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Sheesha in English: Mirror (शीशा)
Mirror
Hindi (Devanagari)
शीशा
Hindi (English letters)
sheesha
शीशा (sheesha) can be expressed as “Mirror” in English. For example: “I'm fixing my hair in front of the mirror.”
“sheesha” kehna ho, to English mein “Mirror” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Getting ready
I'm fixing my hair in front of the mirror.
शीशे के सामने बाल ठीक कर रही हूँ।
sheeshe ke saamne baal theek kar rahi hoon.
How to pronounce “Mirror”
Say it in English
MI-rer
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.
Mirror: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Mirror | शीशा sheesha The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'm fixing my hair in front of the mirror. | शीशे के सामने बाल ठीक कर रही हूँ। sheeshe ke saamne baal theek kar rahi hoon. Getting ready | Getting ready |
| The bathroom mirror has fogged up. | बाथरूम का शीशा धुँधला हो गया है। bathroom ka sheesha dhundhla ho gaya hai. Bathroom | Bathroom |
“Mirror” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I'm fixing my hair in front of the mirror.” 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 “Mirror” in English sentences
1. Getting ready
I'm fixing my hair in front of the mirror.
शीशे के सामने बाल ठीक कर रही हूँ।
sheeshe ke saamne baal theek kar rahi hoon.
2. Bathroom
The bathroom mirror has fogged up.
बाथरूम का शीशा धुँधला हो गया है।
bathroom ka sheesha dhundhla ho gaya hai.
3. Shopping
Shall we get a new mirror put on the wall?
नया शीशा दीवार पर लगवाएँ?
naya sheesha deewaar par lagvaayen?
Common mistakes with “Mirror”
Instead of
I'm fixing mine hair in front of the mirror.
Say this
I'm fixing my hair in front of the mirror.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
I is fixing my hair in front of the mirror.
Say this
I'm fixing my hair in front of the mirror.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Leaving for a party
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Please check once in the mirror.
Show Hindi meaning
एक बार शीशे में देख लीजिए।
ek baar sheeshe mein dekh lijiye.
You
Is the tie crooked? Where's the mirror?
Show Hindi meaning
टाई टेढ़ी है क्या? शीशा कहाँ है?
tie tedhi hai kya? sheesha kahaan hai?
Partner
There's a big mirror near the door.
Show Hindi meaning
दरवाज़े के पास बड़ा शीशा लगा है।
darwaaze ke paas bada sheesha laga hai.
You
Thanks — I look fine in the mirror now.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद — अब शीशे में ठीक लग रहा हूँ।
dhanyavaad — ab sheeshe mein theek lag raha hoon.
Your turn: use “Mirror”
Say this in English: बाथरूम का शीशा धुँधला हो गया है। (bathroom ka sheesha dhundhla ho gaya hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The bathroom mirror has fogged up.
बाथरूम का शीशा धुँधला हो गया है।
bathroom ka sheesha dhundhla ho gaya hai.
Compare your word order with “The bathroom mirror has fogged up.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Mirror” in English
Sheesha ko English mein kya kehte hain?
शीशा (sheesha) can be expressed as “Mirror” in English. For example: “I'm fixing my hair in front of the mirror.”
What does “Mirror” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Mirror” means शीशा (sheesha). The sentence “I'm fixing my hair in front of the mirror.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Mirror” in a sentence?
The bathroom mirror has fogged up. Hindi meaning: बाथरूम का शीशा धुँधला हो गया है। (bathroom ka sheesha dhundhla ho gaya hai.). “Mirror” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I'm fixing my hair in front of the mirror.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Mirror”?
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.
