Vakya Sentence
Kripaya apni beemari ka haal bataay. Please tell me about your sickness.
Kripaya apni car ko thoda sa khiskaay. Please move your car a bit.
Kripaya dheeray bolay. Please speak slowly.
Apnay aap lijiye/kijiye. Please help yourself.
Mera pranam kahiyega. Kindly convey my regards.
Atchhi salah kay liye aapka dhanyavaad. Thanks for your good advice.
Kripadrishti kay liye bahut bahut dhanyavaad. Thank you very much for the favour.
Maaf kijiyega, main late hoon. Sorry, I am late.
Mujhay bada dukh hai. (dukhad samachar sunkar)
I am very sorry. (on hearing sad news)
Asuvidha kay liye maaf karey. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Maaf kijiye, mujhe thoday samay kay liye jana hai.
Excuse me, I am to go for a while.
Maaf kijiye(Mahoday/Mahodaya/Ms Anu), parantu mujhay lagta hai kee aap galat hai.
Excuse me (Sir/Madam/Ms Anu), but I think you are wrong.
Maaf kijiye, kya yaha seat khaali hai? Excuse me, is this seat empty?
Maaf kijiye, kya yaha aapki chhatri hai? Excuse me, is this your umbrella?
Maaf kijiye, Hanuman mandir kahaan hai? Excuse me, where is Hanuman temple?
Maaf kijiye, aapkay kaam main badha daali. Sorry to have disturbed you.
Mujhay kehnay ki ijajat dey. Allow me to say.
Is samasya ko suljhanay ki mujhay ijajat dey. Allow me to solve this problem.
Aapka swagat hai. You are welcome.
Mujhay aapkay bhai kay baaray main sunkar bahut dukh hua.
I am very sorry to hear about your brother.
Kya main andar aa sakta hoon? May I come in, please?
Haan, aa jaiye. Yes, please come in.
Badi khushi sey. With great pleasure.
Avashya. Off course.
Aapki mehmaannavaji ka shukriya. Thanks for your hospitality.
Aapki mehmaannavaji ka bahut bahut shukriya. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Main aapka bahut abhari hoon. I am very grateful to you.
Main aapka bahut abhari hounga. I shall be very grateful to you.
Main samay par nahi aa sakaa isliye maafi mangta hoon.
I am sorry. I could not make it in time.
Meri aur sey maafi mang lijiyega. Please convey my appologies.
Kripaya aaraam mehsoos kijiye. Please be comfortable.
Jara dhyaan dijiye. Please pay attention. OR May I have your attention, please?
Jara mujhay bolnay dey ya dengay? Will you please permit me to
speak?
Kripaya aaraam sey baithiye. Please make yourself comfortable.
Aapsey milkar khushi hui. Glad to meet you.
Aasha hai aap majay main hai. Hope you are enjoying yourself/yourselves.
Vishwaas hai kee aapki sehat atchhi hai. Trust that you are in good health.
Kripaya mujhay bhi kuchh samay dijiye. Please give some time to me also.
Maaf kijiye, main aapko nahi jaanta. Sorry, I do not know you.
Ladka vyast dukaandar ka dhyan akarshit kartay huay kehta hai>> Maaf kijiyega, kya aapkay paas Jetter pen hai?
Boy addresses to buzy shopkeeper >> Excuse me, do you have Jetter Pen?
Dukaandar >> Maaf kijiye, hum nahi rakhtay hai. Shopkeeper >> Sorry, we do not keep.
Dukaandar >> Avashya, hamaray paas hai. Shopkeeper >> Sure. We have.
Ladka >> Mujhay teen pen dijiye. Boy >> Please give me three pen.
Dukaandar >> Khullay paisay dijiyega. Shopkeeper >> Please give change.
Ladka >> Maaf kijiyega, meray paas change nahi hai.
Boy >> Sorry, I do not have change.
Dukaandar >> Koi baat nahi. 50 ka note dijiyega Shopkeeper >> Does not matter. Please give fifty rupee note.
Ladka >> Theek hai. Yaha lijiye. Boy >> Fine. Here it is.
Dukaandar >> Dhanyavaad. Shopkeeper >> Thank you.
Ladka >> Swagat hai ya Aapka swagat hai. Boy >> Welcome or You are welcome..
Vakya Sentence
Anu to Manu: > >Main kehta hoon rooko! Anu to Manu: > >I say, stop.
Manu to Anu: > >Kya baat hai? Manu to Anu: > >OK. What is the matter.?
Anu to Manu: > >Tumhari car kay baray main batana chahta hoon.
Anu to Manu: > >I want to tell you about your car.
Manu to Anu: > >Kya hua? Manu to Anu: > >What happened?
Anu to Manu: > >Kuchh nahi. Mainay note kiya ki tumhari car parking lane main nahi khadi hai.
Anu to Manu: > >Nothing. I just observed that it is not parked in parking lane.
Manu to Anu: > >Oh no. Iska matlab mainay galti kee.
Manu to Anu: > >Oh No. It means that I did a mistake.
Anu to Manu: > >Haan. Tumnay kee. Jaldi apni car ko parking lane main khada karo anyatha fine lag jayega.
Anu to Manu: > >Yep. You did. Immediately park your car in parking lane otherwise you will be fined.
Manu to Anu: > >Atchhi baat hai. Aur iskay liye dhanyavaad.
Manu to Anu: > >Fine. And thanks for it.
Anu to Manu: > >Tumhara swagat hai. Anu to Manu: > >you're welcome.
Anu to Manu: > >Main market ja raha hoon. Kya tum saath chalogay?
Anu to Manu: > >I am going to Market. Will you accompany me?
Manu to Anu: > >Nahi. Abhi main vyast hoon.
Manu to Anu: > >No. I am busy at the moment.
Anu to Manu: > >Tum kab free ho jaogay?
Anu to Manu: > >When will you become free?
Manu to Anu: > >Adhey ghantay baad main tumharay saath chal sakta hoon.
Manu to Anu: > >After half an hour, I can accompany you.
Anu to Manu: > >Theek. Tub hum computer market bhi jayengay.
Anu to Manu: > >OK. Then we shall go to Computer Market also.
Manu to Anu: > >Yaha bahoot door hai. Manu to Anu: > >It's quite far.
Anu to Manu: > >Koi baat nahi. Sham ko hamaray paas koi aur kaam nahi hai.
Anu to Manu: > >No problem. We have no other business in the evening.
Manu to Anu: > >Theek hai. Ab mujhay kaam karnay do.
Manu to Anu: > >OK. Now you let me complete my work.
Anu to Manu: > >Theek! Anu to Manu: > >Okay!
Present Indefinite Tense
Vakya Sentence
Surya paschim main doobta hai. The Sun sets in the west.
Kya surya paschim main doobta hai? Does the sun set in the west?
Haan, surya paschim main doobta hai. (Haan, doobta hai.)
Yes, the sun sets in the west. (Yes, it does.)
Nahi, suraya paschim main nahi doobta hai. (Nahi, nahi doobta hai.)
No, the sun does not set in the west. (No, it doesn't.)
Logo ko chhota bhaashan pasand aata hai.
People like a short speech.
Kya logo ko choota bhaashan pasand aata hai?
Do people like a short speech?
Haan, logo ko chhota bhaashan pasand aata hai.(Haan, aata hai.)
Yes, people lika a short speech. (Yes, they do.)
Nahi, logo ko chhota bhaashan pasand nahi aata hai.(Nahi, nahi pasand aata hai)
No, people do not like a short speech. (No, they don't.)
Ab hamaray dadaji sab kuchh bhool jaatay hai.
Now our grandfather forgets every thing.
Kya ab hamaray dadaji sab kuchh bhool jaatay hai?
Does now our grandfather forget every thing?
Nahi, ab hamaray dadaji sab kuchh nahi bhooltay hai. (Nahi, nahi bhooltay hai.)
No, now our grandfather does not forget every thing. (No, he doesn't.)
Haan, ab hamaray dadaji sab kuchh bhool jaatay hai. (Haan, bhool jaatay hai.)
Yes, now our grandfather forgets every thing. (Yes, he does.)
Pakshi roj subah chehchahaatay hai. Birds chip daily in the morning.
Kya pakshi roj subah chehchahaatay hai?
Birds do not chirp in the morning daily.
Haan, pakshi roj subah chehchahaatay hai. (Haan, chehchahaatay hai.)
Yes, birds chirp in the morning daily. (Yes, they do.)
Nahi, pakshi roj subah nahi chehchahaatay hai. (Nahi, nahi chehchehaatay hai.)
No, birds do not chirp daily in the morning. (No, they don’t)
Laalchi log apni ijjat kho detay hai. Greedy persons lose their reputation.
Kya laalchi log apni ijjat kho detay hai? Do greedy persons lose their reputation?
Haan, laalchi log apni ijjat kho detay hai. (Haan, kho detay hai.)
