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Shishu in English: Baby (शिशु)
Baby
Hindi (Devanagari)
शिशु
Hindi (English letters)
shishu
शिशु (shishu) can be expressed as “Baby” in English. For example: “The baby is healthy — please don't worry.”
“shishu” kehna ho, to English mein “Baby” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Hospital ward
The baby is healthy — please don't worry.
शिशु स्वस्थ है, चिंता मत कीजिए।
shishu svasth hai, chinta mat kijiye.
How to pronounce “Baby”
Say it in English
BAY-bee
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.
Baby: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | शिशु shishu The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The baby is healthy — please don't worry. | शिशु स्वस्थ है, चिंता मत कीजिए। shishu svasth hai, chinta mat kijiye. Hospital ward | Hospital ward |
| The baby's vaccine is tomorrow. | शिशु का टीका कल है। shishu ka teeka kal hai. Vaccination reminder | Vaccination reminder |
“Baby” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The baby is healthy — please don't worry.” 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 “Baby” in English sentences
1. Hospital ward
The baby is healthy — please don't worry.
शिशु स्वस्थ है, चिंता मत कीजिए।
shishu svasth hai, chinta mat kijiye.
2. Vaccination reminder
The baby's vaccine is tomorrow.
शिशु का टीका कल है।
shishu ka teeka kal hai.
3. Parenting class
Give the baby milk on time.
शिशु को दूध समय पर दें।
shishu ko doodh samay par den.
Common mistakes with “Baby”
Instead of
The baby are healthy — please don't worry.
Say this
The baby is healthy — please don't worry.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
The baby is healthy — please don't to worry.
Say this
The baby is healthy — please don't worry.
Use the base verb after don't, doesn't or didn't. To does not belong between the helping verb and the main verb here.
Asking a nurse about a newborn
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How long will the baby stay in the ward?
Show Hindi meaning
शिशु कब तक वार्ड में रहेगा?
shishu kab tak ward mein rahega?
You
The doctor said the baby can go home tomorrow.
Show Hindi meaning
डॉक्टर ने कहा शिशु कल घर जा सकता है।
doctor ne kaha shishu kal ghar ja sakta hai.
Partner
Okay — what's the baby's weight?
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा, शिशु का वजन कितना है?
achha, shishu ka vajan kitna hai?
You
About three kilos; the baby is fine.
Show Hindi meaning
लगभग तीन किलो, शिशु ठीक है।
lagbhag teen kilo, shishu theek hai.
Your turn: use “Baby”
Say this in English: शिशु का टीका कल है। (shishu ka teeka kal hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The baby's vaccine is tomorrow.
शिशु का टीका कल है।
shishu ka teeka kal hai.
Compare your word order with “The baby's vaccine is tomorrow.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Baby” in English
Shishu ko English mein kya kehte hain?
शिशु (shishu) can be expressed as “Baby” in English. For example: “The baby is healthy — please don't worry.”
What does “Baby” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Baby” means शिशु (shishu). The sentence “The baby is healthy — please don't worry.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Baby” in a sentence?
The baby's vaccine is tomorrow. Hindi meaning: शिशु का टीका कल है। (shishu ka teeka kal hai.). “Baby” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The baby is healthy — please don't worry.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Baby”?
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.
