用你的语言查看此页面

English

فارسی

العربية

Deutsch

Español

Français

日本語

한국어

Português

हिन्दी

首页
学习
印地语
词汇
शावर

A2 noun 7分钟阅读

शावर

shower

开始练习例句笔记与提示 शावर 30秒了解

解析 शावर in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'शावर' (shāvar) means 'shower.' It is a word borrowed from English, so it is very easy to remember. You should learn to use it in very simple sentences like 'I take a shower' (मैं शावर लेता हूँ). At this stage, focus on the fact that it is an object found in the bathroom (बाथरूम). You might use it when talking about your daily routine. Don't worry about complex grammar yet; just recognize the word when you hear it in a house or a hotel. It is a masculine noun, so we say 'मेरा शावर' (my shower) and not 'मेरी शावर.'

免费注册阅读完整解释

At the A2 level, you should be able to describe your bathroom and your daily habits using 'शावर.' You can use adjectives with it, like 'गर्म शावर' (hot shower) or 'ठंडा शावर' (cold shower). You should also know the basic verb 'लेना' (to take) that goes with it. For example, 'मैं सुबह शावर लेता हूँ' (I take a shower in the morning). You are now moving beyond just the noun and starting to use it in time-based sentences. You should also be aware that in many Indian homes, people use a bucket instead of a shower, so being able to distinguish between 'शावर' and 'बाल्टी' (bucket) is helpful for basic conversation about living conditions.

At the B1 level, you can use 'शावर' in more complex situations, such as complaining about a problem or describing a process. For instance, if you are at a hotel, you might need to say 'शावर से पानी नहीं आ रहा है' (Water is not coming from the shower). You can also use postpositions like 'के नीचे' (under) to say 'शावर के नीचे खड़ा होना' (standing under the shower). You should understand the difference between the loanword 'शावर' and the more formal 'फुहारा' (fuhāra), knowing that 'शावर' is the one used in modern, everyday speech while 'फुहारा' might appear in literature or when describing a garden fountain. Your vocabulary is expanding to include related items like 'शावर जेल' or 'शावर कैप'.

免费注册阅读完整解释

At the B2 level, you can discuss the cultural implications of using a 'शावर' versus traditional Indian bathing methods. You might talk about water conservation, saying 'शावर में पानी ज़्यादा खर्च होता है' (More water is wasted in the shower). You can use the word in the oblique case, such as 'शावरों की सफ़ाई' (the cleaning of the showers). You should be comfortable using the word in various tenses and moods, including the subjunctive ('अगर शावर काम करता...') or the passive voice. Your understanding of the word includes its role as a symbol of urbanization and modern plumbing in the Indian context. You can also use it in more descriptive narratives about travel or home design.

免费注册阅读完整解释

At the C1 level, you have a nuanced understanding of how 'शावर' functions as a loanword in Hindi. You can discuss the linguistics of why English words like 'शावर' have replaced traditional terms like 'फुहारा' in the urban lexicon. You can use the word in metaphorical or highly descriptive contexts, perhaps in creative writing or formal debates about lifestyle changes. You understand the subtle social cues associated with the word—how its use might indicate a certain class or educational background in a multi-lingual society. You can fluently switch between 'शावर' and other terms depending on the register of the conversation, whether it's a technical discussion with a builder or a casual chat with a friend.

免费注册阅读完整解释

At the C2 level, you possess a masterly command of the word 'शावर' within the broader tapestry of the Hindi language. You can analyze its phonological adaptation into the Hindi sound system and its placement in the hierarchy of loanwords. You might explore its usage in contemporary Hindi literature or cinema as a tool for characterization (e.g., using a 'शावर' vs. a 'नल' to show a character's wealth). You can discuss the global influence of English on Hindi domestic vocabulary with precision. Your use of the word is indistinguishable from a native speaker who is well-versed in both the colloquial and formal aspects of the language, allowing you to use it with perfect grammatical accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

免费注册阅读完整解释

开始练习例句笔记与提示

शावर 30秒了解

शावर (shāvar) means shower in Hindi.
It is a masculine noun borrowed from English.
Used mainly in urban and modern contexts.
Commonly used with the verb 'लेना' (to take).

