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Kya aapke bachche hain? in English: Do you have children? (क्या आपके बच्चे हैं?)
Do you have children?
Hindi (Devanagari)
क्या आपके बच्चे हैं?
Hindi (English letters)
kya aapke bachche hain?
क्या आपके बच्चे हैं? (kya aapke bachche hain?) can be expressed as “Do you have children?” in English. For example: “Do you have children, auntie?”
“kya aapke bachche hain?” kehna ho, to English mein “Do you have children?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Neighbor tea
Do you have children, auntie?
क्या आपके बच्चे हैं, आंटी?
kya aapke bachche hain, aunty?
How to pronounce “Do you have children?”
Say it in English
doo yoo hav CHILD-ruhn
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.
Do you have children?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Do you have children? | क्या आपके बच्चे हैं? kya aapke bachche hain? The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Do you have children, auntie? | क्या आपके बच्चे हैं, आंटी? kya aapke bachche hain, aunty? Neighbor tea | Neighbor tea |
| Uncle, do you have children? | अंकल, क्या आपके बच्चे हैं? uncle, kya aapke bachche hain? Wedding small talk | Wedding small talk |
Use “Do you have children?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “Do you have children?” in English sentences
1. Neighbor tea
Do you have children, auntie?
क्या आपके बच्चे हैं, आंटी?
kya aapke bachche hain, aunty?
2. Wedding small talk
Uncle, do you have children?
अंकल, क्या आपके बच्चे हैं?
uncle, kya aapke bachche hain?
3. School gate
Excuse me — do you have children here?
माफ़ कीजिए — क्या आपके बच्चे हैं यहाँ?
maaf kijiye — kya aapke bachche hain yahaan?
Common mistakes with “Do you have children?”
Instead of
you Do have children, auntie?
Say this
Do you have children, auntie?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Instead of
Uncle, you do have children?
Say this
Uncle, do you have children?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Chatting with a new colleague
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
If it's okay to ask — do you have children?
Show Hindi meaning
अगर ठीक हो तो पूछूँ — क्या आपके बच्चे हैं?
agar theek ho to poochhoon — kya aapke bachche hain?
You
Yes, one daughter. Yours?
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, एक बेटी है। आपके?
haan, ek beti hai. aapke?
Partner
I have two children. Do your children go to school?
Show Hindi meaning
मेरे दो बच्चे हैं। क्या आपके बच्चे स्कूल जाते हैं?
mere do bachche hain. kya aapke bachche school jaate hain?
You
Yes — do your children live nearby too?
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ — क्या आपके बच्चे भी पास रहते हैं?
haan — kya aapke bachche bhi paas rahte hain?
Your turn: use “Do you have children?”
Say this in English: अंकल, क्या आपके बच्चे हैं? (uncle, kya aapke bachche hain?)
Reveal sample answer
Uncle, do you have children?
अंकल, क्या आपके बच्चे हैं?
uncle, kya aapke bachche hain?
Compare your word order with “Uncle, do you have children?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Do you have children?” in English
Kya aapke bachche hain? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
क्या आपके बच्चे हैं? (kya aapke bachche hain?) can be expressed as “Do you have children?” in English. For example: “Do you have children, auntie?”
What does “Do you have children?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Do you have children?” means क्या आपके बच्चे हैं? (kya aapke bachche hain?). The sentence “Do you have children, auntie?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Do you have children?” in a sentence?
Uncle, do you have children? Hindi meaning: अंकल, क्या आपके बच्चे हैं? (uncle, kya aapke bachche hain?). Use “Do you have children?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “Do you have children?”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
