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Sach mein? in English: Really? (सच में?)
Really?
Hindi (Devanagari)
सच में?
Hindi (English letters)
sach mein?
सच में? (sach mein?) can be expressed as “Really?” in English. For example: “They're going to Delhi? Really?”
“sach mein?” kehna ho, to English mein “Really?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Gossip
They're going to Delhi? Really?
वे दिल्ली जा रहे हैं? सच में?
ve Dilli ja rahe hain? sach mein?
How to pronounce “Really?”
Say it in English
RI-lee
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.
Really?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Really? | सच में? sach mein? The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| They're going to Delhi? Really? | वे दिल्ली जा रहे हैं? सच में? ve Dilli ja rahe hain? sach mein? Gossip | Gossip |
| You got a promotion? Really? | प्रमोशन मिला? सच में? promotion mila? sach mein? Job news | Job news |
“Really?” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
How to use “Really?” in English sentences
1. Gossip
They're going to Delhi? Really?
वे दिल्ली जा रहे हैं? सच में?
ve Dilli ja rahe hain? sach mein?
2. Job news
You got a promotion? Really?
प्रमोशन मिला? सच में?
promotion mila? sach mein?
3. Food praise
This chili is sweet — really?
यह मिर्च मीठी है, सच में?
yah mirch meethi hai, sach mein?
Common mistakes with “Really?”
Instead of
They is going to Delhi? Really?
Say this
They're going to Delhi? Really?
This contraction includes are. We, you, and they take are in this pattern, not is.
Instead of
You got an promotion? Really?
Say this
You got a promotion? Really?
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.
Hearing travel news
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
I'm going to Nepal.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं नेपाल जा रहा हूँ।
main Nepal ja raha hoon.
You
Really? When?
Show Hindi meaning
सच में? कब?
sach mein? kab?
Partner
Next week — it's really fixed.
Show Hindi meaning
अगले हफ़्ते — सच में तय है।
agle hafte — sach mein tay hai.
You
Wow — it'll really be fun.
Show Hindi meaning
वाह, सच में मज़ेदार लगेगा।
vaah, sach mein mazedaar lagega.
Your turn: use “Really?”
Say this in English: प्रमोशन मिला? सच में? (promotion mila? sach mein?)
Reveal sample answer
You got a promotion? Really?
प्रमोशन मिला? सच में?
promotion mila? sach mein?
Compare your word order with “You got a promotion? Really?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Really?” in English
Sach mein? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
सच में? (sach mein?) can be expressed as “Really?” in English. For example: “They're going to Delhi? Really?”
What does “Really?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Really?” means सच में? (sach mein?). The sentence “They're going to Delhi? Really?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Really?” in a sentence?
You got a promotion? Really? Hindi meaning: प्रमोशन मिला? सच में? (promotion mila? sach mein?). “Really?” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
What should I watch for when using “Really?”?
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