The word शावर (pronounced as 'shāvar') is a direct linguistic loan from the English word 'shower.' In the context of modern Hindi, it specifically refers to the bathroom fixture that sprays water from above, allowing a person to bathe while standing. While Hindi has an older, more traditional word for a fountain or spray—फुहारा (fuhāra)—the term 'शावर' has become the ubiquitous standard in urban households, hotels, and architectural discussions across India. Understanding this word is essential for anyone navigating daily life in an Indian city, as it represents a shift from the traditional 'bucket and mug' (बाल्टी और मग) bathing culture to contemporary plumbing standards. People use this word when discussing morning routines, home renovations, or hotel amenities.

Daily Hygiene Context: In everyday conversation, you will hear people say 'शावर लेना' (to take a shower). This is a common phrase used by office-goers and students who prefer a quick wash over the more time-consuming traditional bath.
Technical/Home Improvement: When talking to a plumber or a hardware store clerk, 'शावर' is the term used to describe the showerhead itself. You might specify a 'hand-shower' (हैंड शावर) or a 'rain-shower' (रेन शावर).

गर्मियों में ठंडे शावर से बेहतर कुछ नहीं है। (Nothing is better than a cold shower in the summers.)

The adoption of this word also reflects the socio-economic changes in India. In many rural areas, the concept of a 'shower' is still a luxury or simply not part of the infrastructure, where 'नहाना' (nahānā - to bathe) usually implies using a bucket. However, in any Bollywood movie or modern TV show, you will see characters using the 'शावर'. This makes it an A2 level word—not because the concept is complex, but because its usage is specific to a certain lifestyle and modern setting. It is a masculine noun, which is important for grammar: 'शावर चल रहा है' (The shower is running) uses the masculine verb form.

क्या आपके बाथरूम में शावर काम कर रहा है? (Is the shower working in your bathroom?)

Using 'शावर' in a sentence requires an understanding of basic Hindi sentence structure (Subject-Object-Verb). Since it is a masculine noun, any adjectives or verbs associated with it must reflect that gender. For instance, if you want to say 'The shower is big,' you would say 'शावर बड़ा है' (Shāvar baṛā hai), not 'बड़ी' (baṛī). This section explores the various grammatical environments where the word thrives.

As a Direct Object: When you are performing an action on the shower, such as cleaning it: 'मैं शावर साफ़ कर रहा हूँ' (I am cleaning the shower). Here, 'शावर' is the object.

कृपया शावर बंद कर दें। (Please turn off the shower.)

One of the most common ways to use the word is with the verb 'लेना' (to take). In English, we 'take a shower.' In Hindi, the translation is literal: 'शावर लेना.' However, you can also use 'नहाना' (to bathe) in conjunction with it: 'मैं शावर में नहा रहा हूँ' (I am bathing in the shower). This implies the location of the bath. If you are staying at a hotel and want to complain about the water pressure, you would say, 'शावर में पानी का प्रेशर कम है' (The water pressure in the shower is low).

वह शावर के नीचे गाना गा रहा है। (He is singing under the shower.)

Furthermore, 'शावर' can be used in compound nouns. For example, 'शावर जेल' (shower gel) or 'शावर कर्टन' (shower curtain). Even though these are English terms, they are used exactly as they are in Hindi sentences. 'मुझे नया शावर कर्टन खरीदना है' (I need to buy a new shower curtain). By mastering these patterns, you can describe your morning routine or discuss household maintenance with ease.

The word 'शावर' is a hallmark of 'Hinglish' (a blend of Hindi and English) that dominates urban India. You are most likely to hear this word in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore. In these environments, English loanwords for modern technology and plumbing are the norm rather than the exception. If you walk into a high-end bathroom fittings store in a mall, the sales assistant will exclusively use the word 'शावर' to describe their products.

होटल के कमरे में शावर बहुत अच्छा था। (The shower in the hotel room was very good.)

You will also encounter this word in Bollywood films and web series that depict modern life. Characters discussing their morning routines or complaining about apartment amenities will use 'शावर.' It is rarely replaced by the formal Hindi word 'फुहारा' in these contexts because 'फुहारा' sounds too poetic or technical, often associated with garden fountains rather than bathroom fixtures. Thus, hearing 'शावर' signifies a contemporary, urban setting.