Yes, greedy persons lose their reputation. (Yes, they do.)
Nahi, laalchi log apni ijjat nahi khotay No, greedy persons do not lose their
hai. (Nahi, nahi khotay hai.) reputation.(No, they don't.)
Vakya Sentence
Main teen bajay Jaipur ja raha hoon. I am going to Jaipur at 3 o'clock.
Kya tum bhi Jaipur ja rahay jo? Are you also going to Jaipur?
Vaha USA janay ka prayaas kar raha hai.
He is trying to go to USA.
Meri peeth main dard ho raha hai. My back is aching.
Uska pura sharir dukh raha hai. His full body is aching.
Tumharay haath bahut thanday lag rahay hai.
Your hands are feeling very cold.
Meri ghadi peechay ja rahi hai. My watch is losing time.
Paani tapak raha hai. Water is leaking.
Mareej kee haalat sudhar rahi hai. Mareej is imporving.
Main tumsay baat kar raha hoon. I am speaking/talking to you.
Tum atchhi tarah bartaav nahi kar rahay ho.
You are not behaving properly.
Meray pitaji Hridaya kay baaray main chinta kar rahay hai.
My father is worrying about Hridaya.
Vaha bukhaar sey pidit hai. She is suffering from fever.
Uski sthiti kharaab ho rahi hai. Her condition is worsening.
Vey sab picture dekh rahay hai. They all are watching movie.
Mujhay picture dekhna pasand nahi hai. I do not like to watch movie.
Picture samay barbaad karti hai. Picture wastes time.
Nahi, hamesha aisa nahi hai. No, always it Is not like that.
Vey sab English seekhnay kay liye English picture dekh rahay hai.
They all are watching English movie to learn English.
Vaha kataar main khada hai. He is standing In the queue.
Vaha khidki khulnay ka intejaar kar raha hai.
He is waiting for the window to open.
Kya karamchaari time par aa raha hai? Is the employee coming on time?
Main nahi jaanta hoon. I do not know.
Lagta hai koi khidki khol raha hai. It seems, someone is opening the window.
Mujhay andaaja hai vaha karamachari nahi hai.
I guess, he is not the employee.
Meray dost ka bhai us karamchaari ka boss hai.
Brother of my friend is boss of the employee.
Aaj vaha bhi late hai. Today he is also late.
Aajkal karamchaari kaam chori kartay hai.
Now-a-days employees shirk from work.
Tum ekdum theek ho. You are absolutely right.
Tum ekdum theek boltay ho. You speak absolutely correct.
Paristhitiya teji sey badal rahi hai. Situations are changing fast.
Hum samay kay saath nahi chal paa rahay hai.
We are not matching with the time.
Kya yaha bag aapka hai? Is this your bag?
Haan, yaha mera hee bag hai. Yes, this bag is mine only.
Aap isko ek taraf rakho. Please keep it aside.
Yaha meray peron main lag raha hai. It is hitting my leg.
Yaha behti nadi hai. This is a running river.
Meray betay ko nadi kinaray baithna bahut atchha lagta hai.
My son likes very much to sit on the bank of river.
Amavasya kay din log pavitra nadi main dubki lagaatay hai.
People dips in holy rever on Amavasya.
Mr Gopal Krishan Navratna PSU kay General Manager hai.
Mr Gopal Krishan is a General Manager of Navratna PSU.
Unmay atchhi prashasnik khubia hai. He has got good administrative skills.
Unmay aur bhi doosri kai khubia hai. He has many other qualities also.
Bharat apni sthiti din pratidin majboot kar raha hai.
India is improving its position day by day.
Hum bhi din pratidin vakaas kar rahay hai.
We are also developing day by day.
akya Sentence
Mainay saaray paath seekh liye hai. I have learnt all lessons.
Usnay koi paath yaad nahi kiye hai. He has not learnt any lesson.
Vaha pehlay hee picture dekh chuka hai. He has already seen the movie.
Main khana bana chuki hoon. I have cooked the food.
School ka programme khatam ho chuka hai.
School function has been over.
Usay uska beta mil gaya hai. She has got his son.
Police nay uskay betay ko apradhiyo sey chuda liya hai.
Police has rescued his son from the criminals.
Maha mela shuru ho chuka hai. Mega mela has started.
Seema apni davaai ley chuki hai. Seema has taken her medicine.
Usnay apnay potay kaa naam chun liya hai.
He has chosen the name of his grandson.
Dulhan beauty parlour sey pandaal kee The bride has left towards Pandaal from
aur ravaana ho chuki hai. beauti parlour.
Baarat abhi nahi aayee hai. Baraat has not come yet/yet not come.
Bahut saaray dulhan kay rishtaydaar khana bhi kha chukay hai.
Many relatives of the bride has also taken the food.
Dulhan kee maa bahut khush hai. Mother of the bride is very happy.
Usnay bahut mehangi saree pahan rakhi hai.
She has put on a very costly saree.
Dulhan kay pitaji thoday chintit dikh rahay hai.
Father of the bride is looking little worried.
Dulhan nay baraat sey pehlay pandaal main pravesh kar liya hai.
The bride has entered the pandaal before baraat.
Dulhan ki saheliyo nay usay ghera hua hai.
Friends of bride have encircled her.
Log lagbhag sabhi snacks ka anand ley rahay hai.
People are enjoying almost all the snacks.
Kya kisi golgappay ka counter band ho gaya hai?
Has any counter of golgappa closed?
Nahi, aisee shaadi main yaha sambhav nahi hai.
No, in such marriages, it is not possible.
Kya dulha doctor hai? Is the Groom a doctor?
Grishm ritu is baar jaldi aa gayee hai. Summer has come early this year.
Kya Ramesh nay apnay papa sey nahi puchha hai?
Has Ramesh not asked from his father?
Aajkal vaha bahut badal gaya hai. Now-a-days, he has changed a lot.
Usnay neyee car khareedi hai. He has bought a new car.
Teacher nay Harsh ko computer lab istemaal karnay kee anumati dee hai.
Teacher has permitted Harsh to use computer lab.
Usay jhukaam ho gaya hai. He has got a cold.
Kya vaha meri salaah samajh gaya hai. Has he understood my advice.
Mujhay raastay main ek ghadi mili hai. I have found a watch on the way.
Kuttay nay usay phir kaat liya hai. Dog has bitten him again.
Hamaary colony main kuttay ek bahut badi samasya hai.
Dogs are a big problem in our colony.
Hum iska hal dhoondh rahay hai. We are searching its solution.
Har doosray din vey ek aadmi ko kat-tay hai.
On every second day they bite a man.
Kuttay ki kaat ka illaaj bhi bahut dardnaak hai.
Treatment of dog-bite is also painful.
Kya tum Kashmir pahunch gaye ho? Have you reached Kashmir?
Vaha school sey bus abhi aaya hai. He has just come from school.
Mainay tumhaari shifarish kar dee hai. I have recommended you.
Meray boss nay dus kaam mujhay bata diye hai.
My boss has advised me ten jobs.
Kya tumhari patni car chalati hai? Does your wife drive a car?
Vaha car chalati hai aur vaha to tractor bhi chala chuki hai.
She drives a car and she has driven even tractor also.
Kya tumnay apna steering bhi uskay haath main dey rakha hai?
Have you given your steering also in her hand?
Kya yaha bhi koi puchhnay kee baat hai?
Is this a matter to ask?
Hamari aapas main bahut atchhi samajh hai aur ek doosray ka pura samman kartay hai.
We have very good understanding between us and we give full respect to each other.
Atchhi samajh khushhaal shadishuda jindagi ka mantra hai.
Good understanding is the mantra of happy married life.
Chaddha uncle bahut khushkismat hai. Chadhha uncle is very lucky.
Chaddha uncle apni shaadi ki 55vee varshgaanth mana chukay hai.
Chadhha uncle has celebrated his 55th Wedding Anniversary.
Chadhha aunty is umra main bhi bahut swadist pakoray banati hai.
Chadhha aunty, at this age also, cooks very tasty pakoras.
Vey Jaipur main 25 saal se jyada rahay hai (abhi bhi rah rahay hai)
They have lived in Jaipur for more than 25 years. (still they are living)
Uncle aur aunty, dono nay sabki madad kee hai.
Both Uncle and aunty have helped all.
Padosiyo nay bhi unko pura sahyog diya hai.
Neighbours have also given full support to them.
Hum unki atchhi sehat ki kamna kartay hai.
We wish for their good health.
Vakya Sentence
Tumhari patni tumhay do ghantay sey phone kar rahi hai.
Your wife has been ringing you up for two hours.
Main phichlay do ghantay sey car chala raha hoon.
I have been driving car for the last two hours.
Reema Budhvaar sey safar kar rahi hai. Reema has been travelling since Wednesday.
Hamaray ghar main do din sey paani nahi aa raha hai.
Water has not been coming in our house for two days.
Ghaziabad main Shanivaar sey light nahi aa rahi hai.
