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Aaloo in English: Potato (आलू)
Potato
Hindi (Devanagari)
आलू
Hindi (English letters)
aaloo
आलू (aaloo) can be expressed as “Potato” in English. For example: “Two kilos of potatoes, please.”
“aaloo” kehna ho, to English mein “Potato” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Mandi
Two kilos of potatoes, please.
दो किलो आलू देना भैया।
do kilo aaloo dena bhaiya.
How to pronounce “Potato”
Say it in English
puh-TAY-toh
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.
Potato: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | आलू aaloo The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Two kilos of potatoes, please. | दो किलो आलू देना भैया। do kilo aaloo dena bhaiya. Mandi | Mandi |
| I'll make potato-cauliflower today. | आज आलू गोभी बनाऊँगा। aaj aaloo gobhi banaaunga. Lunch menu | Lunch menu |
“Potato” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Two kilos of potatoes, please.” 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 “Potato” in English sentences
1. Mandi
Two kilos of potatoes, please.
दो किलो आलू देना भैया।
do kilo aaloo dena bhaiya.
2. Lunch menu
I'll make potato-cauliflower today.
आज आलू गोभी बनाऊँगा।
aaj aaloo gobhi banaaunga.
3. Kids' request
I only want potato, no chili.
मुझे सिर्फ़ आलू चाहिए, मिर्ची नहीं।
mujhe sirf aaloo chahiye, mirchi nahi.
Common mistakes with “Potato”
Instead of
I will to make potato-cauliflower today.
Say this
I'll make potato-cauliflower today.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Me'll make potato-cauliflower today.
Say this
I'll make potato-cauliflower today.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Deciding dinner
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall we make potato curry today?
Show Hindi meaning
आज आलू की सब्ज़ी बनाएँ?
aaj aaloo ki sabzi banaayen?
You
Yes — there are potatoes at home.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, घर में आलू पड़े हैं।
haan, ghar mein aaloo pade hain.
Partner
I'll add a little cumin and chili.
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ी जीरा-मिर्च डालूँगा।
thodi jeera-mirch daalunga.
You
Great — potato with hot roti.
Show Hindi meaning
बढ़िया — आलू गरम रोटी के साथ।
badhiya — aaloo garam roti ke saath.
Your turn: use “Potato”
Say this in English: आज आलू गोभी बनाऊँगा। (aaj aaloo gobhi banaaunga.)
Reveal sample answer
I'll make potato-cauliflower today.
आज आलू गोभी बनाऊँगा।
aaj aaloo gobhi banaaunga.
Compare your word order with “I'll make potato-cauliflower today.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Potato” in English
Aaloo ko English mein kya kehte hain?
आलू (aaloo) can be expressed as “Potato” in English. For example: “Two kilos of potatoes, please.”
What does “Potato” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Potato” means आलू (aaloo). The sentence “Two kilos of potatoes, please.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Potato” in a sentence?
I'll make potato-cauliflower today. Hindi meaning: आज आलू गोभी बनाऊँगा। (aaj aaloo gobhi banaaunga.). “Potato” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Two kilos of potatoes, please.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Potato”?
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.
