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Duniya in English: World (दुनिया)

World

Hindi (Devanagari)

दुनिया

Hindi (English letters)

duniya

Say it: werldnoun

दुनिया (duniya) can be expressed as “World” in English. For example: “What happened in the world today?”

“duniya” kehna ho, to English mein “World” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

News

What happened in the world today?

आज दुनिया में क्या हुआ?

aaj duniya mein kya hua?

How to pronounce “World”

Say it in English

werld

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.

World: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
World

दुनिया

duniya

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
What happened in the world today?

आज दुनिया में क्या हुआ?

aaj duniya mein kya hua?

News

News
Do you want to travel the world?

आप दुनिया घूमना चाहते हैं?

aap duniya ghoomna chahte hain?

Travel

Travel

“World” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “What happened in the world today?” 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 “World” in English sentences

  1. 1. News

    What happened in the world today?

    आज दुनिया में क्या हुआ?

    aaj duniya mein kya hua?

  2. 2. Travel

    Do you want to travel the world?

    आप दुनिया घूमना चाहते हैं?

    aap duniya ghoomna chahte hain?

  3. 3. Praise

    This place is the most beautiful in the world.

    यह जगह दुनिया की सबसे सुंदर है।

    yah jagah duniya ki sabse sundar hai.

Common mistakes with “World”

Instead of

you Do want to travel the world?

Say this

Do you want to travel the world?

In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.

Instead of

This place are the most beautiful in the world.

Say this

This place is the most beautiful in the world.

Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Planning a long trip

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    Which part of the world do you want to see?

    Show Hindi meaning

    आप कौन सी दुनिया देखना चाहते हैं?

    aap kaun si duniya dekhna chahte hain?

  2. You

    I'll tour Asia — the world is big.

    Show Hindi meaning

    एशिया घूमूँ — दुनिया बड़ी है।

    Asia ghoomoon — duniya badi hai.

  3. Partner

    Please keep your passport ready.

    Show Hindi meaning

    पासपोर्ट तैयार रखिए।

    passport taiyaar rakhiye.

  4. You

    Yes — visas from around the world will be needed.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, दुनिया भर के वीज़ा लगेंगे।

    haan, duniya bhar ke visa lagenge.

Your turn: use “World”

Say this in English: आप दुनिया घूमना चाहते हैं? (aap duniya ghoomna chahte hain?)

Reveal sample answer

Do you want to travel the world?

आप दुनिया घूमना चाहते हैं?

aap duniya ghoomna chahte hain?

Compare your word order with “Do you want to travel the world?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “World” in English

Duniya ko English mein kya kehte hain?

दुनिया (duniya) can be expressed as “World” in English. For example: “What happened in the world today?”

What does “World” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “World” means दुनिया (duniya). The sentence “What happened in the world today?” shows it in context.

How do I use “World” in a sentence?

Do you want to travel the world? Hindi meaning: आप दुनिया घूमना चाहते हैं? (aap duniya ghoomna chahte hain?). “World” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “What happened in the world today?” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “World”?

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.

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