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Vinamra in English: Polite (विनम्र)

Polite

Hindi (Devanagari)

विनम्र

Hindi (English letters)

vinamra

Say it: puh-LIGHTadjective

विनम्र (vinamra) can be expressed as “Polite” in English. For example: “Your children are very polite.”

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

Guest praise

Your children are very polite.

आपके बच्चे बहुत विनम्र हैं।

aapke bachche bahut vinamra hain.

How to pronounce “Polite”

Say it in English

puh-LIGHT

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.

Polite: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Polite

विनम्र

vinamra

The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below.
Your children are very polite.

आपके बच्चे बहुत विनम्र हैं।

aapke bachche bahut vinamra hain.

Guest praise

Guest praise
Keep polite language in the email.

मेल में विनम्र भाषा रखिए।

mail mein vinamra bhaasha rakhiye.

Email tip

Email tip

Use “Polite” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.

“Polite” 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 “Polite” in English sentences

  1. 1. Guest praise

    Your children are very polite.

    आपके बच्चे बहुत विनम्र हैं।

    aapke bachche bahut vinamra hain.

  2. 2. Email tip

    Keep polite language in the email.

    मेल में विनम्र भाषा रखिए।

    mail mein vinamra bhaasha rakhiye.

  3. 3. Shop staff

    This staff behaves politely.

    यह स्टाफ़ विनम्र व्यवहार करता है।

    yah staff vinamra vyavhaar karta hai.

Common mistakes with “Polite”

Instead of

yours children are very polite.

Say this

Your children are very polite.

Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.

Instead of

Your children is very polite.

Say this

Your children are very polite.

Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Complimenting soft-spoken reception staff

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

  1. Partner

    Reception seemed very polite.

    Show Hindi meaning

    रिसेप्शन बहुत विनम्र लगा।

    reception bahut vinamra laga.

  2. You

    Yes — the answers were polite too.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, जवाब भी विनम्र थे।

    haan, jawaab bhi vinamra the.

  3. Partner

    Help came with politeness.

    Show Hindi meaning

    विनम्रता से मदद मिली।

    vinamrata se madad mili.

  4. You

    Right — such staff feel good.

    Show Hindi meaning

    सही, ऐसे स्टाफ़ अच्छे लगते हैं।

    sahi, aise staff achhe lagte hain.

Your turn: use “Polite”

Say this in English: मेल में विनम्र भाषा रखिए। (mail mein vinamra bhaasha rakhiye.)

Reveal sample answer

Keep polite language in the email.

मेल में विनम्र भाषा रखिए।

mail mein vinamra bhaasha rakhiye.

Compare your word order with “Keep polite language in the email.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Polite” in English

Vinamra ko English mein kya kehte hain?

विनम्र (vinamra) can be expressed as “Polite” in English. For example: “Your children are very polite.”

What does “Polite” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Polite” means विनम्र (vinamra). The sentence “Your children are very polite.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Polite” in a sentence?

Keep polite language in the email. Hindi meaning: मेल में विनम्र भाषा रखिए। (mail mein vinamra bhaasha rakhiye.). Use “Polite” 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 “Polite”?

“Polite” 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.

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