Hindi · Travel & Getting Around
"Near" in Hindi: पास
पासpaas
Note: also: नज़दीक (nazdeek)
Near in Hindi is पास (paas). Say मेरे पास for near me / with me, and दुकान पास है for the shop is nearby. नज़दीक (nazdeek) is a common alternative.
Directions
मेट्रो स्टेशन पास ही है।metro station paas hi hai.
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How to pronounce पास
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PAAS
/pɑːs/
Paas is PAAS with a long aa. Soft p, clear final s. One beat.
"Near" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| पासpaas | near; nearby; with (someone) Default headword. | Default headword. |
| नज़दीकnazdeek | near; close Everyday alternative. | Everyday alternative. |
| पास मेंpaas mein | nearby; in the area Location. | Location. |
| बिल्कुल पासbilkul paas | right nearby Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
How to use पास in real life
- 1Directions
मेट्रो स्टेशन पास ही है।
metro station paas hi hai.
The metro station is right near.
Hi for emphasis.
- 2Asking a stranger
क्या कोई फ़ार्मेसी पास में है?
kya koi pharmacy paas mein hai?
Is there a pharmacy nearby?
Survival ask.
- 3Possession sense
मेरे पास छतरी है।
mere paas chhatri hai.
I have an umbrella (near/with me).
Mere paas = I have.
Mistakes English speakers make with पास
Incorrect: Main paas chhatri hai
Correct: Mere paas chhatri hai
Possession uses mere paas, not main paas.
Incorrect: Using only near in English when giving Hindi directions
Correct: Paas / paas mein
Practice पास for this headword.
Good to know
पास covers both nearby places and having something on you — mere paas time nahin hai. Nazdeek feels slightly more formal in some mouths. Cab drivers hear paas mein constantly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a cafe after a meeting
ChatPal
कोई कैफ़े पास है क्या?
koi cafe paas hai kya?
Is there a cafe near?
You
हाँ, कॉर्नर पर पास में एक है।
haan, corner par paas mein ek hai.
Yes — there's one nearby on the corner.
ChatPal
चलिए, पास वाला ही ठीक।
chalie, paas wala hi theek.
Let's go — the nearby one is fine.
You
दो मिनट की बात है।
do minute ki baat hai.
It's a two-minute thing.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Near" in Hindi
Nearby?
Paas / paas mein.
I have…?
Mere paas…hai.
Nazdeek?
Common alternative for near/close.
Right nearby?
Bilkul paas / paas hi.
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