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Ladka in English: Boy (लड़का)
Boy
Hindi (Devanagari)
लड़का
Hindi (English letters)
ladka
लड़का (ladka) can be expressed as “Boy” in English. For example: “That boy is playing cricket.”
“ladka” kehna ho, to English mein “Boy” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
School yard
That boy is playing cricket.
वह लड़का क्रिकेट खेल रहा है।
vah ladka cricket khel raha hai.
How to pronounce “Boy”
Say it in English
boy
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.
Boy: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Boy | लड़का ladka The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| That boy is playing cricket. | वह लड़का क्रिकेट खेल रहा है। vah ladka cricket khel raha hai. School yard | School yard |
| My little boy is five years old. | मेरा छोटा लड़का पाँच साल का है। mera chhota ladka paanch saal ka hai. Family intro | Family intro |
“Boy” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “That boy is playing cricket.” 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 “Boy” in English sentences
1. School yard
That boy is playing cricket.
वह लड़का क्रिकेट खेल रहा है।
vah ladka cricket khel raha hai.
2. Family intro
My little boy is five years old.
मेरा छोटा लड़का पाँच साल का है।
mera chhota ladka paanch saal ka hai.
3. Group
The boys are running in the park.
लड़के पार्क में दौड़ रहे हैं।
ladke park mein daud rahe hain.
Common mistakes with “Boy”
Instead of
That boy are playing cricket.
Say this
That boy is playing cricket.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
My little boy are five years old.
Say this
My little boy is five years old.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Finding whose cricket ball it is
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is that boy on your team?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या वह लड़का आपकी टीम में है?
kya vah ladka aapki team mein hai?
You
Yes, that boy is my neighbor.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, वह लड़का मेरा पड़ोसी है।
haan, vah ladka mera padosi hai.
Partner
Let's ask the boy for the ball back.
Show Hindi meaning
लड़के से बॉल वापस माँगते हैं।
ladke se ball vaapas maangte hain.
You
Hey boy, throw the ball this way!
Show Hindi meaning
अरे लड़के, बॉल इधर फेंको!
are ladke, ball idhar phenko!
Your turn: use “Boy”
Say this in English: मेरा छोटा लड़का पाँच साल का है। (mera chhota ladka paanch saal ka hai.)
Reveal sample answer
My little boy is five years old.
मेरा छोटा लड़का पाँच साल का है।
mera chhota ladka paanch saal ka hai.
Compare your word order with “My little boy is five years old.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Boy” in English
Ladka ko English mein kya kehte hain?
लड़का (ladka) can be expressed as “Boy” in English. For example: “That boy is playing cricket.”
What does “Boy” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Boy” means लड़का (ladka). The sentence “That boy is playing cricket.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Boy” in a sentence?
My little boy is five years old. Hindi meaning: मेरा छोटा लड़का पाँच साल का है। (mera chhota ladka paanch saal ka hai.). “Boy” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “That boy is playing cricket.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Boy”?
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.
