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How to reply to “Where do you live?” in English
A location question can be answered broadly. You can share a neighborhood-level answer or keep your exact address private.
Jitni location share karna chahte hain, utni hi batayein. Poora address dena zaroori nahi.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
I live nearby.
मैं यहीं पास में रहता / रहती हूँ।
main yahin paas mein rahta / rahti hoon.
A broad answer about proximity.
Reply 2
I live with my family.
मैं अपने परिवार के साथ रहता / रहती हूँ।
main apne parivaar ke saath rahta / rahti hoon.
Describe your household if that is relevant.
Reply 3
I moved here recently.
मैं हाल ही में यहाँ रहने आया / आई हूँ।
main haal hi mein yahan rahne aaya / aai hoon.
Mention a recent move.
Reply 4
I'd prefer not to share my address.
मैं अपना पता नहीं बताना चाहता / चाहती।
main apna pata nahi bataana chaahta / chaahti.
Decline to share an exact address.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. A broad answer about proximity. Mention a recent move.
See it in a short conversation
A casual location question
Partner
Where do you live?
Show Hindi meaning
आप कहाँ रहते हैं?
aap kahan rahte hain?
You
I live nearby.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं यहीं पास में रहता / रहती हूँ।
main yahin paas mein rahta / rahti hoon.
Talking about the neighborhood
Partner
Do you live near here?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप यहाँ पास में रहते हैं?
kya aap yahan paas mein rahte hain?
You
I live with my family.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं अपने परिवार के साथ रहता / रहती हूँ।
main apne parivaar ke saath rahta / rahti hoon.
Your turn
Mention that you have moved to the area recently.
Reveal sample reply
I moved here recently.
मैं हाल ही में यहाँ रहने आया / आई हूँ।
main haal hi mein yahan rahne aaya / aai hoon.
