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Hairaan in English: Surprised (हैरान)
Surprised
Hindi (Devanagari)
हैरान
Hindi (English letters)
hairaan
हैरान (hairaan) can be expressed as “Surprised” in English. For example: “I was left surprised seeing the gift.”
“hairaan” kehna ho, to English mein “Surprised” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Unexpected gift
I was left surprised seeing the gift.
तोहफ़ा देखकर मैं हैरान रह गया।
tohfa dekhkar main hairaan reh gaya.
How to pronounce “Surprised”
Say it in English
serp-RIGHZD
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.
Surprised: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Surprised | हैरान hairaan The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I was left surprised seeing the gift. | तोहफ़ा देखकर मैं हैरान रह गया। tohfa dekhkar main hairaan reh gaya. Unexpected gift | Unexpected gift |
| Everyone is surprised hearing the results. | सब नतीजे सुनकर हैरान हैं। sab nateeje sunkar hairaan hain. News on TV | News on TV |
Use “Surprised” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Surprised” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Surprised” in English sentences
1. Unexpected gift
I was left surprised seeing the gift.
तोहफ़ा देखकर मैं हैरान रह गया।
tohfa dekhkar main hairaan reh gaya.
2. News on TV
Everyone is surprised hearing the results.
सब नतीजे सुनकर हैरान हैं।
sab nateeje sunkar hairaan hain.
3. Friend's skill
I'm surprised hearing your Hindi.
आपकी हिंदी सुनकर मैं हैरान हूँ।
aapki Hindi sunkar main hairaan hoon.
Common mistakes with “Surprised”
Instead of
I were left surprised seeing the gift.
Say this
I was left surprised seeing the gift.
This past-time sentence uses was with a singular subject. Were goes with you, we, they, or a plural subject in an ordinary past statement.
Instead of
Me was left surprised seeing the gift.
Say this
I was left surprised seeing the gift.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
A friend shows up early
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You're so early? I'm surprised!
Show Hindi meaning
आप इतनी जल्दी? मैं हैरान हूँ!
aap itni jaldi? main hairaan hoon!
You
Traffic was light — I'm surprised myself.
Show Hindi meaning
ट्रैफ़िक कम था, खुद भी हैरान हूँ।
traffic kam tha, khud bhi hairaan hoon.
Partner
Come in — tea is ready.
Show Hindi meaning
चलिए अंदर, चाय तैयार है।
chaliye andar, chaay taiyaar hai.
You
Wow, you surprised me again!
Show Hindi meaning
वाह, फिर से हैरान कर दिया आपने!
vaah, phir se hairaan kar diya aapne!
Your turn: use “Surprised”
Say this in English: सब नतीजे सुनकर हैरान हैं। (sab nateeje sunkar hairaan hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Everyone is surprised hearing the results.
सब नतीजे सुनकर हैरान हैं।
sab nateeje sunkar hairaan hain.
Compare your word order with “Everyone is surprised hearing the results.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Surprised” in English
Hairaan ko English mein kya kehte hain?
हैरान (hairaan) can be expressed as “Surprised” in English. For example: “I was left surprised seeing the gift.”
What does “Surprised” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Surprised” means हैरान (hairaan). The sentence “I was left surprised seeing the gift.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Surprised” in a sentence?
Everyone is surprised hearing the results. Hindi meaning: सब नतीजे सुनकर हैरान हैं। (sab nateeje sunkar hairaan hain.). Use “Surprised” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
What should I watch for when using “Surprised”?
“Surprised” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
