English · Everyday verbs
… ke paas hona in English: To have (… के पास होना)
to have
Hindi (Devanagari)
… के पास होना
Hindi (English letters)
… ke paas hona
… के पास होना (… ke paas hona) can be expressed as “to have” in English. For example: “Do you have a charger?”
“… ke paas hona” kehna ho, to English mein “to have” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Borrowing a charger
Do you have a charger?
क्या आपके पास चार्जर है?
kya aapke paas charger hai?
How to pronounce “to have”
Say it in English
too hav
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 have: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to have | … के पास होना … ke paas hona The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Do you have a charger? | क्या आपके पास चार्जर है? kya aapke paas charger hai? Borrowing a charger | Borrowing a charger |
| Do you have a passport? | क्या आपके पास पासपोर्ट है? kya aapke paas passport hai? At a ticket window | At a ticket window |
The dictionary expression is “to have”. 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 have” in English sentences
1. Borrowing a charger
Do you have a charger?
क्या आपके पास चार्जर है?
kya aapke paas charger hai?
2. At a ticket window
Do you have a passport?
क्या आपके पास पासपोर्ट है?
kya aapke paas passport hai?
3. Declining a request
Sorry, they don't have cash.
क्षमा करें, नक़द उनके पास नहीं है।
kshama karen, nakad unke paas nahi hai.
Common mistakes with “to have”
Instead of
Do you have an charger?
Say this
Do you have a charger?
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Instead of
you Do have a charger?
Say this
Do you have a charger?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Sharing umbrellas before rain
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Rain is coming. Do you have an umbrella?
Show Hindi meaning
बारिश आ रही है। आपके पास छाता है?
baarish aa rahi hai. aapke paas chhaata hai?
You
Yes. I have one umbrella.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मेरे पास एक छाता है।
haan, mere paas ek chhaata hai.
Partner
I don't have one. Shall we go together?
Show Hindi meaning
मेरे पास नहीं है। साथ चलें?
mere paas nahi hai. saath chalen?
You
Sure. I have space under the umbrella.
Show Hindi meaning
ज़रूर, मेरे पास जगह है छाते के नीचे।
zaroor, mere paas jagah hai chhaate ke neeche.
Your turn: use “to have”
Say this in English: क्या आपके पास पासपोर्ट है? (kya aapke paas passport hai?)
Reveal sample answer
Do you have a passport?
क्या आपके पास पासपोर्ट है?
kya aapke paas passport hai?
Compare your word order with “Do you have a passport?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to have” in English
… ke paas hona ko English mein kya kehte hain?
… के पास होना (… ke paas hona) can be expressed as “to have” in English. For example: “Do you have a charger?”
What does “to have” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to have” means … के पास होना (… ke paas hona). The sentence “Do you have a charger?” shows it in context.
How do I use “to have” in a sentence?
Do you have a passport? Hindi meaning: क्या आपके पास पासपोर्ट है? (kya aapke paas passport hai?). The dictionary expression is “to have”. 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 have”?
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.
