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Insaan in English: Person (इंसान)

Person

Hindi (Devanagari)

इंसान

Hindi (English letters)

insaan

Say it: PER-suhnnoun

इंसान (insaan) can be expressed as “Person” in English. For example: “He is a very good person.”

“insaan” kehna ho, to English mein “Person” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Character praise

He is a very good person.

वह बहुत अच्छा इंसान है।

vah bahut achha insaan hai.

How to pronounce “Person”

Say it in English

PER-suhn

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.

Person: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Person

इंसान

insaan

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
He is a very good person.

वह बहुत अच्छा इंसान है।

vah bahut achha insaan hai.

Character praise

Character praise
Every person in line must show a ticket.

लाइन में हर इंसान को टिकट दिखाना है।

line mein har insaan ko ticket dikhana hai.

Crowd note

Crowd note

“Person” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “He is a very good person.” 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 “Person” in English sentences

  1. 1. Character praise

    He is a very good person.

    वह बहुत अच्छा इंसान है।

    vah bahut achha insaan hai.

  2. 2. Crowd note

    Every person in line must show a ticket.

    लाइन में हर इंसान को टिकट दिखाना है।

    line mein har insaan ko ticket dikhana hai.

  3. 3. Empathy

    A person learns from mistakes.

    गलती से इंसान सीखता है।

    galti se insaan seekhta hai.

Common mistakes with “Person”

Instead of

He are a very good person.

Say this

He is a very good person.

Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Instead of

He is an very good person.

Say this

He is a very good person.

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.

Talking about a helpful stranger

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    The one who gave directions was a good person.

    Show Hindi meaning

    रास्ता बताने वाला अच्छा इंसान था।

    raasta bataane wala achha insaan tha.

  2. You

    Yes — you rarely meet such a person.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, ऐसे इंसान कम मिलते हैं।

    haan, aise insaan kam milte hain.

  3. Partner

    You didn't forget to say thanks?

    Show Hindi meaning

    शुक्रिया कहना नहीं भूले?

    shukriya kahna nahi bhoole?

  4. You

    Absolutely — a good person deserves thanks.

    Show Hindi meaning

    बिल्कुल कहा — अच्छे इंसान को धन्यवाद ज़रूरी है।

    bilkul kaha — achhe insaan ko dhanyavaad zaruri hai.

Your turn: use “Person”

Say this in English: लाइन में हर इंसान को टिकट दिखाना है। (line mein har insaan ko ticket dikhana hai.)

Reveal sample answer

Every person in line must show a ticket.

लाइन में हर इंसान को टिकट दिखाना है।

line mein har insaan ko ticket dikhana hai.

Compare your word order with “Every person in line must show a ticket.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Person” in English

Insaan ko English mein kya kehte hain?

इंसान (insaan) can be expressed as “Person” in English. For example: “He is a very good person.”

What does “Person” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Person” means इंसान (insaan). The sentence “He is a very good person.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Person” in a sentence?

Every person in line must show a ticket. Hindi meaning: लाइन में हर इंसान को टिकट दिखाना है। (line mein har insaan ko ticket dikhana hai.). “Person” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “He is a very good person.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Person”?

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.

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