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Jawab dena in English: To answer (जवाब देना)
to answer
Hindi (Devanagari)
जवाब देना
Hindi (English letters)
jawab dena
जवाब देना (jawab dena) can be expressed as “to answer” in English. For example: “Does anyone want to answer?”
“jawab dena” kehna ho, to English mein “to answer” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Classroom
Does anyone want to answer?
कोई जवाब देना चाहता है?
koi jawab dena chaahata hai?
How to pronounce “to answer”
Say it in English
too AN-ser
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.
to answer: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to answer | जवाब देना jawab dena The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Does anyone want to answer? | कोई जवाब देना चाहता है? koi jawab dena chaahata hai? Classroom | Classroom |
| He didn't answer my call. | उसने मेरा कॉल नहीं जवाब दिया। usne mera call nahi jawab diya. Phone | Phone |
The dictionary expression is “to answer”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
How to use “to answer” in English sentences
1. Classroom
Does anyone want to answer?
कोई जवाब देना चाहता है?
koi jawab dena chaahata hai?
2. Phone
He didn't answer my call.
उसने मेरा कॉल नहीं जवाब दिया।
usne mera call nahi jawab diya.
3. Interview
Please answer the question clearly.
सवाल का जवाब साफ़ दीजिए।
sawaal ka jawab saaf dijiye.
Common mistakes with “to answer”
Instead of
He didn't answer mine call.
Say this
He didn't answer my call.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
He didn't to answer my call.
Say this
He didn't answer my call.
Use the base verb after don't, doesn't or didn't. To does not belong between the helping verb and the main verb here.
Quiz practice
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
First question — please answer.
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पहला सवाल — आप जवाब दीजिए।
pehla sawaal — aap jawab dijiye.
You
Okay. I'll answer.
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ठीक है, मैं जवाब देता हूँ।
theek hai, main jawab deta hoon.
Partner
You gave a great answer.
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बढ़िया जवाब दिया आपने।
badhiya jawab diya aapne.
You
I'll try to answer the next one too.
Show Hindi meaning
अगला भी जवाब देने की कोशिश करूँगा।
agla bhi jawab dene ki koshish karunga.
Your turn: use “to answer”
Say this in English: उसने मेरा कॉल नहीं जवाब दिया। (usne mera call nahi jawab diya.)
Reveal sample answer
He didn't answer my call.
उसने मेरा कॉल नहीं जवाब दिया।
usne mera call nahi jawab diya.
Compare your word order with “He didn't answer my call.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to answer” in English
Jawab dena ko English mein kya kehte hain?
जवाब देना (jawab dena) can be expressed as “to answer” in English. For example: “Does anyone want to answer?”
What does “to answer” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to answer” means जवाब देना (jawab dena). The sentence “Does anyone want to answer?” shows it in context.
How do I use “to answer” in a sentence?
He didn't answer my call. Hindi meaning: उसने मेरा कॉल नहीं जवाब दिया। (usne mera call nahi jawab diya.). The dictionary expression is “to answer”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
What should I watch for when using “to answer”?
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