Advertising and Media: Soap and shampoo commercials frequently use the word 'शावर' to create an image of luxury and freshness. 'एक ताज़ा शावर के लिए...' (For a refreshing shower...)

आज सुबह शावर में पानी नहीं आ रहा था। (There was no water in the shower this morning.)

While 'शावर' is easy to remember because of its English origin, learners often make mistakes with its gender and the verbs associated with it. In Hindi, every noun has a gender, and 'शावर' is masculine. A common mistake for English speakers is to forget this, as 'shower' is neuter in English. This leads to errors in adjective agreement and verb conjugation.

Mistake 1: Incorrect Gender Agreement: Saying 'शावर अच्छी है' (The shower is good - feminine) instead of 'शावर अच्छा है' (masculine). Always treat 'शावर' as a male noun.
Mistake 2: Confusing 'Shower' with 'Bath': Using 'शावर' when you actually mean the act of bathing in general (snān/नहाना). If you used a bucket, don't say you took a 'शावर'.

गलत: मेरी शावर टूट गई है। (Wrong: My shower is broken - feminine verb)

सही: मेरा शावर टूट गया है। (Correct: My shower is broken - masculine verb)

Another mistake is the pronunciation. Some learners might try to 'Hindi-ize' the pronunciation too much, making it sound like 'shav-aar.' However, in modern urban Hindi, the pronunciation remains very close to the English 'shower.' Also, be careful with the plural. While 'शावर' stays 'शावर' in the direct plural case ('दो शावर' - two showers), it becomes 'शावरों' in the oblique case (e.g., 'शावरों की मरम्मत' - repair of the showers). Beginners often forget to apply the oblique marker.

To truly enrich your Hindi vocabulary, you should know the alternatives to 'शावर' and how they differ in register and context. While 'शावर' is the most common word for the fixture, other words describe the act of bathing or the spray of water itself.

फुहारा (Fuhāra): This is the pure Hindi/Urdu word for a spray or fountain. It is more formal and poetic. Use this if you are describing a fountain in a park or a light drizzle of rain.
नहाना (Nahānā) / स्नान (Snān): 'नहाना' is the verb for bathing. 'स्नान' is the more formal noun. You take a 'शावर' to perform 'स्नान'.

बगीचे में एक सुंदर फुहारा है। (There is a beautiful fountain in the garden.)

In a comparative sense, 'शावर' is technical and modern, whereas 'फुहारा' is aesthetic and traditional. If you are reading a technical manual for a showerhead, you might see both words used interchangeably, but in conversation, 'शावर' wins. There is also the word 'बौछार' (bauchār), which refers to a heavy spray or a shower of rain. For example, 'बारिश की बौछार' (a shower of rain). You wouldn't use 'बौछार' for the bathroom fixture, but you might use it to describe the water coming out of a powerful shower.

How Formal Is It?

正式

"कृपया शावर की कार्यक्षमता की जांच करें।"

中性

"मैं शावर ले रहा हूँ।"

非正式

"यार, शावर बहुत मस्त है!"

Child friendly

"चलो, शावर में खेलें!"

俚语

"शावर सीन एकदम धांसू था।"

趣味小知识

While 'शावर' is English, the Hindi word for rain shower is 'बौछार', which has no etymological link but describes the same physical phenomenon.

发音指南

UK /ˈʃaʊə/

US /ˈʃaʊər/

Stress is on the first syllable 'Sha'.

押韵词

पावर (Power) टावर (Tower) फ्लावर (Flower) आवर (Hour) सावर (Sour) बावर (Bawar) नावर (Nawar) गावर (Gawar)

常见错误

Pronouncing it as 'Savar' (missing the 'h' sound).
Over-emphasizing the 'r' at the end like 'Shav-ara'.
Using a flat 'a' sound instead of the 'au' diphthong.
Confusing the 'sh' (श) with 's' (स).
Making it a three-syllable word.

难度评级

阅读 2/5

Easy to read if you know the alphabet.

写作 2/5

Simple spelling in Devanagari.

口语 1/5

Almost identical to English.

听力 1/5

Very recognizable.

