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Vah in English: That (वह)
That
Hindi (Devanagari)
वह
Hindi (English letters)
vah
वह (vah) can be expressed as “That” in English. That points to a person, thing, or idea. He or she refers to a person as a subject. The Hindi word woh can cover these different roles.
“vah” kehna ho, to English mein “That” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Point
That bag is not mine.
वह बैग मेरा नहीं है।
vah bag mera nahi hai.
How to pronounce “That”
Say it in English
that
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.
That: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| That | वह vah That points to a person, thing, or idea. He or she refers to a person as a subject. The Hindi word woh can cover these different roles. | That points to a person, thing, or idea. He or she refers to a person as a subject. The Hindi word woh can cover these different roles. |
| That bag is not mine. | वह बैग मेरा नहीं है। vah bag mera nahi hai. Point | Point |
| Please go via that lane. | आप वह गली से जाइए। aap vah gali se jaaiye. Guide | Guide |
“That” stands in for a person or thing. Check whether the example uses it as the subject, object, or owner before replacing a name with it.
English keeps these roles distinct: I/me/my and he/him/his are different forms. Use the form needed by the English sentence rather than copying the Hindi word order.
How to use “That” in English sentences
1. Point
That bag is not mine.
वह बैग मेरा नहीं है।
vah bag mera nahi hai.
2. Guide
Please go via that lane.
आप वह गली से जाइए।
aap vah gali se jaaiye.
3. Shop
That size will feel big.
वह साइज़ बड़ा लगेगा।
vah size bada lagega.
Common mistakes with “That”
Instead of
That bag are not mine.
Say this
That bag is not mine.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Please to go via that lane.
Say this
Please go via that lane.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Picking a jacket from afar
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do you want that jacket?
Show Hindi meaning
आप वह जैकेट चाहते हैं?
aap vah jacket chahte hain?
You
Yes — that black one.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, वह काला वाला।
haan, vah kaala vaala.
Partner
We'll ask the size.
Show Hindi meaning
साइज़ पूछ लेते हैं।
size pooch lete hain.
You
Okay — I'll try that.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, वह आज़माऊँगा।
theek, vah aazmaaoonga.
Your turn: use “That”
Say this in English: आप वह गली से जाइए। (aap vah gali se jaaiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please go via that lane.
आप वह गली से जाइए।
aap vah gali se jaaiye.
Compare your word order with “Please go via that lane.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “That” in English
Vah ko English mein kya kehte hain?
वह (vah) can be expressed as “That” in English. That points to a person, thing, or idea. He or she refers to a person as a subject. The Hindi word woh can cover these different roles.
What does “That” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “That” means वह (vah). That points to a person, thing, or idea. He or she refers to a person as a subject. The Hindi word woh can cover these different roles.
How do I use “That” in a sentence?
Please go via that lane. Hindi meaning: आप वह गली से जाइए। (aap vah gali se jaaiye.). “That” stands in for a person or thing. Check whether the example uses it as the subject, object, or owner before replacing a name with it.
What should I watch for when using “That”?
That points to a person, thing, or idea. He or she refers to a person as a subject. The Hindi word woh can cover these different roles.
