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Bhateeja in English: Nephew (भतीजा)
Nephew
Hindi (Devanagari)
भतीजा
Hindi (English letters)
bhateeja
भतीजा (bhateeja) can be expressed as “Nephew” in English. For example: “My nephew is coming from school.”
“bhateeja” kehna ho, to English mein “Nephew” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
School pickup
My nephew is coming from school.
मेरा भतीजा स्कूल से आ रहा है।
mera bhateeja school se aa raha hai.
How to pronounce “Nephew”
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.
Nephew: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Nephew | भतीजा bhateeja The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My nephew is coming from school. | मेरा भतीजा स्कूल से आ रहा है। mera bhateeja school se aa raha hai. School pickup | School pickup |
| This is my nephew Aarav. | यह मेरे भतीजा आरव हैं। yeh mere bhateeja Aarav hain. Wedding intro | Wedding intro |
“Nephew” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My nephew is coming from school.” 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 “Nephew” in English sentences
1. School pickup
My nephew is coming from school.
मेरा भतीजा स्कूल से आ रहा है।
mera bhateeja school se aa raha hai.
2. Wedding intro
This is my nephew Aarav.
यह मेरे भतीजा आरव हैं।
yeh mere bhateeja Aarav hain.
3. Gift talk
My nephew was very happy on his birthday.
जन्मदिन पर भतीजा बहुत खुश हुआ।
birthday par bhateeja bahut khush hua.
Common mistakes with “Nephew”
Instead of
My nephew are coming from school.
Say this
My nephew is coming from school.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
mine nephew is coming from school.
Say this
My nephew is coming from school.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
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Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
This is my nephew playing cricket.
Show Hindi meaning
यह मेरा भतीजा क्रिकेट खेल रहा है।
yeh mera bhateeja cricket khel raha hai.
You
So cute! How old is your nephew?
Show Hindi meaning
कितना प्यारा! भतीजा कितने साल का है?
kitna pyaara! bhateeja kitne saal ka hai?
Partner
Eight. He's my brother's son.
Show Hindi meaning
आठ। वो मेरे भाई का बेटा है।
aath. vo mere bhaai ka beta hai.
You
Nice — I'd love to meet your nephew sometime.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा — कभी आपके भतीजा से मिलना है।
achha — kabhi aapke bhateeja se milna hai.
Your turn: use “Nephew”
Say this in English: यह मेरे भतीजा आरव हैं। (yeh mere bhateeja Aarav hain.)
Reveal sample answer
This is my nephew Aarav.
यह मेरे भतीजा आरव हैं।
yeh mere bhateeja Aarav hain.
Compare your word order with “This is my nephew Aarav.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Nephew” in English
Bhateeja ko English mein kya kehte hain?
भतीजा (bhateeja) can be expressed as “Nephew” in English. For example: “My nephew is coming from school.”
What does “Nephew” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Nephew” means भतीजा (bhateeja). The sentence “My nephew is coming from school.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Nephew” in a sentence?
This is my nephew Aarav. Hindi meaning: यह मेरे भतीजा आरव हैं। (yeh mere bhateeja Aarav hain.). “Nephew” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My nephew is coming from school.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Nephew”?
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.
