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Sangrahaalay in English: Museum (संग्रहालय)

Museum

Hindi (Devanagari)

संग्रहालय

Hindi (English letters)

sangrahaalay

Say it: myoo-ZEE-uhmnoun

संग्रहालय (sangrahaalay) can be expressed as “Museum” in English. For example: “Let's visit the museum on Sunday.”

“sangrahaalay” kehna ho, to English mein “Museum” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Weekend plan

Let's visit the museum on Sunday.

रविवार को संग्रहालय घूमने चलें।

ravivaar ko sangrahaalay ghoomne chalen.

How to pronounce “Museum”

Say it in English

myoo-ZEE-uhm

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.

Museum: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Museum

संग्रहालय

sangrahaalay

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
Let's visit the museum on Sunday.

रविवार को संग्रहालय घूमने चलें।

ravivaar ko sangrahaalay ghoomne chalen.

Weekend plan

Weekend plan
Two adult museum tickets, please.

दो वयस्क संग्रहालय टिकट दीजिए।

do vayask sangrahaalay ticket dijiye.

Ticket counter

Ticket counter

“Museum” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Let's visit the museum on Sunday.” 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 “Museum” in English sentences

  1. 1. Weekend plan

    Let's visit the museum on Sunday.

    रविवार को संग्रहालय घूमने चलें।

    ravivaar ko sangrahaalay ghoomne chalen.

  2. 2. Ticket counter

    Two adult museum tickets, please.

    दो वयस्क संग्रहालय टिकट दीजिए।

    do vayask sangrahaalay ticket dijiye.

  3. 3. Quiet rule

    Please speak softly in the museum.

    संग्रहालय में धीमे बोलिए।

    sangrahaalay mein dheeme boliye.

Common mistakes with “Museum”

Instead of

At ten. Inside we will to take a museum map.

Say this

At ten. Inside we'll take a museum map.

'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.

Instead of

At ten. Inside we'll take an museum map.

Say this

At ten. Inside we'll take a museum map.

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.

Arriving at the entrance

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    When does the museum open?

    Show Hindi meaning

    संग्रहालय कब खुलता है?

    sangrahaalay kab khulta hai?

  2. You

    At ten. Inside we'll take a museum map.

    Show Hindi meaning

    दस बजे। अंदर संग्रहालय मैप लेंगे।

    das baje. andar sangrahaalay map lenge.

  3. Partner

    Shall we see the ancient section first?

    Show Hindi meaning

    पहले प्राचीन खंड देखें?

    pehle praacheen khand dekhen?

  4. You

    Yes — that part is famous in this museum.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ — इस संग्रहालय में वही मशहूर है।

    haan — is sangrahaalay mein vahi mashhoor hai.

Your turn: use “Museum”

Say this in English: दो वयस्क संग्रहालय टिकट दीजिए। (do vayask sangrahaalay ticket dijiye.)

Reveal sample answer

Two adult museum tickets, please.

दो वयस्क संग्रहालय टिकट दीजिए।

do vayask sangrahaalay ticket dijiye.

Compare your word order with “Two adult museum tickets, please.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Museum” in English

Sangrahaalay ko English mein kya kehte hain?

संग्रहालय (sangrahaalay) can be expressed as “Museum” in English. For example: “Let's visit the museum on Sunday.”

What does “Museum” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Museum” means संग्रहालय (sangrahaalay). The sentence “Let's visit the museum on Sunday.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Museum” in a sentence?

Two adult museum tickets, please. Hindi meaning: दो वयस्क संग्रहालय टिकट दीजिए। (do vayask sangrahaalay ticket dijiye.). “Museum” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Let's visit the museum on Sunday.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Museum”?

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.

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