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Ham dost hain in English: We're friends (हम दोस्त हैं)
We're friends
Hindi (Devanagari)
हम दोस्त हैं
Hindi (English letters)
ham dost hain
हम दोस्त हैं (ham dost hain) can be expressed as “We're friends” in English. For example: “This is Reena — we're friends.”
“ham dost hain” kehna ho, to English mein “We're friends” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Introducing someone
This is Reena — we're friends.
यह रीना है, हम दोस्त हैं।
yah Reena hai, ham dost hain.
How to pronounce “We're friends”
Say it in English
weer frendz
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.
We're friends: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| We're friends | हम दोस्त हैं ham dost hain The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This is Reena — we're friends. | यह रीना है, हम दोस्त हैं। yah Reena hai, ham dost hain. Introducing someone | Introducing someone |
| Mom, don't worry — we're friends. | माँ, घबराओ मत — हम दोस्त हैं। maan, ghabraao mat — ham dost hain. Clarifying to parents | Clarifying to parents |
Use “We're friends” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “We're friends” in English sentences
1. Introducing someone
This is Reena — we're friends.
यह रीना है, हम दोस्त हैं।
yah Reena hai, ham dost hain.
2. Clarifying to parents
Mom, don't worry — we're friends.
माँ, घबराओ मत — हम दोस्त हैं।
maan, ghabraao mat — ham dost hain.
3. Group photo caption
We've been friends since college.
कॉलेज से हम दोस्त हैं।
college se ham dost hain.
Common mistakes with “We're friends”
Instead of
This are Reena — we're friends.
Say this
This is Reena — we're friends.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This is Reena — we is friends.
Say this
This is Reena — we're friends.
This contraction includes are. We, you, and they take are in this pattern, not is.
Meeting a roommate's cousin
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How are you two connected?
Show Hindi meaning
आप दोनों कैसे जुड़े?
aap donon kaise jude?
You
From work — we're friends.
Show Hindi meaning
ऑफिस से — हम दोस्त हैं।
office se — ham dost hain.
Partner
Nice! Since when?
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा! कब से?
achha! kab se?
You
We've been friends for two years.
Show Hindi meaning
दो साल से हम दोस्त हैं।
do saal se ham dost hain.
Your turn: use “We're friends”
Say this in English: माँ, घबराओ मत — हम दोस्त हैं। (maan, ghabraao mat — ham dost hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Mom, don't worry — we're friends.
माँ, घबराओ मत — हम दोस्त हैं।
maan, ghabraao mat — ham dost hain.
Compare your word order with “Mom, don't worry — we're friends.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “We're friends” in English
Ham dost hain ko English mein kya kehte hain?
हम दोस्त हैं (ham dost hain) can be expressed as “We're friends” in English. For example: “This is Reena — we're friends.”
What does “We're friends” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “We're friends” means हम दोस्त हैं (ham dost hain). The sentence “This is Reena — we're friends.” shows it in context.
How do I use “We're friends” in a sentence?
Mom, don't worry — we're friends. Hindi meaning: माँ, घबराओ मत — हम दोस्त हैं। (maan, ghabraao mat — ham dost hain.). Use “We're friends” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “We're friends”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
