English · Feelings & descriptions
Lamba in English: Tall (लंबा)
Tall
Hindi (Devanagari)
लंबा
Hindi (English letters)
lamba
लंबा (lamba) can be expressed as “Tall” in English. Tall usually describes the height of a person or an upright thing, such as a tall building. Long describes length, such as a long road.
“lamba” kehna ho, to English mein “Tall” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Describing a person
My brother is tall.
मेरा भाई लंबा है।
Mera bhai lamba hai.
How to pronounce “Tall”
Say it in English
tawl
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.
Tall: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Tall | लंबा lamba Tall usually describes the height of a person or an upright thing, such as a tall building. Long describes length, such as a long road. | Tall usually describes the height of a person or an upright thing, such as a tall building. Long describes length, such as a long road. |
| My brother is tall. | मेरा भाई लंबा है। Mera bhai lamba hai. Describing a person | Describing a person |
| How tall is that building? | वह इमारत कितनी ऊँची है? Woh imaarat kitni oonchi hai? Comparing height | Comparing height |
Use “Tall” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Tall” 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 “Tall” in English sentences
1. Describing a person
My brother is tall.
मेरा भाई लंबा है।
Mera bhai lamba hai.
2. Comparing height
How tall is that building?
वह इमारत कितनी ऊँची है?
Woh imaarat kitni oonchi hai?
3. Finding someone
The tall person near the door is my teacher.
दरवाज़े के पास जो लंबे व्यक्ति हैं, वे मेरे teacher हैं।
Darvaaze ke paas jo lambe vyakti hain, woh mere teacher hain.
Common mistakes with “Tall”
Instead of
My brother are tall.
Say this
My brother is tall.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
mine brother is tall.
Say this
My brother is tall.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Describing someone at a reunion
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Your cousin has gotten quite tall.
Show Hindi meaning
आपका कज़िन काफ़ी लंबा हो गया।
aapka cousin kaafi lamba ho gaya.
You
Yes — he's the tallest in school now.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, स्कूल में सबसे लंबा है अब।
haan, school mein sabse lamba hai ab.
Partner
Tall people have to duck on trains.
Show Hindi meaning
लंबे लोगों को ट्रेन में झुकना पड़ता है।
lambe logon ko train mein jhukna padta hai.
You
Right — being tall is hard sometimes.
Show Hindi meaning
सही, लंबा होना कभी-कभी मुश्किल है।
sahi, lamba hona kabhi-kabhi mushkil hai.
Your turn: use “Tall”
Say this in English: वह इमारत कितनी ऊँची है? (Woh imaarat kitni oonchi hai?)
Reveal sample answer
How tall is that building?
वह इमारत कितनी ऊँची है?
Woh imaarat kitni oonchi hai?
Compare your word order with “How tall is that building?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Tall” in English
Lamba ko English mein kya kehte hain?
लंबा (lamba) can be expressed as “Tall” in English. Tall usually describes the height of a person or an upright thing, such as a tall building. Long describes length, such as a long road.
What does “Tall” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Tall” means लंबा (lamba). Tall usually describes the height of a person or an upright thing, such as a tall building. Long describes length, such as a long road.
How do I use “Tall” in a sentence?
How tall is that building? Hindi meaning: वह इमारत कितनी ऊँची है? (Woh imaarat kitni oonchi hai?). Use “Tall” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Tall”?
Tall usually describes the height of a person or an upright thing, such as a tall building. Long describes length, such as a long road.
