मुझसे शादी करोगी
mujhse shaadi karogi
The English phrase "marry me" is translated into Hindi as मुझसे शादी करोगी (mujhse shaadi karogi).
This phrase is used as a marriage proposal from a man to a woman.
Meaning: marriage proposal from a man to a woman (the shortest form) (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of मुझसे, which combines मुझ (me) with the postposition se (with/from) to create the necessary construction for the verb shaadi karna (to marry) and the verb form itself.
Which one should you use?
The default form मुझसे शादी करोगी is addressed specifically to a female, indicated by the feminine verb ending -gi.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ending changes based on the gender of the person being addressed. While मुझसे शादी करोगी is used when speaking to a woman, if a woman is proposing to a man, the ending changes to the masculine मुझसे शादी करोगे.
How do you pronounce it?
mujhse shaadi karogi
Did you know?
- The word शादी comes from the Persian word for 'joy' or 'happiness'.
- In traditional Indian settings, marriage proposals are rarely a surprise question between two individuals and are instead negotiated between families.
- While मुझसे शादी करोगी is the direct translation, many Hindi speakers use English phrases like 'Will you marry me?' during proposals due to the influence of Western cinema.
Examples in context
- हाँ, मैं आपसे विवाह करना चाहूँगी।Yes, I would like to marry you.
- क्या तुम मुझसे शादी करोगी?Will you marry me?
- हाँ, मैं तुम्हारे साथ ही अपना जीवन बिताना चाहूंगी।Yes, I want to spend my life with you.
Example conversation
Amit proposes to Anjali at a beautiful park.
- अंजलि Anjaliअमित, तुम इतने भावुक क्यों हो?Amit, tum itne bhaavuk kyon ho?Amit, why are you so emotional?
- अमित Amitअंजलि, मुझसे शादी करोगी?Anjali, mujhse shaadi karogi?Anjali, will you marry me?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, मैं तुमसे शादी करूँगी!Haan, main tumse shaadi karungi!Yes, I will marry you!
- अमित Amitमैं बहुत खुश हूँ!Main bahut khush hoon!I am very happy!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries मुझसे, शादी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
