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Raaja in English: King (राजा)
King
Hindi (Devanagari)
राजा
Hindi (English letters)
raaja
राजा (raaja) can be expressed as “King” in English. For example: “A famous king lived in this fort.”
“raaja” kehna ho, to English mein “King” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Museum plaque
A famous king lived in this fort.
इस किले में एक प्रसिद्ध राजा रहा था।
is kile mein ek prasiddh raaja raha tha.
How to pronounce “King”
Say it in English
king
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.
King: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| King | राजा raaja The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| A famous king lived in this fort. | इस किले में एक प्रसिद्ध राजा रहा था। is kile mein ek prasiddh raaja raha tha. Museum plaque | Museum plaque |
| The king helped the people. | राजा ने प्रजा की मदद की। raaja ne praja ki madad ki. Bedtime story | Bedtime story |
“King” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A famous king lived in this fort.” 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 “King” in English sentences
1. Museum plaque
A famous king lived in this fort.
इस किले में एक प्रसिद्ध राजा रहा था।
is kile mein ek prasiddh raaja raha tha.
2. Bedtime story
The king helped the people.
राजा ने प्रजा की मदद की।
raaja ne praja ki madad ki.
3. Chess joke
You're moving like a king.
आप राजा की तरह चाल चल रहे हैं।
aap raaja ki tarah chaal chal rahe hain.
Common mistakes with “King”
Instead of
an famous king lived in this fort.
Say this
A famous king lived in this fort.
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
You is moving like a king.
Say this
You're moving like a king.
This contraction includes are. We, you, and they take are in this pattern, not is.
At a palace museum
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which king's throne was this?
Show Hindi meaning
यह सिंहासन किस राजा का था?
yah sinhhasan kis raaja ka tha?
You
The board says King Man Singh's.
Show Hindi meaning
बोर्ड कहता है राजा मान सिंह का।
board kehta hai raaja Maan Singh ka.
Partner
Look — the king's sword is kept too.
Show Hindi meaning
देखिए, राजा की तलवार भी रखी है।
dekhiye, raaja ki talvaar bhi rakhi hai.
You
Amazing — it recalls the king's era.
Show Hindi meaning
कमाल है, राजा का ज़माना याद आ गया।
kamaal hai, raaja ka zamana yaad aa gaya.
Your turn: use “King”
Say this in English: राजा ने प्रजा की मदद की। (raaja ne praja ki madad ki.)
Reveal sample answer
The king helped the people.
राजा ने प्रजा की मदद की।
raaja ne praja ki madad ki.
Compare your word order with “The king helped the people.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “King” in English
Raaja ko English mein kya kehte hain?
राजा (raaja) can be expressed as “King” in English. For example: “A famous king lived in this fort.”
What does “King” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “King” means राजा (raaja). The sentence “A famous king lived in this fort.” shows it in context.
How do I use “King” in a sentence?
The king helped the people. Hindi meaning: राजा ने प्रजा की मदद की। (raaja ne praja ki madad ki.). “King” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A famous king lived in this fort.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “King”?
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.
