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Machhli in English: Fish (मछली)
Fish
Hindi (Devanagari)
मछली
Hindi (English letters)
machhli
मछली (machhli) can be expressed as “Fish” in English. For example: “One plate of fish curry, please.”
“machhli” kehna ho, to English mein “Fish” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Bengali restaurant
One plate of fish curry, please.
एक प्लेट मछली करी दीजिए।
ek plate machhli kari dijiye.
How to pronounce “Fish”
Say it in English
fish
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.
Fish: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Fish | मछली machhli The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| One plate of fish curry, please. | एक प्लेट मछली करी दीजिए। ek plate machhli kari dijiye. Bengali restaurant | Bengali restaurant |
| Where will I get fresh fish? | ताज़ी मछली कहाँ मिलेगी? taazi machhli kahaan milegi? Market | Market |
“Fish” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “One plate of fish curry, please.” 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 “Fish” in English sentences
1. Bengali restaurant
One plate of fish curry, please.
एक प्लेट मछली करी दीजिए।
ek plate machhli kari dijiye.
2. Market
Where will I get fresh fish?
ताज़ी मछली कहाँ मिलेगी?
taazi machhli kahaan milegi?
3. Aquarium visit
Look, colorful fish are swimming.
देखो, रंग-बिरंगी मछलियाँ तैर रही हैं।
dekho, rang-birangi machhliyaan tair rahi hain.
Common mistakes with “Fish”
Instead of
Where will to I get fresh fish?
Say this
Where will I get fresh fish?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Instead of
Where will Me get fresh fish?
Say this
Where will I get fresh fish?
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Choosing lunch by the harbor
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall we eat fish today?
Show Hindi meaning
आज मछली खाएँगे क्या?
aaj machhli khaayenge kya?
You
Yes, fried fish would be nice.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, तली हुई मछली अच्छी लगेगी।
haan, tali hui machhli achhi lagegi.
Partner
Let's ask the waiter which fish is fresh.
Show Hindi meaning
वेटर से पूछते हैं कौन सी मछली फ़्रेज़ है।
waiter se poochhte hain kaun si machhli fresh hai.
You
If they have rohu fish, we'll take it.
Show Hindi meaning
रोहू मछली हो तो ले लेते हैं।
rohu machhli ho to le lete hain.
Your turn: use “Fish”
Say this in English: ताज़ी मछली कहाँ मिलेगी? (taazi machhli kahaan milegi?)
Reveal sample answer
Where will I get fresh fish?
ताज़ी मछली कहाँ मिलेगी?
taazi machhli kahaan milegi?
Compare your word order with “Where will I get fresh fish?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Fish” in English
Machhli ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मछली (machhli) can be expressed as “Fish” in English. For example: “One plate of fish curry, please.”
What does “Fish” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Fish” means मछली (machhli). The sentence “One plate of fish curry, please.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Fish” in a sentence?
Where will I get fresh fish? Hindi meaning: ताज़ी मछली कहाँ मिलेगी? (taazi machhli kahaan milegi?). “Fish” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “One plate of fish curry, please.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Fish”?
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.
