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Vahaan in English: There (वहाँ)
There
Hindi (Devanagari)
वहाँ
Hindi (English letters)
vahaan
वहाँ (vahaan) can be expressed as “There” in English. For example: “The office is there in the corner.”
“vahaan” kehna ho, to English mein “There” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Point
The office is there in the corner.
ऑफ़िस वहाँ कोने में है।
office vahaan kone mein hai.
How to pronounce “There”
Say it in English
ther
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.
There: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| There | वहाँ vahaan The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The office is there in the corner. | ऑफ़िस वहाँ कोने में है। office vahaan kone mein hai. Point | Point |
| Please turn left from there. | आप वहाँ से बाएँ मुड़िए। aap vahaan se baayen mudiye. Guide | Guide |
“There” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
How to use “There” in English sentences
1. Point
The office is there in the corner.
ऑफ़िस वहाँ कोने में है।
office vahaan kone mein hai.
2. Guide
Please turn left from there.
आप वहाँ से बाएँ मुड़िए।
aap vahaan se baayen mudiye.
3. Meet
We'll meet there at the station.
हम वहाँ स्टेशन पर मिलते हैं।
hum vahaan station par milte hain.
Common mistakes with “There”
Instead of
The office are there in the corner.
Say this
The office is there in the corner.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Please to turn left from there.
Say this
Please turn left from there.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Giving directions
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is the market straight there?
Show Hindi meaning
बाज़ार वहाँ सीधा है क्या?
bazaar vahaan seedha hai kya?
You
Yes — you'll see a red board there.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, वहाँ लाल बोर्ड दिखेगा।
haan, vahaan laal board dikhega.
Partner
Please read the signboard.
Show Hindi meaning
आप साइन बोर्ड पढ़ लीजिए।
aap sign board padh lijiye.
You
Okay — I'll call when I reach there.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, वहाँ पहुँचकर कॉल करता हूँ।
theek, vahaan pahunchkar call karta hoon.
Your turn: use “There”
Say this in English: आप वहाँ से बाएँ मुड़िए। (aap vahaan se baayen mudiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please turn left from there.
आप वहाँ से बाएँ मुड़िए।
aap vahaan se baayen mudiye.
Compare your word order with “Please turn left from there.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “There” in English
Vahaan ko English mein kya kehte hain?
वहाँ (vahaan) can be expressed as “There” in English. For example: “The office is there in the corner.”
What does “There” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “There” means वहाँ (vahaan). The sentence “The office is there in the corner.” shows it in context.
How do I use “There” in a sentence?
Please turn left from there. Hindi meaning: आप वहाँ से बाएँ मुड़िए। (aap vahaan se baayen mudiye.). “There” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
What should I watch for when using “There”?
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
