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Pati in English: Husband (पति)

Husband

Hindi (Devanagari)

पति

Hindi (English letters)

pati

Say it: HUHZ-buhndnoun

पति (pati) can be expressed as “Husband” in English. For example: “This is my husband, Rohan.”

“pati” kehna ho, to English mein “Husband” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Introducing him at a wedding

This is my husband, Rohan.

ये मेरे पति हैं, रोहन।

ye mere pati hain, Rohan.

How to pronounce “Husband”

Say it in English

HUHZ-buhnd

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.

Husband: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Husband

पति

pati

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
This is my husband, Rohan.

ये मेरे पति हैं, रोहन।

ye mere pati hain, Rohan.

Introducing him at a wedding

Introducing him at a wedding
You have to write the husband's name on the form.

पति का नाम फ़ॉर्म में लिखना है।

pati ka naam form mein likhna hai.

On a school form

On a school form

“Husband” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my husband, Rohan.” 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 “Husband” in English sentences

  1. 1. Introducing him at a wedding

    This is my husband, Rohan.

    ये मेरे पति हैं, रोहन।

    ye mere pati hain, Rohan.

  2. 2. On a school form

    You have to write the husband's name on the form.

    पति का नाम फ़ॉर्म में लिखना है।

    pati ka naam form mein likhna hai.

  3. 3. Calling home from a trip

    My husband is about to come to the station.

    मेरे पति स्टेशन पर आने वाले हैं।

    mere pati station par aane vaale hain.

Common mistakes with “Husband”

Instead of

This are my husband, Rohan.

Say this

This is my husband, Rohan.

Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Instead of

This is mine husband, Rohan.

Say this

This is my husband, Rohan.

Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.

Meeting a colleague's spouse at an office dinner

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    Your husband came today too, right?

    Show Hindi meaning

    आपके पति भी आज आए हैं ना?

    aapke pati bhi aaj aaye hain na?

  2. You

    Yes, my husband is just in the parking lot.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, मेरे पति बस पार्किंग में हैं।

    haan, mere pati bas parking mein hain.

  3. Partner

    Nice — when he comes, please say namaste from me.

    Show Hindi meaning

    अच्छा, जब आएँ तो मेरा नमस्ते कह दीजिए।

    achha, jab aayen to mera namaste keh dijiye.

  4. You

    Of course. I'll tell my husband.

    Show Hindi meaning

    ज़रूर, पति को बता देती हूँ।

    zaroor, pati ko bata deti hoon.

Your turn: use “Husband”

Say this in English: पति का नाम फ़ॉर्म में लिखना है। (pati ka naam form mein likhna hai.)

Reveal sample answer

You have to write the husband's name on the form.

पति का नाम फ़ॉर्म में लिखना है।

pati ka naam form mein likhna hai.

Compare your word order with “You have to write the husband's name on the form.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Husband” in English

Pati ko English mein kya kehte hain?

पति (pati) can be expressed as “Husband” in English. For example: “This is my husband, Rohan.”

What does “Husband” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Husband” means पति (pati). The sentence “This is my husband, Rohan.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Husband” in a sentence?

You have to write the husband's name on the form. Hindi meaning: पति का नाम फ़ॉर्म में लिखना है। (pati ka naam form mein likhna hai.). “Husband” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my husband, Rohan.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Husband”?

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.

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