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Naya in English: New (नया)

New

Hindi (Devanagari)

नया

Hindi (English letters)

naya

Say it: nooadjective

नया (naya) can be expressed as “New” in English. For example: “This is my new phone.”

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

Showing a purchase

This is my new phone.

यह मेरा नया फ़ोन है।

yeh mera naya fon hai.

How to pronounce “New”

Say it in English

noo

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.

New: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
New

नया

naya

The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below.
This is my new phone.

यह मेरा नया फ़ोन है।

yeh mera naya fon hai.

Showing a purchase

Showing a purchase
Your new sari is very beautiful.

आपकी नयी साड़ी बहुत सुंदर है।

aapki nayi saadi bahut sundar hai.

Complimenting clothes

Complimenting clothes

Use “New” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.

“New” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.

How to use “New” in English sentences

  1. 1. Showing a purchase

    This is my new phone.

    यह मेरा नया फ़ोन है।

    yeh mera naya fon hai.

  2. 2. Complimenting clothes

    Your new sari is very beautiful.

    आपकी नयी साड़ी बहुत सुंदर है।

    aapki nayi saadi bahut sundar hai.

  3. 3. Moving house

    We moved into a new house.

    हम नये घर में शिफ्ट हो गए।

    hum naye ghar mein shift ho gaye.

Common mistakes with “New”

Instead of

This are my new phone.

Say this

This is my new phone.

Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Instead of

This is mine new phone.

Say this

This is my new phone.

Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.

Unboxing a gadget with a friend

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

  1. Partner

    How is this new laptop?

    Show Hindi meaning

    यह नया लैपटॉप कैसा है?

    yeh naya laptop kaisa hai?

  2. You

    It's brand new — I got it only yesterday.

    Show Hindi meaning

    बिल्कुल नया है, कल ही लिया।

    bilkul naya hai, kal hi liya.

  3. Partner

    Nice! Definitely back up on the new device.

    Show Hindi meaning

    शाबाश! नये डिवाइस पर बैकअप ज़रूर लेना।

    shaabaash! naye device par backup zaroor lena.

  4. You

    Yes. I'm shifting everything onto the new laptop.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, नये लैपटॉप में सब शिफ्ट कर रहा हूँ।

    haan, naye laptop mein sab shift kar raha hoon.

Your turn: use “New”

Say this in English: आपकी नयी साड़ी बहुत सुंदर है। (aapki nayi saadi bahut sundar hai.)

Reveal sample answer

Your new sari is very beautiful.

आपकी नयी साड़ी बहुत सुंदर है।

aapki nayi saadi bahut sundar hai.

Compare your word order with “Your new sari is very beautiful.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “New” in English

Naya ko English mein kya kehte hain?

नया (naya) can be expressed as “New” in English. For example: “This is my new phone.”

What does “New” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “New” means नया (naya). The sentence “This is my new phone.” shows it in context.

How do I use “New” in a sentence?

Your new sari is very beautiful. Hindi meaning: आपकी नयी साड़ी बहुत सुंदर है। (aapki nayi saadi bahut sundar hai.). Use “New” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.

What should I watch for when using “New”?

“New” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.

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