في 15 ثانية
- Used to indicate location near a traffic light intersection.
- Essential for giving directions to taxi or auto drivers.
- Combines the English word 'signal' with Hindi grammar.
المعنى
This is the go-to phrase for describing a location near a traffic light. In India, 'the signal' is the ultimate landmark for meeting friends or giving directions to a driver.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Giving directions to an auto driver
भैया, गाड़ी सिग्नल के पास रोक देना।
Brother, please stop the vehicle near the signal.
Texting a friend while waiting
मैं सिग्नल के पास खड़ा हूँ, तुम कहाँ हो?
I am standing near the signal, where are you?
Professional delivery instruction
मेरा ऑफिस सिग्नल के पास वाली बिल्डिंग में है।
My office is in the building near the signal.
خلفية ثقافية
Traffic signals in India are often named after nearby landmarks or famous people (e.g., 'Nanavati Signal' in Mumbai). Knowing the name of the signal is often more important than knowing the street name. The area 'near the signal' is a place of business. You will find people selling everything from chargers to seasonal fruits. It is socially acceptable to browse these while waiting for the light to turn green. Indians use 'landmark-based navigation'. If you ask for an address, you will likely be told to go to a signal, then a temple, then a shop, rather than being given a GPS coordinate. The 'Red Light' (Lal Batti) was historically a symbol of power, as only VIP cars had them. Today, 'Lal Batti' is just the common term for a red traffic signal.
Be Specific
If there are two signals close by, specify 'Pehla signal' (First signal) or 'Doosra signal' (Second signal).
Don't say 'Signal Near'
Always include the 'ke'. 'Signal paas' sounds broken and uneducated.
في 15 ثانية
- Used to indicate location near a traffic light intersection.
- Essential for giving directions to taxi or auto drivers.
- Combines the English word 'signal' with Hindi grammar.
What It Means
सिग्नल के पास (Signal ke paas) literally translates to 'near the signal.' In Hindi, the word पास (paas) means near or close by. It refers to the immediate vicinity of a traffic light intersection. It is the most common way to pinpoint a location in chaotic city traffic.
How To Use It
You use it as a prepositional phrase. Place it after the subject or at the end of a direction. For example, if you are in an auto-rickshaw, you say "Bhaiya, signal ke paas rok dena." This tells the driver to stop near the light. It is simple, functional, and very effective.
When To Use It
Use it when you are navigating through cities like Delhi or Mumbai. It is perfect for giving directions to delivery riders. Use it when meeting a friend at a busy junction. It works perfectly in texts like "Main signal ke paas hoon" (I am near the signal). It is a lifesaver in heavy traffic.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it if there are multiple signals close together. That will lead to a very confusing phone call. Avoid using it in rural areas where traffic lights do not exist. In those cases, use landmarks like a big tree or a shop. Don't use it for long distances; it implies you are almost there.
Cultural Background
In India, the 'signal' is more than just a traffic light. It is a social hub where you find street food and vendors. People often use it as a 'zero point' for navigation. Even if a shop is 100 meters away, locals call it सिग्नल के पास. It represents the pulse of urban Indian life and its organized chaos.
Common Variations
You might hear बत्ती के पास (Batti ke paas) in some regions. बत्ती (Batti) means light, referring to the traffic light. Another variation is चौराहे पर (Chauraha par), meaning 'at the crossroads.' However, सिग्नल is the most widely understood English loanword used in Hindi today.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This is a neutral, everyday expression. It is perfectly safe to use with strangers, bosses, or friends. Just remember that 'paas' requires the oblique linker 'ke'.
Be Specific
If there are two signals close by, specify 'Pehla signal' (First signal) or 'Doosra signal' (Second signal).
Don't say 'Signal Near'
Always include the 'ke'. 'Signal paas' sounds broken and uneducated.
The 'Bhaiya' Rule
When telling a driver 'Signal ke paas roko', always add 'Bhaiya' (brother) at the start for a smoother interaction.
أمثلة
6भैया, गाड़ी सिग्नल के पास रोक देना।
Brother, please stop the vehicle near the signal.
A very common way to tell a driver where to drop you off.
मैं सिग्नल के पास खड़ा हूँ, तुम कहाँ हो?
I am standing near the signal, where are you?
Standard way to coordinate a meetup in a crowded area.
मेरा ऑफिस सिग्नल के पास वाली बिल्डिंग में है।
My office is in the building near the signal.
Using the signal as a landmark for a courier or food delivery.
अरे यार, मैं दस मिनट से सिग्नल के पास फँसा हूँ!
Oh man, I've been stuck near the signal for ten minutes!
The classic 'I am stuck in traffic' excuse used by everyone.
क्या यहाँ सिग्नल के पास कोई मेडिकल स्टोर है?
Is there a medical store near the signal here?
Asking a local for help using the signal as a reference point.
बेटा, सावधानी से चलना, सिग्नल के पास बहुत भीड़ है।
Son, drive carefully, it's very crowded near the signal.
Expressing concern about safety in high-traffic areas.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing postposition to say 'Near the signal'.
मैं सिग्नल ___ खड़ा हूँ।
'के पास' is the correct postposition for 'near'.
Which sentence means 'Turn left from near the signal'?
Select the correct translation:
'बाएँ' means left and 'मुड़ो' means turn.
Complete the dialogue between a passenger and an auto driver.
Passenger: भैया, मुझे ____ उतार देना। Driver: ठीक है, बाएँ तरफ रोकूँगा।
In the context of stopping an auto, 'near the signal' is the most logical choice.
Match the Hindi phrase to the correct situation.
Phrase: 'सिग्नल के पास बहुत भीड़ है।'
'भीड़' means crowd/traffic jam.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينमैं सिग्नल ___ खड़ा हूँ।
'के पास' is the correct postposition for 'near'.
Select the correct translation:
'बाएँ' means left and 'मुड़ो' means turn.
Passenger: भैया, मुझे ____ उतार देना। Driver: ठीक है, बाएँ तरफ रोकूँगा।
In the context of stopping an auto, 'near the signal' is the most logical choice.
Phrase: 'सिग्नल के पास बहुत भीड़ है।'
'भीड़' means crowd/traffic jam.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةUsually no. For railways, use 'Railway Phatak' (रेलवे फाटक). 'Signal' almost always refers to road traffic lights.
In rural areas or among older generations, yes. In cities like Delhi or Mumbai, 'Signal' is much more common.
Add 'hi' for emphasis: 'सिग्नल के पास ही' (Signal ke paas hi).
Yes, it is a neutral, factual phrase. It is perfectly polite.
You still call it 'Signal'. You can say 'Band signal ke paas' (Near the closed/off signal).
Yes, it becomes 'Signalo' (सिग्नलों), but you rarely talk about being near multiple signals at once.
Yes, 'kareeb' (करीब) is a synonym for 'paas', but 'paas' is more common in daily speech.
Say 'सिग्नल पर ही रोकना' (Signal par hi rokna).
It is 'यातायात संकेत' (Yaataayaat Sanket), but nobody uses this in conversation.
It is treated as masculine in Hindi.
عبارات ذات صلة
चौराहे पर
similarAt the crossroads
लाल बत्ती
synonymRed light
नुक्कड़ पर
similarAt the corner
रास्ते में
builds onOn the way
जाम में फँसना
specialized formTo be stuck in a jam
