मकान
मेरा मकान बहुत बड़ा है।
My house is very big.
A building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or household.
उसका मकान शहर के केंद्र में है।
His house is in the city center.
Commonly used for a single-family dwelling.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'घर'
'मकान' typically refers to the physical structure, while 'घर' can also imply the family or home in a broader sense (e.g., 'घर वालों' = family members).
Gold Rule
Pluralization
In Hindi, 'मकान' is countable. Plural is formed by adding the plural marker '-एँ' (makāneṁ) or '-ओं' (makāmoṁ) depending on gender.
Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'makan' (मकन्), meaning 'dwelling' or 'abode'. Related to Persian 'makān' (مکان) and Arabic 'makān' (مکان).
Usage Notes
Used for a permanent residential building. For temporary shelters, words like 'झोपड़ी' (hut) or 'टेंट' (tent) are used.