Electricity (light) has not been coming in Ghaziabad since Saturday.
Kya gaay subah sey ghas nahi char rahi Has the cow not been grazing the grass
hai? since morning?
Bimaar bachhay kuchh dino sey atchhi tarah khana nahi kha rahay hai.
Sick children have not been taking food for the last few days.
Meri Dadi 15 dino sey peeth dard kee davaayee ley rahi hai.
My grandmother has been taking medicine for backache for 15 days.
Kya paani kaafi der sey ubal raha hai? Has the water been boiling for long?
Dhobi 4 bajay sey press kar raha hai. The washerman has been ironing the clothes since 4 o'clock.
Kya kal sey Ajmer main bhi barsaat ho rahi hai?
Has it been raining in Ajmer also since yesterday?
Haan, ho to rahi hai par rook rook kar. Yes, it has been, but not continuously.
Vaha dus saal sey Kumbh kay melay main jaa rahi hai.
She has been going to Kumbh mela for ten years.
Vaha 12 bajay sey line may khada hai. He has been standing in the queue since 12 o'clock.
Kya tum do ghantay sey bhashan nahi dey rahay ho?
Have you not been delivering the speech for two hours?
Shararti bacchay usay do ghantay sey tung kar rahay hai.
Naughty boys have been harassing him for two hours.
Seema do din sey ek kitaab likh rahi hai. Seema has been writing a book for two days.
Mujhay 9 bajay sey neend aa rahi hai. I have been feeling sleepy since 9 o'clock.
Kya teen bajay sey pankha bekaar main nahi chal raha hai?
Has the fan not been running unncessarily since three o'clock.
Band kamray main policy uski pitaayee kar rahi hai.
The police is beating him in closed room.
Kya Main teen saal sey pratham rehnay ki chesta nahi kar raha hoon?
Have I not been trying to remain first for three years?
Main teen maheenay sey pradhaan mantri sey milnay ka prayaas kar raha hoon.
I have been trying to meet the Prime Minister for three months.
Main bus stop kay najdeek khada hoon aur tumhara intejaar kar raha hoon.
I am standing near bus stop and waiting for you.
High Barland kee bus 50 minute sey nahi aayee hai.
Bus of High Barland has not come for 50 minutes.
Ek car nay ek kaalay kuttay to mar diya hai.
One car has killed a black dog.
Ab cheelay bhi aakash main mandra rahi hai.
Now eagles are also hovering in the sky.
Mainay subah ki flight miss kar dee hai. I have missed my morning flight.
Mujhay hospital doctor sey milnay jaana hai.
I am to go to Hospital to meet the doctor.
Doctor meray dost ko bachaanay ka pura prayas kar raha hai.
The doctor is making all efforts to save my friend.
Mera dost teen saal sey lagataar yaha aa raha hai.
My friend has been coming here for three years.
Vaha ek atchha business man hai. He is a good businessman.
Vaha apni aayu sey chota lagta hai. He looks small of his age.
Aaj vaha hospital main jindgi kee ladaayee lad raha hai.
Today he is fighting for life in the hospital.
Meray doosray dost ka divaala nikal gaya hai.
My another friend has become bankrupt.
Ab uski koi sahayta nahi kar raha hai. No one is helping him now.
Meray dost kay pitaji uski madad ko aagay aaye hai.
My friend's father has come forward for his help.
Kya yaha samay meray liye bhi atchha nahi hai?
Is this time not good for me also?
Mera business kai saalo sey atchha chal raha hai.
My bussiness has been running good for many years.
Meray mata-pita ab is sansaar main nahi hai.
My mother and father are no more under the sun.
Unhonay hamay sacchay dil sey aashirvaad diya hai.
They have blessed us from the core of their heart.
Hamaray paas apna makaan hai. We have our own house.
Hamaara parivaar khulay dimaag vala hai.
We are broad-minded family.
Hum har saal Mata Vaishno Devi jaatay hai.
We go to Mata Vaishno Devi every year.
Lagta hai ki meri bus aa rahi hai. It seems that my bus is coming.
Yaha bus ekdum nischit jagah par rookti hai.
Here bus stops exactly at the fixed place.
Kya Delhi main aisa sambhav hai? Is is possible in Delhi?
Nahi, yaha sambhav nahi hai. No, it isn't./ No, it is not possible.
Dono jagah ki apni apni atchhayee aur buraayee hai.
Both places have their own merits & demerits.
Hum viksit desh aur vikaas-sheel desh kay beech main tulna kar rahay hai.
We are comparing between developed country and developing country.
Hammari samasya hai jansankhya. Our problem is population
Hamay iska hal dhondhna hai. We are to find out it's solution.
Ab main bus sey nichay utar raha hoon. Now I am getting down from the bus.
Vakya Sentence
Main kal bajaar gaya tha. I went to market yesterday.
Vaha mere ghar aaj aaya. He came to my house today.
Mainay apna khnan 3 bajay ley liya hai. I took my meal at 3 o'clock.
Ram nay jhootho ko sajaa dee. Ram punished the liars.
Police nay curfew kay doraan ghar main rehnay ka sakht aadesh diya.
Police issued strict orders to remain at home during curfew.
Chor unky crockery bhi tod gaye. Thieves broke their crockery also.
Teacher nay bachho ko naitikta kee kahaniya sunaayee.
Teachers taught moral stories to children.
Ladko nay stage par apni shaaririk takat ka pradarshan kiya.
Boys showed their phisical strength on stage.
Ladkiyo nay shastriya nritya ka pradarshan kiya.
Girls showed classical dance on stage.
Sabhi ladkiyo nay vidaayee kay din saree pehni.
All girls wore saree on the day of farewell.
Sabhi ladko nay vidaayee kay din suit pehna.
All boys put on suits on the day of farewell.
Us din adhyapako aur vidharthiyo nay ek saath dopahar ka bhojan kiya.
Students and teachers took lunch together on the day.
Vaha beemar tha. He was sick.
Usnay mujhay apni pustak nahi dee. He did not give me his book.
Unhonay koi shor nahi machaya. They did not make any noise.
Kya mainay tumhara paksh nahi liya? Did I not favour you?
Kya kuttay nay usay kaat liya? Did the dog bite him?
Mera betay nay tumharay betay ko nahi mara.
My son did not beat your son.
Mera beta teen bajay market gaya tha. My son went to market at 3 o'clock.
Avyan daud main pratham aaya. Avyan came first in the race.
Usnay mombatti bujhaayee. He blew out the candle.
Hridya ko naukri sanyog sey nahi mili. Hridaya did not get the job by chance.
Kya Kritika nay jhooth apni mummy sey jhooth nahi bola?
Did Kritika not lie to her mother?
Vaha keechad main muh kay bul gira. He fell on his face in the mud.
Usnay kisi ko maaf nahi kiya. She did not forgive anyone.
Vaha mujhay parso nahi milee. She did not see me day before yesterday.
Tumnay galat baat kahee. You spoke wrong.
Usay apni maa ka school aana pasand She did not like mother to come to
nahi aaya. school.
Mainay kal Heena sey is baaray main baat nahi kee.
I did not speak Heena about this yestderay.
Heena nay Geeta ko sab bataa diya. Heena told everything to Geeta.
Ek samay kee baat hai, ek raja tha. Once upon a time, there was a king.
Raja babut buddhiman than. Raja was very intelligent.
Ek din usnay apna bhesh chhipaya aur city main gaya.
One day he disguised himself and went to the city.
Uska vafadaar naukar aur driver uskay saath thay.
His faithful servant and driver were with him.
Logo nay unhay nahi pehchana. People did not recognize them.
Usnay aphni aankho sey apnay logo ki dayneeya haalat dekhi.
He saw himself the pity condition of his people.
Vaha chintit hua. He became worred.
Aglay din usnay sabhi adhikaariyo ko kaaran bataanay ka aadesh diya.
Next day he ordered his officers to explain the reasons.
Raja ko apnay sabhi adhikaariyo main bhrastachaar kay baaray main maalum hua.
The king came to know about corruption among his officers.
Raja nay sabhi bhrastachaari adhikaariyo to sakht dund diya.
The king gave severe punishment to all corrupt officers.
Isnay kaam kiya aur log khush huay. This worked and people became happy.
Ab raja bhi khush tha. Now the king was also happy.
Bhrastachaar din pratidin badh raha hai. Corruption is increasing day by day.
Hamay bhi aisay raja kee jaroorat hai. We also need such a King.
Kya tumnay kal ka akhbaar padha? Did you read yesterday's newspaper.
Kya main roj akhbaar nahi padhta hoon? Do I not read newspaper daily?
Nahi, main to bus yunhee puchh raha hoon.
No, I am just asking.
Kya tumnay apni shakal dekhi hai? Have you seen your face?
Mainay teen bajay apni shakal dekhi hai. I sam my face at 3 o'clock.
Tum bahut sundar lag rahay ho. You are looking very handsome.
