A2 Expression 중립 2분 분량

सिंगल रूम

Single room

Use 'सिंगल रूम' whenever you are booking solo accommodation in India to ensure clarity and privacy.

15초 만에

  • A room meant for one person with one bed.
  • Commonly used in hotels, hostels, and guest houses.
  • A standard English loanphrase understood by almost everyone in India.

This phrase refers to a hotel room or living space designed for one person, typically featuring a single bed.

주요 예문

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1

Checking into a hotel

क्या आपके पास कोई सिंगल रूम खाली है?

Do you have any single rooms available?

💼
2

Discussing budget with a friend

सिंगल रूम थोड़ा महंगा है, पर शांति रहेगी।

The single room is a bit expensive, but it will be peaceful.

😊
3

Booking over the phone

नमस्ते, मुझे कल के लिए एक सिंगल रूम बुक करना है।

Hello, I want to book a single room for tomorrow.

👔
🌍

문화적 배경

While Hindi has formal words for 'single' and 'room', the English loanphrase 'सिंगल रूम' is used almost exclusively in the hospitality and real estate sectors. This reflects India's 'Hinglish' reality where technical or commercial terms are borrowed from English for clarity across different regional languages.

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The 'AC' Factor

When asking for a `सिंगल रूम`, always specify if you want 'AC' or 'Non-AC'. In India, this changes the price significantly!

⚠️

Don't be too formal

Avoid using the pure Hindi word `एकल कक्ष`. The receptionist might think you're reciting poetry instead of booking a room.

15초 만에

  • A room meant for one person with one bed.
  • Commonly used in hotels, hostels, and guest houses.
  • A standard English loanphrase understood by almost everyone in India.

What It Means

सिंगल रूम is a direct loanword from English. It means a room for one person. In Hindi, it is used exactly like in English. You will hear it at hotels or hostels. It usually implies a smaller space and one bed. It is the standard term across India today.

How To Use It

You use it as a noun phrase. You can pair it with verbs like चाहिए (need) or मिलेगा (will get). For example, मुझे सिंगल रूम चाहिए (I need a single room). It functions as a single unit of meaning. You don't need to translate 'single' into Hindi. Everyone understands the English version better than the formal Hindi word.

When To Use It

Use it when booking a stay. Use it when discussing PG (Paying Guest) accommodations. It is perfect for solo travelers. You can use it with travel agents or receptionists. It works well when comparing prices. "Is the सिंगल रूम cheaper than the double?" is a common thought. It is a very practical, everyday term.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use it for a studio apartment. In India, those are called '1RK' (1 Room Kitchen). Don't use it if you are with a partner. That would be awkward and very cramped! Avoid it in very high-end literary discussions. There, you might use एकल कक्ष, but it sounds robotic. Stick to सिंगल रूम for real life.

Cultural Background

India has a huge culture of 'PG' living for students. Many young professionals move to cities like Bangalore or Delhi. They always look for a सिंगल रूम for privacy. Privacy is a luxury in crowded Indian cities. Having your own सिंगल रूम is a sign of independence. It is a modern shift from big joint families. Interestingly, even people who don't speak English use this phrase.

Common Variations

You might hear सिंगल बेड वाला कमरा (Room with a single bed). Some might just say सिंगल for short. In cheap hotels, they might say सस्ता रूम (cheap room). But सिंगल रूम remains the most polite and clear version. It is the gold standard for solo bookings.

사용 참고사항

The phrase is neutral and safe for all contexts. It is a 'Hinglish' staple. No special grammatical markers are needed other than standard noun usage.

💡

The 'AC' Factor

When asking for a `सिंगल रूम`, always specify if you want 'AC' or 'Non-AC'. In India, this changes the price significantly!

⚠️

Don't be too formal

Avoid using the pure Hindi word `एकल कक्ष`. The receptionist might think you're reciting poetry instead of booking a room.

💬

The PG Culture

In big cities, a `सिंगल रूम` in a 'PG' (Paying Guest) usually includes meals. It's a great way to experience local home-cooked food!

예시

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#1 Checking into a hotel
💼

क्या आपके पास कोई सिंगल रूम खाली है?

Do you have any single rooms available?

A standard way to ask for availability at a reception desk.

#2 Discussing budget with a friend
😊

सिंगल रूम थोड़ा महंगा है, पर शांति रहेगी।

The single room is a bit expensive, but it will be peaceful.

Expressing the trade-off between cost and privacy.

#3 Booking over the phone
👔

नमस्ते, मुझे कल के लिए एक सिंगल रूम बुक करना है।

Hello, I want to book a single room for tomorrow.

Polite and direct request for a reservation.

#4 Texting a roommate about a new place
😊

भाई, नया सिंगल रूम मिल गया! बहुत मस्त है।

Bro, I found a new single room! It's awesome.

Informal excitement about finding a private living space.

#5 Complaining about size humorously
😄

ये सिंगल रूम है या माचिस की डिब्बी?

Is this a single room or a matchbox?

A common Indian joke about very small hotel rooms.

#6 Feeling lonely in a new city
💭

इस सिंगल रूम में मन नहीं लग रहा।

I don't feel at home in this single room.

Expressing a sense of isolation or homesickness.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct word to complete the hotel request.

मुझे एक ___ चाहिए, मैं अकेला हूँ।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: सिंगल रूम

Since the speaker is alone ('अकेला'), a 'single room' is the most appropriate choice.

Complete the sentence about price comparison.

सिंगल रूम का ___ कितना है?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: किराया

'किराया' means rent or fare, which is what you ask about when booking a room.

🎉 점수: /2

시각 학습 자료

Formality of 'सिंगल रूम'

Informal

Used with friends when searching for a PG.

सिंगल रूम ढूँढ रहा हूँ।

Neutral

Standard use at hotel receptions.

एक सिंगल रूम बुक कर दीजिए।

Formal

In official travel emails, though still using the English term.

कृपया सिंगल रूम की उपलब्धता बताएं।

Where to use 'सिंगल रूम'

सिंगल रूम
🏨

Hotel Lobby

Checking in solo.

🎓

Student Hostel

Asking for a private room.

📱

Real Estate App

Filtering for 1-person stays.

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Office Trip

Requesting separate lodging.

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It is technically English, but it is a fully integrated 'loanphrase' in Hindi. You can use it in a Hindi sentence like ये सिंगल रूम है and it sounds perfectly natural.

The formal term is एकल कक्ष (ekal kaksh). However, it is almost never used in conversation and is only found in very formal government documents or old literature.

Not really. For a one-room apartment, Indians use the term 1RK (1 Room Kitchen) or स्टुडियो अपार्टमेंट. सिंगल रूम usually implies a room within a larger building like a hotel or hostel.

You can say सिंगल रूम का किराया क्या है? (What is the rent for the single room?).

Yes, if you are discussing travel arrangements, it is the standard professional term.

You would ask for a डबल रूम (Double room) or ट्विन रूम (Twin room).

It's common to say एक सिंगल रूम (one single room) to be specific, but सिंगल रूम alone is also understood.

Yes, because of the influence of tourism and mobile technology, the English terms for hotel rooms are understood almost everywhere.

A common mistake is trying to translate 'single' to अकेला (alone). Saying अकेला रूम sounds like the room itself is feeling lonely!

Yes, in hospitals, you can ask for a सिंगल रूम or a प्राइवेट रूम (private room).

관련 표현

डबल रूम

Double room

किराया

Rent/Fare

खाली है?

Is it vacant/available?

गेस्ट हाउस

Guest house

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