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Iklauta bachcha in English: Only child (इकलौता बच्चा)
Only child
Hindi (Devanagari)
इकलौता बच्चा
Hindi (English letters)
iklauta bachcha
इकलौता बच्चा (iklauta bachcha) can be expressed as “Only child” in English. For example: “He is the family's only child.”
“iklauta bachcha” kehna ho, to English mein “Only child” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Introduction
He is the family's only child.
वह घर का इकलौता बच्चा है।
vah ghar ka iklauta bachcha hai.
How to pronounce “Only child”
Say it in English
OHN-lee chighld
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.
Only child: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Only child | इकलौता बच्चा iklauta bachcha The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| He is the family's only child. | वह घर का इकलौता बच्चा है। vah ghar ka iklauta bachcha hai. Introduction | Introduction |
| The form says only child (girl). | फ़ॉर्म पर इकलौती बच्ची लिखा है। form par iklauti bachchi likha hai. School form | School form |
“Only child” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “He is the family's only child.” 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 “Only child” in English sentences
1. Introduction
He is the family's only child.
वह घर का इकलौता बच्चा है।
vah ghar ka iklauta bachcha hai.
2. School form
The form says only child (girl).
फ़ॉर्म पर इकलौती बच्ची लिखा है।
form par iklauti bachchi likha hai.
3. Soft chat
Are you an only child?
आप इकलौता बच्चा हैं क्या?
aap iklauta bachcha hain kya?
Common mistakes with “Only child”
Instead of
He are the family's only child.
Say this
He is the family's only child.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Are you a only child?
Say this
Are you an only child?
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Meeting a friend's parents
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You're the family's only child, right?
Show Hindi meaning
आप घर के इकलौता बच्चा हैं ना?
aap ghar ke iklauta bachcha hain na?
You
Yes. I'm an only child.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मैं इकलौता बच्चा हूँ।
haan, main iklauta bachcha hoon.
Partner
Sisters say an only child is special.
Show Hindi meaning
बहनें कहती हैं इकलौता बच्चा खास होता है।
behenen kahti hain iklauta bachcha khaas hota hai.
You
Sometimes an only child also feels alone.
Show Hindi meaning
कभी-कभी इकलौता बच्चा अकेला भी पड़ता है।
kabhi-kabhi iklauta bachcha akela bhi padta hai.
Your turn: use “Only child”
Say this in English: फ़ॉर्म पर इकलौती बच्ची लिखा है। (form par iklauti bachchi likha hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The form says only child (girl).
फ़ॉर्म पर इकलौती बच्ची लिखा है।
form par iklauti bachchi likha hai.
Compare your word order with “The form says only child (girl).” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Only child” in English
Iklauta bachcha ko English mein kya kehte hain?
इकलौता बच्चा (iklauta bachcha) can be expressed as “Only child” in English. For example: “He is the family's only child.”
What does “Only child” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Only child” means इकलौता बच्चा (iklauta bachcha). The sentence “He is the family's only child.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Only child” in a sentence?
The form says only child (girl). Hindi meaning: फ़ॉर्म पर इकलौती बच्ची लिखा है। (form par iklauti bachchi likha hai.). “Only child” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “He is the family's only child.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Only child”?
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.
