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Paas in English: Near (पास)
Near
Hindi (Devanagari)
पास
Hindi (English letters)
paas
पास (paas) can be expressed as “Near” in English. For example: “The shop is near the station.”
“paas” kehna ho, to English mein “Near” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Finding a place
The shop is near the station.
दुकान स्टेशन के पास है।
Dukaan station ke paas hai.
How to pronounce “Near”
Say it in English
nir
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.
Near: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Near | पास paas The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The shop is near the station. | दुकान स्टेशन के पास है। Dukaan station ke paas hai. Finding a place | Finding a place |
| Let's meet near the gate. | चलिए, गेट के पास मिलते हैं। Chaliye, gate ke paas milte hain. Arranging a meeting | Arranging a meeting |
“Near” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
How to use “Near” in English sentences
1. Finding a place
The shop is near the station.
दुकान स्टेशन के पास है।
Dukaan station ke paas hai.
2. Arranging a meeting
Let's meet near the gate.
चलिए, गेट के पास मिलते हैं।
Chaliye, gate ke paas milte hain.
3. Giving a location
I live near the college.
मैं college के पास रहता हूँ।
Main college ke paas rehta hoon.
Common mistakes with “Near”
Instead of
The shop are near the station.
Say this
The shop is near the station.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Me live near the college.
Say this
I live near the college.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Finding a cafe after a meeting
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is there a cafe near?
Show Hindi meaning
कोई कैफ़े पास है क्या?
koi cafe paas hai kya?
You
Yes — there's one nearby on the corner.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, कॉर्नर पर पास में एक है।
haan, corner par paas mein ek hai.
Partner
Let's go — the nearby one is fine.
Show Hindi meaning
चलिए, पास वाला ही ठीक।
chalie, paas wala hi theek.
You
It's a two-minute thing.
Show Hindi meaning
दो मिनट की बात है।
do minute ki baat hai.
Your turn: use “Near”
Say this in English: चलिए, गेट के पास मिलते हैं। (Chaliye, gate ke paas milte hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Let's meet near the gate.
चलिए, गेट के पास मिलते हैं।
Chaliye, gate ke paas milte hain.
Compare your word order with “Let's meet near the gate.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Near” in English
Paas ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पास (paas) can be expressed as “Near” in English. For example: “The shop is near the station.”
What does “Near” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Near” means पास (paas). The sentence “The shop is near the station.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Near” in a sentence?
Let's meet near the gate. Hindi meaning: चलिए, गेट के पास मिलते हैं। (Chaliye, gate ke paas milte hain.). “Near” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
What should I watch for when using “Near”?
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
