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Agast in English: August (अगस्त)
August
Hindi (Devanagari)
अगस्त
Hindi (English letters)
agast
अगस्त (agast) can be expressed as “August” in English. For example: “School stays closed on 15 August.”
“agast” kehna ho, to English mein “August” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
National holiday
School stays closed on 15 August.
पंद्रह अगस्त को स्कूल बंद रहता है।
pandrah agast ko school band rahta hai.
How to pronounce “August”
Say it in English
AH-guhst
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.
August: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| August | अगस्त agast The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| School stays closed on 15 August. | पंद्रह अगस्त को स्कूल बंद रहता है। pandrah agast ko school band rahta hai. National holiday | National holiday |
| We'll go to Mumbai in August. | हम अगस्त में मुंबई जाएँगे। ham agast mein Mumbai jaayenge. Work trip | Work trip |
“August” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “School stays closed on 15 August.” 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 “August” in English sentences
1. National holiday
School stays closed on 15 August.
पंद्रह अगस्त को स्कूल बंद रहता है।
pandrah agast ko school band rahta hai.
2. Work trip
We'll go to Mumbai in August.
हम अगस्त में मुंबई जाएँगे।
ham agast mein Mumbai jaayenge.
3. Rent notice
Rent will rise from August.
किराया अगस्त से बढ़ जाएगा।
kiraaya agast se badh jaayega.
Common mistakes with “August”
Instead of
We will to go to Mumbai in August.
Say this
We'll go to Mumbai in August.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Rent will to rise from August.
Say this
Rent will rise from August.
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Planning August leave
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will you take leave in August?
Show Hindi meaning
आप अगस्त में छुट्टी लेंगे क्या?
aap agast mein chutti lenge kya?
You
Yes, around 15 August.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, पंद्रह अगस्त के आसपास।
haan, pandrah agast ke aaspaas.
Partner
Okay — traffic will also rise in August.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा, अगस्त में ट्रैफ़िक भी बढ़ेगा।
achha, agast mein traffic bhi badhega.
You
Then I'll stay home from 10 August.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर दस अगस्त से घर पर रहूँगा।
phir das agast se ghar par rahoonga.
Your turn: use “August”
Say this in English: हम अगस्त में मुंबई जाएँगे। (ham agast mein Mumbai jaayenge.)
Reveal sample answer
We'll go to Mumbai in August.
हम अगस्त में मुंबई जाएँगे।
ham agast mein Mumbai jaayenge.
Compare your word order with “We'll go to Mumbai in August.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “August” in English
Agast ko English mein kya kehte hain?
अगस्त (agast) can be expressed as “August” in English. For example: “School stays closed on 15 August.”
What does “August” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “August” means अगस्त (agast). The sentence “School stays closed on 15 August.” shows it in context.
How do I use “August” in a sentence?
We'll go to Mumbai in August. Hindi meaning: हम अगस्त में मुंबई जाएँगे। (ham agast mein Mumbai jaayenge.). “August” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “School stays closed on 15 August.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “August”?
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.
