Hindi Word · Intermediate
खखारना
to clear the throat of phlegm, to cough up mucus, to hawk, to expectorate
Pronunciation: /kʰə.kʰɑːɾ.nɑː/
Meaning
to clear the throat of phlegm, to cough up mucus, to hawk, to expectorate
Example
वे वृद्ध जब भी किसी के घर आते, खाँस-खखारकर ही घर में प्रवेश करते, ताकि लोगों को उनके आने की पूर्व सूचना मिल जाए।
Whenever that old man would vist someone's house, he would always cough and hawk before entering the house, so that people would get prior intimation of his arrival.
Practice tips
- Practice खखारना out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Hindi word is for intermediate-level learners.