कैबिन बैग चलेगा?
Will cabin bag work?
直訳: Cabin bag will walk?
Use this to quickly confirm if a small bag is sufficient for your travel or storage space.
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- Ask if a carry-on suitcase is acceptable for your current situation.
- Uses the verb 'chalna' to mean 'to work' or 'be okay'.
- Perfect for travel, road trips, and quick logistics checks.
意味
This is a quick way to ask if a small carry-on bag is acceptable or sufficient for a specific situation. It is like asking, 'Will a cabin-sized suitcase do the trick?'
主な例文
3 / 6At the airport check-in counter
Sir, kya mera cabin bag chalega?
Sir, will my cabin bag work?
Planning a road trip with a friend
Gaadi mein jagah kam hai, cabin bag chalega?
There is less space in the car, will a cabin bag work?
Texting a colleague about a business trip
Sirf cabin bag chalega ya bada suitcase lau?
Will just a cabin bag work or should I bring a big suitcase?
文化的背景
The phrase utilizes the versatile verb 'chalna' (to walk/to go), which is central to the Indian philosophy of 'Chalta hai'—an attitude of being easy-going or flexible. As air travel became common in India over the last two decades, 'cabin bag' entered the Hinglish lexicon as a standard term. It highlights the blend of English nouns with Hindi verbs that defines modern urban communication.
The Magic Word
If someone asks you a question with 'chalega', you can simply answer 'chalega' to say 'Yes, that works!'
Watch the Gender
While 'bag' is masculine, if you ask about 'coffee' or 'chai', use 'chalegi' because those nouns are feminine.
15秒でわかる
- Ask if a carry-on suitcase is acceptable for your current situation.
- Uses the verb 'chalna' to mean 'to work' or 'be okay'.
- Perfect for travel, road trips, and quick logistics checks.
What It Means
In Hindi, the verb chalna literally means 'to walk.' However, in daily life, it mostly means 'to work' or 'to be acceptable.' When you ask Cabin bag chalega?, you are checking if a small bag is enough for a trip or if it meets certain rules. It is a very practical, high-frequency question.
How To Use It
You use this phrase when you are unsure about luggage requirements. You can use it with airline staff, travel agents, or even friends you are carpooling with. Just say the object first and add chalega? at the end with a rising intonation. It is short, punchy, and gets the job done without complex grammar.
When To Use It
Use it at the airport check-in counter if you are worried about size. Use it when packing for a weekend road trip with friends to see if there is space in the trunk. It is also great for texting when someone asks, 'What are you bringing?' and you want to confirm your choice. It saves time and avoids long explanations.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this in a very formal written application or a legal document. It is a spoken, conversational expression. Also, avoid using it if the 'bag' in question is clearly a massive trunk; people might think you are joking. If you are talking to someone very senior in a high-stakes business meeting, you might want to use more formal verbs like theek rahega? (will it be okay?).
Cultural Background
Indians love the word chalega. It is the ultimate 'adjustment' word. It reflects a cultural mindset of flexibility and 'Jugaad' (frugal innovation). If something 'walks' (chalta hai), it means life goes on and the solution is good enough. The cabin bag specifically represents the rise of the urban middle class and low-cost carrier travel in India.
Common Variations
You can swap 'cabin bag' for anything. Chai chalegi? (Will tea work/do?). Paanch baje chalega? (Will 5 o'clock work?). If you want to be more polite with an elder, you say chalega kya? or chal jayega?. The feminine version is chalegi, used for feminine nouns like gaadi (car) or coffee.
使い方のコツ
The phrase is highly versatile and leans towards a neutral-informal register. The key is the rising intonation at the end to signal a question. In South India, you might hear 'Cabin bag okay-ah?' as a regional equivalent.
The Magic Word
If someone asks you a question with 'chalega', you can simply answer 'chalega' to say 'Yes, that works!'
Watch the Gender
While 'bag' is masculine, if you ask about 'coffee' or 'chai', use 'chalegi' because those nouns are feminine.
The 'Chalta Hai' Attitude
In India, being flexible is a virtue. Using 'chalega' shows you are easy-going and not overly demanding.
例文
6Sir, kya mera cabin bag chalega?
Sir, will my cabin bag work?
Checking if the bag meets the airline's size restrictions.
Gaadi mein jagah kam hai, cabin bag chalega?
There is less space in the car, will a cabin bag work?
Asking if a small bag is better for the limited trunk space.
Sirf cabin bag chalega ya bada suitcase lau?
Will just a cabin bag work or should I bring a big suitcase?
A practical question for packing light.
Bhaiya, thoda adjust karo, cabin bag chalega!
Brother, adjust it a bit, the cabin bag will fit/work!
A humorous, slightly pushy way to make space.
Bhaiya, mere paas do cabin bag hain, chalega?
Brother, I have two cabin bags, will that be okay?
Checking if the taxi can accommodate the luggage.
Maa, main sirf cabin bag la raha hoon, chalega?
Mom, I'm only bringing a cabin bag, will that be okay?
Checking if she expects him to bring more things back.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct word to complete the question about luggage.
Flight ke liye ___ bag chalega?
'Cabin' refers to the carry-on bag allowed on a flight, making it the logical choice.
Complete the phrase using the correct verb form.
Do din ki trip hai, chota bag ___?
'Chalega' is the standard way to ask if something is acceptable or will work.
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Formality Scale of 'Chalega'
Used with friends and family for anything.
Pizza chalega?
Standard for travel and service interactions.
Cabin bag chalega?
Slightly too casual for a CEO or a judge.
Kya yeh theek rahega?
Where to use 'Cabin bag chalega?'
Airport Check-in
Checking size limits
Carpooling
Checking trunk space
Hotel Lobby
Asking about storage
Texting Friends
Packing coordination
よくある質問
10 問No, in this context, it means 'to work' or 'to be sufficient.' For example, Yeh pen chalega means 'This pen works.'
Not really. You wouldn't ask if a person 'chalega' unless you mean 'Will this person do for the job?' which can sound a bit objectifying.
It is an English loanword used universally in India. Most Indians use 'cabin bag' rather than a pure Hindi translation.
The opposite is nahi chalega (it won't work/it's not acceptable). For example, Bada bag nahi chalega (A big bag won't work).
It is neutral. To be safer, you could say Kya cabin bag theek rahega? (Will a cabin bag be okay?).
Just say Chalega? while pointing at the object. It is the ultimate shortcut in Hindi.
It means 'Everything/Anything will do.' It is a common way to show you aren't picky about food or plans.
Yes! Kal chalega? means 'Will tomorrow work?' It is very common for scheduling.
If you use the Hindi word for bag, atache (briefcase) or peti (trunk), the verb changes. Peti chalegi?
It is not slang, but it is very colloquial. It is standard spoken Hindi in almost every city.
関連フレーズ
Chalta hai
It's okay / It happens (the casual attitude)
Theek rahega?
Will it be alright?
Kaam ban jayega
The work will get done / It will suffice
Adjust ho jayega
It can be adjusted / We'll make it fit
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