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Jeeja in English: Brother-in-law (जीजा)
Brother-in-law
Hindi (Devanagari)
जीजा
Hindi (English letters)
jeeja
जीजा (jeeja) can be expressed as “Brother-in-law” in English. For example: “This is my brother-in-law, Rohit.”
“jeeja” kehna ho, to English mein “Brother-in-law” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Festival intro
This is my brother-in-law, Rohit.
ये मेरे जीजा हैं, रोहित।
ye mere jeeja hain, Rohit.
How to pronounce “Brother-in-law”
Say it in English
BRUH-ther in law
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.
Brother-in-law: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Brother-in-law | जीजा jeeja The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This is my brother-in-law, Rohit. | ये मेरे जीजा हैं, रोहित। ye mere jeeja hain, Rohit. Festival intro | Festival intro |
| Brother-in-law ji wants to meet you. | जीजा जी आपसे मिलना चाहते हैं। jeeja ji aapse milna chaahte hain. Phone call | Phone call |
“Brother-in-law” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my brother-in-law, Rohit.” 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 “Brother-in-law” in English sentences
1. Festival intro
This is my brother-in-law, Rohit.
ये मेरे जीजा हैं, रोहित।
ye mere jeeja hain, Rohit.
2. Phone call
Brother-in-law ji wants to meet you.
जीजा जी आपसे मिलना चाहते हैं।
jeeja ji aapse milna chaahte hain.
3. Wedding planning
Brother-in-law will give a speech at the wedding.
जीजा शादी में भाषण देंगे।
jeeja shaadi mein bhaashan denge.
Common mistakes with “Brother-in-law”
Instead of
This are my brother-in-law, Rohit.
Say this
This is my brother-in-law, Rohit.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This is mine brother-in-law, Rohit.
Say this
This is my brother-in-law, Rohit.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Explaining family photos to a friend
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Who is your brother-in-law in the photo?
Show Hindi meaning
फ़ोटो में आपके जीजा कौन हैं?
photo mein aapke jeeja kaun hain?
You
The ones on the left are my brother-in-law.
Show Hindi meaning
बाएँ वाले मेरे जीजा हैं।
baaen wale mere jeeja hain.
Partner
Brother-in-law ji seems very friendly.
Show Hindi meaning
जीजा जी बहुत मिलनसार लगते हैं।
jeeja ji bahut milansaar lagte hain.
You
Yes — we meet often after my sister's wedding.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, बहिन की शादी के बाद अक्सर मिलते हैं।
haan, bahin ki shaadi ke baad aksar milte hain.
Your turn: use “Brother-in-law”
Say this in English: जीजा जी आपसे मिलना चाहते हैं। (jeeja ji aapse milna chaahte hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Brother-in-law ji wants to meet you.
जीजा जी आपसे मिलना चाहते हैं।
jeeja ji aapse milna chaahte hain.
Compare your word order with “Brother-in-law ji wants to meet you.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Brother-in-law” in English
Jeeja ko English mein kya kehte hain?
जीजा (jeeja) can be expressed as “Brother-in-law” in English. For example: “This is my brother-in-law, Rohit.”
What does “Brother-in-law” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Brother-in-law” means जीजा (jeeja). The sentence “This is my brother-in-law, Rohit.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Brother-in-law” in a sentence?
Brother-in-law ji wants to meet you. Hindi meaning: जीजा जी आपसे मिलना चाहते हैं। (jeeja ji aapse milna chaahte hain.). “Brother-in-law” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my brother-in-law, Rohit.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Brother-in-law”?
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.
