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Vahi in English: Same (वही)
Same
Hindi (Devanagari)
वही
Hindi (English letters)
vahi
वही (vahi) can be expressed as “Same” in English. For example: “I want the same shirt I saw yesterday.”
“vahi” kehna ho, to English mein “Same” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Shop return
I want the same shirt I saw yesterday.
मुझे वही शर्ट चाहिए जो कल देखी थी।
mujhe vahi shirt chahiye jo kal dekhi thi.
How to pronounce “Same”
Say it in English
saym
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.
Same: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Same | वही vahi The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I want the same shirt I saw yesterday. | मुझे वही शर्ट चाहिए जो कल देखी थी। mujhe vahi shirt chahiye jo kal dekhi thi. Shop return | Shop return |
| Let's meet at that same café as yesterday. | कल वाली वही कैफ़े में मिलते हैं। kal vaali vahi cafe mein milte hain. Meeting spot | Meeting spot |
Use “Same” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Same” 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 “Same” in English sentences
1. Shop return
I want the same shirt I saw yesterday.
मुझे वही शर्ट चाहिए जो कल देखी थी।
mujhe vahi shirt chahiye jo kal dekhi thi.
2. Meeting spot
Let's meet at that same café as yesterday.
कल वाली वही कैफ़े में मिलते हैं।
kal vaali vahi cafe mein milte hain.
3. Agreeing
You're right — I'm thinking the same.
आपकी बात सही है, वही सोच रहा हूँ।
aapki baat sahi hai, vahi soch raha hoon.
Common mistakes with “Same”
Instead of
Me want the same shirt I saw yesterday.
Say this
I want the same shirt I saw yesterday.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
You is right — I'm thinking the same.
Say this
You're right — I'm thinking the same.
This contraction includes are. We, you, and they take are in this pattern, not is.
Picking up an order again
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do you want that same order again?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या वही ऑर्डर दोबारा चाहिए?
kya vahi order dobaara chahiye?
You
Yes, please keep that same one.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, वही रख दीजिए।
haan, vahi rakh dijiye.
Partner
Okay — same sweetness and same size.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, वही मिठास और वही साइज़।
theek hai, vahi mithaas aur vahi size.
You
Exactly the same, thanks.
Show Hindi meaning
बिल्कुल वही चाहिए, शुक्रिया।
bilkul vahi chahiye, shukriya.
Your turn: use “Same”
Say this in English: कल वाली वही कैफ़े में मिलते हैं। (kal vaali vahi cafe mein milte hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Let's meet at that same café as yesterday.
कल वाली वही कैफ़े में मिलते हैं।
kal vaali vahi cafe mein milte hain.
Compare your word order with “Let's meet at that same café as yesterday.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Same” in English
Vahi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
वही (vahi) can be expressed as “Same” in English. For example: “I want the same shirt I saw yesterday.”
What does “Same” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Same” means वही (vahi). The sentence “I want the same shirt I saw yesterday.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Same” in a sentence?
Let's meet at that same café as yesterday. Hindi meaning: कल वाली वही कैफ़े में मिलते हैं। (kal vaali vahi cafe mein milte hain.). Use “Same” 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 “Same”?
“Same” 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.
