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Akela in English: Lonely (अकेला)
Lonely
Hindi (Devanagari)
अकेला
Hindi (English letters)
akela
अकेला (akela) can be expressed as “Lonely” in English. For example: “In the first week in a new place I felt lonely.”
“akela” kehna ho, to English mein “Lonely” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
New city
In the first week in a new place I felt lonely.
नई जगह पर पहले हफ़्ते अकेला लग रहा था।
nai jagah par pehle hafte akela lag raha tha.
How to pronounce “Lonely”
Say it in English
LOHN-lee
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.
Lonely: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Lonely | अकेला akela The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| In the first week in a new place I felt lonely. | नई जगह पर पहले हफ़्ते अकेला लग रहा था। nai jagah par pehle hafte akela lag raha tha. New city | New city |
| You're not feeling lonely, are you? | क्या आप अकेली तो नहीं महसूस कर रही? kya aap akeli to nahi mahsoos kar rahi? Checking on a friend | Checking on a friend |
Use “Lonely” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Lonely” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Lonely” in English sentences
1. New city
In the first week in a new place I felt lonely.
नई जगह पर पहले हफ़्ते अकेला लग रहा था।
nai jagah par pehle hafte akela lag raha tha.
2. Checking on a friend
You're not feeling lonely, are you?
क्या आप अकेली तो नहीं महसूस कर रही?
kya aap akeli to nahi mahsoos kar rahi?
3. Weekend plans
Don't sit at home alone on Sunday.
रविवार अकेले घर पर मत बैठिए।
ravivaar akele ghar par mat baithie.
Common mistakes with “Lonely”
Instead of
In the first week in an new place I felt lonely.
Say this
In the first week in a new place I felt lonely.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Instead of
In the first week in a new place Me felt lonely.
Say this
In the first week in a new place I felt lonely.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
A friend notices a quiet mood after moving
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You're not feeling lonely after coming here, are you?
Show Hindi meaning
यहाँ आकर अकेला तो नहीं लग रहा?
yahaan aakar akela to nahi lag raha?
You
I feel a bit lonely in the evenings.
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ा अकेला लगता है शाम को।
thoda akela lagta hai shaam ko.
Partner
Then let's have dinner together tomorrow.
Show Hindi meaning
तो कल साथ डिनर करते हैं।
to kal saath dinner karte hain.
You
Yes — better than sitting lonely.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, अकेला बैठने से बेहतर रहेगा।
haan, akela baithne se behtar rahega.
Your turn: use “Lonely”
Say this in English: क्या आप अकेली तो नहीं महसूस कर रही? (kya aap akeli to nahi mahsoos kar rahi?)
Reveal sample answer
You're not feeling lonely, are you?
क्या आप अकेली तो नहीं महसूस कर रही?
kya aap akeli to nahi mahsoos kar rahi?
Compare your word order with “You're not feeling lonely, are you?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Lonely” in English
Akela ko English mein kya kehte hain?
अकेला (akela) can be expressed as “Lonely” in English. For example: “In the first week in a new place I felt lonely.”
What does “Lonely” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Lonely” means अकेला (akela). The sentence “In the first week in a new place I felt lonely.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Lonely” in a sentence?
You're not feeling lonely, are you? Hindi meaning: क्या आप अकेली तो नहीं महसूस कर रही? (kya aap akeli to nahi mahsoos kar rahi?). Use “Lonely” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
What should I watch for when using “Lonely”?
“Lonely” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
