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Aadmi in English: Man (आदमी)
Man
Hindi (Devanagari)
आदमी
Hindi (English letters)
aadmi
आदमी (aadmi) can be expressed as “Man” in English. For example: “A man is standing there.”
“aadmi” kehna ho, to English mein “Man” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Describing a stranger
A man is standing there.
वहाँ एक आदमी खड़ा है।
vahaan ek aadmi khada hai.
How to pronounce “Man”
Say it in English
man
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.
Man: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Man | आदमी aadmi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| A man is standing there. | वहाँ एक आदमी खड़ा है। vahaan ek aadmi khada hai. Describing a stranger | Describing a stranger |
| Please ask that man. | किसी आदमी से पूछिए। kisi aadmi se poochiye. Help request | Help request |
“Man” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A man is standing there.” 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 “Man” in English sentences
1. Describing a stranger
A man is standing there.
वहाँ एक आदमी खड़ा है।
vahaan ek aadmi khada hai.
2. Help request
Please ask that man.
किसी आदमी से पूछिए।
kisi aadmi se poochiye.
3. Office hallway
A new man came today.
नया आदमी आज आया है।
naya aadmi aaj aaya hai.
Common mistakes with “Man”
Instead of
A man are standing there.
Say this
A man is standing there.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
an man is standing there.
Say this
A man is standing there.
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.
Asking who is at the gate
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which man is at the door?
Show Hindi meaning
दरवाज़े पर कौन सा आदमी है?
darwaze par kaun sa aadmi hai?
You
That seems to be the postman.
Show Hindi meaning
वो पोस्ट वाला आदमी लगता है।
vo post wala aadmi lagta hai.
Partner
Please call the man inside.
Show Hindi meaning
आदमी को अंदर बुलाइए।
aadmi ko andar bulaiye.
You
Okay. I'll talk to the man.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, आदमी से बात करता हूँ।
theek hai, aadmi se baat karta hoon.
Your turn: use “Man”
Say this in English: किसी आदमी से पूछिए। (kisi aadmi se poochiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please ask that man.
किसी आदमी से पूछिए।
kisi aadmi se poochiye.
Compare your word order with “Please ask that man.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Man” in English
Aadmi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
आदमी (aadmi) can be expressed as “Man” in English. For example: “A man is standing there.”
What does “Man” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Man” means आदमी (aadmi). The sentence “A man is standing there.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Man” in a sentence?
Please ask that man. Hindi meaning: किसी आदमी से पूछिए। (kisi aadmi se poochiye.). “Man” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “A man is standing there.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Man”?
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.
