English · Everyday verbs
Vaapas aana in English: To come back (वापस आना)
to come back
Hindi (Devanagari)
वापस आना
Hindi (English letters)
vaapas aana
वापस आना (vaapas aana) can be expressed as “to come back” in English. For example: “I'll come back in two minutes.”
“vaapas aana” kehna ho, to English mein “to come back” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Leaving a shop
I'll come back in two minutes.
मैं दो मिनट में वापस आता हूँ।
main do minute mein vaapas aata hoon.
How to pronounce “to come back”
Say it in English
too kuhm bak
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 come back: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to come back | वापस आना vaapas aana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'll come back in two minutes. | मैं दो मिनट में वापस आता हूँ। main do minute mein vaapas aata hoon. Leaving a shop | Leaving a shop |
| When will you come back after the holidays? | आप छुट्टियों के बाद कब वापस आएँगे? aap chhuttiyon ke baad kab vaapas aayenge? Travel plans | Travel plans |
The dictionary expression is “to come back”. 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 come back” in English sentences
1. Leaving a shop
I'll come back in two minutes.
मैं दो मिनट में वापस आता हूँ।
main do minute mein vaapas aata hoon.
2. Travel plans
When will you come back after the holidays?
आप छुट्टियों के बाद कब वापस आएँगे?
aap chhuttiyon ke baad kab vaapas aayenge?
3. Library book
The books have to come back tomorrow.
किताबें कल वापस आनी हैं।
kitaaben kal vaapas aani hain.
Common mistakes with “to come back”
Instead of
I will to come back in two minutes.
Say this
I'll come back in two minutes.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Me'll come back in two minutes.
Say this
I'll come back in two minutes.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Confirming a return time after errands
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
When will you come back?
Show Hindi meaning
आप कब वापस आएँगे?
aap kab vaapas aayenge?
You
I'll come back by evening.
Show Hindi meaning
शाम तक वापस आ जाऊँगा।
shaam tak vaapas aa jaaoonga.
Partner
Should I keep the food warm?
Show Hindi meaning
खाना गरम रख दूँ?
khaana garam rakh doon?
You
Yes — I'll eat when I come back.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ — वापस आने पर खाऊँगा।
haan — vaapas aane par khaaoonga.
Your turn: use “to come back”
Say this in English: आप छुट्टियों के बाद कब वापस आएँगे? (aap chhuttiyon ke baad kab vaapas aayenge?)
Reveal sample answer
When will you come back after the holidays?
आप छुट्टियों के बाद कब वापस आएँगे?
aap chhuttiyon ke baad kab vaapas aayenge?
Compare your word order with “When will you come back after the holidays?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to come back” in English
Vaapas aana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
वापस आना (vaapas aana) can be expressed as “to come back” in English. For example: “I'll come back in two minutes.”
What does “to come back” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to come back” means वापस आना (vaapas aana). The sentence “I'll come back in two minutes.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to come back” in a sentence?
When will you come back after the holidays? Hindi meaning: आप छुट्टियों के बाद कब वापस आएँगे? (aap chhuttiyon ke baad kab vaapas aayenge?). The dictionary expression is “to come back”. 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 come back”?
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.
