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Barf in English: Snow (बर्फ़)
Snow
Hindi (Devanagari)
बर्फ़
Hindi (English letters)
barf
बर्फ़ (barf) can be expressed as “Snow” in English. Snow is frozen precipitation that falls in flakes. Ice is frozen water. Hindi barf can refer to either, so choose the English word from the situation.
“barf” kehna ho, to English mein “Snow” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Hill forecast
It might snow in the mountains tomorrow.
कल पहाड़ों पर बर्फ़ गिर सकती है।
kal pahaadon par barf gir sakti hai.
How to pronounce “Snow”
Say it in English
snoh
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.
Snow: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Snow | बर्फ़ barf Snow is frozen precipitation that falls in flakes. Ice is frozen water. Hindi barf can refer to either, so choose the English word from the situation. | Snow is frozen precipitation that falls in flakes. Ice is frozen water. Hindi barf can refer to either, so choose the English word from the situation. |
| It might snow in the mountains tomorrow. | कल पहाड़ों पर बर्फ़ गिर सकती है। kal pahaadon par barf gir sakti hai. Hill forecast | Hill forecast |
| Please put a little ice in the water. | पानी में थोड़ी बर्फ़ डाल दीजिए। paani mein thodi barf daal dijiye. Drink order | Drink order |
“Snow” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “It might snow in the mountains tomorrow.” 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 “Snow” in English sentences
1. Hill forecast
It might snow in the mountains tomorrow.
कल पहाड़ों पर बर्फ़ गिर सकती है।
kal pahaadon par barf gir sakti hai.
2. Drink order
Please put a little ice in the water.
पानी में थोड़ी बर्फ़ डाल दीजिए।
paani mein thodi barf daal dijiye.
3. Travel photo
The children got happy seeing the snow.
बर्फ़ देखकर बच्चे खुश हो गए।
barf dekhkar bachche khush ho gaye.
Common mistakes with “Snow”
Instead of
Please put an little ice in the water.
Say this
Please put a little ice in the water.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Instead of
have there been snow there this week?
Say this
Has there been snow there this week?
Use has with this third-person singular subject. Use have with I, you, we, or they.
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Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Has there been snow there this week?
Show Hindi meaning
वहाँ इस हफ़्ते बर्फ़ पड़ी है क्या?
vahaan is hafte barf padi hai kya?
You
Yes, there was light snowfall.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, हल्की बर्फ़बारी हुई है।
haan, halki barfbaari hui hai.
Partner
Then please pack warm clothes — you'll feel cold in the snow.
Show Hindi meaning
तो गर्म कपड़े पैक कीजिए, बर्फ़ में ठंड लगेगी।
to garam kapde pack kijiye, barf mein thand lagegi.
You
Already packed. I've wanted to see snow for years.
Show Hindi meaning
पैक कर लिया। बर्फ़ देखनी की इच्छा है सालों से।
pack kar liya. barf dekhni ki ichchha hai saalon se.
Your turn: use “Snow”
Say this in English: पानी में थोड़ी बर्फ़ डाल दीजिए। (paani mein thodi barf daal dijiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please put a little ice in the water.
पानी में थोड़ी बर्फ़ डाल दीजिए।
paani mein thodi barf daal dijiye.
Compare your word order with “Please put a little ice in the water.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Snow” in English
Barf ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बर्फ़ (barf) can be expressed as “Snow” in English. Snow is frozen precipitation that falls in flakes. Ice is frozen water. Hindi barf can refer to either, so choose the English word from the situation.
What does “Snow” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Snow” means बर्फ़ (barf). Snow is frozen precipitation that falls in flakes. Ice is frozen water. Hindi barf can refer to either, so choose the English word from the situation.
How do I use “Snow” in a sentence?
Please put a little ice in the water. Hindi meaning: पानी में थोड़ी बर्फ़ डाल दीजिए। (paani mein thodi barf daal dijiye.). “Snow” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “It might snow in the mountains tomorrow.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Snow”?
Snow is frozen precipitation that falls in flakes. Ice is frozen water. Hindi barf can refer to either, so choose the English word from the situation.
