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Yaadgaar in English: Souvenir (यादगार)
Souvenir
Hindi (Devanagari)
यादगार
Hindi (English letters)
yaadgaar
यादगार (yaadgaar) can be expressed as “Souvenir” in English. For example: “I'm picking a souvenir for Mom.”
“yaadgaar” kehna ho, to English mein “Souvenir” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Gift shop
I'm picking a souvenir for Mom.
माँ के लिए एक यादगार चुन रहा हूँ।
maa ke liye ek yaadgaar chun raha hoon.
How to pronounce “Souvenir”
Say it in English
soo-vuh-NIR
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.
Souvenir: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Souvenir | यादगार yaadgaar The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'm picking a souvenir for Mom. | माँ के लिए एक यादगार चुन रहा हूँ। maa ke liye ek yaadgaar chun raha hoon. Gift shop | Gift shop |
| These bangles will make a nice souvenir. | यह चुड़ियाँ अच्छी यादगार बनेंगी। yah chudiyaan achhi yaadgaar banengi. Stall talk | Stall talk |
“Souvenir” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I'm picking a souvenir for Mom.” 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 “Souvenir” in English sentences
1. Gift shop
I'm picking a souvenir for Mom.
माँ के लिए एक यादगार चुन रहा हूँ।
maa ke liye ek yaadgaar chun raha hoon.
2. Stall talk
These bangles will make a nice souvenir.
यह चुड़ियाँ अच्छी यादगार बनेंगी।
yah chudiyaan achhi yaadgaar banengi.
3. Asking help
Which souvenir would you suggest?
आप कौन सी यादगार सुझाएँगे?
aap kaun si yaadgaar sujhaayenge?
Common mistakes with “Souvenir”
Instead of
I'm picking an souvenir for Mom.
Say this
I'm picking a souvenir for Mom.
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
I is picking a souvenir for Mom.
Say this
I'm picking a souvenir for Mom.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Choosing a keepsake in Jaipur
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Would you like to see souvenirs?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप यादगार देखना चाहते हैं?
kya aap yaadgaar dekhna chahte hain?
You
Yes — a light souvenir for the bag.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, हल्की यादगार चाहिए बैग के लिए।
haan, halki yaadgaar chahiye bag ke liye.
Partner
This mini elephant is a nice souvenir.
Show Hindi meaning
यह मिनी हाथी अच्छी यादगार है।
yah mini haathi achhi yaadgaar hai.
You
I'll take it — the souvenir is perfect.
Show Hindi meaning
ले लेता हूँ, यादगार परफ़ेक्ट है।
le leta hoon, yaadgaar perfect hai.
Your turn: use “Souvenir”
Say this in English: यह चुड़ियाँ अच्छी यादगार बनेंगी। (yah chudiyaan achhi yaadgaar banengi.)
Reveal sample answer
These bangles will make a nice souvenir.
यह चुड़ियाँ अच्छी यादगार बनेंगी।
yah chudiyaan achhi yaadgaar banengi.
Compare your word order with “These bangles will make a nice souvenir.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Souvenir” in English
Yaadgaar ko English mein kya kehte hain?
यादगार (yaadgaar) can be expressed as “Souvenir” in English. For example: “I'm picking a souvenir for Mom.”
What does “Souvenir” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Souvenir” means यादगार (yaadgaar). The sentence “I'm picking a souvenir for Mom.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Souvenir” in a sentence?
These bangles will make a nice souvenir. Hindi meaning: यह चुड़ियाँ अच्छी यादगार बनेंगी। (yah chudiyaan achhi yaadgaar banengi.). “Souvenir” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I'm picking a souvenir for Mom.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Souvenir”?
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.
