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Dhyaan se! / saavdhaan! in English: Be careful! (ध्यान से! / सावधान!)
Be careful!
Hindi (Devanagari)
ध्यान से! / सावधान!
Hindi (English letters)
dhyaan se! / saavdhaan!
ध्यान से! / सावधान! (dhyaan se! / saavdhaan!) can be expressed as “Be careful!” in English. For example: “The floor is wet — be careful!”
“dhyaan se! / saavdhaan!” kehna ho, to English mein “Be careful!” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Wet floor
The floor is wet — be careful!
फर्श गीला है — ध्यान से!
farsh geela hai — dhyaan se!
How to pronounce “Be careful!”
Say it in English
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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.
Be careful!: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Be careful! | ध्यान से! / सावधान! dhyaan se! / saavdhaan! The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The floor is wet — be careful! | फर्श गीला है — ध्यान से! farsh geela hai — dhyaan se! Wet floor | Wet floor |
| A car is coming — be careful! | गाड़ी आ रही है, सावधान! gaadi aa rahi hai, saavdhaan! Crossing road | Crossing road |
Use “Be careful!” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “Be careful!” in English sentences
1. Wet floor
The floor is wet — be careful!
फर्श गीला है — ध्यान से!
farsh geela hai — dhyaan se!
2. Crossing road
A car is coming — be careful!
गाड़ी आ रही है, सावधान!
gaadi aa rahi hai, saavdhaan!
3. Ladder
Be careful while climbing up!
ऊपर चढ़ते समय ध्यान से!
oopar chadhte samay dhyaan se!
Common mistakes with “Be careful!”
Instead of
The floor are wet — be careful!
Say this
The floor is wet — be careful!
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
A car are coming — be careful!
Say this
A car is coming — be careful!
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Helping with a suitcase on stairs
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
The stairs are dark.
Show Hindi meaning
सीढ़ियाँ अँधेरी हैं।
seedhiyaan andheri hain.
You
Yes — be careful!
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ — ध्यान से!
haan — dhyaan se!
Partner
The bag feels heavy.
Show Hindi meaning
बैग भारी लग रहा है।
bag bhaari lag raha hai.
You
I've got it — be careful!
Show Hindi meaning
मैं पकड़ता हूँ — सावधान!
main pakadta hoon — saavdhaan!
Your turn: use “Be careful!”
Say this in English: गाड़ी आ रही है, सावधान! (gaadi aa rahi hai, saavdhaan!)
Reveal sample answer
A car is coming — be careful!
गाड़ी आ रही है, सावधान!
gaadi aa rahi hai, saavdhaan!
Compare your word order with “A car is coming — be careful!” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Be careful!” in English
Dhyaan se! / saavdhaan! ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ध्यान से! / सावधान! (dhyaan se! / saavdhaan!) can be expressed as “Be careful!” in English. For example: “The floor is wet — be careful!”
What does “Be careful!” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Be careful!” means ध्यान से! / सावधान! (dhyaan se! / saavdhaan!). The sentence “The floor is wet — be careful!” shows it in context.
How do I use “Be careful!” in a sentence?
A car is coming — be careful! Hindi meaning: गाड़ी आ रही है, सावधान! (gaadi aa rahi hai, saavdhaan!). Use “Be careful!” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “Be careful!”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
