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Poorv in English: East (पूर्व)
East
Hindi (Devanagari)
पूर्व
Hindi (English letters)
poorv
पूर्व (poorv) can be expressed as “East” in English. For example: “The sun rose toward the east.”
“poorv” kehna ho, to English mein “East” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Morning walk
The sun rose toward the east.
सूरज पूर्व की तरफ़ निकला।
sooraj poorv ki taraf nikla.
How to pronounce “East”
Say it in English
eest
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.
East: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| East | पूर्व poorv The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The sun rose toward the east. | सूरज पूर्व की तरफ़ निकला। sooraj poorv ki taraf nikla. Morning walk | Morning walk |
| The main door faces east. | मुख्य द्वार पूर्व मुख है। mukhya dwaar poorv mukh hai. Temple gate | Temple gate |
“East” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The sun rose toward the east.” 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 “East” in English sentences
1. Morning walk
The sun rose toward the east.
सूरज पूर्व की तरफ़ निकला।
sooraj poorv ki taraf nikla.
2. Temple gate
The main door faces east.
मुख्य द्वार पूर्व मुख है।
mukhya dwaar poorv mukh hai.
3. Map ask
How far east is the shop?
दुकान पूर्व में कितनी दूर है?
dukaan poorv mein kitni door hai?
Common mistakes with “East”
Instead of
How far east are the shop?
Say this
How far east is the shop?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Yes — the sun are coming from the east.
Say this
Yes — the sun is coming from the east.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Facing the sunrise from a rooftop
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Look toward the east.
Show Hindi meaning
पूर्व की तरफ़ देखिए।
poorv ki taraf dekhiye.
You
Yes — the sun is coming from the east.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, सूरज पूर्व से आ रहा है।
haan, sooraj poorv se aa raha hai.
Partner
Let's take the photo facing east too.
Show Hindi meaning
फ़ोटो भी पूर्व मुख लें।
photo bhi poorv mukh len.
You
Okay — please stand there.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, आप खड़े हो जाइए।
theek, aap khade ho jaaiye.
Your turn: use “East”
Say this in English: मुख्य द्वार पूर्व मुख है। (mukhya dwaar poorv mukh hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The main door faces east.
मुख्य द्वार पूर्व मुख है।
mukhya dwaar poorv mukh hai.
Compare your word order with “The main door faces east.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “East” in English
Poorv ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पूर्व (poorv) can be expressed as “East” in English. For example: “The sun rose toward the east.”
What does “East” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “East” means पूर्व (poorv). The sentence “The sun rose toward the east.” shows it in context.
How do I use “East” in a sentence?
The main door faces east. Hindi meaning: मुख्य द्वार पूर्व मुख है। (mukhya dwaar poorv mukh hai.). “East” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The sun rose toward the east.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “East”?
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.
