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Haathi in English: Elephant (हाथी)
Elephant
Hindi (Devanagari)
हाथी
Hindi (English letters)
haathi
हाथी (haathi) can be expressed as “Elephant” in English. For example: “The kids are watching the elephant from afar.”
“haathi” kehna ho, to English mein “Elephant” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Zoo visit
The kids are watching the elephant from afar.
बच्चे हाथी को दूर से देख रहे हैं।
bachche haathi ko door se dekh rahe hain.
How to pronounce “Elephant”
Say it in English
E-luh-fuhnt
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.
Elephant: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant | हाथी haathi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The kids are watching the elephant from afar. | बच्चे हाथी को दूर से देख रहे हैं। bachche haathi ko door se dekh rahe hain. Zoo visit | Zoo visit |
| A decorated elephant is coming in the procession. | जुलूस में सजा हुआ हाथी आ रहा है। juloos mein saja hua haathi aa raha hai. Temple festival | Temple festival |
“Elephant” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The kids are watching the elephant from afar.” 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 “Elephant” in English sentences
1. Zoo visit
The kids are watching the elephant from afar.
बच्चे हाथी को दूर से देख रहे हैं।
bachche haathi ko door se dekh rahe hain.
2. Temple festival
A decorated elephant is coming in the procession.
जुलूस में सजा हुआ हाथी आ रहा है।
juloos mein saja hua haathi aa raha hai.
3. Wildlife park
A herd of wild elephants appeared in the forest.
जंगल में जंगली हाथी का झुंड दिखा।
jangal mein jungli haathi ka jhund dikha.
Common mistakes with “Elephant”
Instead of
The kids is watching the elephant from afar.
Say this
The kids are watching the elephant from afar.
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
A decorated elephant are coming in the procession.
Say this
A decorated elephant is coming in the procession.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
At a wildlife sanctuary gate
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Might we see elephants today?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आज हाथी दिख सकते हैं?
kya aaj haathi dikh sakte hain?
You
The guide said elephants come to the river in the morning.
Show Hindi meaning
गाइड ने कहा सुबह हाथी नदी पर आते हैं।
guide ne kaha subah haathi nadi par aate hain.
Partner
Then let's leave early.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर जल्दी निकलते हैं।
phir jaldi nikalte hain.
You
The camera is ready if an elephant appears.
Show Hindi meaning
कैमरा तैयार है अगर हाथी दिखे।
camera taiyaar hai agar haathi dikhe.
Your turn: use “Elephant”
Say this in English: जुलूस में सजा हुआ हाथी आ रहा है। (juloos mein saja hua haathi aa raha hai.)
Reveal sample answer
A decorated elephant is coming in the procession.
जुलूस में सजा हुआ हाथी आ रहा है।
juloos mein saja hua haathi aa raha hai.
Compare your word order with “A decorated elephant is coming in the procession.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Elephant” in English
Haathi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
हाथी (haathi) can be expressed as “Elephant” in English. For example: “The kids are watching the elephant from afar.”
What does “Elephant” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Elephant” means हाथी (haathi). The sentence “The kids are watching the elephant from afar.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Elephant” in a sentence?
A decorated elephant is coming in the procession. Hindi meaning: जुलूस में सजा हुआ हाथी आ रहा है। (juloos mein saja hua haathi aa raha hai.). “Elephant” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The kids are watching the elephant from afar.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Elephant”?
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.
