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Chaar in English: Four (चार)

Four

Hindi (Devanagari)

चार

Hindi (English letters)

chaar

Say it: fawrnumber

चार (chaar) can be expressed as “Four” in English. For example: “Can four people sit?”

“chaar” kehna ho, to English mein “Four” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Auto rickshaw

Can four people sit?

चार लोग बैठ सकते हैं क्या?

chaar log baith sakte hain kya?

How to pronounce “Four”

Say it in English

fawr

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.

Four: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Four

चार

chaar

The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below.
Can four people sit?

चार लोग बैठ सकते हैं क्या?

chaar log baith sakte hain kya?

Auto rickshaw

Auto rickshaw
Deal four cards.

चार कार्ड बाँट दो।

chaar card baant do.

Board game

Board game

Use “Four” for the quantity shown in the examples. When you say a longer number, keep its parts in English order.

Read the number together with the thing being counted. Check the noun's singular or plural form, especially when the quantity is one.

How to use “Four” in English sentences

  1. 1. Auto rickshaw

    Can four people sit?

    चार लोग बैठ सकते हैं क्या?

    chaar log baith sakte hain kya?

  2. 2. Board game

    Deal four cards.

    चार कार्ड बाँट दो।

    chaar card baant do.

  3. 3. Fruit shop

    Four bananas, please.

    चार केले देना भैया।

    chaar kele dena bhaiya.

Common mistakes with “Four”

Instead of

Can to four people sit?

Say this

Can four people sit?

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

How many slices you do want?

Say this

How many slices do you want?

In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.

Splitting a pizza order

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    How many slices do you want?

    Show Hindi meaning

    कितने स्लाइस चाहिए?

    kitne slice chahiye?

  2. You

    Four are enough.

    Show Hindi meaning

    चार काफी हैं।

    chaar kaafi hain.

  3. Partner

    Okay — we'll keep four slices aside.

    Show Hindi meaning

    ठीक है, चार स्लाइस अलग रखते हैं।

    theek hai, chaar slice alag rakhte hain.

  4. You

    Thanks.

    Show Hindi meaning

    धन्यवाद।

    dhanyavaad.

Your turn: use “Four”

Say this in English: चार कार्ड बाँट दो। (chaar card baant do.)

Reveal sample answer

Deal four cards.

चार कार्ड बाँट दो।

chaar card baant do.

Compare your word order with “Deal four cards.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Four” in English

Chaar ko English mein kya kehte hain?

चार (chaar) can be expressed as “Four” in English. For example: “Can four people sit?”

What does “Four” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Four” means चार (chaar). The sentence “Can four people sit?” shows it in context.

How do I use “Four” in a sentence?

Deal four cards. Hindi meaning: चार कार्ड बाँट दो। (chaar card baant do.). Use “Four” for the quantity shown in the examples. When you say a longer number, keep its parts in English order.

What should I watch for when using “Four”?

Read the number together with the thing being counted. Check the noun's singular or plural form, especially when the quantity is one.

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