चाबी चाहिए?
Need key?
Literalmente: Key (chaabi) want/need (chahiye)?
Use this short phrase to offer access or help to anyone struggling with a lock.
En 15 segundos
- A direct way to offer a key to someone.
- Commonly used by dropping the subject for brevity.
- Works for houses, cars, and lockers in daily life.
Significado
This is a simple, direct way to ask someone if they need a key to open a door, a locker, or even start a vehicle.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Leaving the house while a friend stays
Main ja raha hoon, chaabi chahiye?
I am leaving, do you need the key?
Handing over car keys to a spouse
Gaadi ki chaabi chahiye?
Do you need the car key?
At a hotel reception
Kya aapko kamre ki chaabi chahiye?
Do you need the room key?
Contexto cultural
The 'chaabi' (key) holds a special place in Indian domestic life, historically symbolizing the handover of household responsibility. In modern times, asking this is a standard courtesy when sharing spaces like apartments or offices. It reflects the communal nature of Indian living where resources are often shared.
The Rising Tone
In Hindi, you don't always need 'Kya' to ask a question. Just say the phrase with a rising pitch at the end to make it a question.
Pronunciation Check
Make sure the 'ch' in 'chaabi' is soft, like in 'cheese', and the 'aa' is long like in 'father'.
En 15 segundos
- A direct way to offer a key to someone.
- Commonly used by dropping the subject for brevity.
- Works for houses, cars, and lockers in daily life.
What It Means
Chaabi chahiye? is a very basic question. It translates to "Do you need the key?" In Hindi, we often drop the pronoun aapko (to you) or tumhe (to you) in casual speech. You are essentially offering access to something locked. It is functional, helpful, and very common in daily life.
How To Use It
You use this phrase when you see someone struggling with a lock. Or perhaps you are leaving the house and your roommate is staying. You just hold up the keys and say Chaabi chahiye? with a rising intonation at the end. It works like a charm for cars, cupboards, and main doors. No complex grammar is needed here.
When To Use It
Use it at home with your family. Use it at the office when a colleague needs the supply cabinet. It is perfect for quick interactions. If you are a host, you might ask your guest this. It shows you are being attentive to their needs. It is also a great way to start a conversation with a neighbor.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this in a very formal ceremony. If you are speaking to a high-ranking official, add Kya aapko at the beginning. Avoid using it if the person already has a set of keys in their hand. That just looks confusing! Also, don't use it metaphorically for "the key to success" yet. Keep it literal for now.
Cultural Background
In Indian households, the "holder of the keys" was traditionally a position of authority. Usually, the eldest woman (the Matriarch) kept the keys tied to her saree. Today, it is much more casual. However, offering a key is still a sign of trust. It means you are giving someone the freedom to enter your space. It is a small gesture that builds a lot of rapport.
Common Variations
You can make it more polite by saying Chaabi chahiye kya?. If you are talking to a close friend, you might just say Chaabi? while jingling them. If you want to be very formal, use Kya aapko chaabi ki avashyakta hai?. But honestly, the simple version is what you will hear 90% of the time on the streets of Delhi or Mumbai.
Notas de uso
The phrase is highly versatile. While technically grammatically incomplete (missing the subject), it is the standard way to speak in 99% of casual and semi-formal situations.
The Rising Tone
In Hindi, you don't always need 'Kya' to ask a question. Just say the phrase with a rising pitch at the end to make it a question.
Pronunciation Check
Make sure the 'ch' in 'chaabi' is soft, like in 'cheese', and the 'aa' is long like in 'father'.
The Keychain Culture
Many people in India use heavy, decorative keychains. If you see a big one, it's likely the 'main' house key!
Ejemplos
6Main ja raha hoon, chaabi chahiye?
I am leaving, do you need the key?
A very common way to check if someone needs to lock up later.
Gaadi ki chaabi chahiye?
Do you need the car key?
Specifying 'gaadi' (car) makes it clearer.
Kya aapko kamre ki chaabi chahiye?
Do you need the room key?
Adding 'kya' makes it slightly more professional.
Ghar par hoon. Chaabi chahiye?
I'm at home. Need the key?
Short and perfect for a quick WhatsApp message.
Bahar kyon khade ho? Chaabi chahiye?
Why are you standing outside? Need a key?
A playful way to tease someone who forgot their keys.
Aunty, kya aapko chaabi chahiye?
Aunty, do you need the key?
Using 'Aunty' and 'kya' adds a layer of respect.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct word to complete the question 'Do you need the key?'
___ chahiye?
Chaabi means key. Ghar means house and Paani means water.
How do you ask a friend if they need the car key?
Gaadi ki ___ chahiye?
Gaadi ki chaabi means 'car's key'. Kitaab is book and Chai is tea.
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Formality Scale of Offering a Key
Just the word with a jingle
Chaabi?
Standard daily use
Chaabi chahiye?
Polite and complete
Kya aapko chaabi chahiye?
Where to use 'Chaabi chahiye?'
At the Office
Offering the cabinet key
At Home
Giving the main door key
Parking Lot
Handing over bike keys
Gym
Offering a locker key
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, in this context it refers to a physical key. For a 'key to a problem', you would use the word samadhan or hal.
It's not rude, but it's better to add aapko (to you) to make it Aapko chaabi chahiye? for extra respect.
You can say Nahi, nahi chahiye which means 'No, I don't need it'.
Yes, people often use chaabi for hotel key cards as well in casual conversation.
The plural is chaabiyan, but when asking 'need keys?', we still often use the singular chaabi as a general term.
It functions like 'is needed' or 'is wanted'. It doesn't change based on the person (I/you/he), which makes it very easy to use!
If you are asking for a key to a trial room, you would say Trial room ki chaabi chahiye.
You would say Chaabi kahan hai?. Kahan means where.
Yes, chaabi is the standard Hindi word used across the Hindi-speaking belt and understood in many other regions.
You can say Chaabi le lo or Chaabi lijiye (more formal).
Frases relacionadas
Taala band hai
The lock is closed/locked.
Kundi laga do
Latch the door.
Darwaza kholo
Open the door.
Mere paas hai
I have it (the key).
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