कुर्सी
A piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on, typically featuring a back and four legs. It is a common household and office item used throughout Hindi-speaking regions for seating and rest.
Examples
3 of 5कृपया इस कुर्सी पर बैठिए।
Please sit on this chair.
मुख्य अतिथि ने अपनी कुर्सी ग्रहण की।
The chief guest took his seat/chair.
अरे, वह टूटी हुई कुर्सी मत उठाना।
Hey, don't pick up that broken chair.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Kursi' as being similar to 'Courtesy'—it is a courtesy to offer someone a chair.
Quick Quiz
यह ______ बहुत पुरानी है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: कुर्सी
Examples
कृपया इस कुर्सी पर बैठिए।
everydayPlease sit on this chair.
मुख्य अतिथि ने अपनी कुर्सी ग्रहण की।
formalThe chief guest took his seat/chair.
अरे, वह टूटी हुई कुर्सी मत उठाना।
informalHey, don't pick up that broken chair.
पुस्तकालय की हर कुर्सी पर एक छात्र बैठा था।
academicA student was sitting on every chair in the library.
हमें कार्यालय के लिए बीस नई कुर्सियों की आवश्यकता है।
businessWe need twenty new chairs for the office.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
कुर्सी का मोह
Lust for power (literally: obsession with the chair)
सत्ता की कुर्सी
The seat of power
कुर्सी छोड़ना
To resign or vacate a position
Often Confused With
A 'kurta' is a traditional long shirt, whereas 'kursi' is a chair.
Usage Notes
The word 'kursi' is a feminine noun in Hindi. In political discourse, it is frequently used as a metonym for an official position or authority.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the masculine possessive 'मेरा कुर्सी' (mera kursi), but it should be feminine: 'मेरी कुर्सी' (meri kursi).
Memory Tip
Think of 'Kursi' as being similar to 'Courtesy'—it is a courtesy to offer someone a chair.
Word Origin
Derived from the Arabic word 'kursī' (via Persian).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In India, offering a chair to a guest is a fundamental sign of respect and hospitality.
Quick Quiz
यह ______ बहुत पुरानी है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: कुर्सी
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