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Nadi in English: River (नदी)
River
Hindi (Devanagari)
नदी
Hindi (English letters)
nadi
नदी (nadi) can be expressed as “River” in English. For example: “Let's sit by the river and eat.”
“nadi” kehna ho, to English mein “River” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Picnic plan
Let's sit by the river and eat.
नदी किनारे बैठकर खाना खाते हैं।
nadi kinare baithkar khaana khaate hain.
How to pronounce “River”
Say it in English
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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.
River: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| River | नदी nadi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Let's sit by the river and eat. | नदी किनारे बैठकर खाना खाते हैं। nadi kinare baithkar khaana khaate hain. Picnic plan | Picnic plan |
| This river comes from the mountains. | यह नदी पहाड़ों से आती है। yah nadi pahadon se aati hai. Geography class | Geography class |
“River” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Let's sit by the river and eat.” 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 “River” in English sentences
1. Picnic plan
Let's sit by the river and eat.
नदी किनारे बैठकर खाना खाते हैं।
nadi kinare baithkar khaana khaate hain.
2. Geography class
This river comes from the mountains.
यह नदी पहाड़ों से आती है।
yah nadi pahadon se aati hai.
3. Flood news
Rain raised the river's water level.
बारिश से नदी का जल स्तर बढ़ा।
baarish se nadi ka jal star badha.
Common mistakes with “River”
Instead of
The river flow through the town.
Say this
The river flows through the town.
A singular subject such as the river takes flows in a present-simple statement.
Instead of
We sat by a river and watched they.
Say this
We sat by a river and watched it.
A river is referred to as it here. They is a subject pronoun for a plural or a person, not the object form for this river.
Choosing a morning walk route
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall we walk toward the river or the park?
Show Hindi meaning
नदी की तरफ़ चलें या पार्क?
nadi ki taraf chalen ya park?
You
The air by the river feels nice.
Show Hindi meaning
नदी किनारे हवा अच्छी लगती है।
nadi kinare hawa achhi lagti hai.
Partner
Then let's walk up to the river.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर नदी तक पैदल जाते हैं।
phir nadi tak paidal jaate hain.
You
Yes — the river view is beautiful in the morning.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, नदी का नज़ारा सुबह सुंदर है।
haan, nadi ka nazaara subah sundar hai.
Your turn: use “River”
Say this in English: यह नदी पहाड़ों से आती है। (yah nadi pahadon se aati hai.)
Reveal sample answer
This river comes from the mountains.
यह नदी पहाड़ों से आती है।
yah nadi pahadon se aati hai.
Compare your word order with “This river comes from the mountains.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “River” in English
Nadi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
नदी (nadi) can be expressed as “River” in English. For example: “Let's sit by the river and eat.”
What does “River” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “River” means नदी (nadi). The sentence “Let's sit by the river and eat.” shows it in context.
How do I use “River” in a sentence?
This river comes from the mountains. Hindi meaning: यह नदी पहाड़ों से आती है। (yah nadi pahadon se aati hai.). “River” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Let's sit by the river and eat.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “River”?
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.