接下来学什么

前置知识

पानी नहाना घर बाथरूम साफ़

接下来学习

नल साबुन तौलिया बाल्टी मग

高级

प्लंबिंग मरम्मत जल-संरक्षण वास्तुकला स्वच्छता

需要掌握的语法

Masculine Noun Agreement

शावर अच्छा है (Not अच्छी).

Oblique Case

शावर में (In the shower - form stays same).

Compound Verbs

शावर ले लेना (Take the shower).

Postpositions

शावर के पास (Near the shower).

Pluralization

दो शावर (Two showers).

免费注册阅读完整解释

按水平分级的例句

यह शावर है।

This is a shower.

Simple demonstrative sentence.

शावर कहाँ है?

Where is the shower?

Interrogative sentence.

शावर साफ़ है।

The shower is clean.

Adjective 'saaf' modifying the masculine noun.

मैं शावर लेता हूँ।

I take a shower.

Present simple tense.

शावर छोटा है।

The shower is small.

Masculine adjective 'chhota'.

एक शावर।

One shower.

Noun with a number.

मेरा शावर।

My shower.

Possessive pronoun 'mera'.

नया शावर।

New shower.

Adjective 'naya'.

मैं रोज़ सुबह शावर लेता हूँ।

I take a shower every morning.

Use of 'roz subah' (every morning).

क्या आपके घर में शावर है?

Is there a shower in your house?

Possessive 'ke ghar mein'.

शावर बहुत गर्म है।

The shower is very hot.

Adverb 'bahut' and adjective 'garam'.

वह शावर ले रहा है।

He is taking a shower.

Present continuous tense.

मुझे शावर लेना पसंद है।

I like taking a shower.

Use of 'pasand hai' with infinitive.

शावर बंद करो।

Turn off the shower.

Imperative sentence.

यह शावर पुराना है।

This shower is old.

Masculine adjective 'purana'.

शावर में पानी नहीं है।

There is no water in the shower.

Negative existential sentence.

शावर खराब हो गया है, इसे ठीक करना होगा।

The shower is broken, it will have to be fixed.

Compound verb 'ho gaya' and 'karna hoga'.

होटल के शावर में गर्म पानी नहीं आ रहा।

Hot water is not coming in the hotel shower.

Genitive case 'hotel ke'.

शावर लेने के बाद मुझे अच्छा लगता है।

I feel good after taking a shower.

Use of 'ke baad' (after).

क्या आप शावर का प्रेशर बढ़ा सकते हैं?

Can you increase the shower pressure?

Modal verb 'sakte hain'.

मैंने कल एक नया शावर खरीदा।

I bought a new shower yesterday.

Past simple tense with 'ne' construction.

शावर के नीचे खड़े होकर सोचना अच्छा है।

It is good to think while standing under the shower.

Gerund 'khade hokar'.

इस शावर का डिज़ाइन बहुत आधुनिक है।

The design of this shower is very modern.

Genitive 'is shavar ka'.

हमें शावर की मरम्मत करवानी चाहिए।

We should get the shower repaired.

Causative verb 'karvani' with 'chahiye'.

पानी बचाने के लिए हमें शावर का उपयोग कम करना चाहिए।

We should reduce the use of showers to save water.

Infinitive 'bachane ke liye' (to save).

आजकल लोग बाल्टी के बजाय शावर का इस्तेमाल करते हैं।

Nowadays people use showers instead of buckets.

Use of 'ke bajay' (instead of).

शावर की तेज़ धार से थकान मिट जाती है।

The sharp stream of the shower removes tiredness.

Abstract noun 'thakan'.

अगर शावर ठीक नहीं हुआ, तो मैं प्लंबर को बुलाऊँगा।

If the shower isn't fixed, I will call the plumber.

Conditional sentence 'agar... to'.

शावर के पर्दे को हर महीने धोना चाहिए।

The shower curtain should be washed every month.

Passive-like construction with 'chahiye'.

उसने शावर लेते समय एक गाना गुनगुनाया।

He hummed a song while taking a shower.

Use of 'te samay' (while doing).

इस अपार्टमेंट में शावर की सुविधा उपलब्ध है।

Shower facility is available in this apartment.

Formal vocabulary 'suvidha uplabdha'.

शावर का हैंडल ढीला हो गया है।

The shower handle has become loose.

Masculine agreement 'dheela'.

