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Baayen in English: Left (बाएँ)
Left
Hindi (Devanagari)
बाएँ
Hindi (English letters)
baayen
बाएँ (baayen) can be expressed as “Left” in English. For example: “Turn left here.”
“baayen” kehna ho, to English mein “Left” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
In an auto-rickshaw
Turn left here.
यहाँ से बाएँ मुड़िए।
yahaan se baayen mudiye.
How to pronounce “Left”
Say it in English
left
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.
Left: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Left | बाएँ baayen The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Turn left here. | यहाँ से बाएँ मुड़िए। yahaan se baayen mudiye. In an auto-rickshaw | In an auto-rickshaw |
| The pharmacy is on the left. | फ़ार्मेसी बाएँ तरफ़ है। pharmacy baayen taraf hai. Finding a shop | Finding a shop |
“Left” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
How to use “Left” in English sentences
1. In an auto-rickshaw
Turn left here.
यहाँ से बाएँ मुड़िए।
yahaan se baayen mudiye.
2. Finding a shop
The pharmacy is on the left.
फ़ार्मेसी बाएँ तरफ़ है।
pharmacy baayen taraf hai.
3. Yoga class
Raise your left hand.
बाएँ हाथ ऊपर उठाइए।
baayen haath oopar uthaaiye.
Common mistakes with “Left”
Instead of
The pharmacy are on the left.
Say this
The pharmacy is on the left.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Raise yours left hand.
Say this
Raise your left hand.
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Walking to a metro exit with a friend
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
After the escalator we go left.
Show Hindi meaning
एस्केलेटर के बाद बाएँ जाना है।
escalator ke baad baayen jaana hai.
You
Do we get off at the left-side gate itself?
Show Hindi meaning
बाएँ वाले गेट पर ही उतरें क्या?
baayen vaale gate par hi utaren kya?
Partner
Yes, the market is closer from the left gate.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, बाएँ गेट से बाज़ार नज़दीक है।
haan, baayen gate se bazaar nazdeek hai.
You
Got it — I'll walk on the left.
Show Hindi meaning
समझ गया, मैं बाएँ चलता हूँ।
samajh gaya, main baayen chalta hoon.
Your turn: use “Left”
Say this in English: फ़ार्मेसी बाएँ तरफ़ है। (pharmacy baayen taraf hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The pharmacy is on the left.
फ़ार्मेसी बाएँ तरफ़ है।
pharmacy baayen taraf hai.
Compare your word order with “The pharmacy is on the left.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Left” in English
Baayen ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बाएँ (baayen) can be expressed as “Left” in English. For example: “Turn left here.”
What does “Left” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Left” means बाएँ (baayen). The sentence “Turn left here.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Left” in a sentence?
The pharmacy is on the left. Hindi meaning: फ़ार्मेसी बाएँ तरफ़ है। (pharmacy baayen taraf hai.). “Left” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
What should I watch for when using “Left”?
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
