English · Feelings & descriptions
Gareeb in English: Poor (ग़रीब)
Poor
Hindi (Devanagari)
ग़रीब
Hindi (English letters)
gareeb
ग़रीब (gareeb) can be expressed as “Poor” in English. For example: “Poor families will join this scheme.”
“gareeb” kehna ho, to English mein “Poor” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
News discussion
Poor families will join this scheme.
इस योजना से ग़रीब परिवार जुड़ेंगे।
is yojana se gareeb parivaar judenge.
How to pronounce “Poor”
Say it in English
poor
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.
Poor: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Poor | ग़रीब gareeb The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Poor families will join this scheme. | इस योजना से ग़रीब परिवार जुड़ेंगे। is yojana se gareeb parivaar judenge. News discussion | News discussion |
| Give blankets for poor people in winter. | सर्दी में ग़रीब लोगों के लिए कंबल दें। sardi mein gareeb logon ke liye kambal den. Donation drive | Donation drive |
Use “Poor” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Poor” 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 “Poor” in English sentences
1. News discussion
Poor families will join this scheme.
इस योजना से ग़रीब परिवार जुड़ेंगे।
is yojana se gareeb parivaar judenge.
2. Donation drive
Give blankets for poor people in winter.
सर्दी में ग़रीब लोगों के लिए कंबल दें।
sardi mein gareeb logon ke liye kambal den.
3. Careful chat
They are poor, but dignified.
वे ग़रीब ज़रूर हैं, पर इज़्ज़तदार।
ve gareeb zaroor hain, par izzatdaar.
Common mistakes with “Poor”
Instead of
Poor families will to join this scheme.
Say this
Poor families will join this scheme.
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Instead of
They is poor, but dignified.
Say this
They are poor, but dignified.
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Planning a winter donation
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall we give jackets for poor children?
Show Hindi meaning
हम ग़रीब बच्चों के लिए जैकेट दें?
hum gareeb bachchon ke liye jacket den?
You
Yes — poor families are on the list.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, ग़रीब परिवार लिस्ट में हैं।
haan, gareeb parivaar list mein hain.
Partner
Then tomorrow we'll go to the poor area.
Show Hindi meaning
तो कल ग़रीब इलाके में जाएँगे।
to kal gareeb ilaake mein jaayenge.
You
Okay — let's be mindful in the poor neighborhood.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, ग़रीब पड़ोस का ध्यान रखें।
theek hai, gareeb pados ka dhyaan rakhen.
Your turn: use “Poor”
Say this in English: सर्दी में ग़रीब लोगों के लिए कंबल दें। (sardi mein gareeb logon ke liye kambal den.)
Reveal sample answer
Give blankets for poor people in winter.
सर्दी में ग़रीब लोगों के लिए कंबल दें।
sardi mein gareeb logon ke liye kambal den.
Compare your word order with “Give blankets for poor people in winter.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Poor” in English
Gareeb ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ग़रीब (gareeb) can be expressed as “Poor” in English. For example: “Poor families will join this scheme.”
What does “Poor” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Poor” means ग़रीब (gareeb). The sentence “Poor families will join this scheme.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Poor” in a sentence?
Give blankets for poor people in winter. Hindi meaning: सर्दी में ग़रीब लोगों के लिए कंबल दें। (sardi mein gareeb logon ke liye kambal den.). Use “Poor” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
What should I watch for when using “Poor”?
“Poor” 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.