शावर का आधुनिक स्वरूप हमारी जीवनशैली के बदलाव को दर्शाता है।

The modern form of the shower reflects the change in our lifestyle.

Complex noun phrase as subject.

बाथरूम की सजावट में शावर एक मुख्य आकर्षण बन गया है।

The shower has become a main attraction in bathroom decor.

Present perfect 'ban gaya hai'.

शावर की बौछारें मन को शांत करने का एक साधन हैं।

The sprays of the shower are a means to calm the mind.

Plural feminine noun 'baucharen' with 'shavar'.

तकनीकी रूप से, शावर का दबाव पंप पर निर्भर करता है।

Technically, the shower pressure depends on the pump.

Adverbial phrase 'takniki roop se'.

शावर के बढ़ते उपयोग से जल संकट की समस्या गंभीर हो सकती है।

The increasing use of showers could make the water crisis serious.

Gerundive 'badhte upyog se'.

उसने शावर के नीचे घंटों बिताए, जैसे वह अपने दुखों को धो रहा हो।

He spent hours under the shower as if he were washing away his sorrows.

Subjunctive 'jaise... ho'.

शावर के विभिन्न प्रकारों में 'रेन शावर' सबसे लोकप्रिय है।

Among different types of showers, the 'rain shower' is most popular.

Superlative 'sabse lokpriya'.

शावर की मरम्मत में लगने वाला समय और खर्च काफी अधिक है।

The time and cost involved in repairing the shower are quite high.

Complex subject with 'aur'.

शावर की शब्दावली का हिंदी में समावेश भाषाई वैश्वीकरण का उदाहरण है।

The inclusion of shower vocabulary in Hindi is an example of linguistic globalization.

High-level academic vocabulary.

शावर के नीचे की एकांतता अक्सर सृजनात्मक विचारों को जन्म देती है।

The solitude under the shower often gives birth to creative ideas.

Philosophical subject matter.

शहरी वास्तुकला में शावर के स्थान का निर्धारण कुशलता से किया जाना चाहिए।

In urban architecture, the placement of the shower must be determined efficiently.

Passive voice 'kiya jana chahiye'.

शावर और बाल्टी के बीच का द्वंद्व परंपरा और आधुनिकता के संघर्ष को रेखांकित करता है।

The duality between the shower and the bucket highlights the conflict between tradition and modernity.

Metaphorical usage.

शावर के जल-प्रवाह की गतिशीलता को नियंत्रित करना एक इंजीनियरिंग चुनौती है।

Controlling the dynamics of the shower's water flow is an engineering challenge.

Technical compound nouns.

शावर के उपयोग की नैतिकता पर चर्चा करना आज के समय की आवश्यकता है।

Discussing the ethics of shower usage is a necessity of today's time.

Abstract noun 'naitikta'.

शावर की ध्वनि में एक विशेष प्रकार की लयबद्धता होती है जो सुकून प्रदान करती है।

There is a specific kind of rhythmicity in the sound of a shower that provides comfort.

Poetic and complex structure.

शावर के माध्यम से जल का वितरण एक जटिल हाइड्रोलिक प्रक्रिया का परिणाम है।

Water distribution through a shower is the result of a complex hydraulic process.

Scientific register.

常见搭配

शावर लेना

ठंडा शावर

गर्म शावर

शावर जेल

शावर कर्टन

शावर कैप

शावर पैनल

शावर हेड

शावर एरिया

शावर का प्रेशर

常用短语

क्विक शावर

— A fast shower. Used when in a hurry.

मैं एक क्विक शावर लेकर आता हूँ।

शावर में गाना

— Singing in the shower. A common habit.

उसे शावर में गाना पसंद है।

शावर के नीचे

— Under the shower. Denotes position.

वह शावर के नीचे खड़ा है।

शावर तोड़ना

— To break the shower. Usually accidental.

बच्चे ने शावर तोड़ दिया।

शावर खोलना

— To turn on the shower.

नल घुमाकर शावर खोलो।

शावर बंद करना

— To turn off the shower.

पानी बचाओ, शावर बंद करो।

शावर बदलना

— To change/replace the showerhead.

हमें यह शावर बदलना पड़ेगा।

शावर की धार

— The stream of the shower.

शावर की धार बहुत तेज़ है।

सुबह का शावर

— Morning shower.

