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Chhaatra in English: Student (छात्र)
Student
Hindi (Devanagari)
छात्र
Hindi (English letters)
chhaatra
छात्र (chhaatra) can be expressed as “Student” in English. For example: “I am a student at Delhi University.”
“chhaatra” kehna ho, to English mein “Student” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Campus intro
I am a student at Delhi University.
मैं दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय का छात्र हूँ।
main Dilli vishwavidyalaya ka chhaatra hoon.
How to pronounce “Student”
Say it in English
STOO-duhnt
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.
Student: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Student | छात्र chhaatra The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I am a student at Delhi University. | मैं दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय का छात्र हूँ। main Dilli vishwavidyalaya ka chhaatra hoon. Campus intro | Campus intro |
| All students should arrive on time. | सभी छात्र समय पर पहुँचें। sabhi chhaatra samay par pahunchen. Notice board | Notice board |
“Student” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I am a student at Delhi University.” 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 “Student” in English sentences
1. Campus intro
I am a student at Delhi University.
मैं दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय का छात्र हूँ।
main Dilli vishwavidyalaya ka chhaatra hoon.
2. Notice board
All students should arrive on time.
सभी छात्र समय पर पहुँचें।
sabhi chhaatra samay par pahunchen.
3. Scholarship
The new (woman) student got a scholarship.
नई छात्रा को स्कॉलरशिप मिली।
nai chhaatraa ko scholarship mili.
Common mistakes with “Student”
Instead of
I am an student at Delhi University.
Say this
I am a student at Delhi University.
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 a student at Delhi University.
Say this
I am a student at Delhi University.
Use I am, not I is. Keep the subject and the correct form of be together before the description.
Meeting someone in a library queue
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Are you a student here too?
Show Hindi meaning
आप भी छात्र हैं यहाँ?
aap bhi chhaatra hain yahaan?
You
Yes — I'm a first-year student.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, प्रथम वर्ष का छात्र हूँ।
haan, pratham varsh ka chhaatra hoon.
Partner
Okay — you'll need to show the student card at entry.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा, छात्र कार्ड दिखाना होगा प्रवेश पर।
achha, chhaatra card dikhaana hoga pravesh par.
You
I have the card.
Show Hindi meaning
कार्ड मेरे पास है।
card mere paas hai.
Your turn: use “Student”
Say this in English: सभी छात्र समय पर पहुँचें। (sabhi chhaatra samay par pahunchen.)
Reveal sample answer
All students should arrive on time.
सभी छात्र समय पर पहुँचें।
sabhi chhaatra samay par pahunchen.
Compare your word order with “All students should arrive on time.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Student” in English
Chhaatra ko English mein kya kehte hain?
छात्र (chhaatra) can be expressed as “Student” in English. For example: “I am a student at Delhi University.”
What does “Student” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Student” means छात्र (chhaatra). The sentence “I am a student at Delhi University.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Student” in a sentence?
All students should arrive on time. Hindi meaning: सभी छात्र समय पर पहुँचें। (sabhi chhaatra samay par pahunchen.). “Student” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I am a student at Delhi University.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Student”?
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.
