Vehicles

1. गाड़ी

   Gaa-ri

   Vehicle / Car

   Usage

   The broad word for a vehicle. The dictionary gives "cart, vehicle, car".

   Grammar Note

   "गाड़ी" dictionary-verified.

2. कार

   Kaar

   Car

   Usage

   Use it for a passenger car with ride services or agents.

   Grammar Note

   "कार" dictionary-verified.

3. बस

   Bas

   Bus

   Usage

   Covers city and long-distance buses. The same word also means "enough".

   Grammar Note

   "बस" dictionary-verified.

4. ऑटो रिक्शा

   O-to rik-shaa

   Auto-rickshaw

   Usage

   The motorised three-wheeler taxi. Check the meter or agree a fare first.

   Grammar Note

   "रिक्शा" dictionary-verified. "ऑटो" — loanword(s), not in the dictionaries but in everyday use. Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

5. रिक्शा

   Rik-shaa

   Cycle rickshaw

   Usage

   The cycle rickshaw for short rides. Agree the fare before you get in.

   Grammar Note

   "रिक्सा" dictionary-verified. The dictionary headword is "रिक्सा".

6. टेम्पो

   Tem-po

   Shared tempo

   Usage

   A shared three-wheeler on a fixed route. Confirm the destination before boarding.

   Grammar Note

   "टेम्पो" — loanword(s), not in the dictionaries but in everyday use.

7. टैक्सी

   Taik-si

   Taxi

   Usage

   Prepaid counters at airports and stations remove the need to negotiate.

   Grammar Note

   "टैक्सी" — loanword(s), not in the dictionaries but in everyday use.

8. ट्रेन

   Tren

   Train

   Usage

   The long-distance railway. The dictionary also has "रेलगाड़ी".

   Grammar Note

   "ट्रेन" dictionary-verified.

9. मोटरसाइकल

   Mo-tar-saa-i-kal

   Motorcycle

   Usage

   Wear a helmet if you rent one.

   Grammar Note

   "मोटरसाइकल" dictionary-verified.

10. स्कूटर

    Sku-tar

    Scooter

    Usage

    Useful for short trips.

    Grammar Note

    "स्कूटर" dictionary-verified.

11. साइकिल

    Saa-i-kil

    Bicycle

    Usage

    Useful for short trips.

    Grammar Note

    "साइकिल" dictionary-verified.

12. हवाइजहाज

    Ha-vaa-ij-haaj

    Airplane

    Usage

    For domestic and international flights.

    Grammar Note

    "हवाइजहाज" dictionary-verified.

13. नाव

    Naav

    Boat

    Usage

    For a small boat on a river or pond.

    Grammar Note

    "नाव" dictionary-verified.

14. जहाज

    Ja-haaj

    Ship

    Usage

    A large vessel. The dictionary gives "ship, aeroplane".

    Grammar Note

    "जहाज" dictionary-verified.

15. एम्बुलेन्स

    Em-bu-lens

    Ambulance

    Usage

    Show this in an emergency.

    Grammar Note

    "एम्बुलेंस" dictionary-verified.

16. ट्रक

    Trak

    Truck

    Usage

    The big goods vehicle on the road.

    Grammar Note

    "ट्रक" dictionary-verified.

17. बरद गाड़ी

    Ba-rad gaa-ri

    Bullock cart

    Usage

    The ox cart still used in the countryside.

    Grammar Note

    "बरद", "गाड़ी" dictionary-verified. Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

18. भाड़ाक कार

    Bhaa-raak kaar

    Rental car

    Usage

    A hire car. Confirm at the start whether it comes with a driver.

    Grammar Note

    "भाड़ा" dictionary-verified. "कार" — loanword(s), not in the dictionaries but in everyday use. "भाड़ा" means rent or fare. "कार" is also in the dictionary. Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

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