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Desh in English: Country (देश)
Country
Hindi (Devanagari)
देश
Hindi (English letters)
desh
देश (desh) can be expressed as “Country” in English. For example: “Which country have you come from?”
“desh” kehna ho, to English mein “Country” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Airport small talk
Which country have you come from?
आप किस देश से आए हैं?
aap kis desh se aaye hain?
How to pronounce “Country”
Say it in English
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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.
Country: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Country | देश desh The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Which country have you come from? | आप किस देश से आए हैं? aap kis desh se aaye hain? Airport small talk | Airport small talk |
| In my country the monsoon is in full swing. | मेरे देश में मानसून ज़ोरों पर है। mere desh mein monsoon zoron par hai. News chat | News chat |
“Country” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Which country have you come from?” 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 “Country” in English sentences
1. Airport small talk
Which country have you come from?
आप किस देश से आए हैं?
aap kis desh se aaye hain?
2. News chat
In my country the monsoon is in full swing.
मेरे देश में मानसून ज़ोरों पर है।
mere desh mein monsoon zoron par hai.
3. Independence Day
Flags are visible across the whole country today.
आज पूरे देश में झंडे दिख रहे हैं।
aaj poore desh mein jhande dikh rahe hain.
Common mistakes with “Country”
Instead of
In my country the monsoon are in full swing.
Say this
In my country the monsoon is in full swing.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
In mine country the monsoon is in full swing.
Say this
In my country the monsoon is in full swing.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Chatting at a language exchange
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What is winter like in your country?
Show Hindi meaning
आपके देश में सर्दी कैसी होती है?
aapke desh mein sardi kaisi hoti hai?
You
In my country winter gets very cold.
Show Hindi meaning
मेरे देश में सर्दी बहुत ठंडी पड़ती है।
mere desh mein sardi bahut thandi padti hai.
Partner
Interesting! Have you ever seen heat in a country like India?
Show Hindi meaning
दिलचस्प! कभी भारत जैसे देश में गर्मी देखी?
dilchasp! kabhi Bharat jaise desh mein garmi dekhi?
You
Yes — this country's heat is another level.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, इस देश की गर्मी अलग लेवल की है।
haan, is desh ki garmi alag level ki hai.
Your turn: use “Country”
Say this in English: मेरे देश में मानसून ज़ोरों पर है। (mere desh mein monsoon zoron par hai.)
Reveal sample answer
In my country the monsoon is in full swing.
मेरे देश में मानसून ज़ोरों पर है।
mere desh mein monsoon zoron par hai.
Compare your word order with “In my country the monsoon is in full swing.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Country” in English
Desh ko English mein kya kehte hain?
देश (desh) can be expressed as “Country” in English. For example: “Which country have you come from?”
What does “Country” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Country” means देश (desh). The sentence “Which country have you come from?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Country” in a sentence?
In my country the monsoon is in full swing. Hindi meaning: मेरे देश में मानसून ज़ोरों पर है। (mere desh mein monsoon zoron par hai.). “Country” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Which country have you come from?” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Country”?
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.
