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Gilaas in English: Glass (गिलास)
Glass
Hindi (Devanagari)
गिलास
Hindi (English letters)
gilaas
गिलास (gilaas) can be expressed as “Glass” in English. For example: “Please give a glass of cold water.”
“gilaas” kehna ho, to English mein “Glass” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Restaurant
Please give a glass of cold water.
एक गिलास ठंडा पानी दीजिए।
ek gilaas thanda paani dijiye.
How to pronounce “Glass”
Say it in English
glas
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.
Glass: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Glass | गिलास gilaas The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please give a glass of cold water. | एक गिलास ठंडा पानी दीजिए। ek gilaas thanda paani dijiye. Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Empty glasses are on the table. | मेज़ पर खाली गिलास पड़े हैं। mez par khaali gilaas pade hain. Home | Home |
“Glass” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please give a glass of cold water.” 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 “Glass” in English sentences
1. Restaurant
Please give a glass of cold water.
एक गिलास ठंडा पानी दीजिए।
ek gilaas thanda paani dijiye.
2. Home
Empty glasses are on the table.
मेज़ पर खाली गिलास पड़े हैं।
mez par khaali gilaas pade hain.
3. Host
Please take a glass of juice.
आप जूस का गिलास ले लीजिए।
aap juice ka gilaas le lijiye.
Common mistakes with “Glass”
Instead of
Please to give a glass of cold water.
Say this
Please give a glass of cold water.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Instead of
Please give an glass of cold water.
Say this
Please give a glass of cold water.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Serving guests tea
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How many glasses do you need?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको कितने गिलास चाहिए?
aapko kitne gilaas chahiye?
You
Two glasses are enough.
Show Hindi meaning
दो गिलास काफी हैं।
do gilaas kaafi hain.
Partner
Shall I pour tea in the glass?
Show Hindi meaning
चाय गिलास में डाल दूँ?
chai gilaas mein daal doon?
You
Yes — fill the glasses a bit less.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, गिलास थोड़ा कम भरे।
haan, gilaas thoda kam bhare.
Your turn: use “Glass”
Say this in English: मेज़ पर खाली गिलास पड़े हैं। (mez par khaali gilaas pade hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Empty glasses are on the table.
मेज़ पर खाली गिलास पड़े हैं।
mez par khaali gilaas pade hain.
Compare your word order with “Empty glasses are on the table.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Glass” in English
Gilaas ko English mein kya kehte hain?
गिलास (gilaas) can be expressed as “Glass” in English. For example: “Please give a glass of cold water.”
What does “Glass” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Glass” means गिलास (gilaas). The sentence “Please give a glass of cold water.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Glass” in a sentence?
Empty glasses are on the table. Hindi meaning: मेज़ पर खाली गिलास पड़े हैं। (mez par khaali gilaas pade hain.). “Glass” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please give a glass of cold water.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Glass”?
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.
