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Lahar in English: Wave (लहर)
Wave
Hindi (Devanagari)
लहर
Hindi (English letters)
lahar
लहर (lahar) can be expressed as “Wave” in English. For example: “Waves are high today — be careful.”
“lahar” kehna ho, to English mein “Wave” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Beach warning
Waves are high today — be careful.
आज लहरें ऊँची हैं, सावधान।
aaj laharen oonchi hain, saavdhaan.
How to pronounce “Wave”
Say it in English
wayv
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.
Wave: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Wave | लहर lahar The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Waves are high today — be careful. | आज लहरें ऊँची हैं, सावधान। aaj laharen oonchi hain, saavdhaan. Beach warning | Beach warning |
| Take a photo with that wave. | उस लहर के साथ फ़ोटो लें। us lahar ke saath photo len. Photo op | Photo op |
“Wave” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Waves are high today — be careful.” 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 “Wave” in English sentences
1. Beach warning
Waves are high today — be careful.
आज लहरें ऊँची हैं, सावधान।
aaj laharen oonchi hain, saavdhaan.
2. Photo op
Take a photo with that wave.
उस लहर के साथ फ़ोटो लें।
us lahar ke saath photo len.
3. Heat news
There's a heat wave in the city.
शहर में गर्मी की लहर है।
shahar mein garmi ki lahar hai.
Common mistakes with “Wave”
Instead of
Waves is high today — be careful.
Say this
Waves are high today — be careful.
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Take an photo with that wave.
Say this
Take a photo with that wave.
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.
At the beach with a friend
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Look how big a wave is coming!
Show Hindi meaning
देखिए, कितनी बड़ी लहर आ रही है!
dekhiye, kitni badi lahar aa rahi hai!
You
Yes — don't go near the wave.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, लहर के पास मत जाइए।
haan, lahar ke paas mat jaaiye.
Partner
Okay — we'll play on the small wave.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, छोटी लहर पर खेलते हैं।
theek hai, chhoti lahar par khelte hain.
You
Fun — the wave feels cold.
Show Hindi meaning
मज़ेदार, लहर ठंडी लग रही है।
mazedaar, lahar thandi lag rahi hai.
Your turn: use “Wave”
Say this in English: उस लहर के साथ फ़ोटो लें। (us lahar ke saath photo len.)
Reveal sample answer
Take a photo with that wave.
उस लहर के साथ फ़ोटो लें।
us lahar ke saath photo len.
Compare your word order with “Take a photo with that wave.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Wave” in English
Lahar ko English mein kya kehte hain?
लहर (lahar) can be expressed as “Wave” in English. For example: “Waves are high today — be careful.”
What does “Wave” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Wave” means लहर (lahar). The sentence “Waves are high today — be careful.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Wave” in a sentence?
Take a photo with that wave. Hindi meaning: उस लहर के साथ फ़ोटो लें। (us lahar ke saath photo len.). “Wave” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Waves are high today — be careful.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Wave”?
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.
