पास
pās/pɑːs/
The English verb "pass" can be expressed in Hindi using the loanword पास (pās).
In the context of passing an exam or a test, the English loanword 'pass' is commonly used in colloquial Hindi instead of the native term 'उत्तीर्ण' (uttīrṇ).
Meaning: to move or be moved from one place to another (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using पास to mean passing an exam, it is typically used in conjunction with the auxiliary verb होना (honā).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is romanized as pās and pronounced /pɑːs/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful not to confuse this loanword with the native Hindi word पास (pās), which means "near" or "close to".
Did you know?
- While पास (pās) is used for exams, for 'passing' a physical object to someone, Hindi speakers typically use the verb देना (denā), which literally means 'to give'.
- The formal word for passing an exam, उत्तीर्ण (uttīrṇ), literally means 'having crossed over' or 'having gone beyond' a threshold.
- The native word पास meaning 'near' originates from the Sanskrit word पार्श्वे, which refers to the side or flank of a person.
Examples in context
- मुझे नहीं लगता कि टॉम टेस्ट में पास होगा।I have a gut feeling that Tom won't pass the test.This sentence is useful for expressing a gut feeling about not passing a test using पास.Tatoeba #3216272 by anubhav93, translation #2361595 by CK
- उसको यकीन है कि वह परीक्षा में पास हो जाएगा।He is confident that he will pass the examination.This sentence is useful for expressing confidence about passing an examination using पास.Tatoeba #518712 by minshirui, translation #298252 by CK
- तुम्हें टेस्ट पास करने के लिए बस मन लगाकर पढ़ना होगा।You have only to study hard, and you will pass the test.This sentence is useful for describing the requirement to study hard to pass a test using पास.Tatoeba #485874 by minshirui, translation #16309 by Stalwartlover
- मुझे आगे का बैटन दे दोPass me the next baton.
- उसे कंप्यूटर स्क्रीनशॉट दे दोPass him/her the computer screenshot.
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Example conversation
Rahul and Anjali are eating dinner and need the salt.
- राहुल Rahulक्या आप मुझे नमक पास कर सकती हैं?Kya aap mujhe namak paas kar sakti hain?Can you pass the salt to me?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, यह लीजिये।Haan, yeh lijiye.Yes, here it is.
- राहुल Rahulशुक्रिया, अब पानी पास कर दीजिये।Shukriya, ab paani paas kar dijiye.Thanks, now please pass the water.
- अंजलि Anjaliज़रूर, यह रहा पानी।Zaroor, yeh raha paani.Sure, here is the water.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry पास, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पास, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
