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Hostal in English: Hostel (हॉस्टल)
Hostel
Hindi (Devanagari)
हॉस्टल
Hindi (English letters)
hostal
हॉस्टल (hostal) can be expressed as “Hostel” in English. For example: “I've been in the hostel since second year.”
“hostal” kehna ho, to English mein “Hostel” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Campus
I've been in the hostel since second year.
मैं दूसरे साल से हॉस्टल में हूँ।
main doosre saal se hostal mein hoon.
How to pronounce “Hostel”
Say it in English
HAHS-tuhl
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.
Hostel: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel | हॉस्टल hostal The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I've been in the hostel since second year. | मैं दूसरे साल से हॉस्टल में हूँ। main doosre saal se hostal mein hoon. Campus | Campus |
| Let's meet near the hostel gate. | हॉस्टल गेट के पास मिलते हैं। hostal gate ke paas milte hain. Directions | Directions |
“Hostel” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I've been in the hostel since second year.” 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 “Hostel” in English sentences
1. Campus
I've been in the hostel since second year.
मैं दूसरे साल से हॉस्टल में हूँ।
main doosre saal se hostal mein hoon.
2. Directions
Let's meet near the hostel gate.
हॉस्टल गेट के पास मिलते हैं।
hostal gate ke paas milte hain.
3. Ask
Which hostel do you live in?
आप किस हॉस्टल में रहते हैं?
aap kis hostal mein rahte hain?
Common mistakes with “Hostel”
Instead of
Me've been in the hostel since second year.
Say this
I've been in the hostel since second year.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Which hostel you do live in?
Say this
Which hostel do you live in?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Visiting a friend's hostel
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Does your hostel allow guests?
Show Hindi meaning
आपके हॉस्टल में गेस्ट आने देते हैं?
aapke hostal mein guest aane dete hain?
You
Yes — we can meet in the hostel till evening.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, शाम तक हॉस्टल में मिल सकते हैं।
haan, shaam tak hostal mein mil sakte hain.
Partner
Please bring ID to the gate.
Show Hindi meaning
ईडी कार्ड ले आइए गेट पर।
ID card le aaiye gate par.
You
Okay — hostel rules are strict.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, हॉस्टल के नियम सख़्त हैं।
theek, hostal ke niyam sakht hain.
Your turn: use “Hostel”
Say this in English: हॉस्टल गेट के पास मिलते हैं। (hostal gate ke paas milte hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Let's meet near the hostel gate.
हॉस्टल गेट के पास मिलते हैं।
hostal gate ke paas milte hain.
Compare your word order with “Let's meet near the hostel gate.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Hostel” in English
Hostal ko English mein kya kehte hain?
हॉस्टल (hostal) can be expressed as “Hostel” in English. For example: “I've been in the hostel since second year.”
What does “Hostel” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Hostel” means हॉस्टल (hostal). The sentence “I've been in the hostel since second year.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Hostel” in a sentence?
Let's meet near the hostel gate. Hindi meaning: हॉस्टल गेट के पास मिलते हैं। (hostal gate ke paas milte hain.). “Hostel” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I've been in the hostel since second year.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Hostel”?
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.
