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Barf in English: Ice (बर्फ़)
Ice
Hindi (Devanagari)
बर्फ़
Hindi (English letters)
barf
बर्फ़ (barf) can be expressed as “Ice” in English. Ice is frozen water, including cubes in a drink. Snow falls in flakes. Hindi barf can mean either; the English word depends on which you mean.
“barf” kehna ho, to English mein “Ice” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Juice stall
Please put a little ice in the juice.
जूस में थोड़ी बर्फ़ डाल दीजिए।
juice mein thodi barf daal dijiye.
How to pronounce “Ice”
Say it in English
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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.
Ice: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | बर्फ़ barf Ice is frozen water, including cubes in a drink. Snow falls in flakes. Hindi barf can mean either; the English word depends on which you mean. | Ice is frozen water, including cubes in a drink. Snow falls in flakes. Hindi barf can mean either; the English word depends on which you mean. |
| Please put a little ice in the juice. | जूस में थोड़ी बर्फ़ डाल दीजिए। juice mein thodi barf daal dijiye. Juice stall | Juice stall |
| The ice in the box is finished. | बॉक्स में बर्फ़ खत्म हो गई। box mein barf khatm ho gai. Cooler box | Cooler box |
“Ice” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please put a little ice in the juice.” 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 “Ice” in English sentences
1. Juice stall
Please put a little ice in the juice.
जूस में थोड़ी बर्फ़ डाल दीजिए।
juice mein thodi barf daal dijiye.
2. Cooler box
The ice in the box is finished.
बॉक्स में बर्फ़ खत्म हो गई।
box mein barf khatm ho gai.
3. Preference
I want water without ice.
मुझे पानी बिना बर्फ़ चाहिए।
mujhe paani bina barf chahiye.
Common mistakes with “Ice”
Instead of
Please put an little ice in the juice.
Say this
Please put a little ice in the juice.
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
The ice in the box are finished.
Say this
The ice in the box is finished.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Ordering a cold drink
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall I put ice in your glass?
Show Hindi meaning
आपके गिलास में बर्फ़ रखूँ?
aapke gilaas mein barf rakhoon?
You
Yes, a little ice is fine.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, थोड़ी बर्फ़ ठीक है।
haan, thodi barf theek hai.
Partner
I won't add too much ice.
Show Hindi meaning
ज़्यादा बर्फ़ मत डालूँगा।
zyada barf mat daaloonga.
You
Thanks — please keep it without too much ice.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया — बिना ज़्यादा बर्फ़ ही रखिए।
shukriya — bina zyada barf hi rakhiye.
Your turn: use “Ice”
Say this in English: बॉक्स में बर्फ़ खत्म हो गई। (box mein barf khatm ho gai.)
Reveal sample answer
The ice in the box is finished.
बॉक्स में बर्फ़ खत्म हो गई।
box mein barf khatm ho gai.
Compare your word order with “The ice in the box is finished.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Ice” in English
Barf ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बर्फ़ (barf) can be expressed as “Ice” in English. Ice is frozen water, including cubes in a drink. Snow falls in flakes. Hindi barf can mean either; the English word depends on which you mean.
What does “Ice” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Ice” means बर्फ़ (barf). Ice is frozen water, including cubes in a drink. Snow falls in flakes. Hindi barf can mean either; the English word depends on which you mean.
How do I use “Ice” in a sentence?
The ice in the box is finished. Hindi meaning: बॉक्स में बर्फ़ खत्म हो गई। (box mein barf khatm ho gai.). “Ice” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please put a little ice in the juice.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Ice”?
Ice is frozen water, including cubes in a drink. Snow falls in flakes. Hindi barf can mean either; the English word depends on which you mean.
