नई किताब
new book
Use `नई किताब` to describe any recently acquired or fresh book, ensuring the adjective stays feminine.
15秒了解
- Means 'new book' using the feminine adjective 'Nai'.
- Used in bookstores, schools, and casual conversations.
- Reflects the cultural respect for knowledge and literature.
意思
This phrase refers to a brand-new book, whether it's one you just bought, a gift you received, or a fresh release in a store.
关键例句
3 / 6At a bookstore
क्या आपके पास कोई नई किताब है?
Do you have any new book?
Showing a gift to a friend
देखो, यह मेरी नई किताब है।
Look, this is my new book.
In a formal library setting
कृपया मुझे वह नई किताब दीजिए।
Please give me that new book.
文化背景
In Indian culture, books are considered a form of 'Vidya' (knowledge) and are associated with the Goddess Saraswati. It is common to see people avoid stepping on books, and if they do, they perform a small gesture of apology by touching the book and then their forehead.
The Gender Rule
Always remember that 'Kitaab' is feminine. Even if you are a man, you must say 'Nai Kitaab' because the adjective describes the book, not you!
Avoid 'Naya'
Using 'Naya' with 'Kitaab' is a dead giveaway that you are a beginner. It's a very common mistake, so double-check your gender agreement.
15秒了解
- Means 'new book' using the feminine adjective 'Nai'.
- Used in bookstores, schools, and casual conversations.
- Reflects the cultural respect for knowledge and literature.
What It Means
नई किताब (Nai Kitaab) is a simple, everyday phrase. It combines the adjective नई (new) with the noun किताब (book). In Hindi, objects have genders. Since किताब is feminine, we use the feminine form of new, which is नई. It describes that crisp, unread physical object. It’s the smell of fresh ink and the crackle of a spine. If you are talking about something you just added to your shelf, this is your go-to phrase.
How To Use It
You use it just like you would in English. Place the adjective before the noun. If you want to say "This is a new book," you say यह एक नई किताब है. Notice how the sentence flows naturally. You can use it to describe a purchase or a gift. It is one of the first phrases you learn because it is so practical. Just remember to keep the 'ee' sound at the end of नई to match the feminine book.
When To Use It
Use this phrase when you are shopping at a bookstore. It is perfect for telling a friend about your weekend plans. You can use it in a classroom setting with a teacher. It works well when you are texting a photo of your library. If you are at a library and see a fresh arrival, point it out! It is a safe, neutral phrase for any setting. Even in a professional meeting about publishing, it fits perfectly.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use नया किताब. That is a common mistake for beginners. नया is masculine, but a book is feminine in Hindi. Also, don't use it for digital files or software usually. While you *can* use it for an e-book, people usually specify "e-book." Don't use it for a "new chapter" in a metaphorical sense. For life changes, Hindi uses different idiomatic expressions. It’s strictly for the physical or digital reading material.
Cultural Background
In India, books are treated with immense reverence. They are seen as a vessel for Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge. You might notice someone touching a book to their forehead. This happens if the book accidentally touches their feet. It is a sign of respect and an apology to the goddess. Gifting a नई किताब is considered a very thoughtful and intellectual gesture. It shows you care about the recipient's growth and wisdom.
Common Variations
The most formal version is नई पुस्तक (Nai Pustak). पुस्तक is a Sanskrit-derived word used in formal writing. For more than one book, you say नई किताबें (Nai Kitaabein). If you want to say "latest book," you might say ताज़ा किताब (Taaza Kitaab). However, नई किताब remains the most common way to speak. If a book is very old and thick, some might call it a पोथी, but that is rare now.
使用说明
The phrase is neutral and can be used in any social setting. The most important thing to remember is the feminine gender agreement of the adjective.
The Gender Rule
Always remember that 'Kitaab' is feminine. Even if you are a man, you must say 'Nai Kitaab' because the adjective describes the book, not you!
Avoid 'Naya'
Using 'Naya' with 'Kitaab' is a dead giveaway that you are a beginner. It's a very common mistake, so double-check your gender agreement.
The Sacred Touch
If you drop your 'Nai Kitaab', quickly pick it up and touch it to your forehead. It's a beautiful cultural habit that shows you value education.
例句
6क्या आपके पास कोई नई किताब है?
Do you have any new book?
A standard way to ask a shopkeeper for new arrivals.
देखो, यह मेरी नई किताब है।
Look, this is my new book.
Using 'meri' (my) also matches the feminine gender of the book.
कृपया मुझे वह नई किताब दीजिए।
Please give me that new book.
A polite request using 'kripya' (please) and the formal 'dijiye'.
आज मैंने एक नई किताब खरीदी!
I bought a new book today!
The verb 'kharedi' also takes the feminine form to match the book.
तुम्हारी नई किताब पर धूल जमी है!
There is dust on your new book!
Teasing someone who buys books but doesn't read them.
यह नई किताब मेरे दादाजी का तोहफा है।
This new book is a gift from my grandfather.
Expressing the sentimental value of a new possession.
自我测试
Choose the correct adjective to describe the book.
मेरे पास एक ___ किताब है।
Since 'kitaab' is a feminine noun in Hindi, the adjective 'new' must be 'nai'.
Complete the sentence to say 'I like new books'.
मुझे नई ___ पसंद हैं।
The sentence requires the plural form 'kitaabein' to match 'hain' (are).
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视觉学习工具
Formality of 'Nai Kitaab'
Used with friends when sharing a new purchase.
Meri nai kitaab dekh!
Standard daily usage in shops or at home.
Yeh ek nai kitaab hai.
In academic settings, though 'pustak' is often preferred.
Kya yeh nai kitaab hai?
Where to use 'Nai Kitaab'
Bookstore
Asking for the latest bestseller.
Birthday
Receiving a book as a present.
School
Getting textbooks for the new year.
Social Media
Posting a 'bookstagram' photo.
常见问题
10 个问题No, you can also use पुस्तक (Pustak), which is more formal. किताब is of Persian origin and is much more common in daily speech.
You say नई किताबें (Nai Kitaabein). The adjective नई stays the same, but the noun changes to its plural feminine form.
Yes, you can. While people might say 'E-book', calling it a नई किताब is perfectly acceptable in a casual context.
In Hindi, adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun. Since किताब is feminine, नया (masculine) becomes नई (feminine).
It is used, but in very formal or academic writing, you will more likely see नवीन पुस्तक (Naveen Pustak) or नई पुस्तक.
The opposite is पुरानी किताब (Purani Kitaab), which means 'old book'.
For a notebook, people usually say नई कॉपी (Nai Copy) or नई डायरी (Nai Diary). किताब specifically refers to a reading book.
Yes! Gifting a नई किताब is very common and highly respected, especially for children or students.
You would ask, क्या यह नई किताब है? (Kya yeh nai kitaab hai?).
No, for feminine nouns, the adjective नई remains the same for both singular and plural. Only the noun changes to किताबें.
相关表达
पुरानी किताब
old book
अच्छी किताब
good book
महंगी किताब
expensive book
पसंदीदा किताब
favorite book
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