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Kabhi nahi in English: Never (कभी नहीं)
Never
Hindi (Devanagari)
कभी नहीं
Hindi (English letters)
kabhi nahi
कभी नहीं (kabhi nahi) can be expressed as “Never” in English. For example: “I never eat fish.”
“kabhi nahi” kehna ho, to English mein “Never” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Food preference
I never eat fish.
मैं मछली कभी नहीं खाता।
main machhli kabhi nahi khaata.
How to pronounce “Never”
Say it in English
NE-ver
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.
Never: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Never | कभी नहीं kabhi nahi The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I never eat fish. | मैं मछली कभी नहीं खाता। main machhli kabhi nahi khaata. Food preference | Food preference |
| I'll never tell that kind of lie. | ऐसा झूठ कभी नहीं बोलूँगा। aisa jhooth kabhi nahi bolunga. Promise | Promise |
“Never” 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 “Never” in English sentences
1. Food preference
I never eat fish.
मैं मछली कभी नहीं खाता।
main machhli kabhi nahi khaata.
2. Promise
I'll never tell that kind of lie.
ऐसा झूठ कभी नहीं बोलूँगा।
aisa jhooth kabhi nahi bolunga.
3. Travel habit
I never take the night train.
रात की ट्रेन कभी नहीं लेता।
raat ki train kabhi nahi leta.
Common mistakes with “Never”
Instead of
Me never eat fish.
Say this
I never eat fish.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
I will to never tell that kind of lie.
Say this
I'll never tell that kind of lie.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Talking about food habits at lunch
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do you never eat sweets?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप मिठाई कभी नहीं खाते?
kya aap mithai kabhi nahi khaate?
You
Almost never, yes.
Show Hindi meaning
लगभग कभी नहीं, हाँ।
lagbhag kabhi nahi, haan.
Partner
I never drink coffee late at night either.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं भी देर रात कॉफ़ी कभी नहीं पीता।
main bhi der raat coffee kabhi nahi peeta.
You
Good rule — I'll never take it either.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा नियम है, मैं भी कभी नहीं लूँगा।
achha niyam hai, main bhi kabhi nahi lunga.
Your turn: use “Never”
Say this in English: ऐसा झूठ कभी नहीं बोलूँगा। (aisa jhooth kabhi nahi bolunga.)
Reveal sample answer
I'll never tell that kind of lie.
ऐसा झूठ कभी नहीं बोलूँगा।
aisa jhooth kabhi nahi bolunga.
Compare your word order with “I'll never tell that kind of lie.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Never” in English
Kabhi nahi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कभी नहीं (kabhi nahi) can be expressed as “Never” in English. For example: “I never eat fish.”
What does “Never” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Never” means कभी नहीं (kabhi nahi). The sentence “I never eat fish.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Never” in a sentence?
I'll never tell that kind of lie. Hindi meaning: ऐसा झूठ कभी नहीं बोलूँगा। (aisa jhooth kabhi nahi bolunga.). “Never” 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 “Never”?
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.
