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Roshni in English: Light (रोशनी)
Light
Hindi (Devanagari)
रोशनी
Hindi (English letters)
roshni
रोशनी (roshni) can be expressed as “Light” in English. For example: “There's no light in the house.”
“roshni” kehna ho, to English mein “Light” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Power cut
There's no light in the house.
घर में रोशनी नहीं है।
ghar mein roshni nahi hai.
How to pronounce “Light”
Say it in English
light
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.
Light: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Light | रोशनी roshni The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| There's no light in the house. | घर में रोशनी नहीं है। ghar mein roshni nahi hai. Power cut | Power cut |
| We need more light here. | यहाँ और रोशनी चाहिए। yahaan aur roshni chahiye. Reading corner | Reading corner |
“Light” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “There's no light in the house.” 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 “Light” in English sentences
1. Power cut
There's no light in the house.
घर में रोशनी नहीं है।
ghar mein roshni nahi hai.
2. Reading corner
We need more light here.
यहाँ और रोशनी चाहिए।
yahaan aur roshni chahiye.
3. Diwali prep
Put good light in the hallway.
दालान में अच्छी रोशनी कर दो।
daalaan mein achhi roshni kar do.
Common mistakes with “Light”
Instead of
I will to turn on another light.
Say this
I'll turn on another light.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Me'll turn on another light.
Say this
I'll turn on another light.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Fixing a dim living room before guests arrive
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
The light in the room feels low.
Show Hindi meaning
कमरे में रोशनी कम लग रही है।
kamre mein roshni kam lag rahi hai.
You
I'll turn on another light.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं दूसरी रोशनी जला देता हूँ।
main doosri roshni jala deta hoon.
Partner
Yes — the window light is nice.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, खिड़की वाली रोशनी अच्छी है।
haan, khidki wali roshni achhi hai.
You
Should I open the curtains a bit?
Show Hindi meaning
पर्दे थोड़े खोलूँ?
parde thode kholoon?
Your turn: use “Light”
Say this in English: यहाँ और रोशनी चाहिए। (yahaan aur roshni chahiye.)
Reveal sample answer
We need more light here.
यहाँ और रोशनी चाहिए।
yahaan aur roshni chahiye.
Compare your word order with “We need more light here.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Light” in English
Roshni ko English mein kya kehte hain?
रोशनी (roshni) can be expressed as “Light” in English. For example: “There's no light in the house.”
What does “Light” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Light” means रोशनी (roshni). The sentence “There's no light in the house.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Light” in a sentence?
We need more light here. Hindi meaning: यहाँ और रोशनी चाहिए। (yahaan aur roshni chahiye.). “Light” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “There's no light in the house.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Light”?
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.