सुबह का शावर बहुत ज़रूरी है।

रात का शावर

— Night shower.

रात का शावर अच्छी नींद लाता है।

容易混淆的词

शावर vs सॉवर (Sour)

Phonetically similar but totally different meaning.

शावर vs सफ़र (Travel)

Sometimes misheard by beginners.

शावर vs शेवर (Shaver)

A device for shaving, closely related in bathroom context.

习语与表达

"शावर की तरह बरसना"

— To rain down like a shower. Used for wealth or praise.

उस पर इनामों की शावर की तरह बारिश हुई।

Informal

"कोल्ड शावर देना"

— To give a cold shower. Metaphorically, to dampen someone's enthusiasm.

उसकी बातों ने मेरे उत्साह पर कोल्ड शावर दे दिया।

Modern/Hinglish

"शावर में भीगना"

— To get soaked in the shower. Often used to mean being overwhelmed.

वह काम के शावर में भीग गया है।

Creative

"शावर जैसा दिमाग"

— A brain like a shower. Someone who thinks quickly and in many directions.

उसका दिमाग शावर जैसा चलता है।

Informal

"शावर की फुहार"

— A gentle spray. Used to describe a light and pleasant experience.

उसकी बातें शावर की फुहार जैसी हैं।

Poetic

"शावर के नीचे रोना"

— To cry in the shower. Hiding one's emotions.

वह शावर के नीचे रोता रहा ताकि कोई देख न सके।

Common

"शावर से नहाना"

— To bathe with a shower. Often used to show off one's lifestyle.

अब तो वह शावर से नहाता है, बाल्टी भूल गया।

Sarcastic

"शावर का पानी"

— Shower water. Sometimes used to refer to something wasted.

पैसे को शावर के पानी की तरह मत बहाओ।

Metaphorical

"शावर की मरम्मत"

— Fixing the shower. Used to mean fixing a broken life or routine.

उसे अपनी ज़िंदगी की शावर की मरम्मत करनी होगी।

Philosophical

"शावर के सपने"

— Shower dreams. Ideas that come while bathing.

मेरे सबसे अच्छे विचार शावर के सपने होते हैं।

Informal

容易混淆

शावर vs फुहारा

Both mean spray.

Fuhara is more for fountains or poetic rain; Shavar is for the bathroom fixture.

शावर बाथरूम में है, फुहारा पार्क में।

शावर vs बौछार

Both involve water spray.

Bauchār is a heavy natural spray or shower of rain.

बारिश की बौछार तेज़ थी।

शावर vs नल

Both are water sources.

Nal is a tap/faucet; Shavar is an overhead spray.

नल से बाल्टी भरो, शावर से नहाओ।

शावर vs झरना

Both involve falling water.

Jharna is a natural waterfall.

पहाड़ों में सुंदर झरना है।

शावर vs स्नान

Both relate to bathing.

Snan is the formal act of bathing; Shavar is the tool.

शावर से स्नान करना आसान है।

句型

यह [Object] है।

यह शावर है।

मैं [Noun] लेता हूँ।

मैं शावर लेता हूँ।

[Noun] काम नहीं कर रहा है।

शावर काम नहीं कर रहा है।

[Noun] के बजाय [Noun] का उपयोग करें।

बाल्टी के बजाय शावर का उपयोग करें।

[Noun] की [Property] बहुत [Adjective] है।

शावर की डिज़ाइन बहुत आधुनिक है।

[Noun] का उपयोग [Abstract Noun] का प्रतीक है।

शावर का उपयोग आधुनिकता का प्रतीक है।

क्या यहाँ [Noun] है?

क्या यहाँ शावर है?

मुझे [Noun] ठीक करना है।

मुझे शावर ठीक करना है।

词族

名词

动词

形容词

如何使用

frequency

Very common in urban speech.

常见错误

शावर लेनी है → शावर लेना है
The verb must be masculine to match 'शावर'.
मेरी शावर → मेरा शावर
Possessive pronouns must be masculine.
शावर में नहाना → शावर से नहाना
While 'में' is okay, 'से' is often used to describe the means.
शावर का पानी ठंडी है → शावर का पानी ठंडा है
The adjective 'thanda' modifies 'paani' (masculine), not 'shavar'.
शावरों को साफ़ करो → शावर को साफ़ करो
Unless there are multiple showers, use the singular form.

