The word 'scratching' is the present participle (continuous form) of 'scratch'. In Hindi, it translates as खरोंचना (kharonchna) when referring to scraping/marking a surface, and खुजाना (khujana) when referring to scratching due to itching. The exact Hindi meaning depends on the context.
Scratching = खरोंचना (surface) or खुजाना (itching) in Hindi.
Noun form: a scratch = खरोंच (kharonch).
Context matters: surface scratching = kharonchna; itch scratching = khujana.
'Start from scratch' = शुरुआत से शुरू करना (bilkul shuruaat se).
Scratch card in Hindi = स्क्रैच कार्ड (scratch card — same word used).
'Up to scratch' = मानक के अनुसार (standard ke anusar).
Word: Scratching (present participle of 'scratch')
Meanings in Hindi:
खरोंचना / खरोंच लगाना (Kharonchna): • To scratch a surface with nails or a sharp object • Creates a mark or cut • Example: 'The cat is scratching the sofa.' → 'बिल्ली सोफे को खरोंच रही है।' • Example: 'He scratched his name on the wall.' → 'उसने दीवार पर अपना नाम खरोंचा।'
खुजाना / खुजली करना (Khujana): • To scratch a body part to relieve itching • Example: 'Stop scratching your mosquito bite.' → 'मच्छर के काटे हुए स्थान को खुजाना बंद करो।' • Example: 'She was scratching her head.' → 'वह अपना सिर खुजा रही थी।'
रगड़ना (Ragadna): • To rub or scrape against a rough surface • Example: 'The pen is scratching the paper.' → 'कलम कागज़ को रगड़ रही है।'
काटना / कुरेदना (Kuradna): • To scrape off a layer • 'Scratch the lottery ticket.' → 'लॉटरी टिकट को कुरेदो।'
Scratch — All Forms:
| Form | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Scratch | खरोंचना / खुजाना |
| Present | Scratches | खरोंचता/खुजाता है |
| Past | Scratched | खरोंचा / खुजाया |
| Present participle | Scratching | खरोंच रहा है / खुजा रहा है |
| Noun | A scratch | खरोंच (Kharonch) |
Related Words:
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Itch | खुजली (Khujli) |
| Scrape | छिलना / रगड़ना |
| Wound/Cut | घाव / खरोंच |
| Scratch card | स्क्रैच कार्ड |
| From scratch | शुरुआत से (shuruaat se) |
Common Phrases: • 'Start from scratch' = शुरुआत से शुरू करना (bilkul shuruaat se) • 'Up to scratch' = मानक के अनुसार (standard ke anusar) • 'Scratch the surface' = ऊपरी स्तर पर जानना (upar se jaanna)
Scratching ka Hindi mein do mukhya arth hain: (1) खरोंचना (kharonchna) — kisi satah ko naakhoon ya tez cheez se khuranchna; jaise 'billi sofe ko kharonch rahi hai.' (2) खुजाना (khujana) — khujli ke kaaran ek jagah ko ragadna; jaise 'machhar ke daank ko khujana band karo.' Noun roop: a scratch = खरोंच. 'Start from scratch' = bilkul shuruaat se.
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