Hindi · Daily Life
चाबी
chabi
Key
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A small metal object used to open locks.
Example
घर की चाबी कहाँ है?
Where is the house key?
Etymology
'चाबी' (chabi) originates from the Arabic word 'مفتاح' (miftāḥ), meaning key, and was adopted into Hindi through Persian influence.
How & Where It’s Used
This word is commonly used in everyday speech and writing, appropriate for both formal and informal contexts. It is widely understood across different regions.