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Khaali in English: Empty (ख़ाली)
Empty
Hindi (Devanagari)
ख़ाली
Hindi (English letters)
khaali
ख़ाली (khaali) can be expressed as “Empty” in English. For example: “Is this seat empty?”
“khaali” kehna ho, to English mein “Empty” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Train
Is this seat empty?
क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है?
kya yah seat khaali hai?
How to pronounce “Empty”
Say it in English
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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.
Empty: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Empty | ख़ाली khaali The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Is this seat empty? | क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है? kya yah seat khaali hai? Train | Train |
| The water bottle is empty. | पानी की बोतल ख़ाली हो गई। paani ki bottle khaali ho gai. Kitchen | Kitchen |
Use “Empty” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Empty” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Empty” in English sentences
1. Train
Is this seat empty?
क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है?
kya yah seat khaali hai?
2. Kitchen
The water bottle is empty.
पानी की बोतल ख़ाली हो गई।
paani ki bottle khaali ho gai.
3. Hotel
Can you show an empty room?
आप ख़ाली कमरा दिखा सकते हैं?
aap khaali kamra dikha sakte hain?
Common mistakes with “Empty”
Instead of
are this seat empty?
Say this
Is this seat empty?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
The water bottle are empty.
Say this
The water bottle is empty.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Finding a table in a cafe
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do you see any empty table?
Show Hindi meaning
कोई टेबल ख़ाली दिख रही है?
koi table khaali dikh rahi hai?
You
Yes — the corner one is empty.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, कोने वाली ख़ाली है।
haan, kone vaali khaali hai.
Partner
Please sit — I'll bring the order.
Show Hindi meaning
आप बैठ जाइए, मैं ऑर्डर लाऊँ।
aap baith jaaiye, main order laaoon.
You
Thanks — don't empty the thali too fast!
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद — थाली जल्दी ख़ाली मत करो!
dhanyavaad — thali jaldi khaali mat karo!
Your turn: use “Empty”
Say this in English: पानी की बोतल ख़ाली हो गई। (paani ki bottle khaali ho gai.)
Reveal sample answer
The water bottle is empty.
पानी की बोतल ख़ाली हो गई।
paani ki bottle khaali ho gai.
Compare your word order with “The water bottle is empty.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Empty” in English
Khaali ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ख़ाली (khaali) can be expressed as “Empty” in English. For example: “Is this seat empty?”
What does “Empty” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Empty” means ख़ाली (khaali). The sentence “Is this seat empty?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Empty” in a sentence?
The water bottle is empty. Hindi meaning: पानी की बोतल ख़ाली हो गई। (paani ki bottle khaali ho gai.). Use “Empty” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Empty”?
“Empty” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
