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Raasta in English: Road (रास्ता)
Road
Hindi (Devanagari)
रास्ता
Hindi (English letters)
raasta
रास्ता (raasta) can be expressed as “Road” in English. For example: “Please tell me the way to the station.”
“raasta” kehna ho, to English mein “Road” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Lost
Please tell me the way to the station.
स्टेशन का रास्ता बता दीजिए।
station ka raasta bata dijiye.
How to pronounce “Road”
Say it in English
rohd
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.
Road: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Road | रास्ता raasta The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please tell me the way to the station. | स्टेशन का रास्ता बता दीजिए। station ka raasta bata dijiye. Lost | Lost |
| The road ahead is closed. | आगे रास्ता बंद है। aage raasta band hai. Traffic | Traffic |
“Road” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please tell me the way to the station.” 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 “Road” in English sentences
1. Lost
Please tell me the way to the station.
स्टेशन का रास्ता बता दीजिए।
station ka raasta bata dijiye.
2. Traffic
The road ahead is closed.
आगे रास्ता बंद है।
aage raasta band hai.
3. Helping
Please take the road on the left.
आप बाईं ओर वाले रास्ते से जाएँ।
aap baayen or wale raaste se jaayen.
Common mistakes with “Road”
Instead of
Please to tell me the way to the station.
Say this
Please tell me the way to the station.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Instead of
Please tell I the way to the station.
Say this
Please tell me the way to the station.
Use me in this object position. I is the subject form; it does not follow the verb or preposition in this pattern.
Giving directions to a visitor
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
The road to the market is straight.
Show Hindi meaning
बाज़ार का रास्ता सीधा है।
bazaar ka raasta seedha hai.
You
How far is that road?
Show Hindi meaning
कितनी दूर है वह रास्ता?
kitni door hai vah raasta?
Partner
You'll cover the way in ten minutes.
Show Hindi meaning
आप दस मिनट में रास्ता पार कर लेंगे।
aap das minute mein raasta paar kar lenge.
You
Thanks — the road seems easy.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, रास्ता आसान लग रहा है।
dhanyavaad, raasta aasaan lag raha hai.
Your turn: use “Road”
Say this in English: आगे रास्ता बंद है। (aage raasta band hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The road ahead is closed.
आगे रास्ता बंद है।
aage raasta band hai.
Compare your word order with “The road ahead is closed.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Road” in English
Raasta ko English mein kya kehte hain?
रास्ता (raasta) can be expressed as “Road” in English. For example: “Please tell me the way to the station.”
What does “Road” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Road” means रास्ता (raasta). The sentence “Please tell me the way to the station.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Road” in a sentence?
The road ahead is closed. Hindi meaning: आगे रास्ता बंद है। (aage raasta band hai.). “Road” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please tell me the way to the station.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Road”?
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.
