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Beta in English: Son (बेटा)
Son
Hindi (Devanagari)
बेटा
Hindi (English letters)
beta
बेटा (beta) can be expressed as “Son” in English. For example: “This is my son, he studies in seventh grade.”
“beta” kehna ho, to English mein “Son” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Introducing family
This is my son, he studies in seventh grade.
यह मेरा बेटा है, वह सातवीं कक्षा में पढ़ता है।
yah mera beta hai, vah saatviin kaksha mein padhta hai.
How to pronounce “Son”
Say it in English
suhn
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.
Son: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Son | बेटा beta The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This is my son, he studies in seventh grade. | यह मेरा बेटा है, वह सातवीं कक्षा में पढ़ता है। yah mera beta hai, vah saatviin kaksha mein padhta hai. Introducing family | Introducing family |
| Son, bring a little water please. | बेटा, थोड़ा पानी ला दो ना। beta, thoda paani laa do na. Elder speaking warmly | Elder speaking warmly |
“Son” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my son, he studies in seventh grade.” 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 “Son” in English sentences
1. Introducing family
This is my son, he studies in seventh grade.
यह मेरा बेटा है, वह सातवीं कक्षा में पढ़ता है।
yah mera beta hai, vah saatviin kaksha mein padhta hai.
2. Elder speaking warmly
Son, bring a little water please.
बेटा, थोड़ा पानी ला दो ना।
beta, thoda paani laa do na.
3. Talking about age
My son has turned ten years old.
मेरा बेटा दस साल का हो गया।
mera beta das saal ka ho gaya.
Common mistakes with “Son”
Instead of
This are my son, he studies in seventh grade.
Say this
This is my son, he studies in seventh grade.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This is mine son, he studies in seventh grade.
Say this
This is my son, he studies in seventh grade.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
A parent meeting a teacher at school
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
My son is new in this class.
Show Hindi meaning
मेरा बेटा इस कक्षा में नया है।
mera beta is kaksha mein naya hai.
You
The son is very hardworking, a bit shy too.
Show Hindi meaning
बेटा बहुत मेहनती है, थोड़ा शर्मीला भी है।
beta bahut mehnati hai, thoda sharmila bhi hai.
Partner
No problem, the boy will adjust quickly.
Show Hindi meaning
कोई बात नहीं, बेटा जल्दी ढल जाएगा।
koi baat nahi, beta jaldi dhal jaayega.
You
Thank you, glad to see my son here.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, बेटा को यहाँ देखकर ख़ुशी हुई।
shukriya, beta ko yahaan dekhkar khushi hui.
Your turn: use “Son”
Say this in English: बेटा, थोड़ा पानी ला दो ना। (beta, thoda paani laa do na.)
Reveal sample answer
Son, bring a little water please.
बेटा, थोड़ा पानी ला दो ना।
beta, thoda paani laa do na.
Compare your word order with “Son, bring a little water please.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Son” in English
Beta ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बेटा (beta) can be expressed as “Son” in English. For example: “This is my son, he studies in seventh grade.”
What does “Son” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Son” means बेटा (beta). The sentence “This is my son, he studies in seventh grade.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Son” in a sentence?
Son, bring a little water please. Hindi meaning: बेटा, थोड़ा पानी ला दो ना। (beta, thoda paani laa do na.). “Son” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my son, he studies in seventh grade.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Son”?
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.
