In 15 Seconds
- Used to specify capacity or quantity for four individuals.
- Essential for restaurants, bookings, and ordering food.
- Follows the structure: Number + People + For.
Meaning
This phrase is used to specify that something—usually a table, a meal, or a space—is intended for a group of four people.
Key Examples
3 of 6At a restaurant
नमस्ते, चार लोगों के लिए मेज़ चाहिए।
Hello, I need a table for four people.
Ordering food
यह बिरयानी चार लोगों के लिए काफी है?
Is this biryani enough for four people?
Booking a taxi
हमें चार लोगों के लिए गाड़ी चाहिए।
We need a car for four people.
Cultural Background
In North India, 'log' is the standard, but 'jan' is very common in households. Using 'jan' makes you sound like a local friend. In modern offices in Bangalore or Gurgaon, English is common, but when using Hindi, 'व्यक्तियों' (vyaktiyon) is preferred for formal emails or bookings. At a Dhaba, speed is key. You can shorten the phrase to just 'चार के लिए' and it's perfectly acceptable. In non-Hindi speaking states, Hindi is often used as a 'link language'. Keep it simple and clear; 'चार लोगों के लिए' is the safest bet.
The Finger Trick
In a noisy restaurant, hold up four fingers while saying 'Chaar logon ke liye' to be extra clear.
Don't forget the 'N'
The nasal 'n' at the end of 'logon' is subtle but important for sounding native.
In 15 Seconds
- Used to specify capacity or quantity for four individuals.
- Essential for restaurants, bookings, and ordering food.
- Follows the structure: Number + People + For.
What It Means
At its heart, चार लोगों के लिए (chaar logon ke liye) is a functional powerhouse. It simply means 'for four people.' You use it to define the capacity or quantity needed. It is a building block for basic survival in Hindi-speaking environments.
How To Use It
Place it before or after the noun you are describing. If you are at a restaurant, you say चार लोगों के लिए मेज़ (A table for four). If you are buying tickets, just state the phrase clearly. It is direct and requires very little grammatical gymnastics. You can use it as a standalone answer to the question 'How many?'
When To Use It
Use it whenever you are coordinating a group. It is perfect for booking an Uber or a taxi. Use it when ordering a 'family pack' of biryani that serves four. It is essential for hotel check-ins. It is also great for dividing snacks among friends.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it if you are talking about a specific group of four friends. In that case, you might use 'hum chaar' (we four). Avoid using it in very poetic or abstract settings. It is a practical, physical phrase. Don't use it if the group size is even slightly different; precision matters when ordering food!
Cultural Background
In India, the number four is a standard 'small family' or 'friend group' unit. Many restaurant deals and apartment sizes are designed around this number. There is a famous Hindi idiom 'Chaar log kya kahenge?' (What will four people say?). It refers to societal judgment. While our phrase is literal, the concept of 'four people' often represents 'society' or 'a crowd' in the Indian psyche.
Common Variations
दो लोगों के लिए(For two people) - Perfect for dates.एक के लिए(For one) - For the solo traveler.सबके लिए(For everyone) - When you're feeling generous.चार जन के लिए(For four people) - A more colloquial, Mumbai-style variation.
Usage Notes
This is a neutral, everyday phrase. The main grammatical hurdle is remembering the oblique plural form 'logon' when using the postposition 'ke liye'.
The Finger Trick
In a noisy restaurant, hold up four fingers while saying 'Chaar logon ke liye' to be extra clear.
Don't forget the 'N'
The nasal 'n' at the end of 'logon' is subtle but important for sounding native.
Use 'Janon'
If you want to sound more like a local in a casual setting, swap 'logon' for 'janon'.
Family Size
Most 'Family Packs' in India are designed 'chaar logon ke liye'.
Examples
6नमस्ते, चार लोगों के लिए मेज़ चाहिए।
Hello, I need a table for four people.
Standard way to request seating.
यह बिरयानी चार लोगों के लिए काफी है?
Is this biryani enough for four people?
Asking about portion sizes.
हमें चार लोगों के लिए गाड़ी चाहिए।
We need a car for four people.
Specifying vehicle capacity.
मैं चार लोगों के लिए समोसे ला रहा हूँ।
I am bringing samosas for four people.
Informing about snack quantities.
यह कमरा है या चार लोगों के लिए डिब्बा?
Is this a room or a box for four people?
Sarcastic remark about space.
कृपया चार लोगों के लिए वीआईपी पास तैयार रखें।
Please keep VIP passes ready for four people.
Formal request for logistics.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence to ask for a table for four.
नमस्ते, मुझे ___ एक मेज़ चाहिए।
We need the oblique plural 'लोगों' and the postposition 'के लिए'.
Which of these is the most natural way to order a meal for four in a casual shop?
How would you say 'Pack food for four'?
This is the most complete and natural neutral/informal way.
Match the Hindi phrase with its English context.
Match the following:
The noun changes the context of the 'for four people' phrase.
Fill in the missing line.
Waiter: कितने लोग हैं? You: ___________।
This is the most polite and clear response.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesनमस्ते, मुझे ___ एक मेज़ चाहिए।
We need the oblique plural 'लोगों' and the postposition 'के लिए'.
How would you say 'Pack food for four'?
This is the most complete and natural neutral/informal way.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
The noun changes the context of the 'for four people' phrase.
Waiter: कितने लोग हैं? You: ___________।
This is the most polite and clear response.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsOnly if you are counting them. If you are ordering something for them, you need 'ke liye'.
Yes, 'log' is always plural, and 'logon' is its form when followed by a postposition.
Just change 'chaar' to 'paanch': 'paanch logon ke liye'.
Yes, it is neutral and polite. You can add 'kripya' (please) at the start to be extra formal.
'Vyakti' is more formal. 'Log' is much more common in daily life.
In 99% of cases, yes. It indicates the beneficiary or purpose.
No, 'logon' is only for people. For objects, you'd use the object name.
Say 'chaar bachon ke liye'.
Close, but the 'r' is tapped and the 'a' is deeper.
You can, but it sounds like a song lyric. Stick to 'ke liye'.
Related Phrases
दो लोगों के लिए
similarFor two people
चार जनों के लिए
synonymFor four people (colloquial)
चार के लिए
specialized formFor four
चार लोगों का समूह
builds onA group of four people
