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Shikshak in English: Teacher (शिक्षक)
Teacher
Hindi (Devanagari)
शिक्षक
Hindi (English letters)
shikshak
शिक्षक (shikshak) can be expressed as “Teacher” in English. For example: “The new teacher is very good.”
“shikshak” kehna ho, to English mein “Teacher” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Parent meeting
The new teacher is very good.
नए शिक्षक बहुत अच्छे हैं।
naye shikshak bahut achhe hain.
How to pronounce “Teacher”
Say it in English
TEE-cher
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.
Teacher: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher | शिक्षक shikshak The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The new teacher is very good. | नए शिक्षक बहुत अच्छे हैं। naye shikshak bahut achhe hain. Parent meeting | Parent meeting |
| The teacher checked the homework. | शिक्षक ने होमवर्क चेक किया। shikshak ne homework check kiya. Homework | Homework |
“Teacher” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The new teacher is very good.” 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 “Teacher” in English sentences
1. Parent meeting
The new teacher is very good.
नए शिक्षक बहुत अच्छे हैं।
naye shikshak bahut achhe hain.
2. Homework
The teacher checked the homework.
शिक्षक ने होमवर्क चेक किया।
shikshak ne homework check kiya.
3. College
Our teacher will tell the exam date.
हमारे शिक्षक परीक्षा की तारीख बताएँगे।
hamare shikshak pariksha ki taarikh bataayenge.
Common mistakes with “Teacher”
Instead of
The new teacher are very good.
Say this
The new teacher is very good.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
ours teacher will tell the exam date.
Say this
Our teacher will tell the exam date.
Use our before the noun here. Ours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Asking who teaches Hindi
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Who is your Hindi teacher?
Show Hindi meaning
आपके हिंदी शिक्षक कौन हैं?
aapke hindi shikshak kaun hain?
You
Our teacher is Sharma ji.
Show Hindi meaning
हमारे शिक्षक शर्मा जी हैं।
hamare shikshak Sharma ji hain.
Partner
Is the teacher strict?
Show Hindi meaning
शिक्षक सख्त हैं क्या?
shikshak sakht hain kya?
You
No — quite friendly.
Show Hindi meaning
नहीं, काफी मिलनसार हैं।
nahi, kaafi milansaar hain.
Your turn: use “Teacher”
Say this in English: शिक्षक ने होमवर्क चेक किया। (shikshak ne homework check kiya.)
Reveal sample answer
The teacher checked the homework.
शिक्षक ने होमवर्क चेक किया।
shikshak ne homework check kiya.
Compare your word order with “The teacher checked the homework.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Teacher” in English
Shikshak ko English mein kya kehte hain?
शिक्षक (shikshak) can be expressed as “Teacher” in English. For example: “The new teacher is very good.”
What does “Teacher” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Teacher” means शिक्षक (shikshak). The sentence “The new teacher is very good.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Teacher” in a sentence?
The teacher checked the homework. Hindi meaning: शिक्षक ने होमवर्क चेक किया। (shikshak ne homework check kiya.). “Teacher” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The new teacher is very good.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Teacher”?
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.
