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Saal in English: Year (साल)
Year
Hindi (Devanagari)
साल
Hindi (English letters)
saal
साल (saal) can be expressed as “Year” in English. For example: “I've been working here for two years.”
“saal” kehna ho, to English mein “Year” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Talking about work experience
I've been working here for two years.
मैं यहाँ दो साल से काम कर रहा हूँ।
main yahaan do saal se kaam kar raha hoon.
How to pronounce “Year”
Say it in English
yir
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.
Year: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Year | साल saal The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I've been working here for two years. | मैं यहाँ दो साल से काम कर रहा हूँ। main yahaan do saal se kaam kar raha hoon. Talking about work experience | Talking about work experience |
| My daughter is eight years old. | मेरी बेटी आठ साल की है। meri beti aath saal ki hai. Mentioning age | Mentioning age |
“Year” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I've been working here for two years.” 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 “Year” in English sentences
1. Talking about work experience
I've been working here for two years.
मैं यहाँ दो साल से काम कर रहा हूँ।
main yahaan do saal se kaam kar raha hoon.
2. Mentioning age
My daughter is eight years old.
मेरी बेटी आठ साल की है।
meri beti aath saal ki hai.
3. New Year wishes
Best wishes for the new year!
नए साल की शुभकामनाएँ!
naye saal ki shubhkaamnaen!
Common mistakes with “Year”
Instead of
Me've been working here for two years.
Say this
I've been working here for two years.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
My daughter are eight years old.
Say this
My daughter is eight years old.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Catching up with an old friend in Indore
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
We met last year, remember?
Show Hindi meaning
पिछले साल मिले थे, याद है?
pichhle saal mile the, yaad hai?
You
Yes, a whole year has passed since then!
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, तब से एक साल हो गया!
haan, tab se ek saal ho gaya!
Partner
Wedding is next year, a full year of prep.
Show Hindi meaning
अगले साल शादी है, साल भर में तैयारी है।
agle saal shaadi hai, saal bhar mein taiyaari hai.
You
Great, we'll keep meeting in the new year.
Show Hindi meaning
बढ़िया, नए साल में मिलते रहेंगे।
badhiya, naye saal mein milte rahenge.
Your turn: use “Year”
Say this in English: मेरी बेटी आठ साल की है। (meri beti aath saal ki hai.)
Reveal sample answer
My daughter is eight years old.
मेरी बेटी आठ साल की है।
meri beti aath saal ki hai.
Compare your word order with “My daughter is eight years old.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Year” in English
Saal ko English mein kya kehte hain?
साल (saal) can be expressed as “Year” in English. For example: “I've been working here for two years.”
What does “Year” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Year” means साल (saal). The sentence “I've been working here for two years.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Year” in a sentence?
My daughter is eight years old. Hindi meaning: मेरी बेटी आठ साल की है। (meri beti aath saal ki hai.). “Year” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I've been working here for two years.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Year”?
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.
