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Barf gir rahi hai in English: It's snowing (बर्फ़ गिर रही है)

It's snowing

Hindi (Devanagari)

बर्फ़ गिर रही है

Hindi (English letters)

barf gir rahi hai

Say it: its SNOH-ingphrase

बर्फ़ गिर रही है (barf gir rahi hai) can be expressed as “It's snowing” in English. For example: “Open the window — it's snowing.”

“barf gir rahi hai” kehna ho, to English mein “It's snowing” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Shimla morning

Open the window — it's snowing.

खिड़की खोलो, बर्फ़ गिर रही है।

khidki kholo, barf gir rahi hai.

How to pronounce “It's snowing”

Say it in English

its SNOH-ing

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.

It's snowing: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
It's snowing

बर्फ़ गिर रही है

barf gir rahi hai

The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below.
Open the window — it's snowing.

खिड़की खोलो, बर्फ़ गिर रही है।

khidki kholo, barf gir rahi hai.

Shimla morning

Shimla morning
It's snowing here — look.

यहाँ बर्फ़ गिर रही है, देखो।

yahaan barf gir rahi hai, dekho.

Video call home

Video call home

Use “It's snowing” 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 “It's snowing” in English sentences

  1. 1. Shimla morning

    Open the window — it's snowing.

    खिड़की खोलो, बर्फ़ गिर रही है।

    khidki kholo, barf gir rahi hai.

  2. 2. Video call home

    It's snowing here — look.

    यहाँ बर्फ़ गिर रही है, देखो।

    yahaan barf gir rahi hai, dekho.

  3. 3. Canceling a drive

    Road closed — it's snowing.

    सड़क बंद, बर्फ़ गिर रही है।

    sadak band, barf gir rahi hai.

Common mistakes with “It's snowing”

Instead of

Open the window — it are snowing.

Say this

Open the window — it's snowing.

The contraction here includes is. Expand it with is rather than are when keeping the same singular subject.

Instead of

It are snowing here — look.

Say this

It's snowing here — look.

The contraction here includes is. Expand it with is rather than are when keeping the same singular subject.

First snow of the season

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

  1. Partner

    It's snowing!

    Show Hindi meaning

    बर्फ़ गिर रही है!

    barf gir rahi hai!

  2. You

    Really? Yes — it's snowing outside.

    Show Hindi meaning

    सच? हाँ, बर्फ़ गिर रही है बाहर।

    sach? haan, barf gir rahi hai baahar.

  3. Partner

    Put on a coat.

    Show Hindi meaning

    कोट पहनिए।

    coat pahaniye.

  4. You

    I will — needed when it's snowing.

    Show Hindi meaning

    पहनता हूँ — जब बर्फ़ गिर रही है ज़रूरी है।

    pahanta hoon — jab barf gir rahi hai zaroori hai.

Your turn: use “It's snowing”

Say this in English: यहाँ बर्फ़ गिर रही है, देखो। (yahaan barf gir rahi hai, dekho.)

Reveal sample answer

It's snowing here — look.

यहाँ बर्फ़ गिर रही है, देखो।

yahaan barf gir rahi hai, dekho.

Compare your word order with “It's snowing here — look.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “It's snowing” in English

Barf gir rahi hai ko English mein kya kehte hain?

बर्फ़ गिर रही है (barf gir rahi hai) can be expressed as “It's snowing” in English. For example: “Open the window — it's snowing.”

What does “It's snowing” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “It's snowing” means बर्फ़ गिर रही है (barf gir rahi hai). The sentence “Open the window — it's snowing.” shows it in context.

How do I use “It's snowing” in a sentence?

It's snowing here — look. Hindi meaning: यहाँ बर्फ़ गिर रही है, देखो। (yahaan barf gir rahi hai, dekho.). Use “It's snowing” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.

What should I watch for when using “It's snowing”?

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.

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