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Patni in English: Wife (पत्नी)
Wife
Hindi (Devanagari)
पत्नी
Hindi (English letters)
patni
पत्नी (patni) can be expressed as “Wife” in English. For example: “This is my wife, Ananya.”
“patni” kehna ho, to English mein “Wife” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Introduction at a dinner
This is my wife, Ananya.
ये मेरी पत्नी हैं, अनन्या।
ye meri patni hain, Ananya.
How to pronounce “Wife”
Say it in English
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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.
Wife: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Wife | पत्नी patni The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This is my wife, Ananya. | ये मेरी पत्नी हैं, अनन्या। ye meri patni hain, Ananya. Introduction at a dinner | Introduction at a dinner |
| You have to write the wife's name here. | पत्नी का नाम यहाँ लिखना है। patni ka naam yahaan likhna hai. Filling a form | Filling a form |
“Wife” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my wife, Ananya.” 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 “Wife” in English sentences
1. Introduction at a dinner
This is my wife, Ananya.
ये मेरी पत्नी हैं, अनन्या।
ye meri patni hain, Ananya.
2. Filling a form
You have to write the wife's name here.
पत्नी का नाम यहाँ लिखना है।
patni ka naam yahaan likhna hai.
3. Phone update
My wife is coming from the office.
मेरी पत्नी ऑफ़िस से आ रही हैं।
meri patni office se aa rahi hain.
Common mistakes with “Wife”
Instead of
This are my wife, Ananya.
Say this
This is my wife, Ananya.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This is mine wife, Ananya.
Say this
This is my wife, Ananya.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Meeting a neighbour couple in the lobby
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will your wife come along for the outing too?
Show Hindi meaning
आपकी पत्नी भी घूमने चलेंगी क्या?
aapki patni bhi ghoomne chalengi kya?
You
Yes, my wife likes walking around the market.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मेरी पत्नी को बाज़ार घूमना पसंद है।
haan, meri patni ko bazaar ghoomna pasand hai.
Partner
Great! Then we'll meet your wife in the evening.
Show Hindi meaning
ज़बरदस्त! फिर शाम को पत्नी जी से मिलते हैं।
zabardast! phir shaam ko patni ji se milte hain.
You
Okay. I'll tell my wife.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, मैं पत्नी को बता देता हूँ।
theek hai, main patni ko bata deta hoon.
Your turn: use “Wife”
Say this in English: पत्नी का नाम यहाँ लिखना है। (patni ka naam yahaan likhna hai.)
Reveal sample answer
You have to write the wife's name here.
पत्नी का नाम यहाँ लिखना है।
patni ka naam yahaan likhna hai.
Compare your word order with “You have to write the wife's name here.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Wife” in English
Patni ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पत्नी (patni) can be expressed as “Wife” in English. For example: “This is my wife, Ananya.”
What does “Wife” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Wife” means पत्नी (patni). The sentence “This is my wife, Ananya.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Wife” in a sentence?
You have to write the wife's name here. Hindi meaning: पत्नी का नाम यहाँ लिखना है। (patni ka naam yahaan likhna hai.). “Wife” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my wife, Ananya.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Wife”?
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.
