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Iska kya matlab hai? in English: What does this mean? (इसका क्या मतलब है?)
What does this mean?
Hindi (Devanagari)
इसका क्या मतलब है?
Hindi (English letters)
iska kya matlab hai?
इसका क्या मतलब है? (iska kya matlab hai?) can be expressed as “What does this mean?” in English. For example: “This board — what does it mean?”
“iska kya matlab hai?” kehna ho, to English mein “What does this mean?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Signboard
This board — what does it mean?
इस बोर्ड का — इसका क्या मतलब है?
is board ka — iska kya matlab hai?
How to pronounce “What does this mean?”
Say it in English
wuht duhz this meen
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.
What does this mean?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| What does this mean? | इसका क्या मतलब है? iska kya matlab hai? The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This board — what does it mean? | इस बोर्ड का — इसका क्या मतलब है? is board ka — iska kya matlab hai? Signboard | Signboard |
| Sorry — what does this mean? | माफ़ कीजिए, इसका क्या मतलब है? maaf kijiye, iska kya matlab hai? Chat slang | Chat slang |
Use “What does this mean?” 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 “What does this mean?” in English sentences
1. Signboard
This board — what does it mean?
इस बोर्ड का — इसका क्या मतलब है?
is board ka — iska kya matlab hai?
2. Chat slang
Sorry — what does this mean?
माफ़ कीजिए, इसका क्या मतलब है?
maaf kijiye, iska kya matlab hai?
3. Class reading
Sir, this line — what does it mean?
सर, इस लाइन का — इसका क्या मतलब है?
sir, is line ka — iska kya matlab hai?
Common mistakes with “What does this mean?”
Instead of
This board — what it does mean?
Say this
This board — what does it mean?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Instead of
Sir, this line — what it does mean?
Say this
Sir, this line — what does it mean?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Decoding a form field
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
This column is confusing.
Show Hindi meaning
यह कॉलम उलझा रहा है।
yah column uljha raha hai.
You
True — what does it mean?
Show Hindi meaning
सच — इसका क्या मतलब है?
sach — iska kya matlab hai?
Partner
Let's ask the clerk: what does it mean?
Show Hindi meaning
पूछते हैं क्लर्क से: इसका क्या मतलब है?
poochhte hain clerk se: iska kya matlab hai?
You
Yes, please ask.
Show Hindi meaning
जी, पूछिए।
ji, poochhie.
Your turn: use “What does this mean?”
Say this in English: माफ़ कीजिए, इसका क्या मतलब है? (maaf kijiye, iska kya matlab hai?)
Reveal sample answer
Sorry — what does this mean?
माफ़ कीजिए, इसका क्या मतलब है?
maaf kijiye, iska kya matlab hai?
Compare your word order with “Sorry — what does this mean?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “What does this mean?” in English
Iska kya matlab hai? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
इसका क्या मतलब है? (iska kya matlab hai?) can be expressed as “What does this mean?” in English. For example: “This board — what does it mean?”
What does “What does this mean?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “What does this mean?” means इसका क्या मतलब है? (iska kya matlab hai?). The sentence “This board — what does it mean?” shows it in context.
How do I use “What does this mean?” in a sentence?
Sorry — what does this mean? Hindi meaning: माफ़ कीजिए, इसका क्या मतलब है? (maaf kijiye, iska kya matlab hai?). Use “What does this mean?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “What does this mean?”?
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.
