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Bhaabhi in English: Sister-in-law (भाभी)
Sister-in-law
Hindi (Devanagari)
भाभी
Hindi (English letters)
bhaabhi
भाभी (bhaabhi) can be expressed as “Sister-in-law” in English. For example: “My sister-in-law is cooking.”
“bhaabhi” kehna ho, to English mein “Sister-in-law” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Family dinner
My sister-in-law is cooking.
मेरी भाभी खाना बना रही हैं।
meri bhaabhi khaana bana rahi hain.
How to pronounce “Sister-in-law”
Say it in English
SIS-ter in law
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.
Sister-in-law: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Sister-in-law | भाभी bhaabhi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My sister-in-law is cooking. | मेरी भाभी खाना बना रही हैं। meri bhaabhi khaana bana rahi hain. Family dinner | Family dinner |
| Sister-in-law ji is choosing clothes. | भाभी जी कपड़े चुन रही हैं। bhaabhi ji kapde chun rahi hain. Shopping | Shopping |
“Sister-in-law” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My sister-in-law is cooking.” 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 “Sister-in-law” in English sentences
1. Family dinner
My sister-in-law is cooking.
मेरी भाभी खाना बना रही हैं।
meri bhaabhi khaana bana rahi hain.
2. Shopping
Sister-in-law ji is choosing clothes.
भाभी जी कपड़े चुन रही हैं।
bhaabhi ji kapde chun rahi hain.
3. Intro
This is my sister-in-law, Priya.
ये मेरी भाभी हैं, प्रिया।
ye meri bhaabhi hain, Priya.
Common mistakes with “Sister-in-law”
Instead of
My sister-in-law are cooking.
Say this
My sister-in-law is cooking.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
mine sister-in-law is cooking.
Say this
My sister-in-law is cooking.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Meeting your brother's wife at a festival
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Where is your sister-in-law?
Show Hindi meaning
आपकी भाभी कहाँ हैं?
aapki bhaabhi kahaan hain?
You
Sister-in-law ji is in the kitchen.
Show Hindi meaning
भाभी जी रसोई में हैं।
bhaabhi ji rasoi mein hain.
Partner
Let's say hello to sister-in-law.
Show Hindi meaning
भाभी से नमस्ते कह देते हैं।
bhaabhi se namaste kah dete hain.
You
Come on — I'm with you.
Show Hindi meaning
चलिए, मैं साथ हूँ।
chaliye, main saath hoon.
Your turn: use “Sister-in-law”
Say this in English: भाभी जी कपड़े चुन रही हैं। (bhaabhi ji kapde chun rahi hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Sister-in-law ji is choosing clothes.
भाभी जी कपड़े चुन रही हैं।
bhaabhi ji kapde chun rahi hain.
Compare your word order with “Sister-in-law ji is choosing clothes.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Sister-in-law” in English
Bhaabhi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
भाभी (bhaabhi) can be expressed as “Sister-in-law” in English. For example: “My sister-in-law is cooking.”
What does “Sister-in-law” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Sister-in-law” means भाभी (bhaabhi). The sentence “My sister-in-law is cooking.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Sister-in-law” in a sentence?
Sister-in-law ji is choosing clothes. Hindi meaning: भाभी जी कपड़े चुन रही हैं। (bhaabhi ji kapde chun rahi hain.). “Sister-in-law” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My sister-in-law is cooking.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Sister-in-law”?
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.