Kya tumnay uski shikaayat kar dee? Did you complain about him?
Mainay aphni salaah dey dee. I gave my advice.
Mainay kal kuchh vakya English main bolay.
I spoke few sentences in English yesterday.
Mainay apnay shikshak aur sabhi ko iskay liye dhanyavaad diya.
I thanked my tutor and all for it.
Meray shikshak nay meray ganbhir My tutor gave credit to my sincere
prayaso ko iska shrey diya. efforts.
Situation
You and your friends are on the way home after school. In an exam today, you made a very silly
mistake and now you are just talking about it all the way. Your friends talk to you:
Are you still fretting over that?
Explanation
Fret about/over something
To fret over something means to be irritated, disturbed, or be anxious continuously about something.
Examples
Don’t fret over these small details
There’s no point in fretting about things you can’t change.
Situation
You are in an interview and the employer first wants to know about the education you’ve received so
far. He says:
Let’s start off with a few questions about your educational background.
Explanation
Start off (with something)
To start off means to begin, to make the first step in an activity.
Educational background
It means where you have gone to school and how well you did.
Greetings
Hello! How \are you? – Fine, thank you. How are \you?
Hi! How are you \doing? – Fine,
thanks. And /you?
Hello, Maria! Nice to \see you. – Hi,
Rita! Nice to see \you.
Hi, Tom! Good to \see you again. – Hello, Jim! It's good to see \you.
Hey, Mike! How's it going? (informal)
Good morning, Anna. Good afternoon,
Mike.
Good morning, madam. Good evening,
sir.
Morning, Jim. Evening, Betty. (informal)
How do you do? (formal)
General Conversation and
Discussion
Asking for an opinion
What do you think about it?
What do you think?
What is your opinion?
What is your point of view?
What is your attitude to this problem?
Alex, would you like to say something about it?
Giving an opinion
I think that (we should consult a
specialist.)
In my opinion, (we need a detailed plan of actions.)
In my view, (it's a difficult task.)
The way I see it, (it might be difficult to realize at the moment.)
As far as I know, (it could be very
expensive.)
As far as I'm concerned, (time is the
biggest problem.)
As for me, (I'm not ready to speak to the boss about it.)
This is a crazy idea, if you ask me.
Adding information
In addition to that, (we don't have
enough people for this work.)
I'd like to add that (we will need new
equipment for this project.)
What's more, (this office is too small for
all of us.)
Besides, (there might be travel expenses.)
Also, (we will need extra cash for food
and other daily expenses.)
Making a suggestion
I suggest (getting a bank loan.)
Why don't we (get a bank loan?)
How about (using our out-of-town
laboratory for this project?)
We could (rent some equipment instead of buying it.)
You could (publish an article about the
project in a local newspaper.)
Wouldn't it be a good idea to (start a
fund-raising campaign?)
Let's (ask James for help.)
Asking to explain
I'm afraid I don't understand.
Could you explain it, please?
Would you mind explaining it in detail?
Why? Why not?
Asking for clarification
I'd like to know (where you are planning to sell the product.)
What do you mean by saying that (we don't have enough people?)
Do you mean that (we should hire
someone to manage the project?)
What are you trying to say?
Explaining and clarifying
I mean that (we will have to move to a different office and hire more people.)
What I am trying to say is that (we
don't have enough money for this project.)
What I wanted to say was that (we
could use volunteers.)
In other words, (we are not ready yet.)
You misunderstood. Let me explain.
Asking for agreement
Do you agree?
Right? / Is that right?
Wouldn't you agree with that? / Don't you agree with that?
Agreeing
I agree. I agree with you on this. I
agree with Alexander.
I agree completely. / I couldn't agree more.
That's true. / That's right.
You are right.
Right.
Of course. / Certainly. / Sure.
Exactly.
I think so.
I suppose so.
Disagreeing
That's not exactly true.
I'm afraid I don't see it that way.
Not really.
I'm sorry, but it's not quite right.
I'm afraid I disagree.
I'm afraid I can't agree with that.
I don't really agree with you on that.
To tell (you) the truth, I have a different opinion.
Basically, I understand what you mean, but I think your conclusions are wrong.
Understanding
I understand.
I got it.
I see what you mean.
I see your point.
When you don't know the answer
I don't know.
I have no idea.
I'm afraid I couldn't say.
I wish I knew.
Don't ask me.
Doubt
I'm not (quite) sure about it.
Maybe, but I'm not sure.
I'm not sure that I agree with your argument.
I have to think about it.
I have mixed feelings about it.
Are you sure that this information is correct / accurate?
Disbelief
It can't be true!
I can't believe it.
I don't believe it.
Are you serious? / You must be joking.
Approval
I think that it is a great idea.
It's great! / That's great! / Great!
It's very good! / Very good!
It's a good point.
You did a great job.
Disapproval
I don't like this idea.
I'm against this plan.
I don't think it will work.
It's too expensive.
It will take too much time.
It's too time-consuming.
Asking to repeat
Could you repeat what you just said?
Can you repeat it, please?
What did you say?
Sorry? / Beg your pardon?
Interrupting the speaker
I'm sorry to interrupt you, but (could
you repeat the address, please?)
Excuse me for interrupting you, but (I
don't think this information is relevant
to the subject of our discussion.)
I'm sorry for the interruption.
Phrases for Certain Situations
Saying hello
Hello! How ARE you? – Fine, thank you.
How are YOU?
Hello! How are you doing? – Fine,
thanks. And you?
Hi! I'm glad to SEE you. – Hello! I'm glad to see YOU.
Hello! It's nice to MEET you. – Hello! It's
nice to meet YOU.
Good morning. Good afternoon. Good
evening.
Saying good-bye
Good-bye!
Bye!
It was nice seeing you.
Keep in touch.
Take care now.
See you tomorrow.
See you.
Good night.
Holiday greetings
Merry Christmas! – The same to you.
Happy New Year! – The same to you.
Have a nice holiday! – The same to you.
Have a nice holiday! – You too.
Birthday greetings
Happy birthday! – Thank you.
Happy birthday to you!
Many happy returns of the day!
Love and best wishes for a happy birthday!
Congratulations
Congratulations! Your new book is great!
Congratulations on your new book!
I'd like to congratulate you. Your test
paper is the best in the class.
My congratulations! Your results are excellent.
Let me congratulate you on your excellent results.
Wishing luck
Good luck! / Good luck to you!
Good luck with your new project!
I wish you luck in your ventures!
I wish you luck on your trip to the north.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
I wish you luck and all the best.
I wish you the best of everything in your
life.
Proposing a toast
I'd like to propose a toast (to the host, to the health of the family, to our guest
of honor).
Here's to you!
Here's to your health! / To your health! / Your health!
Here's to our hostess!
Here's to our friends! To absent friends!
Cheers!
Condolences
I'm very sorry to hear about your nephew's accident. Is there anything I
can do to help?
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your great loss.
My deepest sympathy in your sorrow.
Agreeing, accepting
Yes.
OK. / All right.
Sure. / Of course. / Certainly.
No problem.
With pleasure.
That's a great idea.
That's right. / That's true.
I agree. / I agree completely.
Disagreeing
No.
Of course not.
I don't think so.
It's not a bad idea, but maybe some other time.
That's not exactly true.
I'm afraid I don't agree.
Asking for help
Excuse me, could you help me?
Would you mind helping me?
Excuse me, I need some help.
Can you help me, please?
Could you do me a favor?
Offering help
Can I help you?
Do you need some help?
Is there anything I can do?
How can I help?
Saying thank you
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
I really appreciate it. / I really appreciate your help.
You've been a great help.
Responding to thanks
You are welcome.
Don't mention it.
Any time.
That's all right. / It's all right.
That's OK. / It's OK.
Apologizing
I'm sorry. / Sorry.
I'm sorry I'm late.
I'm sorry I said it. I didn't mean it.
Excuse me.
I'd like to apologize for losing your
book. Please forgive me.
Responses to apologies
That's all right. / It's all right.
That's OK. / It's OK.
Don't worry about it.
Never mind.
Don't mention it.
Attracting attention
Excuse me, (is this Maple Street?)
Excuse me, sir / madam / miss, (could you help me?)
Hey!
Asking to repeat
Excuse me? / I beg your pardon? / Sorry?
What did you say?
I'm afraid I haven't heard what you said.
Could you repeat it, please?
Asking to explain
I'm afraid I don't understand.
Could you explain it, please?
How do you explain it?
What does this word mean?
Saying that you understand
I understand. / I understood.
I got it.
I see.
I see what you mean.
It's clear now.
Saying that you don't know
I don't know.
I'm afraid I couldn't say.
I have no idea.
I wish I knew.
Requests
Would you mind speaking less loudly? – Oh, I'm sorry.
Could you lend me fifty dollars till
Friday, please? – I'm afraid I can't.
Could I borrow your pen for a minute? –
Sure. Here it is.
