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Sahpaathi in English: Classmate (सहपाठी)

Classmate

Hindi (Devanagari)

सहपाठी

Hindi (English letters)

sahpaathi

Say it: KLAS-maytnoun

सहपाठी (sahpaathi) can be expressed as “Classmate” in English. For example: “This is my classmate Rohan.”

“sahpaathi” kehna ho, to English mein “Classmate” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

School intro

This is my classmate Rohan.

यह मेरे सहपाठी रोहन हैं।

yah mere sahpaathi Rohan hain.

How to pronounce “Classmate”

Say it in English

KLAS-mayt

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.

Classmate: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Classmate

सहपाठी

sahpaathi

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
This is my classmate Rohan.

यह मेरे सहपाठी रोहन हैं।

yah mere sahpaathi Rohan hain.

School intro

School intro
A classmate sent the notes.

सहपाठी ने नोट्स भेज दिए।

sahpaathi ne notes bhej diye.

Homework

Homework

“Classmate” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my classmate Rohan.” 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 “Classmate” in English sentences

  1. 1. School intro

    This is my classmate Rohan.

    यह मेरे सहपाठी रोहन हैं।

    yah mere sahpaathi Rohan hain.

  2. 2. Homework

    A classmate sent the notes.

    सहपाठी ने नोट्स भेज दिए।

    sahpaathi ne notes bhej diye.

  3. 3. Reunion

    Are your classmates coming too?

    आपके सहपाठी भी आ रहे हैं क्या?

    aapke sahpaathi bhi aa rahe hain kya?

Common mistakes with “Classmate”

Instead of

This are my classmate Rohan.

Say this

This is my classmate Rohan.

Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Instead of

This is mine classmate Rohan.

Say this

This is my classmate Rohan.

Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.

Meeting someone from the same batch

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    Were you my classmate in tenth?

    Show Hindi meaning

    आप मेरे सहपाठी थे क्या दसवीं में?

    aap mere sahpaathi the kya dasvin mein?

  2. You

    Yes — we were in the same classmate group.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, हम एक ही सहपाठी ग्रुप में थे।

    haan, hum ek hi sahpaathi group mein the.

  3. Partner

    Nice — shall we get coffee?

    Show Hindi meaning

    downstream अच्छी बात, कॉफ़ी चलें?

    bahut achhi baat, coffee chalen?

  4. You

    Let's — old classmates meeting again.

    Show Hindi meaning

    चलो, पुराने सहपाठी मिल गए न।

    chalo, puraane sahpaathi mil gaye na.

Your turn: use “Classmate”

Say this in English: सहपाठी ने नोट्स भेज दिए। (sahpaathi ne notes bhej diye.)

Reveal sample answer

A classmate sent the notes.

सहपाठी ने नोट्स भेज दिए।

sahpaathi ne notes bhej diye.

Compare your word order with “A classmate sent the notes.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Classmate” in English

Sahpaathi ko English mein kya kehte hain?

सहपाठी (sahpaathi) can be expressed as “Classmate” in English. For example: “This is my classmate Rohan.”

What does “Classmate” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Classmate” means सहपाठी (sahpaathi). The sentence “This is my classmate Rohan.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Classmate” in a sentence?

A classmate sent the notes. Hindi meaning: सहपाठी ने नोट्स भेज दिए। (sahpaathi ne notes bhej diye.). “Classmate” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my classmate Rohan.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Classmate”?

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.

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