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Mera ek sawaal hai in English: I have a question (मेरा एक सवाल है)
I have a question
Hindi (Devanagari)
मेरा एक सवाल है
Hindi (English letters)
mera ek sawaal hai
मेरा एक सवाल है (mera ek sawaal hai) can be expressed as “I have a question” in English. Use this to ask for a turn before stating your question. Have is the English verb here: “I have a question,” not “My one question is.”
“mera ek sawaal hai” kehna ho, to English mein “I have a question” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Classroom hand raise
Sir — I have a question.
सर, मेरा एक सवाल है।
sir, mera ek sawaal hai.
How to pronounce “I have a question”
Say it in English
igh hav uh KWES-chuhn
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.
I have a question: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| I have a question | मेरा एक सवाल है mera ek sawaal hai Use this to ask for a turn before stating your question. Have is the English verb here: “I have a question,” not “My one question is.” | Use this to ask for a turn before stating your question. Have is the English verb here: “I have a question,” not “My one question is.” |
| Sir — I have a question. | सर, मेरा एक सवाल है। sir, mera ek sawaal hai. Classroom hand raise | Classroom hand raise |
| Hold on — I have a question. | रुकिए, मेरा एक सवाल है। rukiye, mera ek sawaal hai. Meeting pause | Meeting pause |
Use “I have a question” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “I have a question” in English sentences
1. Classroom hand raise
Sir — I have a question.
सर, मेरा एक सवाल है।
sir, mera ek sawaal hai.
2. Meeting pause
Hold on — I have a question.
रुकिए, मेरा एक सवाल है।
rukiye, mera ek sawaal hai.
3. Shop clarification
Before buying I have a question.
खरीदने से पहले मेरा एक सवाल है।
kharidne se pehle mera ek sawaal hai.
Common mistakes with “I have a question”
Instead of
Sir — I have an question.
Say this
Sir — I have a question.
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.
Instead of
Sir — I has a question.
Say this
Sir — I have a question.
Use I have. Has goes with he, she, or it in the present simple.
In a Hindi class
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Any questions?
Show Hindi meaning
कोई सवाल?
koi sawaal?
You
Yes — I have a question.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मेरा एक सवाल है।
haan, mera ek sawaal hai.
Partner
Ask.
Show Hindi meaning
पूछिए।
poochhiye.
You
I have a question: how do we say this word?
Show Hindi meaning
मेरा एक सवाल है: यह शब्द कैसे बोलें?
mera ek sawaal hai: yah shabd kaise bolen?
Your turn: use “I have a question”
Say this in English: रुकिए, मेरा एक सवाल है। (rukiye, mera ek sawaal hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Hold on — I have a question.
रुकिए, मेरा एक सवाल है।
rukiye, mera ek sawaal hai.
Compare your word order with “Hold on — I have a question.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “I have a question” in English
Mera ek sawaal hai ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मेरा एक सवाल है (mera ek sawaal hai) can be expressed as “I have a question” in English. Use this to ask for a turn before stating your question. Have is the English verb here: “I have a question,” not “My one question is.”
What does “I have a question” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “I have a question” means मेरा एक सवाल है (mera ek sawaal hai). The sentence “Sir — I have a question.” shows it in context.
How do I use “I have a question” in a sentence?
Hold on — I have a question. Hindi meaning: रुकिए, मेरा एक सवाल है। (rukiye, mera ek sawaal hai.). Use “I have a question” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “I have a question”?
Use this to ask for a turn before stating your question. Have is the English verb here: “I have a question,” not “My one question is.”
