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… ko kya kehte hain? in English: How do you say…? (… को क्या कहते हैं?)
How do you say…?
Hindi (Devanagari)
… को क्या कहते हैं?
Hindi (English letters)
… ko kya kehte hain?
… को क्या कहते हैं? (… ko kya kehte hain?) can be expressed as “How do you say…?” in English. For example: “How do you say receipt in Hindi?”
“… ko kya kehte hain?” kehna ho, to English mein “How do you say…?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Language exchange
How do you say receipt in Hindi?
Receipt को क्या कहते हैं हिंदी में?
receipt ko kya kehte hain hindi mein?
How to pronounce “How do you say…?”
Say it in English
how doo yoo say
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.
How do you say…?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| How do you say…? | … को क्या कहते हैं? … ko kya kehte hain? The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| How do you say receipt in Hindi? | Receipt को क्या कहते हैं हिंदी में? receipt ko kya kehte hain hindi mein? Language exchange | Language exchange |
| What do you call this spice? | इस मसाले को क्या कहते हैं? is masale ko kya kehte hain? Market stall | Market stall |
Replace … with this, a word, or the expression you want translated: “How do you say this in English?” Name the language so the listener knows what you need.
Use say when asking for a word or expression. “How do you say this?” can ask about pronunciation; “What does this mean?” asks about meaning. Choose the question for the help you need.
How to use “How do you say…?” in English sentences
1. Language exchange
How do you say receipt in Hindi?
Receipt को क्या कहते हैं हिंदी में?
receipt ko kya kehte hain hindi mein?
2. Market stall
What do you call this spice?
इस मसाले को क्या कहते हैं?
is masale ko kya kehte hain?
3. Class
How do you say polite here?
Polite को क्या कहते हैं यहाँ?
polite ko kya kehte hain yahaan?
Common mistakes with “How do you say…?”
Instead of
How you do say receipt in Hindi?
Say this
How do you say receipt in Hindi?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Instead of
What you do call this spice?
Say this
What do you call this spice?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Asking about a kitchen tool
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Want to ask a new word?
Show Hindi meaning
नया शब्द पूछना है क्या?
naya shabd poochhna hai kya?
You
Yes — how do you say ladle?
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ — ladle को क्या कहते हैं?
haan — ladle ko kya kehte hain?
Partner
What do you call this? A doi or spoon.
Show Hindi meaning
इसको क्या कहते हैं? डोई या चम्मच।
isko kya kehte hain? doi ya chammach.
You
I'll remember doi.
Show Hindi meaning
डोई याद रखूँगा।
doi yaad rakhunga.
Your turn: use “How do you say…?”
Say this in English: इस मसाले को क्या कहते हैं? (is masale ko kya kehte hain?)
Reveal sample answer
What do you call this spice?
इस मसाले को क्या कहते हैं?
is masale ko kya kehte hain?
Compare your word order with “What do you call this spice?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “How do you say…?” in English
… ko kya kehte hain? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
… को क्या कहते हैं? (… ko kya kehte hain?) can be expressed as “How do you say…?” in English. For example: “How do you say receipt in Hindi?”
What does “How do you say…?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “How do you say…?” means … को क्या कहते हैं? (… ko kya kehte hain?). The sentence “How do you say receipt in Hindi?” shows it in context.
How do I use “How do you say…?” in a sentence?
What do you call this spice? Hindi meaning: इस मसाले को क्या कहते हैं? (is masale ko kya kehte hain?). Replace … with this, a word, or the expression you want translated: “How do you say this in English?” Name the language so the listener knows what you need.
What should I watch for when using “How do you say…?”?
Use say when asking for a word or expression. “How do you say this?” can ask about pronunciation; “What does this mean?” asks about meaning. Choose the question for the help you need.
