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Bas in English: Bus (बस)
Bus
Hindi (Devanagari)
बस
Hindi (English letters)
bas
बस (bas) can be expressed as “Bus” in English. For example: “Where does this bus go?”
“bas” kehna ho, to English mein “Bus” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Asking a passerby
Where does this bus go?
यह बस कहाँ जाती है?
yah bas kahaan jaati hai?
How to pronounce “Bus”
Say it in English
buhs
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.
Bus: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | बस bas The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Where does this bus go? | यह बस कहाँ जाती है? yah bas kahaan jaati hai? Asking a passerby | Asking a passerby |
| Please let me off at the next bus stop. | अगले बस स्टॉप पर उतार दीजिए। agle bas stop par utaar dijiye. On board | On board |
“Bus” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Where does this bus go?” 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 “Bus” in English sentences
1. Asking a passerby
Where does this bus go?
यह बस कहाँ जाती है?
yah bas kahaan jaati hai?
2. On board
Please let me off at the next bus stop.
अगले बस स्टॉप पर उतार दीजिए।
agle bas stop par utaar dijiye.
3. Running late
The bus is late; wait a bit.
बस लेट है, थोड़ा इंतज़ार करो।
bas late hai, thoda intazaar karo.
Common mistakes with “Bus”
Instead of
Please let I off at the next bus stop.
Say this
Please let me off at the next bus stop.
Use me in this object position. I is the subject form; it does not follow the verb or preposition in this pattern.
Instead of
The bus are late; wait a bit.
Say this
The bus is late; wait a bit.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Catching a city bus with a local friend
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
This red bus goes to our area.
Show Hindi meaning
यह लाल बस हमारे इलाके जाती है।
yah laal bas hamare ilaake jaati hai.
You
Will there be space on the bus?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या बस में जगह होगी?
kya bas mein jagah hogi?
Partner
The evening bus is crowded.
Show Hindi meaning
शाम की बस भीड़ वाली होती है।
shaam ki bas bheed wali hoti hai.
You
Then let's wait for the next bus.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर अगली बस का इंतज़ार करते हैं।
phir agli bas ka intazaar karte hain.
Your turn: use “Bus”
Say this in English: अगले बस स्टॉप पर उतार दीजिए। (agle bas stop par utaar dijiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please let me off at the next bus stop.
अगले बस स्टॉप पर उतार दीजिए।
agle bas stop par utaar dijiye.
Compare your word order with “Please let me off at the next bus stop.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Bus” in English
Bas ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बस (bas) can be expressed as “Bus” in English. For example: “Where does this bus go?”
What does “Bus” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Bus” means बस (bas). The sentence “Where does this bus go?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Bus” in a sentence?
Please let me off at the next bus stop. Hindi meaning: अगले बस स्टॉप पर उतार दीजिए। (agle bas stop par utaar dijiye.). “Bus” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Where does this bus go?” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Bus”?
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.
