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Hindi Vocabulary - Animals

Hi Hindi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to learn about animals in Hindi so that you can better describe the wildlife in India without depending on English vocabulary. Understanding animal names in Hindi will also help you connect with native speakers and learn about the country's rich biodiversity. Don't forget to also check out other native Hindi speakers and ask them any questions!

Introduction

India is a country known for its rich and diverse wildlife that includes a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles and marine life. Words like "giraffe" or "rhinoceros" may not be too useful outside of zoological contexts, but knowing animal names in Hindi can be useful and fun, whether you're going on a wildlife tour or simply watching a documentary.

Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Portuguese Loan Words in Hindi, Animal Sounds, Kitchen & Herbs and Spices.

Mammals

Mammals are the most well-known and loved animals in India, some of the most popular ones are elephants, tigers, and monkeys. Here are some common Hindi words used to describe mammals:

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
हाथी	haathi	Elephant
शेर	sher	Tiger
बंदर	bandar	Monkey
भालू	bhaloo	Bear
भेड़िया	bhediya	Wolf
गाय	gaay	Cow
भैंस	bhains	Buffalo
बैल	bail	Ox
कुत्ता	kutta	Dog

Dialogue:

• Person 1: क्या तुम्हें हाथी पसंद है? (Kya tumhe haathi pasand hai?) (Do you like elephants?)
• Person 2: हां, मुझे हाथी काफी पसंद है। (Haan, mujhe haathi kaafi pasand hai.) (Yes, I really like elephants.)
• Person 1: मेरी पसंदीदा जानवर शेर है। (Meri pasandida jaanwar sher hai.) (My favorite animal is a tiger.)
• Person 2: शेर हमारे राष्ट्रीय पशु है। (Sher hamare rashtriya pashu hai.) (Tiger is our national animal.)

Birds

India is also known for its diverse bird population. India has over 1300 species of birds which represents around 13% of the total number of bird species found in the world. Here are some common Hindi words used to describe birds:

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
चींटी	cheenti	Ant
मोर	mor	Peacock
उल्लू	ullu	Owl
चिड़िया	chidiya	Bird
तोता	tota	Parrot
मैना	maina	Myna
कौआ	kauwa	Crow
बतख	batakh	Duck

Dialogue:

• Person 1: मोर का फ़ितरती रंग भरना बहुत खूबसूरत होता है। (Mor ka fitrati rang bharana bahut khoobsoorat hota hai.) (Peacock's natural coloration is very beautiful.)
• Person 2: हाँ, उनकी नटखट चाल और ये नीले-हरे रंग दिलचस्प होते हैं। (Haan, unki natakhat chaal aur ye neele-hare rang dilchasp hote hain.) (Yes, their playful gait and these blue-green colors are fascinating.)
• Person 1: तुम मुझे अपना मैना दे सकते हो? (Tum mujhe apna maina de sakte ho?) (Can you give me your Myna?)
• Person 2: नहीं, मैना को घर में रखा नहीं जाता। वो जंगली पक्षी है।(Nahi, maina ko ghar mein rakha nahi jaata. Wo jangli pakshi hai. ) (No, Mynas can't be kept in a house. They are wild birds.)

Reptiles & Aquatic Animals

India's varied topography provides a habitat to a wide array of reptiles and marine life. India's coastlines that run over 7,500 kilometers are home to several species of marine mammals, turtles, as well as whales and sharks. Here are some common Hindi words used to describe reptiles and marine life:

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
कछुआ	kachhua	Turtle
साँप	saanp	Snake
मगरमच्छ	magarmachh	Crocodile
मछली	machhli	Fish
सीप	seep	Octopus
जलप्रपात	jalprapat	Waterfall
मुर्गा-मछली	murga-machhli	Chicken-Fish

Dialogue:

• Person 1: वह तांबे का कछुआ इतना बड़ा दिख रहा था। (Voh taambe ka kachhua itna bada dikh raha tha.) (That copper turtle looked so big.)
• Person 2: हाँ, वह तांबे का खूबसूरत सा था। (Haan, voh taambe ka khoobsoorat sa tha.) (Yes, it was a beautiful copper color.)
• Person 1: साँप से बचकर रहना। (Saanp se bachkar rehna.) (Be careful and stay away from the snake.)
• Person 2: जी हाँ, मैं साँपों से डरता हूं। (Ji haan, main saanpon se darta hoon.) (Yes, I am afraid of snakes.)

Insects

India has over 200,000 recorded species of insects. They can be found almost anywhere in India, and if you're planning on visiting India, you better be prepared to share your space with them. Here are some common Hindi words used to describe insects:

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
मधुमक्खी	madhumakhi	Honeybee
मछर	machhar	Mosquito
चींटी	cheenti	Ant
तितली	titli	Butterfly
कीड़ा	kida	Worm
मकड़ी	makdi	Spider

Dialogue:

• Person 1: मछहर इतने ज्यादा हैं कि मैं रातों नींद नहीं ले पाता। (Machhar itne jyada hain ki main raaton neend nahi le pata.) (There are so many mosquitoes that I can't sleep at night.)
• Person 2: हाँ, ये फ़िल्टर नहीं करते हैं। (Haan, ye filter nahi karte hain.) (Yes, they don't filter.)
• Person 1: मधुमक्खियों ने शहद बनाया है। (Madhumakhiyon ne shahad banaya hai.) (The honeybees made honey.)
• Person 2: हाँ, हम उनके शहद से गाजर का हलवा बनाते हैं। (Haan, hum unke shahad se gaajar ka halwa banate hain.) (Yes, we make carrot pudding from their honey.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned about the Hindi vocabulary associated with animals. We hope that you enjoyed reading and learning about Hindi words for animals. Remember, you can learn more Hindi vocabulary by using the Polyglot Club website and connecting with native Hindi speakers. Don't forget to check out other Hindi vocabulary lessons and keep on practicing your Hindi!

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Sources

• Welcome to the Wild: Animal Names in Hindi
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