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Sher in English: Lion (शेर)
Lion
Hindi (Devanagari)
शेर
Hindi (English letters)
sher
शेर (sher) can be expressed as “Lion” in English. For example: “At the zoo the lions looked very close.”
“sher” kehna ho, to English mein “Lion” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Zoo visit
At the zoo the lions looked very close.
चिड़ियाघर में शेर बहुत पास दिखे।
chidiyaaghar mein sher bahut paas dikhe.
How to pronounce “Lion”
Say it in English
LIGH-uhn
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.
Lion: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Lion | शेर sher The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| At the zoo the lions looked very close. | चिड़ियाघर में शेर बहुत पास दिखे। chidiyaaghar mein sher bahut paas dikhe. Zoo visit | Zoo visit |
| The lion in the story is king of the jungle. | कहानी का शेर जंगल का राजा है। kahaani ka sher jangal ka raaja hai. Kids' book | Kids' book |
“Lion” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “At the zoo the lions looked very close.” 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 “Lion” in English sentences
1. Zoo visit
At the zoo the lions looked very close.
चिड़ियाघर में शेर बहुत पास दिखे।
chidiyaaghar mein sher bahut paas dikhe.
2. Kids' book
The lion in the story is king of the jungle.
कहानी का शेर जंगल का राजा है।
kahaani ka sher jangal ka raaja hai.
3. Brave compliment
You're a lion, buddy!
तुम तो शेर हो यार!
tum to sher ho yaar!
Common mistakes with “Lion”
Instead of
The lion in the story are king of the jungle.
Say this
The lion in the story is king of the jungle.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
You is a lion, buddy!
Say this
You're a lion, buddy!
This contraction includes are. We, you, and they take are in this pattern, not is.
Watching a nature documentary
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Look — the lion is out on a hunt.
Show Hindi meaning
देखिए, शेर शिकार पर निकला है।
dekhiye, sher shikaar par nikla hai.
You
The lioness is walking right behind too.
Show Hindi meaning
शेरनी भी पीछे-पीछे चल रही है।
sherni bhi peeche-peeche chal rahi hai.
Partner
In the jungle a lion's roar carries far.
Show Hindi meaning
जंगल में शेर की दहाड़ दूर तक जाती है।
jangal mein sher ki dahad door tak jaati hai.
You
True — seeing a lion is also scary.
Show Hindi meaning
सच — शेर देखकर डर भी लगता है।
sach — sher dekhkar dar bhi lagta hai.
Your turn: use “Lion”
Say this in English: कहानी का शेर जंगल का राजा है। (kahaani ka sher jangal ka raaja hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The lion in the story is king of the jungle.
कहानी का शेर जंगल का राजा है।
kahaani ka sher jangal ka raaja hai.
Compare your word order with “The lion in the story is king of the jungle.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Lion” in English
Sher ko English mein kya kehte hain?
शेर (sher) can be expressed as “Lion” in English. For example: “At the zoo the lions looked very close.”
What does “Lion” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Lion” means शेर (sher). The sentence “At the zoo the lions looked very close.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Lion” in a sentence?
The lion in the story is king of the jungle. Hindi meaning: कहानी का शेर जंगल का राजा है। (kahaani ka sher jangal ka raaja hai.). “Lion” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “At the zoo the lions looked very close.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Lion”?
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.
