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Pita in English: Father (पिता)
Father
Hindi (Devanagari)
पिता
Hindi (English letters)
pita
पिता (pita) can be expressed as “Father” in English. For example: “These are my father, Rajesh ji.”
“pita” kehna ho, to English mein “Father” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Introducing your dad
These are my father, Rajesh ji.
ये मेरे पिता हैं, राजेश जी।
ye mere pita hain, Rajesh ji.
How to pronounce “Father”
Say it in English
FAH-ther
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.
Father: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Father | पिता pita The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| These are my father, Rajesh ji. | ये मेरे पिता हैं, राजेश जी। ye mere pita hain, Rajesh ji. Introducing your dad | Introducing your dad |
| My father is a teacher. | मेरे पिता शिक्षक हैं। mere pita shikshak hain. Talking about work | Talking about work |
“Father” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “These are my father, Rajesh ji.” 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 “Father” in English sentences
1. Introducing your dad
These are my father, Rajesh ji.
ये मेरे पिता हैं, राजेश जी।
ye mere pita hain, Rajesh ji.
2. Talking about work
My father is a teacher.
मेरे पिता शिक्षक हैं।
mere pita shikshak hain.
3. A phone update
Tell father that I'll arrive late.
पिता जी को बता देना कि मैं देर से पहुँचूँगा।
pita ji ko bata dena ki main der se pahunchunga.
Common mistakes with “Father”
Instead of
These are mine father, Rajesh ji.
Say this
These are my father, Rajesh ji.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
These is my father, Rajesh ji.
Say this
These are my father, Rajesh ji.
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
A friend asks about your parents' work
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What work does your father do?
Show Hindi meaning
आपके पिता क्या काम करते हैं?
aapke pita kya kaam karte hain?
You
My father is a doctor.
Show Hindi meaning
मेरे पिता डॉक्टर हैं।
mere pita doktar hain.
Partner
Nice! Where does father live?
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा! पिता जी कहाँ रहते हैं?
achha! pita ji kahaan rehte hain?
You
Father is in Jaipur; I talk to him weekly.
Show Hindi meaning
पिता जयपुर में हैं, मैं उनसे हफ़्ते में बात करता हूँ।
pita Jaipur mein hain, main unse hafte mein baat karta hoon.
Your turn: use “Father”
Say this in English: मेरे पिता शिक्षक हैं। (mere pita shikshak hain.)
Reveal sample answer
My father is a teacher.
मेरे पिता शिक्षक हैं।
mere pita shikshak hain.
Compare your word order with “My father is a teacher.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Father” in English
Pita ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पिता (pita) can be expressed as “Father” in English. For example: “These are my father, Rajesh ji.”
What does “Father” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Father” means पिता (pita). The sentence “These are my father, Rajesh ji.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Father” in a sentence?
My father is a teacher. Hindi meaning: मेरे पिता शिक्षक हैं। (mere pita shikshak hain.). “Father” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “These are my father, Rajesh ji.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Father”?
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.
