Hindi · People & Family
"Neighbor" in Hindi: पड़ोसी
पड़ोसीpadosi
Neighbor in Hindi is पड़ोसी (padosi) for a man or in general. A woman neighbor is often पड़ोसिन (padosin).
Borrowing sugar
हमारे पड़ोसी बहुत मददगार हैं।hamare padosi bahut madadgaar hain.
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How to pronounce पड़ोसी
Say it
pa-DO-si
/pəɽoːsiː/
Padosi is pa-DO-si. The d is dental. Keep three light syllables.
"Neighbor" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| पड़ोसीpadosi | neighbor (m./general) Default headword. | Default headword. |
| पड़ोसिनpadosin | neighbor (f.) Female neighbor. | Female neighbor. |
| पड़ोसी लोगpadosi log | neighbors Plural group. | Plural group. |
| अगले दरवाज़े वालेagle darwaze wale | the people next door Apartment talk. | Apartment talk. |
How to use पड़ोसी in real life
- 1Borrowing sugar
हमारे पड़ोसी बहुत मददगार हैं।
hamare padosi bahut madadgaar hain.
Our neighbors are very helpful.
Plural sense.
- 2Festival invite
पड़ोसी को दीवाली पर बुलाइए।
padosi ko diwali par bulaie.
Invite the neighbor for Diwali.
Ko marks object.
- 3Noise complaint softener
नए पड़ोसी रात में शांत रहते हैं।
naye padosi raat mein shaant rahte hain.
The new neighbors stay quiet at night.
Building life.
Mistakes English speakers make with पड़ोसी
Incorrect: Meri padosi for a man
Correct: Mera padosi
Masculine padosi takes mera; for a woman say meri padosin.
Incorrect: Padosi without respect to elders
Correct: Padosi ji
Add ji with older neighbors.
Good to know
Indian apartment life runs on पड़ोसी networks — festival plates, spare keys, and child pickup. People call older neighbors uncle/auntie even without kinship. A first नमस्ते builds the relationship fast.
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Meeting someone in the lift
ChatPal
आप तीसरी मंज़िल के पड़ोसी हैं न?
aap tisri manzil ke padosi hain na?
You're the third-floor neighbor, right?
You
हाँ, नया पड़ोसी हूँ।
haan, naya padosi hoon.
Yes — I'm the new neighbor.
ChatPal
स्वागत है। कभी चाय पीने आइए।
svagat hai. kabhi chai peene aiye.
Welcome. Come for tea sometime.
You
ज़रूर, धन्यवाद।
zaroor, dhanyavaad.
Sure, thank you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neighbor" in Hindi
Female neighbor?
Padosin / meri padosin.
Neighbors plural?
Padosi log / padosi.
Next door?
Agle darwaze wale.
Polite address?
Padosi ji.
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