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Kya aap angrezi bolte hain? in English: Do you speak English? (क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?)
Do you speak English?
Hindi (Devanagari)
क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?
Hindi (English letters)
kya aap angrezi bolte hain?
क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? (kya aap angrezi bolte hain?) can be expressed as “Do you speak English?” in English. For example: “Excuse me, do you speak English?”
“kya aap angrezi bolte hain?” kehna ho, to English mein “Do you speak English?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Hotel desk
Excuse me, do you speak English?
माफ़ कीजिए, क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?
maaf kijiye, kya aap angrezi bolte hain?
How to pronounce “Do you speak English?”
Say it in English
doo yoo speek INGG-lish
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 speak English?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Do you speak English? | क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? kya aap angrezi bolte hain? The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Excuse me, do you speak English? | माफ़ कीजिए, क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? maaf kijiye, kya aap angrezi bolte hain? Hotel desk | Hotel desk |
| Do you speak English? I need help. | क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? मुझे मदद चाहिए। kya aap angrezi bolte hain? mujhe madad chahiye. Train compartment | Train compartment |
Use “Do you speak English?” 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 speak English?” in English sentences
1. Hotel desk
Excuse me, do you speak English?
माफ़ कीजिए, क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?
maaf kijiye, kya aap angrezi bolte hain?
2. Train compartment
Do you speak English? I need help.
क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? मुझे मदद चाहिए।
kya aap angrezi bolte hain? mujhe madad chahiye.
3. Shop
Sir, do you speak English or Hindi?
सर, क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं या हिंदी?
sir, kya aap angrezi bolte hain ya hindi?
Common mistakes with “Do you speak English?”
Instead of
Excuse me, you do speak English?
Say this
Excuse me, do you speak English?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Instead of
Excuse I, do you speak English?
Say this
Excuse me, do you speak English?
Use me in this object position. I is the subject form; it does not follow the verb or preposition in this pattern.
Asking for help at a ticket window
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Hello — how can I help?
Show Hindi meaning
नमस्ते, कैसे मदद करूँ?
namaste, kaise madad karun?
You
Do you speak English?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?
kya aap angrezi bolte hain?
Partner
Yes, I know a little English.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, थोड़ी अंग्रेज़ी आती है।
haan, thodi angrezi aati hai.
You
Thanks — hearing that you speak English is a relief.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया — क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं, यह सुनकर आराम हुआ।
shukriya — kya aap angrezi bolte hain, yah sunkar aaraam hua.
Your turn: use “Do you speak English?”
Say this in English: क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? मुझे मदद चाहिए। (kya aap angrezi bolte hain? mujhe madad chahiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Do you speak English? I need help.
क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? मुझे मदद चाहिए।
kya aap angrezi bolte hain? mujhe madad chahiye.
Compare your word order with “Do you speak English? I need help.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Do you speak English?” in English
Kya aap angrezi bolte hain? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? (kya aap angrezi bolte hain?) can be expressed as “Do you speak English?” in English. For example: “Excuse me, do you speak English?”
What does “Do you speak English?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Do you speak English?” means क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? (kya aap angrezi bolte hain?). The sentence “Excuse me, do you speak English?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Do you speak English?” in a sentence?
Do you speak English? I need help. Hindi meaning: क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? मुझे मदद चाहिए। (kya aap angrezi bolte hain? mujhe madad chahiye.). Use “Do you speak English?” 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 speak English?”?
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.
