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Paani in English: Water (पानी)
Water
Hindi (Devanagari)
पानी
Hindi (English letters)
paani
पानी (paani) can be expressed as “Water” in English. For example: “Brother, one cold water please.”
“paani” kehna ho, to English mein “Water” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
At a roadside stall
Brother, one cold water please.
भैया, एक ठंडा पानी दीजिए।
bhaiya, ek thanda paani dijiye.
How to pronounce “Water”
Say it in English
WAW-ter
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.
Water: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Water | पानी paani The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Brother, one cold water please. | भैया, एक ठंडा पानी दीजिए। bhaiya, ek thanda paani dijiye. At a roadside stall | At a roadside stall |
| Drink some water first, then we'll talk. | पहले पानी पी लीजिए, फिर बात करते हैं। pehla paani pee lijiye, phir baat karte hain. As a guest arrives | As a guest arrives |
“Water” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Brother, one cold water please.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “Water” in English sentences
1. At a roadside stall
Brother, one cold water please.
भैया, एक ठंडा पानी दीजिए।
bhaiya, ek thanda paani dijiye.
2. As a guest arrives
Drink some water first, then we'll talk.
पहले पानी पी लीजिए, फिर बात करते हैं।
pehla paani pee lijiye, phir baat karte hain.
3. In a restaurant
Please put water on the table.
टेबल पर पानी रख दीजिए।
table par paani rakh dijiye.
Common mistakes with “Water”
Instead of
Drink some water first, then we will to talk.
Say this
Drink some water first, then we'll talk.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
What will to you have, tea or water?
Say this
What will you have, tea or water?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Ordering drinks at a small cafe
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What will you have, tea or water?
Show Hindi meaning
आप क्या लेंगे, चाय या पानी?
aap kya lenge, chaai ya paani?
You
Please give a cold water first.
Show Hindi meaning
पहले एक ठंडा पानी दीजिए।
pehla ek thanda paani dijiye.
Partner
Will bottled water be okay?
Show Hindi meaning
बोतल का पानी ठीक रहेगा?
botal ka paani theek rahega?
You
Yes, please bring a water bottle.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, पानी की बोतल ला दीजिए।
haan, paani ki botal laa dijiye.
Your turn: use “Water”
Say this in English: पहले पानी पी लीजिए, फिर बात करते हैं। (pehla paani pee lijiye, phir baat karte hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Drink some water first, then we'll talk.
पहले पानी पी लीजिए, फिर बात करते हैं।
pehla paani pee lijiye, phir baat karte hain.
Compare your word order with “Drink some water first, then we'll talk.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Water” in English
Paani ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पानी (paani) can be expressed as “Water” in English. For example: “Brother, one cold water please.”
What does “Water” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Water” means पानी (paani). The sentence “Brother, one cold water please.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Water” in a sentence?
Drink some water first, then we'll talk. Hindi meaning: पहले पानी पी लीजिए, फिर बात करते हैं। (pehla paani pee lijiye, phir baat karte hain.). “Water” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Brother, one cold water please.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Water”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
