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Lamba in English: Long (लंबा)
Long
Hindi (Devanagari)
लंबा
Hindi (English letters)
lamba
लंबा (lamba) can be expressed as “Long” in English. Long describes length or duration: a long road, a long meeting. Tall describes a person's height or something upright.
“lamba” kehna ho, to English mein “Long” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Road trip
This road is quite long.
यह सड़क काफ़ी लंबी है।
yah sadak kaafi lambi hai.
How to pronounce “Long”
Say it in English
lawng
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.
Long: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Long | लंबा lamba Long describes length or duration: a long road, a long meeting. Tall describes a person's height or something upright. | Long describes length or duration: a long road, a long meeting. Tall describes a person's height or something upright. |
| This road is quite long. | यह सड़क काफ़ी लंबी है। yah sadak kaafi lambi hai. Road trip | Road trip |
| Your hair has gotten very long. | आपके बाल बहुत लंबे हो गए। aapke baal bahut lambe ho gaye. Salon | Salon |
Use “Long” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Long” 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 “Long” in English sentences
1. Road trip
This road is quite long.
यह सड़क काफ़ी लंबी है।
yah sadak kaafi lambi hai.
2. Salon
Your hair has gotten very long.
आपके बाल बहुत लंबे हो गए।
aapke baal bahut lambe ho gaye.
3. Story time
The story got a bit long.
कहानी थोड़ी लंबी हो गई।
kahaani thodi lambi ho gai.
Common mistakes with “Long”
Instead of
This road are quite long.
Say this
This road is quite long.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Your hair have gotten very long.
Say this
Your hair has gotten very long.
Use has with this third-person singular subject. Use have with I, you, we, or they.
Planning a walk that turned long
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Does the path feel long to you?
Show Hindi meaning
रास्ता लंबा लग रहा है आपको?
raasta lamba lag raha hai aapko?
You
Yes — it's longer than I thought.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, सोच से ज़्यादा लंबा है।
haan, soch se zyada lamba hai.
Partner
Please drink a little water.
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ा पानी पी लीजिए।
thoda paani pi lijiye.
You
Okay — then we continue on the long path.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, फिर लंबे रास्ते पर चलते हैं।
theek, phir lambe raaste par chalte hain.
Your turn: use “Long”
Say this in English: आपके बाल बहुत लंबे हो गए। (aapke baal bahut lambe ho gaye.)
Reveal sample answer
Your hair has gotten very long.
आपके बाल बहुत लंबे हो गए।
aapke baal bahut lambe ho gaye.
Compare your word order with “Your hair has gotten very long.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Long” in English
Lamba ko English mein kya kehte hain?
लंबा (lamba) can be expressed as “Long” in English. Long describes length or duration: a long road, a long meeting. Tall describes a person's height or something upright.
What does “Long” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Long” means लंबा (lamba). Long describes length or duration: a long road, a long meeting. Tall describes a person's height or something upright.
How do I use “Long” in a sentence?
Your hair has gotten very long. Hindi meaning: आपके बाल बहुत लंबे हो गए। (aapke baal bahut lambe ho gaye.). Use “Long” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Long”?
Long describes length or duration: a long road, a long meeting. Tall describes a person's height or something upright.