Asking for permission
Would you mind if I borrowed your
calculator? – Of course not.
May I come in? / Can I come in? – Sure.
Could I use your telephone, please? –
Certainly.
Asking to hurry
Could you do it a little faster, please?
Hurry up!
Come on!
Show some speed, will you?
Asking to stop
That will do. / That will be enough. / That's enough.
Please stop shouting. (stop talking, crying, reading, etc.)
Stop it, please.
Will you please stop for a minute?
Wait! / Wait a minute.
Hold it.
Asking to stop because you don't like
what someone is doing
Stop it right now!
That's enough! / Enough is enough!
That's it!
Cut it out! (slang)
Stop bothering me!
Warning
Watch out! / Look out!
Watch out for that bus!
Watch your step.
Watch those stairs.
Watch your tongue. / Watch your
mouth. / Watch your language.
Be careful.
Careful! Behind you!
Giving advice
You should read this book.
You should see a doctor.
You'd better stay in bed for a couple of
days.
If I were you, I'd go to Spain.
Giving a compliment
You look great. / You look wonderful.
That's a great suit! / What a lovely suit!
I like your new hair style.
You have a very nice house.
You speak English very well.
Responding to a compliment
Thank you very much.
Thank you, you are very kind.
Making a suggestion
Let's go for a walk in the park.
Let's listen to some music.
How about a walk in the park?
How about some music?
Why don't we go to a concert?
Accepting a suggestion
That's a great idea.
I'd love to.
With pleasure.
Sure.
Declining a suggestion
I'm afraid I can't. I have to study.
I'd like to, but I'm busy.
I wish I could. / I wish I could but I
really can't.
It's not a bad idea, but maybe some
other time.
Listening: On the Telephone
Audio On the Telephone
Audio by Barry, LibriVox.org
00:01:11
Conversation 1
ABC Travel. May I help you?
Hello. May I speak to Mr. Brown, please? This is Tom Reed calling.
I'm sorry, Mr. Brown isn't here right now. Would you like to leave a
message?
Yes, please. Could you ask him to call me? My number is 555-3456.
Of course. I'll give him your message.
Thank you very much. Good-bye!
Conversation 2
Hello?
Hello. Can I speak to Mike, please?
Mike? There's no one by the name Mike here. What number are you calling?
Is this 555-1207?
No, it isn't. You have the wrong number.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Conversation 3
Hello. Is Alex there, please?
Speaking.
Hi, Alex! This is Tom. How are you?
Fine, thanks. And you?
Fine, thank you. Listen, we're having a picnic on Sunday. Would you like to
join us?
I'd love to, but I have a test on Monday and I have to study.
At a Restaurant
Breakfast
I'd like orange juice, hot rolls with
butter and honey, and black coffee, please.
Corn flakes with milk, please. And a cup of coffee with cream and sugar.
I'd like grapefruit juice, bacon and
eggs, and coffee with cream, no sugar, please.
I'll have orange juice, cheese
omelette, toast, strawberry jam, and tea with lemon.
I'll have pancakes with maple syrup, please, and a glass of milk.
Lunch
I'd like a hamburger, French fries, coleslaw, and a mug of beer, please.
I'll have a ham sandwich, potato
salad, and coffee with milk, please.
Home-made pizza with mushrooms,
please, and a bottle of mineral water.
I'll take tomato juice, chicken, green salad with olive oil, a piece of apple
pie, and a cup of green tea, please.
A bowl of mushroom soup, please, chicken salad, and a cup of black
coffee.
Dinner
We'd like a table for two, please.
I have reserved a table for four people for seven o'clock. My name is Peter
Belov.
Where is the menu, please?
What do you recommend?
What wine do you recommend?
What is today's special?
What are you going to have, Anna?
Are you ready to order, sir?
Yes, please. I'll have a glass of white
wine, garlic bread, roast beef with
baked potato and green peas, and
chocolate ice cream for dessert. And coffee, please.
I'd like a cup of onion soup, grilled
salmon, steamed vegetables, and coffee to follow. No dessert, thank
you.
I'll have a glass of house wine, Greek
salad, chicken breast with mushroom
sauce, mint tea, and a piece of honey cake.
I'd like shrimp cocktail, turkey with new potatoes, and Caesar salad. And
a bottle of beer, please.
Waiter's questions and your answers
Are you ready to order?
May I take your order?
Yes, please.
Just a minute, please.
Would you like a drink? / Would you
like something to drink? / Something to drink?
A glass of red wine, please.
A glass of mineral water, please.
No, thank you.
Would you like some coffee?
Yes, please.
How would you like your coffee?
A little milk, but no sugar.
With cream and sugar, please.
Black, please.
Cappuccino, please.
How would you like your tea?
With lemon, please.
How would you like your eggs?
Scrambled, please.
Sunny side up, please.
Hard-boiled.
Soft-boiled.
How would you like your steak?
Well done, please.
Medium rare, please.
Rare, please.
What (salad) dressing would you like?
French dressing, please.
Italian dressing, please.
Russian, please.
Mayonnaise, please.
Olive oil, please.
No dressing.
What bread would you like?
What do you have?
White, whole-wheat, rye.
Rye bread, please.
Complaining
Waiter, we ordered well-done chops,
and these are rare.
Waiter, I ordered chocolate ice cream,
and you brought vanilla.
Waiter! I've been waiting for my order for almost an hour already!
Can I see the manager, please?
Paying
Waiter! The check, please.
Waiter, I think the check is incorrect. I
didn't order sponge cake.
The food was delicious. Thank you
very much. Here. Keep the change.
(Names of main food products and expressions of quantity used with food
products are listed in Food Products Short List in the section Vocabulary.)
At a Hotel
I'm going to visit Chicago next month.
Could you recommend a good hotel?
I'd like to stay at a quiet inexpensive
hotel not far from the center.
I would like to stay at a large modern hotel downtown.
Reserving a room on the phone
The Rose Hotel. May I help you?
Hello! I'd like to reserve a single room for six days starting on May sixth.
I'd like to reserve a double room.
I'd like to reserve a small suite.
I'd like a room with a bed for a child.
I'd like a room facing the park /
overlooking the river. I'd like a room with a view of the lake.
My name is Anton Ross, with double S.
Would you like a smoking or non-smoking room, Mr. Ross?
Non-smoking, please.
Yes, we'll have a non-smoking single room available on May sixth.
What is the rate for a single room?
It's $70 a night plus tax. / It's seventy
dollars a night plus tax.
Great. Please reserve a single room for
me.
All right. We'll have the room for you on May sixth.
Thank you very much.
Checking in at the hotel
Front desk / Reception desk
Hello! My name is Anton Ross. I have a
reservation for a single room. I'd like to check in.
Yes, Mr. Ross. How many nights are you going to stay?
Six nights. I'm going to leave on May
twelfth.
Do you have a credit card?
Here it is.
Please fill out the registration form.
Here you are.
Here's your key. Room 735 on the seventh floor. Enjoy your stay.
Thank you.
If you don't have a reservation
Hello! Do you have any vacancies? I need a single room for three days.
I'm afraid we don't have any vacancies.
/ I'm sorry. We are fully booked.
Is there another hotel near here that
might have vacant rooms?
Try the Oak Hotel across the street. They might be able to offer something.
Hello! I need a single room for three
days.
Do you have a reservation?
I'm afraid I don't.
Let me check whether we have any vacancies. We don't have any single
rooms today, but there's a double room available.
What is the daily rate for a double
room?
It's $98 per night plus tax. / It's ninety-eight dollars per night plus tax.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. / Yes, it is.
Can I see the room?
Certainly. The bellboy / bellhop /
bellman will show you the room.
All right, I'll take this room.
Do you have a credit card?
I'll pay cash.
Then you have to pay in advance.
All right.
Other questions about a hotel room
Does the room have a shower / a bath?
Does the room have air conditioning?
Is there a safe deposit box in the room?
Is there television in the room?
Is there a telephone in the room? Are local calls free?
Asking about hotel services
Is there a restaurant in the hotel?
When is breakfast served?
Breakfast is served from 7:00 to
10:00.
Can I get Internet access in the hotel?
Where can I send a fax? Is there a business center in the hotel?
When does the business center open?
When does it close?
Is there a fitness center / a health club in the hotel?
Does the hotel have a gym?
Is there an exercise room / a workout room in the hotel? Is the use of the
fitness machines free of charge?
Is there a swimming pool in the hotel?
Until when is the swimming pool open?
Does the hotel have any facilities for
children? Is there a playroom for children in the hotel?
What facilities for the handicapped does the hotel have?
Are pets allowed in the hotel?
Does the hotel offer any excursions
around the city?
Does the hotel provide a shuttle bus to
the airport? Do I need to reserve a seat on the bus in advance?
The bus for the airport leaves from the
hotel entrance every two hours. Advance reservation of the seats is
required.
