Home → Hindi to English → चिरी

चिरी

noun

चिरी meaning in English

A small, sharp crack or snap; a sudden, brief sound.

Detailed Explanation

In Hindi, 'chiri' refers to a small, sharp crack or snap, often associated with the sound made by dry wood, ice, or brittle objects breaking. It can also refer to the physical crack or fissure itself. In a broader context, it may describe a sudden, brief interruption or break in continuity, such as a crack in a relationship or a pause in speech. The term is onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound it describes.

📝 Cultural Context

The word is often used in literary and descriptive contexts to evoke sensory details. It is distinct from 'चिल्लाना' (to scream) or 'चिल्लाहट' (shouting), which refer to loud vocal sounds rather than sharp, non-vocal cracks.

उदाहरण वाक्य

सूखे लकड़ी की चिरी सुनाई दी।
The crack of the dry wood was heard.
बर्फ की चिरी से नदी का हिस्सा टूट गया।
A section of the river broke off due to the crack in the ice.

पर्यायवाची शब्द

फंट टूट चरमराहट

विलोम शब्द

जोड़ एकता