A1 Expression तटस्थ

How do you say...?

Asks for a word's translation.

मतलब

Used to ask how to express a word or phrase in English.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Americans are generally very helpful and will often provide the word immediately if they see you struggling. They might even offer a few slang alternatives. In the UK, people might provide different words than in the US (e.g., 'lift' instead of 'elevator'). If you ask 'How do you say...?', they might ask if you want the British or American version. In international business, 'How do you say...?' is a vital tool for 'clarification'. It is used to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding technical terms. On apps like HelloTalk or Tandem, this is the #1 most used phrase. It is often abbreviated or used with emojis to bridge the gap between learners.

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Use Gestures

If you don't know the word at all, point at the object and say 'How do you say this?'. It's the fastest way to learn.

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Avoid 'How call you?'

This is a very common mistake for Spanish and Italian speakers. Always use 'say' or 'What do you call...'.

मतलब

Used to ask how to express a word or phrase in English.

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Use Gestures

If you don't know the word at all, point at the object and say 'How do you say this?'. It's the fastest way to learn.

⚠️

Avoid 'How call you?'

This is a very common mistake for Spanish and Italian speakers. Always use 'say' or 'What do you call...'.

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Carry a Notebook

When you ask 'How do you say...?' and get an answer, write it down immediately so you don't forget!

खुद को परखो

Complete the question to ask for the English word for 'maison'.

How ___ you ___ 'maison' in English?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

We use the auxiliary 'do' and the base verb 'say' for this standard question.

Which of these is the most natural way to ask for a word you forgot?

You are pointing at a pen but forgot the word. You say:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: c

'How do you say this in English?' is the most common and natural expression.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

A: I want to buy some... ____ ____ ____ ____ 'manzana' in English? B: It's an apple!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

'How do you say' fits perfectly in this translation context.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Situation: You are in a French class and want to know the word for 'water'.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

You are asking for the translation, so 'How do you say' is the correct choice.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

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अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Complete the question to ask for the English word for 'maison'. Fill Blank A1

How ___ you ___ 'maison' in English?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

We use the auxiliary 'do' and the base verb 'say' for this standard question.

Which of these is the most natural way to ask for a word you forgot? Choose A1

You are pointing at a pen but forgot the word. You say:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: c

'How do you say this in English?' is the most common and natural expression.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: I want to buy some... ____ ____ ____ ____ 'manzana' in English? B: It's an apple!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

'How do you say' fits perfectly in this translation context.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are in a French class and want to know the word for 'water'.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

You are asking for the translation, so 'How do you say' is the correct choice.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

5 सवाल

In a question, always use 'How do you say...?'. 'How to say' is used in titles or statements, like 'I am learning how to say hello'.

It is better to say 'What do you call this?' or 'How do you say this?'. 'How do you call' sounds like a translation error.

If you are already speaking English, it's usually obvious, so you can just say 'How do you say [word]?'.

Yes, it is very polite and shows you are a dedicated learner.

You can describe it! 'How do you say... the thing for the rain?' (An umbrella).

संबंधित मुहावरे

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What does ... mean?

similar

Asking for the definition of a word you already know.

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How do you pronounce ...?

specialized form

Asking for the sound of a word.

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What's the English for ...?

synonym

Asking for the English equivalent of a foreign word.

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How do you spell ...?

builds on

Asking for the letters in a word.

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