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Puraana in English: Old (पुराना)
Old
Hindi (Devanagari)
पुराना
Hindi (English letters)
puraana
पुराना (puraana) can be expressed as “Old” in English. For example: “This old sweater is still warm.”
“puraana” kehna ho, to English mein “Old” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Clothes
This old sweater is still warm.
यह पुराना स्वेटर अभी भी गर्म है।
yeh puraana sweater abhi bhi garam hai.
How to pronounce “Old”
Say it in English
ohld
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.
Old: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Old | पुराना puraana The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This old sweater is still warm. | यह पुराना स्वेटर अभी भी गर्म है। yeh puraana sweater abhi bhi garam hai. Clothes | Clothes |
| We went to explore Old Delhi. | हम पुरानी दिल्ली घूमने गए। hum puraani Dilli ghoomne gaye. City area | City area |
Use “Old” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Old” 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 “Old” in English sentences
1. Clothes
This old sweater is still warm.
यह पुराना स्वेटर अभी भी गर्म है।
yeh puraana sweater abhi bhi garam hai.
2. City area
We went to explore Old Delhi.
हम पुरानी दिल्ली घूमने गए।
hum puraani Dilli ghoomne gaye.
3. Phone
My phone has gotten old — the battery is weak.
मेरा फ़ोन पुराना हो गया, बैटरी कमज़ोर है।
mera fon puraana ho gaya, battery kamzor hai.
Common mistakes with “Old”
Instead of
This old sweater are still warm.
Say this
This old sweater is still warm.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
My phone has gotten old — the battery are weak.
Say this
My phone has gotten old — the battery is weak.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Choosing a suitcase for travel
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall we take the old bag or a new one?
Show Hindi meaning
पुराना बैग लें या नया?
puraana bag len ya naya?
You
The old bag is still strong.
Show Hindi meaning
पुराना बैग अभी मज़बूत है।
puraana bag abhi mazboot hai.
Partner
Okay, but watch the old zip.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, पर पुराने ज़िप का ध्यान रखना।
theek, par puraane zip ka dhyaan rakhna.
You
Yes — even being old, it'll do the job.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, पुराना होने पर भी काम चल जाएगा।
haan, puraana hone par bhi kaam chal jaayega.
Your turn: use “Old”
Say this in English: हम पुरानी दिल्ली घूमने गए। (hum puraani Dilli ghoomne gaye.)
Reveal sample answer
We went to explore Old Delhi.
हम पुरानी दिल्ली घूमने गए।
hum puraani Dilli ghoomne gaye.
Compare your word order with “We went to explore Old Delhi.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Old” in English
Puraana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पुराना (puraana) can be expressed as “Old” in English. For example: “This old sweater is still warm.”
What does “Old” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Old” means पुराना (puraana). The sentence “This old sweater is still warm.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Old” in a sentence?
We went to explore Old Delhi. Hindi meaning: हम पुरानी दिल्ली घूमने गए। (hum puraani Dilli ghoomne gaye.). Use “Old” 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 “Old”?
“Old” 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.
