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Chachera bhaai in English: Cousin (चचेरा भाई)
Cousin
Hindi (Devanagari)
चचेरा भाई
Hindi (English letters)
chachera bhaai
चचेरा भाई (chachera bhaai) can be expressed as “Cousin” in English. For example: “This is my cousin Rahul.”
“chachera bhaai” kehna ho, to English mein “Cousin” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Introducing family at a wedding
This is my cousin Rahul.
यह मेरे चचेरा भाई राहुल हैं।
yeh mere chachera bhaai Raahul hain.
How to pronounce “Cousin”
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.
Cousin: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Cousin | चचेरा भाई chachera bhaai The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This is my cousin Rahul. | यह मेरे चचेरा भाई राहुल हैं। yeh mere chachera bhaai Raahul hain. Introducing family at a wedding | Introducing family at a wedding |
| My cousin is coming to Delhi tomorrow. | मेरा चचेरा भाई कल दिल्ली आ रहा है। mera chachera bhaai kal Dilli aa raha hai. Phone call home | Phone call home |
“Cousin” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my cousin 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 “Cousin” in English sentences
1. Introducing family at a wedding
This is my cousin Rahul.
यह मेरे चचेरा भाई राहुल हैं।
yeh mere chachera bhaai Raahul hain.
2. Phone call home
My cousin is coming to Delhi tomorrow.
मेरा चचेरा भाई कल दिल्ली आ रहा है।
mera chachera bhaai kal Dilli aa raha hai.
3. Childhood memory
In summer we used to play with our cousin.
गर्मियों में हम चचेरा भाई के साथ खेलते थे।
garmiyon mein hum chachera bhaai ke saath khelte the.
Common mistakes with “Cousin”
Instead of
This are my cousin Rahul.
Say this
This is my cousin Rahul.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This is mine cousin Rahul.
Say this
This is my cousin Rahul.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Pointing out relatives at a family lunch
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
That one in the red shirt is my cousin.
Show Hindi meaning
वो लाल शर्ट में मेरे चचेरा भाई हैं।
vo laal shirt mein mere chachera bhaai hain.
You
Oh! Where does your cousin live?
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा! आपके चचेरा भाई कहाँ रहते हैं?
achha! aapke chachera bhaai kahaan rahte hain?
Partner
In Jaipur. We often meet in summer.
Show Hindi meaning
जयपुर में। गर्मियों में अक्सर मिलते हैं।
Jaipur mein. garmiyon mein aksar milte hain.
You
Fun! My cousin is in Jaipur too.
Show Hindi meaning
मज़ेदार! मेरा चचेरा भाई भी जयपुर में है।
mazedaar! mera chachera bhaai bhi Jaipur mein hai.
Your turn: use “Cousin”
Say this in English: मेरा चचेरा भाई कल दिल्ली आ रहा है। (mera chachera bhaai kal Dilli aa raha hai.)
Reveal sample answer
My cousin is coming to Delhi tomorrow.
मेरा चचेरा भाई कल दिल्ली आ रहा है।
mera chachera bhaai kal Dilli aa raha hai.
Compare your word order with “My cousin is coming to Delhi tomorrow.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Cousin” in English
Chachera bhaai ko English mein kya kehte hain?
चचेरा भाई (chachera bhaai) can be expressed as “Cousin” in English. For example: “This is my cousin Rahul.”
What does “Cousin” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Cousin” means चचेरा भाई (chachera bhaai). The sentence “This is my cousin Rahul.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Cousin” in a sentence?
My cousin is coming to Delhi tomorrow. Hindi meaning: मेरा चचेरा भाई कल दिल्ली आ रहा है। (mera chachera bhaai kal Dilli aa raha hai.). “Cousin” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my cousin Rahul.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Cousin”?
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.
