English · Greetings & essentials
Chalo! in English: Let's go! (चलो!)
Let's go!
Hindi (Devanagari)
चलो!
Hindi (English letters)
chalo!
चलो! (chalo!) can be expressed as “Let's go!” in English. For example: “The bill's done — let's go!”
“chalo!” kehna ho, to English mein “Let's go!” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Leaving a café
The bill's done — let's go!
बिल हो गया, चलो!
bil ho gaya, chalo!
How to pronounce “Let's go!”
Say it in English
lets goh
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.
Let's go!: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Let's go! | चलो! chalo! The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The bill's done — let's go! | बिल हो गया, चलो! bil ho gaya, chalo! Leaving a café | Leaving a café |
| Hurry — let's go! | जल्दी करो, चलो! jaldi karo, chalo! Missing a bus | Missing a bus |
Use “Let's go!” 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 “Let's go!” in English sentences
1. Leaving a café
The bill's done — let's go!
बिल हो गया, चलो!
bil ho gaya, chalo!
2. Missing a bus
Hurry — let's go!
जल्दी करो, चलो!
jaldi karo, chalo!
3. Movie plan
Got the tickets — let's go!
टिकट मिल गई, चलो!
ticket mil gayi, chalo!
Common mistakes with “Let's go!”
Instead of
Let's to go!
Say this
Let's go!
Let's takes the base verb directly. Do not add to after let's.
Instead of
Lets goes!
Say this
Let's go!
Let's means let us. Keep the apostrophe and use go, rather than goes.
Heading to a street market
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
The market is open — let's go!
Show Hindi meaning
बाज़ार अभी खुला है, चलो!
bazaar abhi khula hai, chalo!
You
Yes yes — let's go!
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ हाँ, चलो!
haan haan, chalo!
Partner
Grab water, then let's go!
Show Hindi meaning
पानी ले लो, फिर चलो!
paani le lo, phir chalo!
You
Got it — now let's go!
Show Hindi meaning
ले लिया, अब चलो!
le liya, ab chalo!
Your turn: use “Let's go!”
Say this in English: जल्दी करो, चलो! (jaldi karo, chalo!)
Reveal sample answer
Hurry — let's go!
जल्दी करो, चलो!
jaldi karo, chalo!
Compare your word order with “Hurry — let's go!” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Let's go!” in English
Chalo! ko English mein kya kehte hain?
चलो! (chalo!) can be expressed as “Let's go!” in English. For example: “The bill's done — let's go!”
What does “Let's go!” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Let's go!” means चलो! (chalo!). The sentence “The bill's done — let's go!” shows it in context.
How do I use “Let's go!” in a sentence?
Hurry — let's go! Hindi meaning: जल्दी करो, चलो! (jaldi karo, chalo!). Use “Let's go!” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “Let's go!”?
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.
