Lesson No 40B-Computer, Smartphone, Email, etc.
Vocabulary Related to Common Technology Terms
Here are some essential technology-related terms, along with their pronunciations in Devanagari and their meanings in English. These terms are commonly used when discussing computers, smartphones, email, and other related topics.
Computers and Related Terms
- Computer
- Pronunciation: कंप्यूटर
- Meaning: An electronic device for storing and processing data.
- Example: The new computer is very fast.
- द न्यू कंप्यूटर इज़ वेरी फास्ट.
- (The new computer operates very quickly.)
- Laptop
- Pronunciation: लैपटॉप
- Meaning: A portable computer that can be used on the lap.
- Example: I take my laptop to work every day.
- आई टेक माय लैपटॉप टू वर्क एवरी डे.
- (I take my laptop to work every day.)
- Keyboard
- Pronunciation: कीबोर्ड
- Meaning: A panel of keys used to operate a computer.
- Example: The keyboard is essential for typing.
- द कीबोर्ड इज़ एसेन्शल फॉर टाइपिंग.
- (The keyboard is essential for typing.)
- Mouse
- Pronunciation: माउस
- Meaning: A hand-held device used to control the cursor on a computer screen.
- Example: The mouse makes it easy to navigate the computer.
- द माउस मेक्स इट ईज़ी टू नैविगेट द कंप्यूटर.
- (The mouse makes it easy to navigate the computer.)
- Monitor
- Pronunciation: मॉनिटर
- Meaning: A screen used to display the output from a computer.
- Example: I need a bigger monitor for graphic design.
- आई नीड अ बिगर मॉनिटर फॉर ग्राफिक डिज़ाइन.
- (I need a bigger monitor for graphic design.)
Smartphones and Related Terms
- Smartphone
- Pronunciation: स्मार्टफोन
- Meaning: A mobile phone with advanced features, similar to a computer.
- Example: I use my smartphone for calls, emails, and browsing.
- आई यूज़ माय स्मार्टफोन फॉर कॉल्स, इमैल्स, एंड ब्राउज़िंग.
- (I use my smartphone for calls, emails, and browsing.)
- App (Application)
- Pronunciation: ऐप (अप्लिकेशन)
- Meaning: A software program designed to perform a specific function on a smartphone or computer.
- Example: I downloaded a new fitness app.
- आई डाउनलोडेड अ न्यू फिटनेस ऐप.
- (I downloaded a new fitness app.)
- Touchscreen
- Pronunciation: टचस्क्रीन
- Meaning: A display screen that responds to touch.
- Example: My smartphone has a large touchscreen.
- माय स्मार्टफोन हैज़ अ लार्ज टचस्क्रीन.
- (My smartphone has a large touchscreen.)
- Charger
- Pronunciation: चार्जर
- Meaning: A device used to recharge the battery of electronic devices.
- Example: I always carry a charger for my smartphone.
- आई ऑलवेज कैरी अ चार्जर फॉर माय स्मार्टफोन.
- (I always carry a charger for my smartphone.)
- Screen protector
- Pronunciation: स्क्रीन प्रोटेक्टर
- Meaning: A thin protective layer applied to a screen to prevent scratches and damage.
- Example: I bought a screen protector for my new phone.
- आई बॉट अ स्क्रीन प्रोटेक्टर फॉर माय न्यू फोन.
- (I bought a screen protector for my new phone.)
Email and Related Terms
- Email
- Pronunciation: इमैल
- Meaning: Electronic mail, a method of exchanging digital messages.
- Example: I check my email every morning.
- आई चेक माय इमैल एवरी मॉर्निंग.
- (I check my email every morning.)
- Inbox
- Pronunciation: इनबॉक्स
- Meaning: The primary folder where incoming emails are stored.
- Example: My inbox is full of unread messages.
- माय इनबॉक्स इज़ फुल ऑफ अनरीड मेसेजेज़.
- (My inbox is full of unread messages.)
- Attachment
- Pronunciation: अटैचमेंट
- Meaning: A file sent along with an email message.
- Example: Please see the attachment for the report.
- प्लीज़ सी द अटैचमेंट फॉर द रिपोर्ट.
- (Please see the attached file for the report.)
- Spam
- Pronunciation: स्पैम
- Meaning: Unsolicited and often irrelevant or inappropriate digital messages.
- Example: My spam folder has many unwanted emails.
- माय स्पैम फोल्डर हैज़ मनी अनवॉन्टेड इमैल्स.
- (My spam folder contains many unwanted emails.)
- Draft
- Pronunciation: ड्राफ्ट
- Meaning: A preliminary version of a written email, not yet sent.
- Example: I saved the email as a draft to edit later.
- आई सेव्ड द इमैल ऐज़ अ ड्राफ्ट टू एडीट लेटर.
- (I saved the email as a draft to edit later.)
Internet and Network Terms
- Wi-Fi
- Pronunciation: वाई-फाई
- Meaning: A technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a wireless LAN.
