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Aur in English: And (और)
And
Hindi (Devanagari)
और
Hindi (English letters)
aur
और (aur) can be expressed as “And” in English. For example: “Please give one coffee and one water.”
“aur” kehna ho, to English mein “And” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Cafe order
Please give one coffee and one water.
एक कॉफ़ी और एक पानी दीजिए।
ek coffee aur ek paani dijiye.
How to pronounce “And”
Say it in English
uhnd
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.
And: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| And | और aur The basic conjunction form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic conjunction form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please give one coffee and one water. | एक कॉफ़ी और एक पानी दीजिए। ek coffee aur ek paani dijiye. Cafe order | Cafe order |
| We'll tour Delhi and Jaipur. | हम दिल्ली और जयपुर घूमेंगे। hum Dilli aur Jaipur ghoomenge. Travel plan | Travel plan |
“And” connects two ideas. Read both parts of each example to see the relationship it expresses.
Keep the connected ideas clear. Choose the connector for the meaning you want: adding, contrasting, giving a reason, or offering a choice.
How to use “And” in English sentences
1. Cafe order
Please give one coffee and one water.
एक कॉफ़ी और एक पानी दीजिए।
ek coffee aur ek paani dijiye.
2. Travel plan
We'll tour Delhi and Jaipur.
हम दिल्ली और जयपुर घूमेंगे।
hum Dilli aur Jaipur ghoomenge.
3. Introducing
This is my friend and this is their sister.
यह मेरे दोस्त हैं और यह उनकी बहन।
yah mere dost hain aur yah unki bahan.
Common mistakes with “And”
Instead of
Please to give one coffee and one water.
Say this
Please give one coffee and one water.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Instead of
We will to tour Delhi and Jaipur.
Say this
We'll tour Delhi and Jaipur.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Ordering snacks together
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will you take samosa and jalebi too?
Show Hindi meaning
आप समोसा लेंगे और जलेबी भी?
aap samosa lenge aur jalebi bhi?
You
Yes — samosa and jalebi both.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, समोसा और जलेबी दोनों।
haan, samosa aur jalebi dono.
Partner
Okay — should I also keep tea and cold water?
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, चाय और ठंडा पानी भी रखूँ?
theek, chaai aur thanda paani bhi rakhoon?
You
Just tea and water is enough.
Show Hindi meaning
बस चाय और पानी काफी है।
bas chaai aur paani kaafi hai.
Your turn: use “And”
Say this in English: हम दिल्ली और जयपुर घूमेंगे। (hum Dilli aur Jaipur ghoomenge.)
Reveal sample answer
We'll tour Delhi and Jaipur.
हम दिल्ली और जयपुर घूमेंगे।
hum Dilli aur Jaipur ghoomenge.
Compare your word order with “We'll tour Delhi and Jaipur.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “And” in English
Aur ko English mein kya kehte hain?
और (aur) can be expressed as “And” in English. For example: “Please give one coffee and one water.”
What does “And” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “And” means और (aur). The sentence “Please give one coffee and one water.” shows it in context.
How do I use “And” in a sentence?
We'll tour Delhi and Jaipur. Hindi meaning: हम दिल्ली और जयपुर घूमेंगे। (hum Dilli aur Jaipur ghoomenge.). “And” connects two ideas. Read both parts of each example to see the relationship it expresses.
What should I watch for when using “And”?
Keep the connected ideas clear. Choose the connector for the meaning you want: adding, contrasting, giving a reason, or offering a choice.
