नरम तकिया
soft pillow
Use this phrase to describe or request physical comfort and a good night's rest.
15초 만에
- A literal term for a soft, comfortable pillow used for sleeping.
- Combines 'naram' (soft) and 'takiya' (pillow) in a simple collocation.
- Used in shopping, hospitality, and casual conversations about rest.
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This phrase refers to a physically soft, plush pillow that provides comfort and ease, usually mentioned when someone is tired or looking for a good night's sleep.
주요 예문
3 / 6At a bedding store
मुझे एक बहुत नरम तकिया चाहिए।
I want a very soft pillow.
Checking into a hotel
क्या आपके पास अतिरिक्त नरम तकिये हैं?
Do you have extra soft pillows?
Texting a friend after work
आज बस एक नरम तकिया और नींद चाहिए।
Today I just need a soft pillow and sleep.
문화적 배경
In many Indian households, pillows were traditionally made by local artisans using hand-picked cotton, making them quite firm. The shift to 'naram' (soft) pillows represents a change in lifestyle and the influence of global bedding standards. Offering a soft pillow to an elder or a guest is a subtle but significant gesture of 'khidmat' (service/care).
The 'Naram' Rule
Unlike many adjectives in Hindi, 'naram' is invariable. It doesn't change to 'narami' or 'narame' regardless of the gender or number of the noun it describes!
Don't confuse with 'Naram-Garam'
The phrase 'naram-garam' (soft-hot) is a slang/idiom often used to describe snacks or even a person's fluctuating mood. Stick to just 'naram' for pillows!
15초 만에
- A literal term for a soft, comfortable pillow used for sleeping.
- Combines 'naram' (soft) and 'takiya' (pillow) in a simple collocation.
- Used in shopping, hospitality, and casual conversations about rest.
What It Means
Imagine sinking your head into a fluffy cloud after a long, exhausting day. That feeling is exactly what a नरम तकिया (naram takiya) represents. In Hindi, नरम means soft or tender, and तकिया means pillow. It is a literal term, but it carries a heavy emotional weight of comfort, relaxation, and the end of a hard day's work. When you say this, you aren't just talking about bedding; you're talking about the ultimate reward for your tired body.
How To Use It
Using this phrase is as easy as falling asleep! You simply place the adjective नरम before the noun तकिया. Because तकिया is a masculine noun, the adjective stays as नरम. If you are talking about multiple pillows, the noun changes to तकिये (takiye), but the adjective नरम remains the same. You can use it to describe what you want, what you have, or what you are looking for in a shop or a hotel.
When To Use It
You will find yourself using this phrase in plenty of everyday situations. Use it when you are checking into a hotel and want to ensure a good sleep. Use it when you are shopping for home decor and testing out the fluffiness of the products. It’s also a great phrase for texting a friend when you’ve finally reached home after a long shift. Even in a professional setting, if you are designing a cozy space or a lounge, this phrase fits right in.
When NOT To Use It
Be careful not to use नरम for everything that is 'soft' in English. For example, if you are talking about a soft-spoken person, you wouldn't call them a नरम person; you'd use मृदुभाषी or शांत. Also, don't use तकिया to refer to a cushion on a sofa; that is usually called a कुशन or a गद्दी. If a piece of bread is soft, you can use नरम, but don't add तकिया unless you actually plan on sleeping on your toast (which we don't recommend)!
Cultural Background
In Indian culture, hospitality is paramount—'Atithi Devo Bhava' (The guest is God). Providing a guest with a नरम तकिया and a comfortable bed is a basic sign of respect and care. Historically, traditional Indian pillows were often quite firm, stuffed with dense cotton (kapas). Finding a truly नरम pillow was often considered a modern luxury. Today, while memory foam and down pillows are common in cities, the phrase still evokes a sense of maternal care and home-style comfort.
Common Variations
You might also hear the word मुलायम (mulayam) instead of नरम. Both mean soft, but मुलायम sounds a bit more poetic or refined. You might hear someone say मुलायम तकिया in a commercial or a storybook. Another variation is रुई जैसा तकिया (rui jaisa takiya), which literally means 'a pillow like cotton,' emphasizing extreme softness.