- Example: The cafe offers free Wi-Fi to customers.
- द कैफे ऑफर्स फ्री वाई-फाई टू कस्टमर्स.
- (The cafe provides free Wi-Fi for customers.)
- Router
- Pronunciation: राउटर
- Meaning: A device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
- Example: We need a new router for better internet speed.
- वी नीड अ न्यू राउटर फॉर बेटर इंटरनेट स्पीड.
- (We need a new router to improve internet speed.)
- Browser
- Pronunciation: ब्राउज़र
- Meaning: Software that allows users to navigate the internet.
- Example: I use Chrome as my default browser.
- आई यूज़ क्रोम ऐज़ माय डिफॉल्ट ब्राउज़र.
- (I use Chrome as my main browser.)
- URL
- Pronunciation: यूआरएल
- Meaning: Uniform Resource Locator, the address of a webpage on the internet.
- Example: Enter the URL to visit the website.
- एंटर द यूआरएल टू विज़िट द वेबसाइट.
- (Type in the URL to access the website.)
- Search Engine
- Pronunciation: सर्च इंजन
- Meaning: A software system that is designed to carry out web searches.
- Example: Google is a popular search engine.
- गूगल इज़ अ पॉप्युलर सर्च इंजन.
- (Google is widely used as a search engine.)
Examples of Using Technology Vocabulary in Sentences
Conversation 1: Computers and Smartphones
Person A: Do you prefer using a desktop computer or a laptop?
- डू यू प्रेफर यूज़िंग अ डेस्कटॉप कंप्यूटर ऑर अ लैपटॉप?
Person B: I prefer using a laptop because it’s more portable.
- आई प्रेफर यूज़िंग अ लैपटॉप बिकॉज़ इट्स मोर पोर्टेबल.
- (I prefer using a laptop because it is easier to carry around.)
Person A: Have you updated your smartphone recently?
- हैव यू अप्डेटेड योर स्मार्टफोन रीसेंटली?
Person B: Yes, I installed the latest software update last week.
- येस, आई इंस्टॉल्ड द लेटेस्ट सॉफ़्टवेयर अप्डेट लास्ट वीक.
- (Yes, I installed the latest software update last week.)
Person A: Do you have a charger I can use for my phone?
- डू यू हैव अ चार्जर आई कैन यूज़ फॉर माय फोन?
Person B: Sure, I have an extra charger you can use.
- श्योर, आई हैव ऐन ऍक्स्ट्रा चार्जर यू कैन यूज़.
- (Sure, I have an extra charger you can use.)
Conversation 2: Email and Internet
Person A: Did you check your email this morning?
- डिड यू चेक योर इमैल दिस मॉर्निंग?
Person B: Yes, my inbox was full of new messages.
- येस, माय इनबॉक्स वॉज़ फुल ऑफ न्यू मेसेजेस.
- (Yes, my inbox was full of new messages.)
Person A: Did you receive the attachment I sent?
- डिड यू रिसीव द अटैचमेंट आई सेंट?
Person B: Yes, I downloaded the report from the attachment.
- येस, आई डाउनलोडेड द रिपोर्ट फ्रॉम द अटैचमेंट.
- (Yes, I downloaded the report from the attachment.)
Person A: What’s the URL for the website you mentioned?
- व्हॉट्स द यूआरएल फॉर द वेबसाइट यू मेंशन्ड?
Person B: The URL is www.example.com.
- द यूआरएल इज़ डब्ल्यूडब्ल्यूडब्ल्यू.एग्ज़ाम्पल.कॉम.
- (The URL is www.example.com.)
Conversation 3: Network and Browsing
Person A: Do you know the Wi-Fi password here?
- डू यू नो द वाई-फाई पासवर्ड हियर?
Person B: Yes, the Wi-Fi password is written on a sign near the entrance.
- येस, द वाई-फाई पासवर्ड इज़ रिट्टन ऑन अ साइन नियर द एंट्रन्स.
- (Yes, the Wi-Fi password is posted on a sign near the entrance.)
Person A: Which browser do you use for internet browsing?
- व्हिच ब्राउज़र डू यू यूज़ फॉर इंटरनेट ब्राउज़िंग?
Person B: I use Firefox because it’s fast and secure.
- आई यूज़ फायरफॉक्स बिकॉज़ इट्स फास्ट ऐंड सेक्योर.
- (I use Firefox because it is fast and secure.)
Person A: Is your router working fine? My internet seems slow.
- इज़ योर राउटर वर्किंग फाइन? माय इंटरनेट सीम् स्लो.
Person B: I think my router needs a restart to improve the speed.
- आई थिंक माय राउटर नीड्स अ रिस्टार्ट टू इम्प्रूव द स्पीड.
- (I think my router needs a restart to improve speed.)
Using these vocabulary terms and example sentences will significantly improve your ability to discuss technology-related topics in English. Practice these terms to enhance your communication skills in today’s digital world.
