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Bhaai-bahan in English: Siblings (भाई-बहन)
Siblings
Hindi (Devanagari)
भाई-बहन
Hindi (English letters)
bhaai-bahan
भाई-बहन (bhaai-bahan) can be expressed as “Siblings” in English. For example: “How many siblings do you have?”
“bhaai-bahan” kehna ho, to English mein “Siblings” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
New friend chat
How many siblings do you have?
आपके कितने भाई-बहन हैं?
aapke kitne bhaai-bahan hain?
How to pronounce “Siblings”
Say it in English
SIB-lingz
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.
Siblings: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Siblings | भाई-बहन bhaai-bahan The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| How many siblings do you have? | आपके कितने भाई-बहन हैं? aapke kitne bhaai-bahan hain? New friend chat | New friend chat |
| All my siblings have arrived. | मेरे भाई-बहन सब आ गए हैं। mere bhaai-bahan sab aa gaye hain. Wedding intro | Wedding intro |
“Siblings” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “How many siblings do you have?” 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 “Siblings” in English sentences
1. New friend chat
How many siblings do you have?
आपके कितने भाई-बहन हैं?
aapke kitne bhaai-bahan hain?
2. Wedding intro
All my siblings have arrived.
मेरे भाई-बहन सब आ गए हैं।
mere bhaai-bahan sab aa gaye hain.
3. Photo album
This old photo is of the siblings.
यह पुरानी फ़ोटो भाई-बहन की है।
yah puraani photo bhaai-bahan ki hai.
Common mistakes with “Siblings”
Instead of
How many siblings you do have?
Say this
How many siblings do you have?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Instead of
All mine siblings have arrived.
Say this
All my siblings have arrived.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Filling a school form about family
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
We need to write siblings on the form.
Show Hindi meaning
फ़ॉर्म में भाई-बहन लिखने हैं।
form mein bhaai-bahan likhne hain.
You
I have two siblings.
Show Hindi meaning
मेरे दो भाई-बहन हैं।
mere do bhaai-bahan hain.
Partner
Please write the siblings' names too.
Show Hindi meaning
नाम भी भाई-बहन के लिख दीजिए।
naam bhi bhaai-bahan ke likh dijiye.
You
Okay — I'll fill it now.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, अभी भरता हूँ।
theek, abhi bharta hoon.
Your turn: use “Siblings”
Say this in English: मेरे भाई-बहन सब आ गए हैं। (mere bhaai-bahan sab aa gaye hain.)
Reveal sample answer
All my siblings have arrived.
मेरे भाई-बहन सब आ गए हैं।
mere bhaai-bahan sab aa gaye hain.
Compare your word order with “All my siblings have arrived.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Siblings” in English
Bhaai-bahan ko English mein kya kehte hain?
भाई-बहन (bhaai-bahan) can be expressed as “Siblings” in English. For example: “How many siblings do you have?”
What does “Siblings” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Siblings” means भाई-बहन (bhaai-bahan). The sentence “How many siblings do you have?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Siblings” in a sentence?
All my siblings have arrived. Hindi meaning: मेरे भाई-बहन सब आ गए हैं। (mere bhaai-bahan sab aa gaye hain.). “Siblings” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “How many siblings do you have?” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Siblings”?
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.
