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Dres in English: Dress (ड्रेस)

Dress

Hindi (Devanagari)

ड्रेस

Hindi (English letters)

dres

Say it: dresnoun

ड्रेस (dres) can be expressed as “Dress” in English. For example: “How much is this red dress?”

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

Boutique

How much is this red dress?

यह लाल ड्रेस कितने की है?

yah laal dres kitne ki hai?

How to pronounce “Dress”

Say it in English

dres

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.

Dress: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Dress

ड्रेस

dres

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
How much is this red dress?

यह लाल ड्रेस कितने की है?

yah laal dres kitne ki hai?

Boutique

Boutique
The dress is a bit tight — please give a larger size.

ड्रेस थोड़ी टाइट है, बड़ी साइज़ दीजिए।

dres thodi tight hai, badi size dijiye.

Trying size

Trying size

“Dress” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “How much is this red dress?” 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 “Dress” in English sentences

  1. 1. Boutique

    How much is this red dress?

    यह लाल ड्रेस कितने की है?

    yah laal dres kitne ki hai?

  2. 2. Trying size

    The dress is a bit tight — please give a larger size.

    ड्रेस थोड़ी टाइट है, बड़ी साइज़ दीजिए।

    dres thodi tight hai, badi size dijiye.

  3. 3. Wedding guest prep

    Which dress will you wear to the wedding?

    शादी में कौन सी ड्रेस पहनोगी?

    shaadi mein kaun si dres pehenogi?

Common mistakes with “Dress”

Instead of

How much are this red dress?

Say this

How much is this red dress?

Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Instead of

The dress are a bit tight — please give a larger size.

Say this

The dress is a bit tight — please give a larger size.

Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Choosing an outfit for a party

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

  1. Partner

    Will you take the blue dress or the green?

    Show Hindi meaning

    नीली ड्रेस लेती हो या हरी?

    neeli dres leti ho ya hari?

  2. You

    The blue dress looks good.

    Show Hindi meaning

    नीली ड्रेस अच्छी लग रही है।

    neeli dres achhi lag rahi hai.

  3. Partner

    Then pack this dress.

    Show Hindi meaning

    फिर यही ड्रेस पैक कर लो।

    phir yahi dres pack kar lo.

  4. You

    Yes. I'll keep heels with the dress too.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, ड्रेस के साथ हील भी रखूँगी।

    haan, dres ke saath heel bhi rakhoongi.

Your turn: use “Dress”

Say this in English: ड्रेस थोड़ी टाइट है, बड़ी साइज़ दीजिए। (dres thodi tight hai, badi size dijiye.)

Reveal sample answer

The dress is a bit tight — please give a larger size.

ड्रेस थोड़ी टाइट है, बड़ी साइज़ दीजिए।

dres thodi tight hai, badi size dijiye.

Compare your word order with “The dress is a bit tight — please give a larger size.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Dress” in English

Dres ko English mein kya kehte hain?

ड्रेस (dres) can be expressed as “Dress” in English. For example: “How much is this red dress?”

What does “Dress” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Dress” means ड्रेस (dres). The sentence “How much is this red dress?” shows it in context.

How do I use “Dress” in a sentence?

The dress is a bit tight — please give a larger size. Hindi meaning: ड्रेस थोड़ी टाइट है, बड़ी साइज़ दीजिए। (dres thodi tight hai, badi size dijiye.). “Dress” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “How much is this red dress?” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Dress”?

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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