खोया हुआ
khoya hua
The English word 'lost' is translated into Hindi as खोया हुआ (khoya hua).
The phrase is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is unable to find its way.
Meaning: unable to find one's way (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. The masculine form is खोया हुआ, the feminine form is खोई हुई and the masculine plural form is खोए हुए.
How do you pronounce it?
khoya hua
Did you know?
- The word खोया is also the name for a traditional Indian dairy product made by simmering milk until it thickens.
- While खोया हुआ describes being misplaced, Hindi uses a completely different word, हारना, to say you have 'lost' a game or a competition.
- The word हुआ has a linguistic 'twin' in Hindi, the word भूत, which means 'past' or 'ghost' depending on the context.
Examples in context
- मैंने भारत गेट के पास अपना सामान खो दिया।I lost my belongings near India Gate.
- मेरी टिकट ट्रेन में गुम हो गई है।My ticket got lost on the train.
- मेरा मोबाइल गुम हो गया।I lost my mobile.
- मेरा सामान खो गया है।I have lost my belongings.
- क्या आप मुझे सहायता कर सकते हैं? मैं यहाँ गुम हो गया हूँ।Could you help me? I am lost.
- वह जंगल में खोया हुआ था।vaha jangal mein khoya hua tha.He was lost in the forest.
- मैं इस शहर में खोया हुआ महसूस कर रहा हूँ।main is shahar mein khoya hua mehsoos kar raha hoon.I am feeling lost in this city.
Example conversation
Anjali and Rahul are walking in a new neighborhood.
- अंजलि Anjaliराहुल, मुझे लगता है कि मैं खोया हुआ हूँ।Rahul, mujhe lagta hai ki main khoya hua hoon.Rahul, I think I am lost.
- राहुल Rahulचिंता मत करो, मैं रास्ता जानता हूँ।Chinta mat karo, main raasta jaanta hoon.Don't worry, I know the way.
- अंजलि Anjaliक्या हम सही दिशा में जा रहे हैं?Kya hum sahi disha mein ja rahe hain?Are we going in the right direction?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, बस अगले मोड़ से मुड़ना है।Haan, bas agle mod se mudna hai.Yes, we just have to turn at the next corner.