Communication with the front desk
clerk
(On the phone from the room or in person.)
Front desk. Can I help you?
Hello! This is Room 814.
There is no hot water in my room. Could you send someone up to fix it?
There are no towels / soap / shampoo /
toilet paper in the bathroom. Can you send them up, please?
The bathroom light / the TV / the
heating / the air conditioner in my room doesn't work.
There is no stationery / TV program /
Room Service menu in my room.
Can you give me a wake-up call at
7:00 a.m., please?
How do I get to the airport / to the center / to the photo exhibition from
the hotel?
Could you call a taxi for me, please?
Could you recommend good toy stores
and gift shops not far from here?
Could you reserve a table for dinner for me, please? I'd like a table for four
people for 7:00 p.m.
Is there a laundromat near the hotel?
I feel sick. Is there a doctor in the
hotel? Could you find a doctor for me, please?
Room 506. The key, please.
Are there any messages for me, please?
Asking to deliver food to your room
Room Service. May I help you?
Hello! Could you send breakfast to Room 465, please? I'd like orange
juice, hot rolls with butter and honey, and black coffee.
Hello! This is Room 374. I'd like to order a bowl of hot tomato soup, a
cheese sandwich, and green tea with
lemon, please.
Talking to the chambermaid
Hello! I'd like to press these trousers. Where can I find an iron?
You can use an iron in the valet service
room. It's next to the freight elevator.
I'd like to have these shirts washed
and pressed and this suit cleaned as
soon as possible.
Fill out laundry and dry cleaning slips,
and I'll take the shirts and the suit to
the laundry and dry cleaning service. They will be ready today in the
evening.
Thank you very much.
Checking out
Prepare my bill, please. I'm leaving tomorrow morning.
What is the hotel's check-out time?
Check-out time is 12:00 noon.
Can I leave my luggage / baggage at the hotel for a couple of hours after I
check out?
Yes, certainly.
Hello, I'd like to check out. My name is
Alexander Belkin, Room 432.
Here's your bill, sir. Three hundred seventy-six dollars.
Here you are. Thank you very much.
You are welcome. Have a nice day!
Idioms, can you guess their meanings? (Answers below)
1. A penny for your thoughts
2. Add insult to injury
3. A hot potato
4. Once in a blue moon
5. Caught between two stools
6. See eye to eye
7. Hear it on the grapevine
8. Miss the boat
9. Kill two birds with one stone
10. On the ball
11. Cut corners
12. To hear something straight from the horse's mouth
13. Costs an arm and a leg
14. The last straw
15. Take what someone says with a pinch of salt
16. Sit on the fence
17. The best of both worlds
18. Put wool over other people's eyes
19. Feeling a bit under the weather
20. Speak of the devil!
Meanings
1. This idiom is used as a way of asking someone what they are thinking about.
2. When people add insult to injury, they make a bad situation even worse.
3. This idiom is used to speak of an issue (especially in current affairs) which many people are
talking about.
4. This is used when something happens very rarely.
5. When someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives.
6. This idiom is used to say that two (or more people) agree on something.
7. This means „to hear a rumour' about something or someone.
8. This idiom is used to say that someone missed his or her chance at something.
9. This means „to do two things at the same time'.
10. When someone understands the situation well.
11. When something is done badly to save money. For example, when someone buys products
that are cheap but not of good quality.
12. To hear something from the authoritative source.
13. When something is very expensive.
14. The final problem in a series of problems.
15. This means not to take what someone says too seriously. There is a big possibility that what
he/she says is only partly true.
16. This is used when someone does not want to choose or make a decision.
17. All the advantages.
18. This means to deceive someone into thinking well of them.
19. Feeling slightly ill.
20. This expression is used when the person you have just been talking about arrives.
I'm going to grab a bite to eat
You are talking casually to someone and want to tell them that you're going to eat
something. You want it to sound very quick and casual.
Let me jump in the shower and...
You're telling a friend or casual acquaintance that you're going to take a shower before
going somewhere. You want it to sound quick and casual.
take someone out to eat
This describes going with someone to a restaurant to eat. It sometimes suggests that you
are going to pay for the meal.
take in a movie
This describes going to a movie theater to watch a movie in a light, casual, unplanned way.
Shoot me an email
You are asking a friend or coworker to send an email message to you but want to express
that it can be a very simple, quick message and not something formal or complicated.
Conversations on the phone....
o You're so difficult to get through to! GO
o I kept getting a busy signal. GO
o Is your phone out of order? GO
o My telephone was disconnected. GO
o We seem to have a bad connection on this phone. GO
o Would you care to leave a message? GO
o He's out to lunch? Would you like to leave a message? GO
o Let me get back to you in a few minutes. GO
o I've put him on hold. GO
Telephone Service...
o I'd like to get telephone service. GO
o I'd like to have a phone installed. GO
o I'd like to have my phone disconnected. GO
Expressions about eating and food...
o It tastes stale! GO
o I couldn't help it. They were so good! GO
o How do you want your beef? GO
o Make it small, please. GO
o I want it to be very, very lean. GO
o How often do you eat out? GO
o I'd like to reserve a table for dinner. GO
o It's on me. GO
o It's my treat. GO
o A drink to you and your future wife! GO
Lesson
Here are some common english everyday expressions: It's none of your business
Been there, done that!
sleep in
not to go there my sympathies munch
I can't stand Tell me about it! hassle pissed off pay compliments dining out acquaintance
apparel Talk about real problems! break into run out of thoughtful
draw the line
pass away postpone put off put up with flattered taxes fee
installments faint lame excuse never mind ring a bell shake strike
no kidding hate [something] with a passion no wonder
Daily Routine English Sentences: Attend to your work.
See him off at the station.
Speak the truth, don‟t lie.
Try this coat on.
Work whole heartedly.
Keep away from drinking.
Talk politely.
Reply by return post.
Check the accounts.
Sip the hot tea slowly.
Parking is not allowed here.
Squeeze two oranges.
Keep to the left.
Mend your ways.
Draw the curtain.
Take him round the city.
Bring the guest in.
Keep pace with me.
Put the child to sleep.
Keep everything ready.
Walk cautiously.
Come afterwards.
Don‟t say like that.
Be careful about your work.
Do your own work.
Note this down.
Come back soon.
Come and see me again.
Have patience.
Respect your elders.
You stay there.
Hope for good times.
Take care of the baby.
Go yourself.
Be ready.
Common English Phrases Common Urdu Phrases
English Greetings Urdu Greetings:
Hi! Salam! !ضالم
Good morning! Salam Alekum/Subha Ba-khair! !کن ضالم ی ثح/عل ص
یر خ ت
Good evening! Salam Alekum کن ضالم ی عل
Welcome! (to greet someone) Khush Aamdeed ذ خوظ آهذی
How are you? Kya Hal Hai? یا ہے؟ حال ک
I‟m fine, thanks! Main Theek Hun, Shukriya! !یک هیں ھ کر ٹ ہ ہوں،ش ی
And you? Aur Aap? آپ؟ اور
Good/ So-So. Accha/Kuch Theek یک کچھ/اچھا ھ ٹ
Thank you (very much)! Bahut Bahut Shukriya! !ہت ہت ت ہ ت کری ش
You‟re welcome! (for “thank you”) Koi Baat Nahin وی ات ک یں ت ہ
Hey! Friend! Dost Suno! !ضو دوضت
I missed you so much! Mujhe Aap Ki Bahut Kami Mehsoos Huwi!
