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Sabse achha dost in English: Best friend (सबसे अच्छा दोस्त)
Best friend
Hindi (Devanagari)
सबसे अच्छा दोस्त
Hindi (English letters)
sabse achha dost
सबसे अच्छा दोस्त (sabse achha dost) can be expressed as “Best friend” in English. For example: “This is my best friend, Arjun.”
“sabse achha dost” kehna ho, to English mein “Best friend” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Introducing someone at a party
This is my best friend, Arjun.
यह मेरा सबसे अच्छा दोस्त है, अरजुन।
yah mera sabse achha dost hai, Arjun.
How to pronounce “Best friend”
Say it in English
best frend
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.
Best friend: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Best friend | सबसे अच्छा दोस्त sabse achha dost The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This is my best friend, Arjun. | यह मेरा सबसे अच्छा दोस्त है, अरजुन। yah mera sabse achha dost hai, Arjun. Introducing someone at a party | Introducing someone at a party |
| I'm going to Goa with my best friend. | मेरी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त के साथ गोवा जा रही हूँ। meri sabse achhi dost ke saath Goa ja rahi hoon. Travel plans | Travel plans |
“Best friend” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my best friend, Arjun.” 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 “Best friend” in English sentences
1. Introducing someone at a party
This is my best friend, Arjun.
यह मेरा सबसे अच्छा दोस्त है, अरजुन।
yah mera sabse achha dost hai, Arjun.
2. Travel plans
I'm going to Goa with my best friend.
मेरी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त के साथ गोवा जा रही हूँ।
meri sabse achhi dost ke saath Goa ja rahi hoon.
3. Needing advice
In tough times, only a best friend really understands.
मुश्किल में सबसे अच्छा दोस्त ही समझता है।
mushkil mein sabse achha dost hi samajhta hai.
Common mistakes with “Best friend”
Instead of
This are my best friend, Arjun.
Say this
This is my best friend, Arjun.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This is mine best friend, Arjun.
Say this
This is my best friend, Arjun.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Meeting your friend's closest pal at a cafe
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Your best friend is coming too, right?
Show Hindi meaning
आपकी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त भी आ रही है न?
aapki sabse achhi dost bhi aa rahi hai na?
You
Yes, she is my best friend.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, वह मेरी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त है।
haan, vah meri sabse achhi dost hai.
Partner
Then all three of us can order together.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर तीनों मिलकर ऑर्डर करते हैं।
phir teenon milkar order karte hain.
You
Okay — should I call my best friend too?
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है — मेरे सबसे अच्छे दोस्त को भी बुलाऊँ?
theek hai — mere sabse achhe dost ko bhi bulaaun?
Your turn: use “Best friend”
Say this in English: मेरी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त के साथ गोवा जा रही हूँ। (meri sabse achhi dost ke saath Goa ja rahi hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
I'm going to Goa with my best friend.
मेरी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त के साथ गोवा जा रही हूँ।
meri sabse achhi dost ke saath Goa ja rahi hoon.
Compare your word order with “I'm going to Goa with my best friend.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Best friend” in English
Sabse achha dost ko English mein kya kehte hain?
सबसे अच्छा दोस्त (sabse achha dost) can be expressed as “Best friend” in English. For example: “This is my best friend, Arjun.”
What does “Best friend” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Best friend” means सबसे अच्छा दोस्त (sabse achha dost). The sentence “This is my best friend, Arjun.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Best friend” in a sentence?
I'm going to Goa with my best friend. Hindi meaning: मेरी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त के साथ गोवा जा रही हूँ। (meri sabse achhi dost ke saath Goa ja rahi hoon.). “Best friend” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my best friend, Arjun.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Best friend”?
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.
