Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| अंग्रेज़ी | aṅgrezī | /əŋ.ɡɾeː.ziː/ (Hindi, Standard) /əŋ.ɡɾeː.d͡ʒiː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
feminine |
| इंगलिश | iṅgliś | feminine | |
| अंग्रेज़ी भाषा | aṅgrezī bhāṣā | feminine |
अंग्रेज़ी is used to name the English language. It can also function as an adjective meaning of or pertaining to England, or as a noun referring to spinning or rotary motion around the vertical axis. Related forms include अंग्रेज़, which refers to English or British people.
Which one should you use?
While अंग्रेज़ी refers to the language or the adjective 'English', the word अंग्रेज़ is used to refer to English or British people. Additionally, अंग्रेज़ी भाषा is a more explicit way to say 'the English language'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
अंग्रेज़ी is the standard and formal term for the language. For a more explicit and formal tone, often used in academic or official contexts, you can use अंग्रेज़ी भाषा. In casual spoken Hindi, the transliterated form इंगलिश is commonly used.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /əŋ.ɡɾeː.ziː/. It has 3 syllables.
When do people say it?
The term हिंग्लिश is a blend of Hindi and English used to describe a mix of the two languages.
Did you know?
- The term भाषा meaning 'language' is a direct inheritance from Sanskrit, one of the oldest documented languages in the world.
- The word अंग्रेज़ is used for both 'English' and 'British' people, which can sometimes lead to confusion regarding specific nationalities.
Examples in context
- क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?Do you speak English?This sentence is useful for asking if someone speaks English using अंग्रेज़ी.Tatoeba #4907748 by yashtib1995, translation #378270 by saeb
- क्या आपको अंग्रेज़ी आती है?Do you speak English? (polite)
- अंग्रेज़ी लोग आम तौर पर भारतीय खाना पसंद करते हैं।The English generally like Indian food.This sentence is useful for describing English people using अंग्रेज़ी.
- अंग्रेज़ी कार्यक्रम में शामिल होने का फ़ैसला किया गया है।The decision to join an English program has been made.
- उच्चारण में सुधार करने के लिए अंग्रेज़ी सिखें।Learn English to improve your pronunciation.
- क्या तुम अंग्रेज़ी बोल सकते हो?Can you speak English?
- हिंग्लिश को समझना और इस्तेमाल करना मेरे लिए बहुत आसान है।Understanding and using Hinglish is very easy for me.
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Example conversation
Priya and Aditya are discussing their language classes.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या तुम्हें अंग्रेज़ी पसंद है?Kya tumhe angrezi pasand hai?Do you like English?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, मुझे अंग्रेज़ी सीखना अच्छा लगता है।Haan, mujhe angrezi seekhna achha lagta hai.Yes, I like learning English.
- प्रिया Priyaआदित्य, क्या तुम्हारी अंग्रेज़ी क्लास आज है?Aditya, kya tumhari angrezi class aaj hai?Aditya, is your English class today?
- आदित्य Adityaनहीं, मेरी क्लास कल है।Nahin, meri class kal hai.No, my class is tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “english” translations and entries अंग्रेज़ी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries अंग्रेज़ी, भाषा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
