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Sasur in English: Father-in-law (ससुर)
Father-in-law
Hindi (Devanagari)
ससुर
Hindi (English letters)
sasur
ससुर (sasur) can be expressed as “Father-in-law” in English. For example: “These are my father-in-law, Sharma ji.”
“sasur” kehna ho, to English mein “Father-in-law” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Family intro
These are my father-in-law, Sharma ji.
ये मेरे ससुर हैं, शर्मा जी।
ye mere sasur hain, Sharma ji.
How to pronounce “Father-in-law”
Say it in English
FAH-ther in law
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-in-law: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Father-in-law | ससुर sasur The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| These are my father-in-law, Sharma ji. | ये मेरे ससुर हैं, शर्मा जी। ye mere sasur hain, Sharma ji. Family intro | Family intro |
| On Sunday we'll go to father-in-law's house. | रविवार को ससुर के घर जाएँगे। ravivaar ko sasur ke ghar jaayenge. Weekend plan | Weekend plan |
“Father-in-law” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “These are my father-in-law, Sharma 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-law” in English sentences
1. Family intro
These are my father-in-law, Sharma ji.
ये मेरे ससुर हैं, शर्मा जी।
ye mere sasur hain, Sharma ji.
2. Weekend plan
On Sunday we'll go to father-in-law's house.
रविवार को ससुर के घर जाएँगे।
ravivaar ko sasur ke ghar jaayenge.
3. Phone handoff
Father-in-law ji wants to talk to you.
ससुर जी आपसे बात करना चाहते हैं।
sasur ji aapse baat karna chaahte hain.
Common mistakes with “Father-in-law”
Instead of
These are mine father-in-law, Sharma ji.
Say this
These are my father-in-law, Sharma 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-in-law, Sharma ji.
Say this
These are my father-in-law, Sharma ji.
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Arriving at your spouse's parents' flat
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is your father-in-law at home?
Show Hindi meaning
आपके ससुर घर पर हैं?
aapke sasur ghar par hain?
You
Yes, father-in-law ji is in the living room now.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, ससुर जी अभी बैठक में हैं।
haan, sasur ji abhi baithak mein hain.
Partner
Come. Let's say hello.
Show Hindi meaning
चलिए, नमस्ते कह देते हैं।
chaliye, namaste kah dete hain.
You
Okay, please come with me.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, आप साथ आइए।
theek hai, aap saath aaiye.
Your turn: use “Father-in-law”
Say this in English: रविवार को ससुर के घर जाएँगे। (ravivaar ko sasur ke ghar jaayenge.)
Reveal sample answer
On Sunday we'll go to father-in-law's house.
रविवार को ससुर के घर जाएँगे।
ravivaar ko sasur ke ghar jaayenge.
Compare your word order with “On Sunday we'll go to father-in-law's house.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Father-in-law” in English
Sasur ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ससुर (sasur) can be expressed as “Father-in-law” in English. For example: “These are my father-in-law, Sharma ji.”
What does “Father-in-law” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Father-in-law” means ससुर (sasur). The sentence “These are my father-in-law, Sharma ji.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Father-in-law” in a sentence?
On Sunday we'll go to father-in-law's house. Hindi meaning: रविवार को ससुर के घर जाएँगे। (ravivaar ko sasur ke ghar jaayenge.). “Father-in-law” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “These are my father-in-law, Sharma ji.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Father-in-law”?
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.
