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Shri in English: Mr. (श्री)
Mr.
Hindi (Devanagari)
श्री
Hindi (English letters)
shri
श्री (shri) can be expressed as “Mr.” in English. For example: “The letter is in Mr. Mehta's name.”
“shri” kehna ho, to English mein “Mr.” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Envelope
The letter is in Mr. Mehta's name.
पत्र श्री मेहता के नाम है।
patra shri Mehta ke naam hai.
How to pronounce “Mr.”
Say it in English
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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.
Mr.: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. | श्री shri The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The letter is in Mr. Mehta's name. | पत्र श्री मेहता के नाम है। patra shri Mehta ke naam hai. Envelope | Envelope |
| This is Mr. Arjun Kapoor. | ये श्री अरजुन कपूर हैं। ye shri Arjun Kapoor hain. Introduction | Introduction |
“Mr.” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The letter is in Mr. Mehta's name.” 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 “Mr.” in English sentences
1. Envelope
The letter is in Mr. Mehta's name.
पत्र श्री मेहता के नाम है।
patra shri Mehta ke naam hai.
2. Introduction
This is Mr. Arjun Kapoor.
ये श्री अरजुन कपूर हैं।
ye shri Arjun Kapoor hain.
3. Reception
Have you come to meet Mr. Khan?
क्या आप श्री खान से मिलने आए हैं?
kya aap shri Khan se milne aaye hain?
Common mistakes with “Mr.”
Instead of
The letter are in Mr. Mehta's name.
Say this
The letter is in Mr. Mehta's name.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This are Mr. Arjun Kapoor.
Say this
This is Mr. Arjun Kapoor.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Hotel check-in desk
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is the booking in Mr. Verma's name?
Show Hindi meaning
बुकिंग श्री वर्मा के नाम है क्या?
buking shri Verma ke naam hai kya?
You
Yes — Mr. Anil Verma.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, श्री अनिल वर्मा।
haan, shri Anil Verma.
Partner
Mr. Verma, please show ID.
Show Hindi meaning
श्री वर्मा, आईडी दिखाइए।
shri Verma, ID dikhaiye.
You
Here's the passport — the Mr. name is correct.
Show Hindi meaning
यह रहा पासपोर्ट, श्री वाला नाम सही है।
yah raha passport, shri vaala naam sahi hai.
Your turn: use “Mr.”
Say this in English: ये श्री अरजुन कपूर हैं। (ye shri Arjun Kapoor hain.)
Reveal sample answer
This is Mr. Arjun Kapoor.
ये श्री अरजुन कपूर हैं।
ye shri Arjun Kapoor hain.
Compare your word order with “This is Mr. Arjun Kapoor.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Mr.” in English
Shri ko English mein kya kehte hain?
श्री (shri) can be expressed as “Mr.” in English. For example: “The letter is in Mr. Mehta's name.”
What does “Mr.” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Mr.” means श्री (shri). The sentence “The letter is in Mr. Mehta's name.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Mr.” in a sentence?
This is Mr. Arjun Kapoor. Hindi meaning: ये श्री अरजुन कपूर हैं। (ye shri Arjun Kapoor hain.). “Mr.” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The letter is in Mr. Mehta's name.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Mr.”?
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.
