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Nahi in English: No (नहीं)
No
Hindi (Devanagari)
नहीं
Hindi (English letters)
nahi
नहीं (nahi) can be expressed as “No” in English. For example: “No, that's enough, thank you.”
“nahi” kehna ho, to English mein “No” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Declining more chai
No, that's enough, thank you.
नहीं जी, बस हो गया, धन्यवाद।
nahi ji, bas ho gaya, dhanyavaad.
How to pronounce “No”
Say it in English
noh
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.
No: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| No | नहीं nahi The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| No, that's enough, thank you. | नहीं जी, बस हो गया, धन्यवाद। nahi ji, bas ho gaya, dhanyavaad. Declining more chai | Declining more chai |
| No. I'm busy today. | नहीं, आज मैं व्यस्त हूँ। nahi, aaj main vyast hoon. Answering a yes/no question | Answering a yes/no question |
“No” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
How to use “No” in English sentences
1. Declining more chai
No, that's enough, thank you.
नहीं जी, बस हो गया, धन्यवाद।
nahi ji, bas ho gaya, dhanyavaad.
2. Answering a yes/no question
No. I'm busy today.
नहीं, आज मैं व्यस्त हूँ।
nahi, aaj main vyast hoon.
3. Correcting a detail
No, the station is on the left.
नहीं, स्टेशन बाईं तरफ़ है।
nahi, station baayin taraf hai.
Common mistakes with “No”
Instead of
No, that are enough, thank you.
Say this
No, that's enough, thank you.
The contraction here includes is. Expand it with is rather than are when keeping the same singular subject.
Instead of
No. I is busy today.
Say this
No. I'm busy today.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Politely refusing a second helping
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Please take a little more dal.
Show Hindi meaning
और थोड़ी दाल ले लीजिए।
aur thodi daal le lijiye.
You
No. I'm full.
Show Hindi meaning
नहीं जी, पेट भर गया।
nahi ji, pet bhar gaya.
Partner
At least have a little sweet.
Show Hindi meaning
ज़रा सी मिठाई तो खा ही लीजिए।
zara si mithai to khaa hi lijiye.
You
No, thanks. Tea is enough.
Show Hindi meaning
नहीं, शुक्रिया। चाय काफ़ी है।
nahi, shukriya. chaai kaafi hai.
Your turn: use “No”
Say this in English: नहीं, आज मैं व्यस्त हूँ। (nahi, aaj main vyast hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
No. I'm busy today.
नहीं, आज मैं व्यस्त हूँ।
nahi, aaj main vyast hoon.
Compare your word order with “No. I'm busy today.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “No” in English
Nahi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
नहीं (nahi) can be expressed as “No” in English. For example: “No, that's enough, thank you.”
What does “No” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “No” means नहीं (nahi). The sentence “No, that's enough, thank you.” shows it in context.
How do I use “No” in a sentence?
No. I'm busy today. Hindi meaning: नहीं, आज मैं व्यस्त हूँ। (nahi, aaj main vyast hoon.). “No” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
What should I watch for when using “No”?
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