小贴士

Gender Check

Always remember 'शावर' is masculine. This is the most common mistake for learners.

Loanwords

Don't be afraid to use 'शावर'. It's more natural in cities than 'फुहारा'.

Bathing Habits

Knowing both 'शावर' and 'बाल्टी' will help you navigate any Indian household.

Pronunciation

Focus on the 'Sha' sound. It's 'Sh' as in 'Sheep', not 'S' as in 'Sleep'.

Spelling

The 'v' sound in 'shavar' is written with 'व' (va).

Context Clues

If you hear 'बाथरूम' and 'पानी', the speaker is likely talking about the 'शावर'.

Compound Words

Learn 'शावर जेल' and 'शावर कैप' as they are used exactly like in English.

Visualizing

Visualize the word 'शावर' written on your showerhead to remember it every morning.

Daily Routine

Describe your shower routine in Hindi to practice the word in context.

History

Remembering it's an English loanword makes it 50% easier to learn!

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'Sha' as in 'Shampoo' and 'War' as in 'Water'. You use shampoo and water in a Sha-War.

视觉联想

Imagine a silver showerhead spraying diamonds of water in a bright blue bathroom.

Word Web

Bathroom Water Clean Soap Morning Plumber Curtain Hot

挑战

Try to use the word 'शावर' in three different sentences today while describing your morning.

词源

Borrowed from the English word 'shower'. It entered Hindi during the late 19th or early 20th century with the introduction of modern plumbing systems by the British.

原始含义： A brief fall of rain or a device that produces a spray of water.

Indo-European (via Germanic/English).

文化背景

Be mindful that not everyone in India has access to a shower; using the word might imply a certain socio-economic background.

English speakers will find this word very easy as it is a direct loanword.

Used in many Bollywood songs Common in urban Indian literature Frequent in lifestyle blogs

在生活中练习

真实语境

Morning Routine

शावर लेना
तैयार होना
ब्रश करना
नाश्ता करना

Hotel Stay

शावर काम नहीं कर रहा
गर्म पानी
तौलिया चाहिए
बाथरूम

Home Repair

शावर टूट गया
प्लंबर
लीक होना
नया शावर

Shopping

शावर की कीमत
डिज़ाइन
स्टील का शावर
वारंटी

Weather

ठंडा शावर
गर्मी
ताज़गी
पसीना

对话开场白

"क्या आप सुबह शावर लेना पसंद करते हैं या रात को?"

"आपके बाथरूम में शावर कैसा है?"

"क्या आपके शहर में पानी की कमी की वजह से शावर का उपयोग कम होता है?"

"क्या आपने कभी रेन शावर का इस्तेमाल किया है?"

"शावर में गाना गाने का आपका पसंदीदा गाना कौन सा है?"

日记主题

आज सुबह जब आप शावर ले रहे थे, तब आपने क्या सोचा?

अपने सपनों के बाथरूम और उसके शावर का वर्णन करें।

शावर और बाल्टी से नहाने के फायदों और नुकसानों की तुलना करें।

एक ऐसी घटना लिखें जब शावर बीच में ही खराब हो गया हो।

क्या आपको लगता है कि शावर का उपयोग करना पानी की बर्बादी है?

常见问题

10 个问题

It is a masculine noun. You should use masculine adjectives and verbs with it. Example: 'शावर अच्छा है' (The shower is good).

Usually, for rain, the word 'बौछार' (bauchār) is used. 'शावर' specifically refers to the bathroom fixture in common Hindi.

The closest native word is 'फुहारा' (fuhāra), but it is rarely used for bathroom showers nowadays.

You say 'शावर लेना' (shāvar lenā).

In urban areas and modern homes, yes. In rural areas, the 'bucket and mug' method is more prevalent.

It is spelled as श-ा-व-र (शावर).

It is simply called 'हैंड शावर' (hand shāvar).

Yes, but it is often soft, similar to the British English pronunciation.

No, it is a noun. You must pair it with a verb like 'लेना' (take) or 'चलाना' (run).

It is 'शावर कर्टन' or 'शावर का पर्दा'.

免费注册查看提示和笔记