छात्रा (chhaatraa)
noun
A straightforward single-sense word: the feminine form of छात्र (chhaatr), meaning a female student.
Sense
1
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female student
noun, feminine
Synonyms: विद्यार्थिनी (vidyaarthinii, formal), लड़की (ladkii, meaning scope: girl in general, not specifically 'student')
Frequency: high
Cultural Note: You will see this word everywhere on Indian school and college signage -- छात्र-छात्राएँ (chhaatr-chhaatraaen, 'students, male and female') is the standard paired phrase used in formal announcements, notices, and speeches to address a mixed student body respectfully. It has a slightly more formal, administrative flavor than just calling someone a लड़की (ladkii).
Common Mistakes: 1) Learners sometimes default to छात्र (chhaatr) for all students regardless of gender; when referring specifically to a female student or a group of only female students, छात्रा (chhaatraa) / छात्राएँ (chhaatraaen) is the natural choice. 2) Don't confuse this with शिक्षिका (shikshikaa, 'female teacher') -- छात्रा is the one being taught, not teaching.
Sample Sentences:
वह इस कॉलेज की सबसे होनहार छात्रा है।
She is the most promising female student in this college.
(vah is kolej kii sabse honahaar chhaatraa hai।)
प्राचार्य ने सभी छात्र-छात्राओं को सभागार में बुलाया।
The principal called all the students, male and female, to the auditorium.
(praachaary ne sabhii chhaatr-chhaatraaon ko sabhaagaar men bulaayaa।)
यह छात्रा रोज़ साइकिल से स्कूल आती है।
This schoolgirl comes to school by bicycle every day.
(yah chhaatraa roz saaikil se skool aatii hai।)
कृपया सभी छात्राएँ अपनी सीटों पर बैठें।
Would all female students please take their seats.
(kripyaa sabhii chhaatraaen apnii siiton par baithen।)
अगर वह छात्रा थोड़ी मेहनत करती तो ज़रूर टॉप करती।
If that student had worked a little harder, she would definitely have topped.
(agar vah chhaatraa thodii mehnat kartii to zaroor top kartii।)
छात्र-छात्राओं के लिए छात्रवृत्ति की नई योजना शुरू की गई है।
A new scholarship scheme has been launched for students, both male and female.
(chhaatr-chhaatraaon ke lie chhaatrvritti kii naii yojnaa shuroo kii gaii hai।)
शायद वह छात्रा परीक्षा में फेल हो जाए, वह बहुत डरी हुई है।
Maybe that student will fail the exam, she is very scared.
(shaayad vah chhaatraa pariikshaa men phel ho jaae, vah bahut darii huii hai।)
मेरी बेटी अगली कक्षा में इस स्कूल की छात्रा बन जाएगी।
My daughter will become a student of this school in the next class.
(merii betii aglii kakshaa men is skool kii chhaatraa ban jaaegii।)
यार, वो छात्रा तो हमारी क्लास की सबसे तेज़ है।
Dude, that girl is the sharpest student in our class.
(yaar, vo chhaatraa to hamaarii klaas kii sabse tez hai।)
विश्वविद्यालय की उस छात्रा को शोध के लिए पुरस्कार मिला था।
That university student had received an award for her research.
(vishvvidyaalay kii us chhaatraa ko shodh ke lie puraskaar milaa thaa।)
आदरणीय अतिथियों, अध्यापकों तथा छात्र-छात्राओं का हृदय से स्वागत है।
A heartfelt welcome to the respected guests, teachers, and students, male and female.
(aadarniiy atithiyon, adhyaapkon tathaa chhaatr-chhaatraaon kaa hriday se svaagat hai।)
Morphology
Noun
(sg.f.direct):
छात्रा
(chhaatraa)
(sg.f.oblique):
छात्रा
(chhaatraa)
(pl.f.direct):
छात्राएँ
(chhaatraaen)
(pl.f.oblique):
छात्राओं
(chhaatraaon)