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Suniye in English: Excuse me (सुनिए)
Excuse me
Hindi (Devanagari)
सुनिए
Hindi (English letters)
suniye
सुनिए (suniye) can be expressed as “Excuse me” in English. Use excuse me to get attention, pass someone, or interrupt politely. Use sorry to apologize for something you have done.
“suniye” kehna ho, to English mein “Excuse me” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
In a crowded metro
Excuse me, is this seat free?
सुनिए, क्या यह सीट खाली है?
suniye, kya yeh seat khaali hai?
How to pronounce “Excuse me”
Say it in English
iksk-YOOS mee
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.
Excuse me: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Excuse me | सुनिए suniye Use excuse me to get attention, pass someone, or interrupt politely. Use sorry to apologize for something you have done. | Use excuse me to get attention, pass someone, or interrupt politely. Use sorry to apologize for something you have done. |
| Excuse me, is this seat free? | सुनिए, क्या यह सीट खाली है? suniye, kya yeh seat khaali hai? In a crowded metro | In a crowded metro |
| Excuse me, one more water please. | सुनिए जी, एक पानी और दीजिए। suniye ji, ek paani aur dijiye. Calling a waiter | Calling a waiter |
Use “Excuse me” 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 “Excuse me” in English sentences
1. In a crowded metro
Excuse me, is this seat free?
सुनिए, क्या यह सीट खाली है?
suniye, kya yeh seat khaali hai?
2. Calling a waiter
Excuse me, one more water please.
सुनिए जी, एक पानी और दीजिए।
suniye ji, ek paani aur dijiye.
3. Passing in a narrow aisle
Excuse me, please make a little room.
सुनिए, ज़रा किनारा कीजिए।
suniye, zara kinaara kijiye.
Common mistakes with “Excuse me”
Instead of
Excuse me, are this seat free?
Say this
Excuse me, is this seat free?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Excuse I, is this seat free?
Say this
Excuse me, is this seat free?
Use me in this object position. I is the subject form; it does not follow the verb or preposition in this pattern.
Asking for directions in a busy market lane
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Excuse me, which way is the metro station?
Show Hindi meaning
सुनिए, मेट्रो स्टेशन किस तरफ़ है?
suniye, metro station kis taraf hai?
You
Excuse me — I'm going that way too. Shall we walk together?
Show Hindi meaning
सुनिए, मैं भी वहीँ जा रहा हूँ — साथ चलें?
suniye, main bhi vahin ja raha hoon — saath chalen?
Partner
Yes, come. Ahead we take a left.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, चलिए। आगे बाएँ लेना है।
haan, chaliye. aage baayen lena hai.
You
Thanks. It was hard to stop anyone without saying suniye.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया। बिना सुनिए कहे रुकना मुश्किल था।
shukriya. bina suniye kahe rukna mushkil tha.
Your turn: use “Excuse me”
Say this in English: सुनिए जी, एक पानी और दीजिए। (suniye ji, ek paani aur dijiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Excuse me, one more water please.
सुनिए जी, एक पानी और दीजिए।
suniye ji, ek paani aur dijiye.
Compare your word order with “Excuse me, one more water please.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Excuse me” in English
Suniye ko English mein kya kehte hain?
सुनिए (suniye) can be expressed as “Excuse me” in English. Use excuse me to get attention, pass someone, or interrupt politely. Use sorry to apologize for something you have done.
What does “Excuse me” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Excuse me” means सुनिए (suniye). The sentence “Excuse me, is this seat free?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Excuse me” in a sentence?
Excuse me, one more water please. Hindi meaning: सुनिए जी, एक पानी और दीजिए। (suniye ji, ek paani aur dijiye.). Use “Excuse me” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “Excuse me”?
Use excuse me to get attention, pass someone, or interrupt politely. Use sorry to apologize for something you have done.
