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Padosi in English: Neighbor (पड़ोसी)
Neighbor
Hindi (Devanagari)
पड़ोसी
Hindi (English letters)
padosi
पड़ोसी (padosi) can be expressed as “Neighbor” in English. For example: “Our neighbors are very helpful.”
“padosi” kehna ho, to English mein “Neighbor” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Borrowing sugar
Our neighbors are very helpful.
हमारे पड़ोसी बहुत मददगार हैं।
hamare padosi bahut madadgaar hain.
How to pronounce “Neighbor”
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.
Neighbor: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Neighbor | पड़ोसी padosi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Our neighbors are very helpful. | हमारे पड़ोसी बहुत मददगार हैं। hamare padosi bahut madadgaar hain. Borrowing sugar | Borrowing sugar |
| Invite the neighbor for Diwali. | पड़ोसी को दीवाली पर बुलाइए। padosi ko diwali par bulaie. Festival invite | Festival invite |
“Neighbor” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Our neighbors are very helpful.” 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 “Neighbor” in English sentences
1. Borrowing sugar
Our neighbors are very helpful.
हमारे पड़ोसी बहुत मददगार हैं।
hamare padosi bahut madadgaar hain.
2. Festival invite
Invite the neighbor for Diwali.
पड़ोसी को दीवाली पर बुलाइए।
padosi ko diwali par bulaie.
3. Noise complaint softener
The new neighbors stay quiet at night.
नए पड़ोसी रात में शांत रहते हैं।
naye padosi raat mein shaant rahte hain.
Common mistakes with “Neighbor”
Instead of
ours neighbors are very helpful.
Say this
Our neighbors are very helpful.
Use our before the noun here. Ours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Our neighbors is very helpful.
Say this
Our neighbors are very helpful.
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Meeting someone in the lift
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You're the third-floor neighbor, right?
Show Hindi meaning
आप तीसरी मंज़िल के पड़ोसी हैं न?
aap tisri manzil ke padosi hain na?
You
Yes — I'm the new neighbor.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, नया पड़ोसी हूँ।
haan, naya padosi hoon.
Partner
Welcome. Come for tea sometime.
Show Hindi meaning
स्वागत है। कभी चाय पीने आइए।
svagat hai. kabhi chai peene aiye.
You
Sure, thank you.
Show Hindi meaning
ज़रूर, धन्यवाद।
zaroor, dhanyavaad.
Your turn: use “Neighbor”
Say this in English: पड़ोसी को दीवाली पर बुलाइए। (padosi ko diwali par bulaie.)
Reveal sample answer
Invite the neighbor for Diwali.
पड़ोसी को दीवाली पर बुलाइए।
padosi ko diwali par bulaie.
Compare your word order with “Invite the neighbor for Diwali.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Neighbor” in English
Padosi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पड़ोसी (padosi) can be expressed as “Neighbor” in English. For example: “Our neighbors are very helpful.”
What does “Neighbor” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Neighbor” means पड़ोसी (padosi). The sentence “Our neighbors are very helpful.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Neighbor” in a sentence?
Invite the neighbor for Diwali. Hindi meaning: पड़ोसी को दीवाली पर बुलाइए। (padosi ko diwali par bulaie.). “Neighbor” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Our neighbors are very helpful.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Neighbor”?
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.
