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Vidhva in English: Widow (विधवा)
Widow
Hindi (Devanagari)
विधवा
Hindi (English letters)
vidhva
विधवा (vidhva) can be expressed as “Widow” in English. For example: “She is a widow — please speak carefully.”
“vidhva” kehna ho, to English mein “Widow” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Quiet intro
She is a widow — please speak carefully.
वे विधवा हैं, सावधानी से बात कीजिए।
ve vidhva hain, saavdhaani se baat kijiye.
How to pronounce “Widow”
Say it in English
WI-doh
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.
Widow: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Widow | विधवा vidhva The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| She is a widow — please speak carefully. | वे विधवा हैं, सावधानी से बात कीजिए। ve vidhva hain, saavdhaani se baat kijiye. Quiet intro | Quiet intro |
| Select the widow option on the form. | फ़ॉर्म पर विधवा का विकल्प चुनिए। form par vidhva ka vikalp chuniye. Form | Form |
“Widow” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “She is a widow — please speak carefully.” 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 “Widow” in English sentences
1. Quiet intro
She is a widow — please speak carefully.
वे विधवा हैं, सावधानी से बात कीजिए।
ve vidhva hain, saavdhaani se baat kijiye.
2. Form
Select the widow option on the form.
फ़ॉर्म पर विधवा का विकल्प चुनिए।
form par vidhva ka vikalp chuniye.
3. Support group
Help is available for widows.
विधवा महिलाओं के लिए मदद उपलब्ध है।
vidhva mahilaon ke liye madad uplabdh hai.
Common mistakes with “Widow”
Instead of
She are a widow — please speak carefully.
Say this
She is a widow — please speak carefully.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
She is an widow — please speak carefully.
Say this
She is a widow — please speak carefully.
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.
Helping with a pension form
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is writing widow necessary here?
Show Hindi meaning
यहाँ विधवा लिखना ज़रूरी है क्या?
yahaan vidhva likhna zaroor hai kya?
You
Yes, the status is widow.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, स्थिति विधवा है।
haan, sthiti vidhva hai.
Partner
Okay — please also check the widow's pension box.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, विधवा पेंशन का बॉक्स भी देखिए।
theek hai, vidhva pension ka box bhi dekhiye.
You
Done — I selected widow.
Show Hindi meaning
हो गया — विधवा चुन लिया।
ho gaya — vidhva chun liya.
Your turn: use “Widow”
Say this in English: फ़ॉर्म पर विधवा का विकल्प चुनिए। (form par vidhva ka vikalp chuniye.)
Reveal sample answer
Select the widow option on the form.
फ़ॉर्म पर विधवा का विकल्प चुनिए।
form par vidhva ka vikalp chuniye.
Compare your word order with “Select the widow option on the form.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Widow” in English
Vidhva ko English mein kya kehte hain?
विधवा (vidhva) can be expressed as “Widow” in English. For example: “She is a widow — please speak carefully.”
What does “Widow” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Widow” means विधवा (vidhva). The sentence “She is a widow — please speak carefully.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Widow” in a sentence?
Select the widow option on the form. Hindi meaning: फ़ॉर्म पर विधवा का विकल्प चुनिए। (form par vidhva ka vikalp chuniye.). “Widow” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “She is a widow — please speak carefully.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Widow”?
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.
