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Billi in English: Cat (बिल्ली)
Cat
Hindi (Devanagari)
बिल्ली
Hindi (English letters)
billi
बिल्ली (billi) can be expressed as “Cat” in English. For example: “A cat is drinking milk there.”
“billi” kehna ho, to English mein “Cat” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Spotting a stray
A cat is drinking milk there.
वहाँ एक बिल्ली दूध पी रही है।
vahaan ek billi doodh pee rahi hai.
How to pronounce “Cat”
Say it in English
kat
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.
Cat: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Cat | बिल्ली billi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| A cat is drinking milk there. | वहाँ एक बिल्ली दूध पी रही है। vahaan ek billi doodh pee rahi hai. Spotting a stray | Spotting a stray |
| What is your cat's name? | आपकी बिल्ली का नाम क्या है? aapki billi ka naam kya hai? Visiting a friend | Visiting a friend |
“Cat” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A cat is drinking milk there.” 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 “Cat” in English sentences
1. Spotting a stray
A cat is drinking milk there.
वहाँ एक बिल्ली दूध पी रही है।
vahaan ek billi doodh pee rahi hai.
2. Visiting a friend
What is your cat's name?
आपकी बिल्ली का नाम क्या है?
aapki billi ka naam kya hai?
3. Warning a guest
The cat doesn't bite, but she gets scared.
बिल्ली काटती नहीं, पर डरती है।
billi kaatti nahi, par darti hai.
Common mistakes with “Cat”
Instead of
A cat are drinking milk there.
Say this
A cat is drinking milk there.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
an cat is drinking milk there.
Say this
A cat is drinking milk there.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Meeting a neighbor's pet on the stairs
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Careful, my cat is sitting here.
Show Hindi meaning
सावधान, मेरी बिल्ली यहाँ बैठी है।
saavdhaan, meri billi yahaan baithi hai.
You
May I stroke the cat?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या मैं बिल्ली को सहला सकता हूँ?
kya main billi ko sehla sakta hoon?
Partner
Gently; the cat is shy with new people.
Show Hindi meaning
धीरे से, बिल्ली नई लोगों से शर्माती है।
dheere se, billi naye logon se sharmaati hai.
You
Got it, she's a lovely cat.
Show Hindi meaning
समझ गया, प्यारी बिल्ली है।
samajh gaya, pyaari billi hai.
Your turn: use “Cat”
Say this in English: आपकी बिल्ली का नाम क्या है? (aapki billi ka naam kya hai?)
Reveal sample answer
What is your cat's name?
आपकी बिल्ली का नाम क्या है?
aapki billi ka naam kya hai?
Compare your word order with “What is your cat's name?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Cat” in English
Billi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बिल्ली (billi) can be expressed as “Cat” in English. For example: “A cat is drinking milk there.”
What does “Cat” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Cat” means बिल्ली (billi). The sentence “A cat is drinking milk there.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Cat” in a sentence?
What is your cat's name? Hindi meaning: आपकी बिल्ली का नाम क्या है? (aapki billi ka naam kya hai?). “Cat” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A cat is drinking milk there.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Cat”?
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.
