English · Everyday verbs
Khada hona in English: To stand up (खड़ा होना)
to stand up
Hindi (Devanagari)
खड़ा होना
Hindi (English letters)
khada hona
खड़ा होना (khada hona) can be expressed as “to stand up” in English. For example: “Please stand up — we need the seat free.”
“khada hona” kehna ho, to English mein “to stand up” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Bus stop
Please stand up — we need the seat free.
कृपया खड़े हो जाइए, सीट खाली करनी है।
kripya khade ho jaiye, seat khaali karni hai.
How to pronounce “to stand up”
Say it in English
too stand uhp
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 stand up: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to stand up | खड़ा होना khada hona The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please stand up — we need the seat free. | कृपया खड़े हो जाइए, सीट खाली करनी है। kripya khade ho jaiye, seat khaali karni hai. Bus stop | Bus stop |
| I'm standing here — you go ahead. | मैं यहाँ खड़ा हूँ, आप आगे बढ़िए। main yahaan khada hoon, aap aage badhiye. Queue | Queue |
The dictionary expression is “to stand up”. 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 stand up” in English sentences
1. Bus stop
Please stand up — we need the seat free.
कृपया खड़े हो जाइए, सीट खाली करनी है।
kripya khade ho jaiye, seat khaali karni hai.
2. Queue
I'm standing here — you go ahead.
मैं यहाँ खड़ा हूँ, आप आगे बढ़िए।
main yahaan khada hoon, aap aage badhiye.
3. Photo pose
The little girl is standing by the window.
बच्ची खिड़की के पास खड़ी है।
bachchi khidki ke paas khadi hai.
Common mistakes with “to stand up”
Instead of
Please to stand up — we need the seat free.
Say this
Please stand up — we need the seat free.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Instead of
I is standing here — you go ahead.
Say this
I'm standing here — you go ahead.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Giving up a seat on the metro
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Please stand — I'm giving up the seat.
Show Hindi meaning
आप खड़े हो जाएँ, मैं सीट छोड़ता हूँ।
aap khade ho jaayen, main seat chhodta hoon.
You
No. I can keep standing.
Show Hindi meaning
नहीं, मैं खड़ा रह सकता हूँ।
nahi, main khada rah sakta hoon.
Partner
You're elderly — please don't keep standing.
Show Hindi meaning
आप बुज़ुर्ग हैं, खड़े मत रहिए।
aap buzurg hain, khade mat rahiye.
You
Okay, thanks. I'll sit.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, धन्यवाद। मैं बैठ जाता हूँ।
theek hai, dhanyavaad. main baith jaata hoon.
Your turn: use “to stand up”
Say this in English: मैं यहाँ खड़ा हूँ, आप आगे बढ़िए। (main yahaan khada hoon, aap aage badhiye.)
Reveal sample answer
I'm standing here — you go ahead.
मैं यहाँ खड़ा हूँ, आप आगे बढ़िए।
main yahaan khada hoon, aap aage badhiye.
Compare your word order with “I'm standing here — you go ahead.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to stand up” in English
Khada hona ko English mein kya kehte hain?
खड़ा होना (khada hona) can be expressed as “to stand up” in English. For example: “Please stand up — we need the seat free.”
What does “to stand up” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to stand up” means खड़ा होना (khada hona). The sentence “Please stand up — we need the seat free.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to stand up” in a sentence?
I'm standing here — you go ahead. Hindi meaning: मैं यहाँ खड़ा हूँ, आप आगे बढ़िए। (main yahaan khada hoon, aap aage badhiye.). The dictionary expression is “to stand up”. 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 stand up”?
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.
