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Kya is seat par koi baitha hai? in English: Is this seat taken? (क्या इस सीट पर कोई बैठा है?)
Is this seat taken?
Hindi (Devanagari)
क्या इस सीट पर कोई बैठा है?
Hindi (English letters)
kya is seat par koi baitha hai?
“Is this seat taken?” asks whether someone is already using or saving a seat. In Hindi: क्या इस सीट पर कोई बैठा है? You can also ask “Is this seat free?” The two questions need opposite yes/no answers, so listen to the full reply.
“kya is seat par koi baitha hai?” kehna ho, to English mein “Is this seat taken?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Train coach
Excuse me — is this seat free?
माफ़ कीजिए, क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है?
maaf kijiye, kya yah seet khaali hai?
How to pronounce “Is this seat taken?”
Say it in English
iz this seet TAY-kuhn
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.
Is this seat taken?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Is this seat taken? | क्या इस सीट पर कोई बैठा है? kya is seat par koi baitha hai? The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Excuse me — is this seat free? | माफ़ कीजिए, क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है? maaf kijiye, kya yah seet khaali hai? Train coach | Train coach |
| Is this seat free, or booked? | क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है, या बुक है? kya yah seet khaali hai, ya book hai? Cinema row | Cinema row |
Use “Is this seat taken?” 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 “Is this seat taken?” in English sentences
1. Train coach
Excuse me — is this seat free?
माफ़ कीजिए, क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है?
maaf kijiye, kya yah seet khaali hai?
2. Cinema row
Is this seat free, or booked?
क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है, या बुक है?
kya yah seet khaali hai, ya book hai?
3. Cafe shared table
If you don't mind — is this seat free?
अगर बुरा न हो, क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है?
agar bura na ho, kya yah seet khaali hai?
Common mistakes with “Is this seat taken?”
Instead of
Excuse me — are this seat free?
Say this
Excuse me — is this seat free?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Excuse I — is this seat free?
Say this
Excuse me — is this seat free?
Use me in this object position. I is the subject form; it does not follow the verb or preposition in this pattern.
Finding a seat on the metro
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is this seat free?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है?
kya yah seet khaali hai?
You
Yes — this seat is free, sit.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, यह सीट ख़ाली है, बैठिए।
haan, yah seet khaali hai, baithiye.
Partner
Thank you.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद।
dhanyavaad.
You
No worries — asking first is good: is this seat free.
Show Hindi meaning
कोई बात नहीं — पहले पूछना अच्छा, क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है।
koi baat nahi — pehle poochhna achha, kya yah seet khaali hai.
Your turn: use “Is this seat taken?”
Say this in English: क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है, या बुक है? (kya yah seet khaali hai, ya book hai?)
Reveal sample answer
Is this seat free, or booked?
क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है, या बुक है?
kya yah seet khaali hai, ya book hai?
Compare your word order with “Is this seat free, or booked?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Is this seat taken?” in English
Kya is seat par koi baitha hai? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
“Is this seat taken?” asks whether someone is already using or saving a seat. In Hindi: क्या इस सीट पर कोई बैठा है? You can also ask “Is this seat free?” The two questions need opposite yes/no answers, so listen to the full reply.
What does “Is this seat taken?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Is this seat taken?” means क्या इस सीट पर कोई बैठा है? (kya is seat par koi baitha hai?). The sentence “Excuse me — is this seat free?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Is this seat taken?” in a sentence?
Is this seat free, or booked? Hindi meaning: क्या यह सीट ख़ाली है, या बुक है? (kya yah seet khaali hai, ya book hai?). Use “Is this seat taken?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “Is this seat taken?”?
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.
