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Aurat / mahila in English: Woman (औरत / महिला)
Woman
Hindi (Devanagari)
औरत / महिला
Hindi (English letters)
aurat / mahila
औरत / महिला (aurat / mahila) can be expressed as “Woman” in English. For example: “The women's line is that way.”
“aurat / mahila” kehna ho, to English mein “Woman” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Queue sign
The women's line is that way.
महिला लाइन उधर है।
mahila line udhar hai.
How to pronounce “Woman”
Say it in English
WOO-muhn
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.
Woman: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Woman | औरत / महिला aurat / mahila The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The women's line is that way. | महिला लाइन उधर है। mahila line udhar hai. Queue sign | Queue sign |
| A woman helped. | एक महिला ने मदद की। ek mahila ne madad ki. News caption | News caption |
“Woman” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The women's line is that way.” 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 “Woman” in English sentences
1. Queue sign
The women's line is that way.
महिला लाइन उधर है।
mahila line udhar hai.
2. News caption
A woman helped.
एक महिला ने मदद की।
ek mahila ne madad ki.
3. Street description
A woman is standing there.
वहाँ एक औरत खड़ी है।
vahaan ek aurat khadi hai.
Common mistakes with “Woman”
Instead of
The women's line are that way.
Say this
The women's line is that way.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
an woman helped.
Say this
A woman helped.
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.
Asking staff about a women’s counter
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which is the women's counter?
Show Hindi meaning
महिला काउंटर कौन सा है?
mahila counter kaun sa hai?
You
I can see the women's desk over there.
Show Hindi meaning
उधर महिला डेस्क दिख रही है।
udhar mahila desk dikh rahi hai.
Partner
Is any woman already in line?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या कोई औरत पहले से लाइन में है?
kya koi aurat pehle se line mein hai?
You
Yes, two women are standing.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, दो महिलाएँ खड़ी हैं।
haan, do mahilaaen khadi hain.
Your turn: use “Woman”
Say this in English: एक महिला ने मदद की। (ek mahila ne madad ki.)
Reveal sample answer
A woman helped.
एक महिला ने मदद की।
ek mahila ne madad ki.
Compare your word order with “A woman helped.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Woman” in English
Aurat / mahila ko English mein kya kehte hain?
औरत / महिला (aurat / mahila) can be expressed as “Woman” in English. For example: “The women's line is that way.”
What does “Woman” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Woman” means औरत / महिला (aurat / mahila). The sentence “The women's line is that way.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Woman” in a sentence?
A woman helped. Hindi meaning: एक महिला ने मदद की। (ek mahila ne madad ki.). “Woman” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The women's line is that way.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Woman”?
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.
