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Ye mera dost hai in English: This is my friend (ये मेरा दोस्त है)
This is my friend
Hindi (Devanagari)
ये मेरा दोस्त है
Hindi (English letters)
ye mera dost hai
ये मेरा दोस्त है (ye mera dost hai) can be expressed as “This is my friend” in English. For example: “Auntie, this is my friend Arjun.”
“ye mera dost hai” kehna ho, to English mein “This is my friend” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Party intro
Auntie, this is my friend Arjun.
आंटी, ये मेरा दोस्त है अरजुन।
aunty, ye mera dost hai Arjun.
How to pronounce “This is my friend”
Say it in English
this iz migh frend
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.
This is my friend: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| This is my friend | ये मेरा दोस्त है ye mera dost hai The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Auntie, this is my friend Arjun. | आंटी, ये मेरा दोस्त है अरजुन। aunty, ye mera dost hai Arjun. Party intro | Party intro |
| Sir, this is my friend — he's an intern. | सर, ये मेरा दोस्त है, इंटर्न है। sir, ye mera dost hai, intern hai. Office visit | Office visit |
Use “This is my friend” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “This is my friend” in English sentences
1. Party intro
Auntie, this is my friend Arjun.
आंटी, ये मेरा दोस्त है अरजुन।
aunty, ye mera dost hai Arjun.
2. Office visit
Sir, this is my friend — he's an intern.
सर, ये मेरा दोस्त है, इंटर्न है।
sir, ye mera dost hai, intern hai.
3. Café table
Listen — this is my friend Rahul.
सुनो, ये मेरा दोस्त है राहुल।
suno, ye mera dost hai Raahul.
Common mistakes with “This is my friend”
Instead of
Auntie, this are my friend Arjun.
Say this
Auntie, this is my friend Arjun.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Auntie, this is mine friend Arjun.
Say this
Auntie, this is my friend Arjun.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Introducing a friend to a neighbor
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Hello! Who is this?
Show Hindi meaning
नमस्ते! ये कौन हैं?
namaste! ye kaun hain?
You
Yes — this is my friend Karan.
Show Hindi meaning
जी, ये मेरा दोस्त है करण।
ji, ye mera dost hai Karan.
Partner
Welcome, Karan. Nice to meet you.
Show Hindi meaning
downstream, करण। आपसे मिलकर ख़ुशी हुई।
welcome, Karan. aapse milkar khushi hui.
You
Thanks — again, this is my friend.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद — फिर से कहूँ, ये मेरा दोस्त है।
dhanyavaad — phir se kahoonga, ye mera dost hai.
Your turn: use “This is my friend”
Say this in English: सर, ये मेरा दोस्त है, इंटर्न है। (sir, ye mera dost hai, intern hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Sir, this is my friend — he's an intern.
सर, ये मेरा दोस्त है, इंटर्न है।
sir, ye mera dost hai, intern hai.
Compare your word order with “Sir, this is my friend — he's an intern.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “This is my friend” in English
Ye mera dost hai ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ये मेरा दोस्त है (ye mera dost hai) can be expressed as “This is my friend” in English. For example: “Auntie, this is my friend Arjun.”
What does “This is my friend” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “This is my friend” means ये मेरा दोस्त है (ye mera dost hai). The sentence “Auntie, this is my friend Arjun.” shows it in context.
How do I use “This is my friend” in a sentence?
Sir, this is my friend — he's an intern. Hindi meaning: सर, ये मेरा दोस्त है, इंटर्न है। (sir, ye mera dost hai, intern hai.). Use “This is my friend” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “This is my friend”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
