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Vayask in English: Adult (वयस्क)
Adult
Hindi (Devanagari)
वयस्क
Hindi (English letters)
vayask
वयस्क (vayask) can be expressed as “Adult” in English. For example: “This film is only for adult viewers.”
“vayask” kehna ho, to English mein “Adult” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Cinema
This film is only for adult viewers.
यह फ़िल्म सिर्फ़ वयस्क दर्शकों के लिए है।
yah film sirf vayask darshakon ke liye hai.
How to pronounce “Adult”
Say it in English
uh-DUHLT
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Adult: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | वयस्क vayask The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This film is only for adult viewers. | यह फ़िल्म सिर्फ़ वयस्क दर्शकों के लिए है। yah film sirf vayask darshakon ke liye hai. Cinema | Cinema |
| I need one adult and one child ticket. | एक वयस्क और एक बच्चा टिकट चाहिए। ek vayask aur ek bachcha ticket chahiye. Fair ticket | Fair ticket |
“Adult” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This film is only for adult viewers.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “Adult” in English sentences
1. Cinema
This film is only for adult viewers.
यह फ़िल्म सिर्फ़ वयस्क दर्शकों के लिए है।
yah film sirf vayask darshakon ke liye hai.
2. Fair ticket
I need one adult and one child ticket.
एक वयस्क और एक बच्चा टिकट चाहिए।
ek vayask aur ek bachcha ticket chahiye.
3. Asking policy
Are you an adult for this ride?
क्या आप वयस्क हैं इस राइड के लिए?
kya aap vayask hain is ride ke liye?
Common mistakes with “Adult”
Instead of
This film are only for adult viewers.
Say this
This film is only for adult viewers.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Me need one adult and one child ticket.
Say this
I need one adult and one child ticket.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Buying museum tickets
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How many adult tickets do you need?
Show Hindi meaning
कितने वयस्क टिकट चाहिए आपको?
kitne vayask ticket chahiye aapko?
You
Two adult tickets, please.
Show Hindi meaning
दो वयस्क टिकट दीजिए।
do vayask ticket dijiye.
Partner
The adult rate is five hundred.
Show Hindi meaning
वयस्क रेट पाँच सौ है।
vayask rate paanch sau hai.
You
Okay — I'll pay the adult ones by card.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, वयस्क वाले कार्ड से भुगतान करूँगा।
theek hai, vayask wale card se bhugtaan karoonga.
Your turn: use “Adult”
Say this in English: एक वयस्क और एक बच्चा टिकट चाहिए। (ek vayask aur ek bachcha ticket chahiye.)
Reveal sample answer
I need one adult and one child ticket.
एक वयस्क और एक बच्चा टिकट चाहिए।
ek vayask aur ek bachcha ticket chahiye.
Compare your word order with “I need one adult and one child ticket.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Adult” in English
Vayask ko English mein kya kehte hain?
वयस्क (vayask) can be expressed as “Adult” in English. For example: “This film is only for adult viewers.”
What does “Adult” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Adult” means वयस्क (vayask). The sentence “This film is only for adult viewers.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Adult” in a sentence?
I need one adult and one child ticket. Hindi meaning: एक वयस्क और एक बच्चा टिकट चाहिए। (ek vayask aur ek bachcha ticket chahiye.). “Adult” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This film is only for adult viewers.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Adult”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
