Hindi · Travel & Getting Around
"Bus" in Hindi: बस
बसbas
बस (bas) means bus, and it is feminine. Say meri bas and bas aa gayi. Ask bas stand kahaan hai for the stop. The same spelling bas can also mean "enough" in other sentences, so listen for context.
Asking a passerby
यह बस कहाँ जाती है?yah bas kahaan jaati hai?
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How to pronounce बस
Say it
bas
/bəs/
Bas is a short bas like English bus without a strong final s buzz. Keep it quick. Context separates bus from the adverb bas meaning enough.
"Bus" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| बसbas | bus City and long-distance buses. | City and long-distance buses. |
| बस स्टैंडbas stand | bus stand Where buses gather or start. | Where buses gather or start. |
| बस स्टॉपbas stop | bus stop A roadside stop. | A roadside stop. |
| लोकल बसlocal bas | local bus Ordinary city service versus AC coaches. | Ordinary city service versus AC coaches. |
How to use बस in real life
- 1Asking a passerby
यह बस कहाँ जाती है?
yah bas kahaan jaati hai?
Where does this bus go?
Jaati agrees with feminine bas.
- 2On board
अगले बस स्टॉप पर उतार दीजिए।
agle bas stop par utaar deejiye.
Please let me off at the next bus stop.
A clear request to the conductor or driver helper.
- 3Running late
बस लेट है, थोड़ा इंतज़ार करो।
bas late hai, thoda intazaar karo.
The bus is late; wait a bit.
Here bas means bus, not enough.
Mistakes English speakers make with बस
Incorrect: Mera bas aa gaya.
Correct: Meri bas aa gayi.
Bas (bus) is feminine: meri and gayi.
Incorrect: Confusing bas enough with bas bus
Correct: Use context and point at the vehicle
Same spelling, different meanings. Gestures help.
Good to know
Conductors may take cash and call stops loudly. AC buses cost more and feel calmer. In some cities, apps show routes; in others, asking yah bas kahaan jaati hai is still normal.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching a city bus with a local friend
ChatPal
यह लाल बस हमारे इलाके जाती है।
yah laal bas hamare ilaake jaati hai.
This red bus goes to our area.
You
क्या बस में जगह होगी?
kya bas mein jagah hogi?
Will there be space on the bus?
ChatPal
शाम की बस भीड़ वाली होती है।
shaam ki bas bheed wali hoti hai.
The evening bus is crowded.
You
फिर अगली बस का इंतज़ार करते हैं।
phir agli bas ka intazaar karte hain.
Then let's wait for the next bus.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bus" in Hindi
Is bas feminine?
Yes when it means bus. Say meri bas.
Does bas also mean enough?
Yes. Tone and context tell them apart: bas, kaafi hai versus bas aa gayi.
How do I ask where the bus goes?
Say yah bas kahaan jaati hai?
How do I say bus stop?
Say bas stop or bas stand for larger hubs.
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