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Maata-pita in English: Parents (माता-पिता)
Parents
Hindi (Devanagari)
माता-पिता
Hindi (English letters)
maata-pita
माता-पिता (maata-pita) can be expressed as “Parents” in English. For example: “Please write the parents' names.”
“maata-pita” kehna ho, to English mein “Parents” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
School form
Please write the parents' names.
माता-पिता के नाम लिखिए।
maata-pita ke naam likhiye.
How to pronounce “Parents”
Say it in English
PE-ruhnts
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.
Parents: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Parents | माता-पिता maata-pita The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please write the parents' names. | माता-पिता के नाम लिखिए। maata-pita ke naam likhiye. School form | School form |
| My parents live in Delhi. | मेरे माता-पिता दिल्ली में रहते हैं। mere maata-pita Dilli mein rahte hain. Introducing home | Introducing home |
“Parents” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please write the parents' names.” 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 “Parents” in English sentences
1. School form
Please write the parents' names.
माता-पिता के नाम लिखिए।
maata-pita ke naam likhiye.
2. Introducing home
My parents live in Delhi.
मेरे माता-पिता दिल्ली में रहते हैं।
mere maata-pita Dilli mein rahte hain.
3. Permission
Asking parents is necessary.
माता-पिता से पूछना ज़रूरी है।
maata-pita se poochna zaroor hai.
Common mistakes with “Parents”
Instead of
Please to write the parents' names.
Say this
Please write the parents' names.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Instead of
mine parents live in Delhi.
Say this
My parents live in Delhi.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Talking about visiting family
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Where are your parents?
Show Hindi meaning
आपके माता-पिता कहाँ हैं?
aapke maata-pita kahaan hain?
You
Parents are coming this week.
Show Hindi meaning
माता-पिता इस हफ़्ते आ रहे हैं।
maata-pita is hafte aa rahe hain.
Partner
Please say namaste to your parents.
Show Hindi meaning
माता-पिता को नमस्ते कहिएगा।
maata-pita ko namaste kahiye ga.
You
Sure — parents will be happy.
Show Hindi meaning
ज़रूर, माता-पिता खुश होंगे।
zaroor, maata-pita khush honge.
Your turn: use “Parents”
Say this in English: मेरे माता-पिता दिल्ली में रहते हैं। (mere maata-pita Dilli mein rahte hain.)
Reveal sample answer
My parents live in Delhi.
मेरे माता-पिता दिल्ली में रहते हैं।
mere maata-pita Dilli mein rahte hain.
Compare your word order with “My parents live in Delhi.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Parents” in English
Maata-pita ko English mein kya kehte hain?
माता-पिता (maata-pita) can be expressed as “Parents” in English. For example: “Please write the parents' names.”
What does “Parents” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Parents” means माता-पिता (maata-pita). The sentence “Please write the parents' names.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Parents” in a sentence?
My parents live in Delhi. Hindi meaning: मेरे माता-पिता दिल्ली में रहते हैं। (mere maata-pita Dilli mein rahte hain.). “Parents” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please write the parents' names.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Parents”?
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.
