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Khula in English: Open (खुला)
Open
Hindi (Devanagari)
खुला
Hindi (English letters)
khula
खुला (khula) can be expressed as “Open” in English. For example: “Is the shop open right now?”
“khula” kehna ho, to English mein “Open” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Shop
Is the shop open right now?
दुकान अभी खुली है क्या?
dukaan abhi khuli hai kya?
How to pronounce “Open”
Say it in English
OH-puhn
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.
Open: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Open | खुला khula The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Is the shop open right now? | दुकान अभी खुली है क्या? dukaan abhi khuli hai kya? Shop | Shop |
| Please keep the window open. | आप खिड़की खुली रखिए। aap khidki khuli rakhiye. Window | Window |
Use “Open” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Open” 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 “Open” in English sentences
1. Shop
Is the shop open right now?
दुकान अभी खुली है क्या?
dukaan abhi khuli hai kya?
2. Window
Please keep the window open.
आप खिड़की खुली रखिए।
aap khidki khuli rakhiye.
3. Door
Don't leave the door open.
दरवाज़ा खुला छोड़ मत दो।
darvaaza khula chhod mat do.
Common mistakes with “Open”
Instead of
are the shop open right now?
Say this
Is the shop open right now?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Please to keep the window open.
Say this
Please keep the window open.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Checking shop hours
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is the bank open right now?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या बैंक अभी खुला है?
kya bank abhi khula hai?
You
Yes — the gate looks open.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, गेट खुला दिख रहा है।
haan, gate khula dikh raha hai.
Partner
Please ask at the counter.
Show Hindi meaning
आप काउंटर पूछ लीजिए।
aap counter pooch lijiye.
You
Okay — I'm in the open-window line.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, खुली खिड़की वाली लाइन में हूँ।
theek, khuli khidki vaali line mein hoon.
Your turn: use “Open”
Say this in English: आप खिड़की खुली रखिए। (aap khidki khuli rakhiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please keep the window open.
आप खिड़की खुली रखिए।
aap khidki khuli rakhiye.
Compare your word order with “Please keep the window open.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Open” in English
Khula ko English mein kya kehte hain?
खुला (khula) can be expressed as “Open” in English. For example: “Is the shop open right now?”
What does “Open” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Open” means खुला (khula). The sentence “Is the shop open right now?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Open” in a sentence?
Please keep the window open. Hindi meaning: आप खिड़की खुली रखिए। (aap khidki khuli rakhiye.). Use “Open” 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 “Open”?
“Open” 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.
