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Saaf in English: Clean (साफ़)
Clean
Hindi (Devanagari)
साफ़
Hindi (English letters)
saaf
साफ़ (saaf) can be expressed as “Clean” in English. For example: “The room is clean and cool.”
“saaf” kehna ho, to English mein “Clean” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Hotel
The room is clean and cool.
कमरा साफ़ और ठंडा है।
kamra saaf aur thanda hai.
How to pronounce “Clean”
Say it in English
kleen
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.
Clean: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Clean | साफ़ saaf The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The room is clean and cool. | कमरा साफ़ और ठंडा है। kamra saaf aur thanda hai. Hotel | Hotel |
| Keep the plates clean here. | प्लेटें साफ़ रखो यहाँ। platein saaf rakho yahaan. Kitchen | Kitchen |
Use “Clean” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Clean” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Clean” in English sentences
1. Hotel
The room is clean and cool.
कमरा साफ़ और ठंडा है।
kamra saaf aur thanda hai.
2. Kitchen
Keep the plates clean here.
प्लेटें साफ़ रखो यहाँ।
platein saaf rakho yahaan.
3. Ask
Are your hands clean?
क्या आपके हाथ साफ़ हैं?
kya aapke haath saaf hain?
Common mistakes with “Clean”
Instead of
The room are clean and cool.
Say this
The room is clean and cool.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Are yours hands clean?
Say this
Are your hands clean?
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Checking a rented room
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Does the room look clean to you?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको कमरा साफ़ लग रहा है?
aapko kamra saaf lag raha hai?
You
Yes — the bathroom is clean too.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, बाथरूम भी साफ़ है।
haan, bathroom bhi saaf hai.
Partner
Good — towels have been changed.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा, तौलिया बदल दिए गए हैं।
achha, tauliya badal diye gaye hain.
You
Great — a clean place feels restful.
Show Hindi meaning
बढ़िया — साफ़ जगह आराम देती है।
badhiya — saaf jagah aaraam deti hai.
Your turn: use “Clean”
Say this in English: प्लेटें साफ़ रखो यहाँ। (platein saaf rakho yahaan.)
Reveal sample answer
Keep the plates clean here.
प्लेटें साफ़ रखो यहाँ।
platein saaf rakho yahaan.
Compare your word order with “Keep the plates clean here.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Clean” in English
Saaf ko English mein kya kehte hain?
साफ़ (saaf) can be expressed as “Clean” in English. For example: “The room is clean and cool.”
What does “Clean” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Clean” means साफ़ (saaf). The sentence “The room is clean and cool.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Clean” in a sentence?
Keep the plates clean here. Hindi meaning: प्लेटें साफ़ रखो यहाँ। (platein saaf rakho yahaan.). Use “Clean” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Clean”?
“Clean” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
