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Sir in English: Head (सिर)
Head
Hindi (Devanagari)
सिर
Hindi (English letters)
sir
सिर (sir) can be expressed as “Head” in English. For example: “I have a headache; what medicine is there?”
“sir” kehna ho, to English mein “Head” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
At a pharmacy
I have a headache; what medicine is there?
मुझे सिर दर्द है, क्या दवा है?
mujhe sir dard hai, kya dava hai?
How to pronounce “Head”
Say it in English
hed
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.
Head: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Head | सिर sir The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I have a headache; what medicine is there? | मुझे सिर दर्द है, क्या दवा है? mujhe sir dard hai, kya dava hai? At a pharmacy | At a pharmacy |
| After the long trip my head is spinning. | लंबी यात्रा के बाद सिर घूम रहा है। lambi yaatra ke baad sir ghoom raha hai. After travel | After travel |
“Head” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I have a headache; what medicine is there?” 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 “Head” in English sentences
1. At a pharmacy
I have a headache; what medicine is there?
मुझे सिर दर्द है, क्या दवा है?
mujhe sir dard hai, kya dava hai?
2. After travel
After the long trip my head is spinning.
लंबी यात्रा के बाद सिर घूम रहा है।
lambi yaatra ke baad sir ghoom raha hai.
3. In a yoga class
Keep the head straight, shoulders soft.
सिर सीधा रखिए, कंधे ढीले।
sir seedha rakhiye, kandhe dheele.
Common mistakes with “Head”
Instead of
I have a headache; what medicine are there?
Say this
I have a headache; what medicine is there?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
I have an headache; what medicine is there?
Say this
I have a headache; what medicine is there?
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.
Asking a roommate for a pain tablet
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What happened? Your face looks tired.
Show Hindi meaning
क्या हुआ? चेहरा थका लग रहा है।
kya hua? chehra thaka lag raha hai.
You
There's a lot of pain in my head.
Show Hindi meaning
सिर में बहुत दर्द है।
sir mein bahut dard hai.
Partner
Rest. I have a tablet for the head.
Show Hindi meaning
आराम करो। सिर के लिए गोली है मेरे पास।
aaraam karo. sir ke liye goli hai mere paas.
You
Thanks, the headache is keeping me from sleeping.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, सिर दर्द से नींद नहीं आ रही।
shukriya, sir dard se neend nahi aa rahi.
Your turn: use “Head”
Say this in English: लंबी यात्रा के बाद सिर घूम रहा है। (lambi yaatra ke baad sir ghoom raha hai.)
Reveal sample answer
After the long trip my head is spinning.
लंबी यात्रा के बाद सिर घूम रहा है।
lambi yaatra ke baad sir ghoom raha hai.
Compare your word order with “After the long trip my head is spinning.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Head” in English
Sir ko English mein kya kehte hain?
सिर (sir) can be expressed as “Head” in English. For example: “I have a headache; what medicine is there?”
What does “Head” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Head” means सिर (sir). The sentence “I have a headache; what medicine is there?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Head” in a sentence?
After the long trip my head is spinning. Hindi meaning: लंबी यात्रा के बाद सिर घूम रहा है। (lambi yaatra ke baad sir ghoom raha hai.). “Head” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I have a headache; what medicine is there?” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Head”?
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.
