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Uttar in English: North (उत्तर)
North
Hindi (Devanagari)
उत्तर
Hindi (English letters)
uttar
उत्तर (uttar) can be expressed as “North” in English. For example: “The station is toward the north.”
“uttar” kehna ho, to English mein “North” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Map reading
The station is toward the north.
स्टेशन उत्तर की तरफ़ है।
station uttar ki taraf hai.
How to pronounce “North”
Say it in English
nawrth
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.
North: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| North | उत्तर uttar The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The station is toward the north. | स्टेशन उत्तर की तरफ़ है। station uttar ki taraf hai. Map reading | Map reading |
| Cold wind is coming from the north. | उत्तर से ठंडी हवा आ रही है। uttar se thandi hawa aa rahi hai. Weather chat | Weather chat |
“North” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The station is toward the north.” 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 “North” in English sentences
1. Map reading
The station is toward the north.
स्टेशन उत्तर की तरफ़ है।
station uttar ki taraf hai.
2. Weather chat
Cold wind is coming from the north.
उत्तर से ठंडी हवा आ रही है।
uttar se thandi hawa aa rahi hai.
3. Travel plan
We're going to travel North India.
हम उत्तर भारत घूमने जा रहे हैं।
ham uttar Bharat ghoomne ja rahe hain.
Common mistakes with “North”
Instead of
The station are toward the north.
Say this
The station is toward the north.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Cold wind are coming from the north.
Say this
Cold wind is coming from the north.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Finding a museum gate on a city map
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is the gate toward the north or south?
Show Hindi meaning
गेट उत्तर तरफ़ है या दक्षिण?
gate uttar taraf hai ya dakshin?
You
On the map the gate looks toward the north.
Show Hindi meaning
नक्शे में गेट उत्तर की तरफ़ दिख रहा है।
naksha mein gate uttar ki taraf dikh raha hai.
Partner
Then let's walk north.
Show Hindi meaning
तो हम उत्तर को चलते हैं।
to ham uttar ko chalte hain.
You
Okay, you stay ahead.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, आप आगे रहिए।
theek, aap aage rahiye.
Your turn: use “North”
Say this in English: उत्तर से ठंडी हवा आ रही है। (uttar se thandi hawa aa rahi hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Cold wind is coming from the north.
उत्तर से ठंडी हवा आ रही है।
uttar se thandi hawa aa rahi hai.
Compare your word order with “Cold wind is coming from the north.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “North” in English
Uttar ko English mein kya kehte hain?
उत्तर (uttar) can be expressed as “North” in English. For example: “The station is toward the north.”
What does “North” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “North” means उत्तर (uttar). The sentence “The station is toward the north.” shows it in context.
How do I use “North” in a sentence?
Cold wind is coming from the north. Hindi meaning: उत्तर से ठंडी हवा आ रही है। (uttar se thandi hawa aa rahi hai.). “North” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The station is toward the north.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “North”?
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.
