermometer) or 'थर्मामीटर गिर गया' (the thermometer fell).
You simply say 'डिजिटल थर्मामीटर' (ḍijital tharmāmīṭar). It is a very common phrase in modern Hindi.
Yes, but it is very formal. Use it in scientific writing or formal exams. In daily life, stick to 'थर्मामीटर'.
In the direct case, it remains 'थर्मामीटर'. In the oblique case (before postpositions), it becomes 'थर्मामीटरों'.
It is an aspirated dental 'th'. Place your tongue against your teeth and release air. It is not like the English 'the'.
Yes, it is written as a 'reph' (र्) over the 'mā'. It is a short 'r' sound.
The most common verbs are 'लगाना' (to apply/put) and 'चेक करना' (to check).
For body temperature, Fahrenheit is common (e.g., 100 degrees fever). For weather, Celsius is the standard.
Yes, it is borrowed from English and transliterated into Devanagari script.
You can buy it at a 'chemist ki dukan' (pharmacy) or online.
Teste-se 200 perguntas
Translate to Hindi: 'The thermometer is on the table.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'I need a new thermometer.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'Check the fever with a thermometer.'
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Write a sentence using 'डिजिटल थर्मामीटर'.
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Translate to Hindi: 'The thermometer is broken.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'What is the reading?'
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Write a sentence using 'पारा' and 'थर्मामीटर'.
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Translate to Hindi: 'Keep the thermometer in your mouth.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'Wash the thermometer.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'Does the thermometer have a battery?'
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Write a short paragraph about checking a child's fever.
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Translate to Hindi: 'The doctor used a thermometer.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'This thermometer is very accurate.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'Don't touch the thermometer.'
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Write a sentence using 'तापमानमापी'.
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Translate to Hindi: 'Where did you buy the thermometer?'
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Translate to Hindi: 'The thermometer fell from my hand.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'Put the thermometer back in the box.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'Is this thermometer for children?'
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Translate to Hindi: 'I can't find the thermometer.'
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Listen and identify: 'थर्मामीटर'.
Listen and identify: 'बुखार'.
Listen and identify: 'पारा'.
Listen: 'थर्मामीटर लगाओ'. What to do?
Listen: 'रीडिंग क्या है?'. What is asked?
Listen: 'थर्मामीटर टूट गया'. What happened?
Listen: 'नया थर्मामीटर लाओ'. What to bring?
Listen: 'डिजिटल थर्मामीटर'. What type?
Listen: 'मुँह में रखो'. Where to put?
Listen: 'थर्मामीटर साफ़ करो'. What action?
Listen: 'तापमान'. What word?
Listen: 'डॉक्टर थर्मामीटर लाया'. Who brought it?
Listen: 'सौ डिग्री'. What number?
Listen: 'थर्मामीटर मेज़ पर है'. Where is it?
Listen: 'पारा चढ़ गया'. Is it hot or cold?
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Summary
The word थर्मामीटर is the standard Hindi term for a thermometer. While formal synonyms exist, this loanword is used universally across all social registers in India to discuss health and weather. Example: 'थर्मामीटर से बुखार नापो' (Measure the fever with a thermometer).
- A thermometer is a measuring instrument.
- Commonly used to check body fever.
- A masculine noun in Hindi (थर्मामीटर).
- Borrowed directly from English vocabulary.
Gender Check
Always remember it's masculine! 'Mera thermometer' not 'Meri'.
Aspiration
Don't forget the puff of air on the 'Th' (थ).
Loanword Ease
Use your English knowledge; the word is the same!
Verb Pairing
Use 'Lagana' for putting it in the mouth/armpit.
Exemplo
कृपया मेरा तापमान जाँचने के लिए थर्मामीटर लाओ।
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