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Laal in English: Red (लाल)
Red
Hindi (Devanagari)
लाल
Hindi (English letters)
laal
लाल (laal) can be expressed as “Red” in English. For example: “Do you have this same kurta in red too?”
“laal” kehna ho, to English mein “Red” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Shopping for clothes
Do you have this same kurta in red too?
क्या यही कुर्ता लाल रंग में भी मिलेगा?
kya yahi kurta laal rang mein bhi milega?
How to pronounce “Red”
Say it in English
red
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.
Red: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Red | लाल laal The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Do you have this same kurta in red too? | क्या यही कुर्ता लाल रंग में भी मिलेगा? kya yahi kurta laal rang mein bhi milega? Shopping for clothes | Shopping for clothes |
| Add a little more red chili to the dal. | दाल में थोड़ी लाल मिर्च और डालिए। daal mein thodi laal mirch aur daaliye. Cooking with a friend | Cooking with a friend |
Use “Red” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Red” 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 “Red” in English sentences
1. Shopping for clothes
Do you have this same kurta in red too?
क्या यही कुर्ता लाल रंग में भी मिलेगा?
kya yahi kurta laal rang mein bhi milega?
2. Cooking with a friend
Add a little more red chili to the dal.
दाल में थोड़ी लाल मिर्च और डालिए।
daal mein thodi laal mirch aur daaliye.
3. In a taxi
Stop. It's a red light!
रुकिए, लाल बत्ती है!
rukiye, laal batti hai!
Common mistakes with “Red”
Instead of
you Do have this same kurta in red too?
Say this
Do you have this same kurta in red too?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Instead of
Add an little more red chili to the dal.
Say this
Add a little more red chili to the dal.
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.
Choosing an outfit for a friend's wedding in Lucknow
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What color will you wear to the wedding?
Show Hindi meaning
शादी में आप कौन-सा रंग पहनेंगे?
shaadi mein aap kaun-sa rang pahnenge?
You
I'm thinking of wearing a red kurta.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं लाल कुर्ता पहनने की सोच रहा हूँ।
main laal kurta pahanne ki soch raha hoon.
Partner
Red will be great! Red and gold look lovely at an evening wedding.
Show Hindi meaning
लाल बढ़िया रहेगा! शाम की शादी में लाल और सुनहरा बहुत अच्छा लगता है।
laal badhiya rahega! shaam ki shaadi mein laal aur sunahra bahut achha lagta hai.
You
Okay, then I'll get golden juttis to go with the red kurta.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, तो लाल कुर्ते के साथ सुनहरी जूतियाँ ले लूँगा।
theek hai, to laal kurte ke saath sunahri jootiyaan le loonga.
Your turn: use “Red”
Say this in English: दाल में थोड़ी लाल मिर्च और डालिए। (daal mein thodi laal mirch aur daaliye.)
Reveal sample answer
Add a little more red chili to the dal.
दाल में थोड़ी लाल मिर्च और डालिए।
daal mein thodi laal mirch aur daaliye.
Compare your word order with “Add a little more red chili to the dal.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Red” in English
Laal ko English mein kya kehte hain?
लाल (laal) can be expressed as “Red” in English. For example: “Do you have this same kurta in red too?”
What does “Red” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Red” means लाल (laal). The sentence “Do you have this same kurta in red too?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Red” in a sentence?
Add a little more red chili to the dal. Hindi meaning: दाल में थोड़ी लाल मिर्च और डालिए। (daal mein thodi laal mirch aur daaliye.). Use “Red” 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 “Red”?
“Red” 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.
