English · Natural expressions
How to suggest a plan in English
A suggestion invites a joint decision. Name a day, offer an activity, or make a plan conditional on the other person's availability.
Plan ko suggestion ki tarah rakhein. Jagah aur time batakar poochhein ki kya woh theek hai.
Choose the expression that fits
Expression 1
Shall we meet on Saturday?
क्या हम शनिवार को मिलें?
kya ham shanivaar ko milen?
Suggest a concrete meeting day.
Expression 2
How about a walk after lunch?
खाने के बाद टहलने चलें तो कैसा रहेगा?
khaane ke baad tahalne chalen to kaisa rahega?
Offer a relaxed activity after an existing part of the day.
Expression 3
If you're free, we could try that new café.
अगर आप खाली हों, तो हम उस नए कैफ़े में जा सकते हैं।
agar aap khaali hon, to ham us naye cafe mein ja sakte hain.
Suggest a new place while leaving room for the person's schedule.
What to watch for
“How about meeting ...?” uses an -ing form. “Shall we meet ...?” uses the base verb. Both suggest a plan without claiming that the other person has already agreed.
See it in a short conversation
Choosing a day to meet
Partner
When should we meet?
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हम कब मिलें?
ham kab milen?
You
Shall we meet on Saturday?
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क्या हम शनिवार को मिलें?
kya ham shanivaar ko milen?
Deciding what to do after lunch
Partner
What shall we do after lunch?
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खाने के बाद हम क्या करें?
khaane ke baad ham kya karen?
You
How about a walk after lunch?
Show Hindi meaning
खाने के बाद टहलने चलें तो कैसा रहेगा?
khaane ke baad tahalne chalen to kaisa rahega?
Your turn
Suggest trying a new café if the other person is free. Make the availability condition clear.
Reveal sample reply
If you're free, we could try that new café.
अगर आप खाली हों, तो हम उस नए कैफ़े में जा सकते हैं।
agar aap khaali hon, to ham us naye cafe mein ja sakte hain.
