सब लोग
sab log/səb loːɡ/word by word
The English phrase 'everyone' is translated into Hindi as सब लोग (sab log).
सब लोग is used to refer to every person. A common alternative to this expression is हर कोई.
Meaning: every person (pron)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of सब (sab) meaning 'all' and लोग (log) meaning 'people'.
Which one should you use?
While सब लोग specifically refers to people, the single word सब can be used more broadly to mean 'all' or 'everything' depending on the context.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used with a postposition (such as 'of' or 'for'), the word लोग changes to its oblique form लोगों, resulting in सब लोगों.
How do you pronounce it?
sab log
Did you know?
- The word लोग is a derivative of the Sanskrit word लोक, which refers to a 'world' or 'realm'. Over time, the meaning shifted from the world itself to the people inhabiting it.
- In many Hindi dialects, the word लोग (log) does not just mean 'people', but functions as a grammatical marker to turn a pronoun into a plural form.
- Depending on the region, speakers may use सब लोग or हर कोई to mean 'everyone', but the former is more common in casual group settings while the latter emphasizes individuals.
Examples in context
- सब लोग कैसे हैं?How is everyone?This sentence is useful for asking how everyone is using सब लोग.Tatoeba #588508 by minshirui, translation #22110 by CK
- सब लोग मुझपर हँसे।I was laughed at by everyone.This sentence is useful for describing being laughed at by everyone using सब लोग.Tatoeba #485543 by minshirui, translation #255696 by CK
- सब लोगों के लिए एक समान है।It's the same for everyone.This sentence is useful for saying something is the same for everyone using सब लोग.Tatoeba #485821 by minshirui, translation #42236 by CK
- हर कोई आज का सबक पढ़ लेEveryone should learn today's lesson.
- सब आज शाम को मेरे यहाँ आने वाले हैंEveryone is coming to my place this evening.
- सब लोग खुश हो जाएँगेEveryone will be happy.
Example conversation
अंजलि और विकास एक पार्टी में बात कर रहे हैं।
- अंजलि Anjaliक्या सब लोग आ गए?Kya sab log aa gaye?Has everyone arrived?
- विकास Vikasहाँ, सब लोग यहाँ हैं।Haan, sab log yahan hain.Yes, everyone is here.
- अंजलि Anjaliबहुत अच्छा, विकास।Bahut achha, Vikas.Very good, Vikas.
- विकास Vikasचलो, अब पार्टी शुरू करते हैं।Chalo, ab party shuru karte hain.Let's start the party now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “everyone” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (सब, लोग) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries लोग, सब, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
