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Vakeel in English: Lawyer (वकील)
Lawyer
Hindi (Devanagari)
वकील
Hindi (English letters)
vakeel
वकील (vakeel) can be expressed as “Lawyer” in English. For example: “I have to meet the lawyer tomorrow.”
“vakeel” kehna ho, to English mein “Lawyer” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Office
I have to meet the lawyer tomorrow.
कल वकील से मिलना है।
kal vakeel se milna hai.
How to pronounce “Lawyer”
Say it in English
LAW-yer
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.
Lawyer: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | वकील vakeel The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I have to meet the lawyer tomorrow. | कल वकील से मिलना है। kal vakeel se milna hai. Office | Office |
| The lawyer said to check the papers. | वकील ने कागज़ जाँचने को कहा। vakeel ne kaagaz jaanchne ko kaha. Advice | Advice |
“Lawyer” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I have to meet the lawyer tomorrow.” 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 “Lawyer” in English sentences
1. Office
I have to meet the lawyer tomorrow.
कल वकील से मिलना है।
kal vakeel se milna hai.
2. Advice
The lawyer said to check the papers.
वकील ने कागज़ जाँचने को कहा।
vakeel ne kaagaz jaanchne ko kaha.
3. Ask
Do you have your lawyer's number?
आपके वकील का नंबर है क्या?
aapke vakeel ka number hai kya?
Common mistakes with “Lawyer”
Instead of
I has to meet the lawyer tomorrow.
Say this
I have to meet the lawyer tomorrow.
Use I have. Has goes with he, she, or it in the present simple.
Instead of
Me have to meet the lawyer tomorrow.
Say this
I have to meet the lawyer tomorrow.
I is the subject of the sentence. Me is used as an object, for example after a verb or a preposition.
Preparing papers before meeting counsel
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
When are you going to the lawyer?
Show Hindi meaning
आप वकील के पास कब जा रहे हैं?
aap vakeel ke paas kab ja rahe hain?
You
I have an appointment with the lawyer in the evening.
Show Hindi meaning
शाम को वकील से अपॉइंटमेंट है।
shaam ko vakeel se apointment hai.
Partner
Please keep the file complete.
Show Hindi meaning
फ़ाइल पूरी रखिए।
file poori rakhiye.
You
Yes — lawyers ask for detail.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, वकील डिटेल पूछते हैं।
haan, vakeel detail poochhte hain.
Your turn: use “Lawyer”
Say this in English: वकील ने कागज़ जाँचने को कहा। (vakeel ne kaagaz jaanchne ko kaha.)
Reveal sample answer
The lawyer said to check the papers.
वकील ने कागज़ जाँचने को कहा।
vakeel ne kaagaz jaanchne ko kaha.
Compare your word order with “The lawyer said to check the papers.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Lawyer” in English
Vakeel ko English mein kya kehte hain?
वकील (vakeel) can be expressed as “Lawyer” in English. For example: “I have to meet the lawyer tomorrow.”
What does “Lawyer” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Lawyer” means वकील (vakeel). The sentence “I have to meet the lawyer tomorrow.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Lawyer” in a sentence?
The lawyer said to check the papers. Hindi meaning: वकील ने कागज़ जाँचने को कहा। (vakeel ne kaagaz jaanchne ko kaha.). “Lawyer” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I have to meet the lawyer tomorrow.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Lawyer”?
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.
