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Khushi in English: Happiness (ख़ुशी)
Happiness
Hindi (Devanagari)
ख़ुशी
Hindi (English letters)
khushi
ख़ुशी (khushi) can be expressed as “Happiness” in English. For example: “When the job came through, happiness filled the house.”
“khushi” kehna ho, to English mein “Happiness” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Good news
When the job came through, happiness filled the house.
नौकरी लगने पर घर में ख़ुशी छा गई।
naukri lagne par ghar mein khushi chha gayi.
How to pronounce “Happiness”
Say it in English
HA-pee-nuhs
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.
Happiness: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Happiness | ख़ुशी khushi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| When the job came through, happiness filled the house. | नौकरी लगने पर घर में ख़ुशी छा गई। naukri lagne par ghar mein khushi chha gayi. Good news | Good news |
| Very nice to meet you. | आपसे मिलकर बहुत ख़ुशी हुई। aapse milkar bahut khushi hui. Meeting someone | Meeting someone |
“Happiness” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “When the job came through, happiness filled the house.” 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 “Happiness” in English sentences
1. Good news
When the job came through, happiness filled the house.
नौकरी लगने पर घर में ख़ुशी छा गई।
naukri lagne par ghar mein khushi chha gayi.
2. Meeting someone
Very nice to meet you.
आपसे मिलकर बहुत ख़ुशी हुई।
aapse milkar bahut khushi hui.
3. Festival
Festival happiness is on everyone's face.
त्योहार की ख़ुशी सबके चेहरे पर है।
tyohaar ki khushi sabke chehre par hai.
Common mistakes with “Happiness”
Instead of
Festival happiness are on everyone's face.
Say this
Festival happiness is on everyone's face.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Where are the sweets for yours happiness?
Say this
Where are the sweets for your happiness?
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Congratulating a friend on good news
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Where are the sweets for your happiness?
Show Hindi meaning
आपकी ख़ुशी में मिठाई कहाँ है?
aapki khushi mein mithai kahaan hai?
You
Here — laddoos for everyone's happiness.
Show Hindi meaning
लो, सबकी ख़ुशी के लिए लड्डू।
lo, sabki khushi ke liye laddoo.
Partner
Wow — it really is a matter of great happiness.
Show Hindi meaning
वाह, सच में बड़ी ख़ुशी की बात है।
vaah, sach mein badi khushi ki baat hai.
You
Thanks — happiness came with your blessings.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद — आपकी दुआ से ख़ुशी मिली।
dhanyavaad — aapki dua se khushi mili.
Your turn: use “Happiness”
Say this in English: आपसे मिलकर बहुत ख़ुशी हुई। (aapse milkar bahut khushi hui.)
Reveal sample answer
Very nice to meet you.
आपसे मिलकर बहुत ख़ुशी हुई।
aapse milkar bahut khushi hui.
Compare your word order with “Very nice to meet you.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Happiness” in English
Khushi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ख़ुशी (khushi) can be expressed as “Happiness” in English. For example: “When the job came through, happiness filled the house.”
What does “Happiness” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Happiness” means ख़ुशी (khushi). The sentence “When the job came through, happiness filled the house.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Happiness” in a sentence?
Very nice to meet you. Hindi meaning: आपसे मिलकर बहुत ख़ुशी हुई। (aapse milkar bahut khushi hui.). “Happiness” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “When the job came through, happiness filled the house.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Happiness”?
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.