사용 참고사항
The phrase is universally understood and neutral in formality. It is safe to use with anyone from a shopkeeper to a family member. Just remember that 'takiya' is masculine when using possessive pronouns like 'mera' or 'apka'.
The 'Naram' Rule
Unlike many adjectives in Hindi, 'naram' is invariable. It doesn't change to 'narami' or 'narame' regardless of the gender or number of the noun it describes!
Don't confuse with 'Naram-Garam'
The phrase 'naram-garam' (soft-hot) is a slang/idiom often used to describe snacks or even a person's fluctuating mood. Stick to just 'naram' for pillows!
The Cotton Secret
If you visit an old Indian market, you might see a 'Dhunai' wallah—someone who fluffs up old cotton pillows to make them 'naram' again using a vibrating string instrument!
예시
6मुझे एक बहुत नरम तकिया चाहिए।
I want a very soft pillow.
A standard way to express a preference while shopping.
क्या आपके पास अतिरिक्त नरम तकिये हैं?
Do you have extra soft pillows?
Using the plural form 'takiye' to ask for more than one.
आज बस एक नरम तकिया और नींद चाहिए।
Today I just need a soft pillow and sleep.
Expresses exhaustion and the desire for comfort.
आपका मेहमानों वाला कमरा और वह नरम तकिया बहुत अच्छे थे।
Your guest room and that soft pillow were very good.
A polite way to thank someone for a comfortable stay.
मेरा कुत्ता मेरे नरम तकिये को अपना घर समझता है।
My dog thinks my soft pillow is his home.
A lighthearted way to describe a pet's behavior.
बचपन में माँ की गोद ही मेरा सबसे नरम तकिया थी।
In childhood, mother's lap was my softest pillow.
Using the phrase metaphorically to describe comfort and love.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about wanting to sleep.
मैं बहुत थक गया हूँ, मुझे एक ___ तकिया दे दो।
If you are tired (thak gaya), you would naturally want a 'naram' (soft) pillow.
Complete the plural form of the phrase.
इस दुकान में बहुत सारे नरम ___ हैं।
When referring to 'many' (bahut saare), the masculine noun 'takiya' changes to the plural 'takiye'.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality of 'नरम तकिया'
Texting friends about being sleepy.
Yaar, naram takiya chahiye!
Standard daily usage at home or shops.
Yeh naram takiya hai.
Requesting amenities at a high-end hotel.
Kripya naram takiye bhejiye.
Where to use 'नरम तकिया'
Home Decor Shop
Testing pillows for fluffiness.
Hotel Reception
Requesting better bedding.
Bedroom
Talking to a partner about sleep.
Hospital
Asking for comfort for a patient.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문'Naram' means soft, tender, or supple. In the context of a pillow, it specifically refers to the plushness that makes it comfortable to sleep on.
'Takiya' is a masculine noun. So you would say मेरा तकिया (my pillow) and not मेरी तकिया.
You say नरम तकिये (naram takiye). The adjective नरम stays the same, but the ending of तकिया changes to ए.
Yes, मुलायम (mulayam) is a perfect synonym. It is often used in advertisements to sound more luxurious, like मुलायम अहसास (soft feeling).
Absolutely. It is a neutral, standard phrase. You can say मुझे नरम तकिया चाहिए to a hotel manager without any issue.
The opposite would be a सख्त तकिया (sakht takiya), which means a hard or firm pillow.
Yes! You can say someone has a नरम दिल (naram dil), meaning they are kind-hearted or soft-hearted.
Yes, a 'takiya-kalam' is a very common term for a person's catchphrase or a word they repeat habitually.
No, नरम is an invariable adjective. For example, 'soft bread' (feminine) is नरम रोटी (naram roti). It never changes form.
Because it uses a basic adjective and a common household noun, making it essential for early learners to describe their environment.
관련 표현
मुलायम बिस्तर
soft bed
गहरी नींद
deep sleep
आरामदायक कमरा
comfortable room
सख्त तकिया
hard pillow
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