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Metro in English: Subway (मेट्रो)
Subway
Hindi (Devanagari)
मेट्रो
Hindi (English letters)
metro
मेट्रो (metro) can be expressed as “Subway” in English. For example: “Going to the office by metro is easy.”
“metro” kehna ho, to English mein “Subway” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Commute plan
Going to the office by metro is easy.
दफ़्तर मेट्रो से जाना आसान है।
daftar metro se jaana aasaan hai.
How to pronounce “Subway”
Say it in English
SUHB-way
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.
Subway: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Subway | मेट्रो metro The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Going to the office by metro is easy. | दफ़्तर मेट्रो से जाना आसान है। daftar metro se jaana aasaan hai. Commute plan | Commute plan |
| Where is the nearest metro station? | निकटतम मेट्रो स्टेशन कहाँ है? nikatam metro station kahaan hai? Lost tourist | Lost tourist |
“Subway” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Going to the office by metro is easy.” 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 “Subway” in English sentences
1. Commute plan
Going to the office by metro is easy.
दफ़्तर मेट्रो से जाना आसान है।
daftar metro se jaana aasaan hai.
2. Lost tourist
Where is the nearest metro station?
निकटतम मेट्रो स्टेशन कहाँ है?
nikatam metro station kahaan hai?
3. Rush hour
The morning metro is very crowded.
सुबह की मेट्रो बहुत भरी होती है।
subah ki metro bahut bhari hoti hai.
Common mistakes with “Subway”
Instead of
Going to the office by metro are easy.
Say this
Going to the office by metro is easy.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Where are the nearest metro station?
Say this
Where is the nearest metro station?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Choosing how to reach a mall
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Take an auto or the metro?
Show Hindi meaning
ऑटो लें या मेट्रो?
auto len ya metro?
You
The metro will be faster.
Show Hindi meaning
मेट्रो तेज़ रहेगी।
metro tez rahegi.
Partner
Okay — we'll take the yellow metro line.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, पीली मेट्रो लाइन से जाएँ।
theek hai, peeli metro line se jaayen.
You
I have the card.
Show Hindi meaning
कार्ड मेरे पास है।
card mere paas hai.
Your turn: use “Subway”
Say this in English: निकटतम मेट्रो स्टेशन कहाँ है? (nikatam metro station kahaan hai?)
Reveal sample answer
Where is the nearest metro station?
निकटतम मेट्रो स्टेशन कहाँ है?
nikatam metro station kahaan hai?
Compare your word order with “Where is the nearest metro station?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Subway” in English
Metro ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मेट्रो (metro) can be expressed as “Subway” in English. For example: “Going to the office by metro is easy.”
What does “Subway” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Subway” means मेट्रो (metro). The sentence “Going to the office by metro is easy.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Subway” in a sentence?
Where is the nearest metro station? Hindi meaning: निकटतम मेट्रो स्टेशन कहाँ है? (nikatam metro station kahaan hai?). “Subway” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Going to the office by metro is easy.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Subway”?
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.
