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Zaroori in English: Important (ज़रूरी)

Important

Hindi (Devanagari)

ज़रूरी

Hindi (English letters)

zaroori

Say it: im-PAWR-tuhntadjective

ज़रूरी (zaroori) can be expressed as “Important” in English. For example: “This report is important today.”

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

Deadline

This report is important today.

यह रिपोर्ट आज ज़रूरी है।

yah report aaj zaroori hai.

How to pronounce “Important”

Say it in English

im-PAWR-tuhnt

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.

Important: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Important

ज़रूरी

zaroori

The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below.
This report is important today.

यह रिपोर्ट आज ज़रूरी है।

yah report aaj zaroori hai.

Deadline

Deadline
Don't forget — taking the passport is important.

पासपोर्ट लेना ज़रूरी मत भूलिए।

passport lena zaroori mat bhooliye.

Travel docs

Travel docs

Use “Important” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.

“Important” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.

How to use “Important” in English sentences

  1. 1. Deadline

    This report is important today.

    यह रिपोर्ट आज ज़रूरी है।

    yah report aaj zaroori hai.

  2. 2. Travel docs

    Don't forget — taking the passport is important.

    पासपोर्ट लेना ज़रूरी मत भूलिए।

    passport lena zaroori mat bhooliye.

  3. 3. Meeting

    Your opinion feels important to us.

    आपकी राय हमें ज़रूरी लगती है।

    aapki raay hamen zaroori lagti hai.

Common mistakes with “Important”

Instead of

This report are important today.

Say this

This report is important today.

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

Instead of

Don't forget — taking the passport are important.

Say this

Don't forget — taking the passport is important.

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

Prioritizing errands before a train

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

  1. Partner

    Printing the ticket is most important.

    Show Hindi meaning

    टिकट छपवाना सबसे ज़रूरी है।

    ticket chhapvaana sabse zaroori hai.

  2. You

    Yes — the other shopping isn't important.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, बाकी खरीदारी ज़रूरी नहीं।

    haan, baaki kharidaari zaroori nahi.

  3. Partner

    Please treat a water bottle as important.

    Show Hindi meaning

    आप पानी की बोतल ज़रूरी समझें।

    aap paani ki bottle zaroori samjhen.

  4. You

    Okay — important things are in the bag.

    Show Hindi meaning

    ठीक है, ज़रूरी चीज़ें बैग में रख दीं।

    theek hai, zaroori cheezen bag mein rakh deen.

Your turn: use “Important”

Say this in English: पासपोर्ट लेना ज़रूरी मत भूलिए। (passport lena zaroori mat bhooliye.)

Reveal sample answer

Don't forget — taking the passport is important.

पासपोर्ट लेना ज़रूरी मत भूलिए।

passport lena zaroori mat bhooliye.

Compare your word order with “Don't forget — taking the passport is important.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Important” in English

Zaroori ko English mein kya kehte hain?

ज़रूरी (zaroori) can be expressed as “Important” in English. For example: “This report is important today.”

What does “Important” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Important” means ज़रूरी (zaroori). The sentence “This report is important today.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Important” in a sentence?

Don't forget — taking the passport is important. Hindi meaning: पासपोर्ट लेना ज़रूरी मत भूलिए। (passport lena zaroori mat bhooliye.). Use “Important” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.

What should I watch for when using “Important”?

“Important” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.

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