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Bhi in English: Also (भी)

Also

Hindi (Devanagari)

भी

Hindi (English letters)

bhi

Say it: AWL-sohadverb

भी (bhi) can be expressed as “Also” in English. For example: “Please give me water also.”

“bhi” kehna ho, to English mein “Also” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Ordering drinks

Please give me water also.

मुझे पानी भी दीजिए।

mujhe paani bhi dijiye.

How to pronounce “Also”

Say it in English

AWL-soh

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.

Also: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Also

भी

bhi

The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below.
Please give me water also.

मुझे पानी भी दीजिए।

mujhe paani bhi dijiye.

Ordering drinks

Ordering drinks
You come on the picnic too.

आप भी पिकनिक पर चलिए।

aap bhi picnic par chaliye.

Plans

Plans

“Also” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.

Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.

How to use “Also” in English sentences

  1. 1. Ordering drinks

    Please give me water also.

    मुझे पानी भी दीजिए।

    mujhe paani bhi dijiye.

  2. 2. Plans

    You come on the picnic too.

    आप भी पिकनिक पर चलिए।

    aap bhi picnic par chaliye.

  3. 3. Agreement

    I'm thinking the same too.

    मैं भी वही सोच रहा हूँ।

    main bhi vahi soch raha hoon.

Common mistakes with “Also”

Instead of

Please to give me water also.

Say this

Please give me water also.

For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.

Instead of

Please give I water also.

Say this

Please give me water also.

Use me in this object position. I is the subject form; it does not follow the verb or preposition in this pattern.

Adding items to a shared cart

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    Are you bringing mangoes?

    Show Hindi meaning

    आप आम ला रहे हैं?

    aap aam la rahe hain?

  2. You

    Yes — I'll bring bananas also.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, केले भी ले आऊँगा।

    haan, kele bhi le aaunga.

  3. Partner

    Please get yogurt too.

    Show Hindi meaning

    दही भी रख लीजिए।

    dahi bhi rakh lijiye.

  4. You

    Okay — yogurt is on the list too.

    Show Hindi meaning

    ठीक, दही भी लिस्ट में है।

    theek, dahi bhi list mein hai.

Your turn: use “Also”

Say this in English: आप भी पिकनिक पर चलिए। (aap bhi picnic par chaliye.)

Reveal sample answer

You come on the picnic too.

आप भी पिकनिक पर चलिए।

aap bhi picnic par chaliye.

Compare your word order with “You come on the picnic too.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Also” in English

Bhi ko English mein kya kehte hain?

भी (bhi) can be expressed as “Also” in English. For example: “Please give me water also.”

What does “Also” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Also” means भी (bhi). The sentence “Please give me water also.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Also” in a sentence?

You come on the picnic too. Hindi meaning: आप भी पिकनिक पर चलिए। (aap bhi picnic par chaliye.). “Also” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.

What should I watch for when using “Also”?

Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.

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