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Sahkarmi in English: Colleague (सहकर्मी)

Colleague

Hindi (Devanagari)

सहकर्मी

Hindi (English letters)

sahkarmi

Say it: KAH-leegnoun

सहकर्मी (sahkarmi) can be expressed as “Colleague” in English. For example: “These are my colleague Rahul.”

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

Introducing at lunch

These are my colleague Rahul.

यह मेरे सहकर्मी राहुल हैं।

yah mere sahkarmi Raahul hain.

How to pronounce “Colleague”

Say it in English

KAH-leeg

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.

Colleague: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Colleague

सहकर्मी

sahkarmi

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
These are my colleague Rahul.

यह मेरे सहकर्मी राहुल हैं।

yah mere sahkarmi Raahul hain.

Introducing at lunch

Introducing at lunch
A colleague sent the report.

सहकर्मी ने रिपोर्ट भेज दी।

sahkarmi ne report bhej di.

Project chat

Project chat

“Colleague” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “These are my colleague Rahul.” 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 “Colleague” in English sentences

  1. 1. Introducing at lunch

    These are my colleague Rahul.

    यह मेरे सहकर्मी राहुल हैं।

    yah mere sahkarmi Raahul hain.

  2. 2. Project chat

    A colleague sent the report.

    सहकर्मी ने रिपोर्ट भेज दी।

    sahkarmi ne report bhej di.

  3. 3. Remote team

    Overseas colleagues call at night.

    विदेशी सहकर्मी रात को कॉल करते हैं।

    videshi sahkarmi raat ko call karte hain.

Common mistakes with “Colleague”

Instead of

These are mine colleague Rahul.

Say this

These are my colleague Rahul.

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

Instead of

These is my colleague Rahul.

Say this

These are my colleague Rahul.

Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Bringing a teammate to a client call

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

  1. Partner

    Will your colleague join too?

    Show Hindi meaning

    क्या आपके सहकर्मी भी जॉइन करेंगे?

    kya aapke sahkarmi bhi join karenge?

  2. You

    Yes — my colleague Priya will come.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, मेरी सहकर्मी प्रिया आएंगी।

    haan, meri sahkarmi Priya aayengi.

  3. Partner

    Good — please send the colleague the agenda.

    Show Hindi meaning

    अच्छा, सहकर्मी को एजेंडा भेज दीजिए।

    achha, sahkarmi ko agenda bhej dijiye.

  4. You

    Sent.

    Show Hindi meaning

    भेज दिया।

    bhej diya.

Your turn: use “Colleague”

Say this in English: सहकर्मी ने रिपोर्ट भेज दी। (sahkarmi ne report bhej di.)

Reveal sample answer

A colleague sent the report.

सहकर्मी ने रिपोर्ट भेज दी।

sahkarmi ne report bhej di.

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

Questions about “Colleague” in English

Sahkarmi ko English mein kya kehte hain?

सहकर्मी (sahkarmi) can be expressed as “Colleague” in English. For example: “These are my colleague Rahul.”

What does “Colleague” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Colleague” means सहकर्मी (sahkarmi). The sentence “These are my colleague Rahul.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Colleague” in a sentence?

A colleague sent the report. Hindi meaning: सहकर्मी ने रिपोर्ट भेज दी। (sahkarmi ne report bhej di.). “Colleague” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “These are my colleague Rahul.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Colleague”?

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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