ہت کیآپ هجھے! ہوی هحطوش کوی ت
What‟s new? Koi Nai Khabar? وی ثر؟ ک خ
Common English Phrases Common Urdu Phrases
Nothing much Koi Nai Khabar Nahi وی ثر ک یں خ ہ
Good night! Salam Walekum/Shab Bakhair! !کن ضالم ی یر شة/وعل خ ت
See you later! Phir Milaiyin ge! !ھر گے پ ی هل
Good bye! Khuda Hafiz! !ظ خذا حاف
Asking for Help and
Directions Common Urdu Phrases
I‟m lost Mai Kho Gya Hun یاہوں هیں ھوگ ک
Can I help you? Kya Main Aapki Madat Kar Sakta Hun? یا کی هیں ک آپ
ر هذد تاہوں؟ ک ک ض
Can you help me? Kya Aap Meri Madat Kar Sakte Hain? یا هذد هیرئ آپ ک
ر ک
Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Bathroom/Dawa Khana Khan Hai? ھروم ات داواخاہ/ت
ہے؟ ہا ک
Go straight! then turn left/ right! Sidhe Jakar Dain/Bain Murh Jaiye !ر یذھےجاک / ض
I‟m looking for john. Main Jon Ko Dhuund Raha Hoon اہوں هیں ڈھوڈرہ
One moment please! Barae Meherbani Kuch Deyr Intizar Kijiye
ر ! چھذی ک
Hold on please! (phone) Barae Meherbani Hold Kijiye ہولڈ
How much is this? Yeh Kitne Ka Hai? ہ ی
Excuse me …! (to ask for something) Maazirat Chahta Hoon /Zara Sunye! تا هعسرت چاہ
/ہوں
Excuse me! ( to pass by) Maaf Karna! ا هعاف ر ک
Come with me! Mere Saath Aaiye !ھہ ضا هیرے آ ت
How to Introduce
Yourself
Common Urdu Phrases
Do you speak (English/ Urdu)? Kya Aap Angrezi/Urdu Bool Sakte Hain
یا سی آپ ک گری ول/ا اردوت
How to Introduce
Yourself
Common Urdu Phrases
Just a little. Sirf Thori Si صرف ھوڑی ضی ت
What‟s your name? Aap Ka Naam Kya Hai? ام آپ ا یاہے؟ ک ک
My name is … Mera Naam….. Hey ام۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔ ہے هیرا
Mr…/ Mrs.…/ Miss… Mohtaram/ Mohtarmah/Anisa ترم ترهہ/هح آطہ/هح
Nice to meet you! Aap Se Milker Khushi Huwi! !کر آپ خوشی هل
You‟re very kind! Aap Bahut Meherban Hain ہت آپ اى ت یں هہرت ہ
Where are you from? Aap Ka Taaluq Kahan Se Hai? کا علق آپ ہاں ت ہے؟ ضے ک
I‟m from (the U.S/ Pakistan) Mera Taaluq Amrika/Pakistan Se Hai لق ع هیرات
کہ تاى/اهری اکط ہے ضے پ
I‟m (American) Mein Amriki Hoon کی هیں ہوں اهری
Where do you live? Aap Kahan Rahte Hain ہاں آپ تے ک یں؟ رہ ہ
I live in (the U.S/ Pakistan) Main Amrika/Pakistan Main Rahta Hoon
کہ هیں تاى/اهری اکط تاہوں هیں پ رہ
Did you like it here? Kya Aap Ko Yahan Achchha Laga? یا و آپ ک ہاں ک اچھا ی
گا؟ ل
Pakistan is a wonderful country Pakistan Bahut Achchha Mulk Hai تاى اکط ہت پ هلک اچھا ت
ہے
What do you do for a living? Aap Kya Kam Karte Hain? یا آپ ام ک ے ک رت یں؟ ک ہ
I work as a (translator/
businessman) Mein Mutarjim/Tajir Hoon ترجن و اجر/ هی ہوں ت
I like Urdu Mujhe Urdu Achchhi Lagti Hai تی اچھی هجھےاردو گ ہے ل
I‟ve been learning Urdu for 1 month Mein Eik Mahine Se Urdu Seekh Raha Hoon
ہ ایک هیں ی کھرہاہوں اردو ضے هہ ی ض
Oh! That‟s good! Wah Bahut Achchha! !ہت وا اچھا ت
How old are you? Aap Ki Umar Kitni Hai? ی عور کی آپ ت ہے؟ ک
I‟m (twenty, thirty…) years old. Main Bees/Tees Saal Ka Hoon یص عور هیری یص/ت ضال ت
ہے
How to Introduce
Yourself
Common Urdu Phrases
I have to go Mujhe Jana Hai ا هجھے ہے جا
I will be right back! Main Foran Wapas Aaon ga! !ا آوں واپص هیں گ
Wish Someone
Something
Common Urdu Phrases
Good luck! Allah Ka Fazal Ho !ہللا ا ضل ک و ف ہ
Happy birthday! Salgirah Mubarak ! ثارک ه
Happy new year! Naya Saal Mubarak !یا ثارک ه
Merry Christmas! Krismas Mubarak ! ثارک ه
Congratulations! Mubarak !ثارک ه
Enjoy! (for meals…) Maze Karein ریں هسےک
I‟d like to visit Pakistan one day Mai Eik Din Pakistan Jana Chahta Hun دى ایک هیں
تاى اکط ا پ تاہوں جا چاہ
Say hi to John for me Jon Ko Mera Salam Kehna و ا ضالم هیرا ک ہ ک
Bless you (when sneezing) Allah Rahm Kare ہللا رے رحن ک
Good night and sweet dreams! Shab Bakhair Aur Suhane Khuwab !یر شة خ ر ت ضہاے او
خواب
Solving a
Misunderstanding
Common Urdu Phrases
I‟m Sorry! (if you don‟t hear
something) Maazrat Chahta Hun تا چا هعسرت ہوں ہ
Sorry (for a mistake) Maaf Karna ا هعاف ر ک
No Problem! Koi Baat Nahi! !وی ات ک یں ت ہ
Can You Say It Again? Kya App Ise Dobarah Keh Sakte Hain? یا اضے آپ ک
ار یں؟ دوت تےہ ک ہط ک
Can You Speak Slowly? Kya Aap Ahistah Keh Saktay Hein? یا تہ آپ ک آہط
یں؟ تےہ ک ہط ک
Write It Down Please! Barae Mihr bani Likhye! !
How to Introduce
Yourself
Common Urdu Phrases
I Don‟t Understand! Main Samjah Nahi! !یں ضوجھا هیں ہ
I Don‟t Know! Mujhe Nahi Malum! !لوم هجھے وع ی ہ
I Have No Idea. Mujhe Andazah Nahi یں اذاز هجھے ہ
What‟s That Called In Urdu? Use Urdu Main Kya Kehte Hain? یا هیں اردو اضے تے ک ہ ک
یں؟ ہ
What Does “gato” Mean In English? Angrezi Main Lingua Kise Kehte Hain? سئ گری هیں ا
تے ہ یں؟ ک ہ
How Do You Say “Please” In Urdu? Aap”Pliiz” Ko Urdu Main Kya Kehte Hain?
یس “هیں اردو آپ ل یا“پ وک یں؟ ک تےہ ہ ک
What Is This? Yeh Kya Hai? ہ یا ی ہے؟ ک
My Urdu is bad. Meri Urdu Kharab Hai. ہے خراب اردو هیری
I need to practice my Urdu Mujhe Urdu Ki Mashq Karni Chahiye کی اردو هجھے
ری یے ک چاہ
Don‟t worry! Pareshan Nahi Hon! !ریشاى یں پ ہ ہوں
Urdu Expressions and
Words
Common Urdu Phrases
Good/ Bad/ So-So. Achchha/ Bura/ Mamuli sa, Thori Thori
را/اچھا ھوڑی هعوولئ /ت ھوڑی ضا،ت ت
Big/ Small Bara/ Chota ڑا ا/ت چھوٹ
Today/ Now Aaj/ Abhi ھی/آج ات
Tomorrow/ Yesterday Kal(Aney wala )/ Kal(Gurzra huwa) کل/آےواال کل
وا سراہ گ
Yes/ No Haan/ Nahi یں/ہاں ہ
Here you go! (when giving
something) Yeh Lijiye ہ یے ی یج ل
Do you like it? Kya Yeh Aap Ko Pasand Aya? یا ہ ک و آپ ی ا؟ ک آی
I really like it! Mujhe Yeh Bahut Pasand Aya! !ہ ہت ی ا هجھےت آی
How to Introduce
Yourself
Common Urdu Phrases
I‟m hungry/ thirsty. Mujhe Bhuk/Piyas Lagrahi Hai ھوک هجھے یاش/ت رہی پ
ہے
In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Subah Main/ Shaam Main/Raat Main ثح ص شام/هیں
هیں رات/هیں
This/ That. Here/There Subah Main/ Shaam Main/Raat Main ہ ہاں/ی وہاں/و،ی
Me/ You. Him/ Her. Main/ Aap. Usay -Larkey Ko/ Usey- Larki Ko
و آپ/هیں ےک ڑک ڑکی/۔اضے،ل و اضے،ل ک
Really! Sach Main! !هیں ضچ
Look! Dekho! !کھو دی
Hurry up! Jaldi Karo! !رو جلذی ک
What? Where? Kya? Kidher? ر؟ یا؟کذہ ک
What time is it? Abhi Kya Waqt Huwa Hai? ھی یا ات وا وقت ک ہے؟ ہ
It‟s 10 o‟clock. 07:30pm. Subah ke 10. Raat ke 7.30 Baje Hain
ثح ص ے ے رات ۔ ک یں ضات ضاڑھے ک ہ
Give me this! Mujhe Yeh Dijiye/Dena! !ہ هجھے یے ی ا/دیج دی
I love you! Mai Aap Se Mohabbat Karta Hun! !ثت ضے آپ هیں هح
ہوں
I feel sick. Meri Tabiyat Kharab Lag Rahi He یت هیری ثع خراب ط
ہے رہی
I need a doctor Mujhe Tabeeb/Daktar Ki Zururat He!
یة هجھے ث ٹر/ط ضرورت کی ڈاک ہے
One, Two, Three Eik, Do, Tin یي ک،دو،ت ای
Four, Five, Six Char, Panch, Che ،اچ چھے چار،پ
Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten Saat, Aath, Nau, Das ضات،آٹھ
Some important everyday phrases in English
1. "How are you?" is a little formal.
People will often say the more informal:
"How're you doing?"
"How's it going?"
or "How's everything?"
They all mean pretty much the same thing really; the speaker wants to know if
you're OK.
You might also hear "What's happening?" or "What's up?"
These questions are asking you about your activities now – "What are you doing?"
2. "Thank you."
Of course that's fine, but people will usually say "Thanks." You may also hear
"Cheers," or "Ta" (especially in British English).
3. "Gonna," "wanna," "coulda," "shoulda," "woulda," etc.
Sometimes you will come across these in spoken English.
They are shortened forms of "going to," "want to," "could have," "should have" and
"would have."
They can cause a lot of confusion among learners so listen out for them. Again, they
are very informal.
4. "Have a nice day!"
I love this phrase. It's a kind of nice, happy way of saying goodbye to someone and
is often used if you don't know someone very well.
You will also hear the more informal expressions, "see ya!" (see you), "take care,"
"later," and "bye bye" as often as "Goodbye."
5. "Cool" is probably the most used word in the English language.
If you can start using this naturally in your English speech you know you are making progress towards sounding like a native English speaker!
Obviously these are all pretty general phrases and words but there are many more that are
used in particular situations.
How can you start to increase your usage of natural English phrases?
The most important thing is to listen. Listen to conversations between other people, listen to
dialogue in movies, listen to radio talk shows. etc.
A practical tip if you are living in a non-English speaking country:
Put yourself a target for each movie/radio talk show you watch or listen to.
For example:
Put a target of learning one or two new useful phrases on the next English speaking
movie you watch.
Then, during the movie, remind yourself to put attention on the speech of the
characters.
Spot a phrase that is commonly used in the movie, and is also new to you. Write it
down.
Clarify fully what it means. Use it a few times in sentences of your own. And try to
include it in your following English writing/speaking.
Learn some new phrases on the next movie!
This can be a great way to learn new phrases because you catch them in "real" life
situations. You get to see and note down how it is used. This can be very helpful.
If you hear a phrase and you aren't sure if it is formal, informal, or slang, the best thing to
do is either to ask someone you trust, or check in a good dictionary. Many good dictionaries
will tell you how formal a word or expression is.
If the word is a swear word, the dictionary should tell you. It may have the abbreviation
vulg (for "vulgar") next to the definition. You certainly don't want to start using swear words
in a formal situation, so it's good to be careful!
There are so many useful everyday phrases in English that no single article will be able to
help you with all of them, so just listen and practice when you can.
Overview and definitions Direct speech means to say exactly what someone else said. It is usually put inside
quotation marks (". . .").
I have the package.
He says, "I have the package."
Reported speech (also called indirect speech) means to say what someone else said,
without actually quoting them. Meaning, you don't necessarily use their own words.
You don't use quotation marks with reported speech.
I have the package.
He says he has the package.
Reporting verbs To report what someone said we usually use verbs such as:
Say, tell, ask, explain, request, etc.
For example:
She says we should go.
They told us to bring our stuff.
He asked them the time.
I explained her the rules.
The word THAT The word THAT can be used after reporting verbs to begin the statement. But remember – it
is optional.
You can use it or leave it out, as you prefer.
For example:
She says they are full = She says that they are full
I told them we could help = I told them that we could help
I suggest we start = I suggest that we start
How to report When you quote what someone else has said (direct speech) it's very simple: nothing
changes and you put the statement between quotation marks.
But when you report a statement (tell it in your own words), there are obviously some
necessary changes.
Reported speech – changes
Pronouns
If there are any pronouns present, you may have to change them.
Examples for when and how to change pronouns:
Direct speech Reported speech
She says, "I like ice-cream." She says she likes ice-cream.
They say, "you are right." They say we are right.
He says, "My name is Gary." He says his name is Gary.
Third person singular verbs
Verbs in the third person singular form usually get an S in the end:
I cook => He cooks
We talk => She talks
You have => It has
I am => He is
So when reporting speech we must apply this rule.
Examples for when and how to change verbs:
Direct speech Reported speech
He says, "I work every day." He says he works every day.
She says, "I am a big girl." She says she is a big girl.
Bonnie says, "I have a question." Bonnie says she has a question.
Place and time expressions
In many cases, when you report someone speech you are in a different place, and almost
always in different point of time (we usually report in the present what someone told us
before, in the past).
So we need to change the place and time expressions accordingly.
Examples for when and how to change place and time expressions:
Direct speech Reported speech
She said, "I work here." She said she worked there.
They said, "we are eating now." They said they were eating then.
You said, "she sings today." You said she sang that day.
He said, "I will come tomorrow." He said he would come the
following day.
A list of common place and time expressions
this that
these those
here there
now then / at the time
today that day / yesterday
yesterday the day before / the previous day
a week ago / last week a week before / the previous week
last month the month before / the previous month
next year the following year
in three years three years from then
Note: with these things, always use your common sense. If you are reporting something
that someone said ten minutes ago, and your location is still the same, and the time frame
is still the same, then don't change these place and time expressions.
For example:
Direct speech Reported speech
Ten minutes ago you said, Ten minutes ago you said
"we stay here today." we stayed here today.
Tense backshift
Backshift is the changing of a tense when reporting what someone said.
When reporting what somebody said in the past, the tenses of the verbs in the reported
statement go one step backwards.
I am sorry.
He said he was sorry.
Here are some more examples:
Direct speech Reported speech
You said, "we are late." You said we were late.
They said, "we have plans." They said they had plans.
He said, "I work hard." He said he worked hard.
She said, "I drink water." She said she drank water.
Here is how the tense backshift works:
Direct speech Reported speech
Simple present
Simple past
He said, "I eat cheese." He said he ate cheese.
Present progressive
Past progressive
He said, "I am eating cheese." He said he was eating cheese.
Present perfect
Past perfect
He said, "I have eaten cheese." He said he had eaten cheese.
Present perfect progressive
Past perfect progressive
He said, "I have been
eating cheese."
He said he had been
eating cheese.
Simple past Past perfect
He said, "I ate cheese." He said he had eaten cheese.
Past progressive
Past perfect progressive
He said, "I was eating cheese." He said he had been eating cheese.
Past perfect
Past perfect
(no change)
He said, "I had eaten cheese." He said he had eaten cheese.
Past perfect progressive
Past perfect progressive
(no change)
He said, "I had been
eating cheese."
He said he had been
eating cheese.
The backshift also works on certain modal verbs:
Direct speech Reported speech
Will Would
She said, "I will eat cheese." She said she would eat cheese.
Can
Could
She said, "I can eat cheese." She said she could eat cheese.
Must
Had to
She said, "I must eat cheese." She said she had to eat cheese.
Shall
Should
She said, "I shall eat cheese." She said she should eat cheese.
May
Might
She said, "I may eat cheese." She said she might eat cheese.
There is NO CHANGE in the following modal verbs:
Direct speech Reported speech
Would
She said, "I would eat cheese." She said she would eat cheese.
Could
She said, "I could eat cheese." She said she could eat cheese.
Should
She said, "I should eat cheese." She said she should eat cheese.
Might
She said, "I might eat cheese." She said she might eat cheese.
Ought to
She said, "I ought to eat cheese." She said she ought to eat cheese.
No tense backshift When the reporting verb is in the simple past tense, the verbs in the reported statement
usually go one step backwards.
However, if you are reporting facts or something that is still true, you can keep the verbs
in the present:
Direct speech Reported speech
You said, "the Earth is round."
You said the earth is round.
OR
You said the earth was round.
I said, "Rome is in Italy."
I said Rome is in Italy.
OR
I said Rome was in Italy.
She said, "people sleep at night."
She said people sleep at night.
OR
She said people slept at night.
Also, if the reporting verb is in the simple present, present perfect, orfuture, then there
is no tense backshift:
Direct speech Reported speech
You say, "I jog daily." You say you jog daily.
You have said, "I jog daily." You have said you jog daily.
You will say, "I jog daily." You will say you jog daily.
Reporting questions When reporting a question, you should also change the question into an indirect question.
In other words, you need to change this sentence so that it is a normal positive sentence,
not a question.
You can use the words if or whether for YES / NO questions.
Direct speech Reported speech
She asked, "Are you well?" She asked if I was well.
"Where do you live?" he asked me. He asked me where I lived.
"Why don't we meet?" she asked
me.
She asked me why we didn't
meet.
I asked, "How does she make
them?" I asked how she made them.
They asked, "where is the mall?" They asked where the mall is.
Reporting orders and requests When reporting an order or request we change them into an infinitive.
Direct speech Reported speech
"Go home," she told me. She told me to go home.
"Start talking," he told us. He told us to start talking.
"Stop right there,"
they ordered us.
They ordered us
to stop right there.
"Could you please open the door?" She asked me to open the door.