Phrasal Verb: Fill in
English Meaning: Provide missing information; substitute for someone; add information
Hindi Meaning: जानकारी भरना; स्थान लेना
The phrasal verb “fill in” means to provide missing information, substitute for someone, or add details where needed. It can also mean completing something or standing in for someone in their absence.
What Does “Fill in” Mean?
“Fill in” means:
- Provide missing information
→ किसी जानकारी को पूरा करना - Substitute for someone temporarily
→ किसी के स्थान पर काम करना - Add information to complete something
→ किसी दस्तावेज़ या फार्म में जानकारी भरना
In Hindi:
- जानकारी भरना; स्थान लेना
How to Use “Fill in” in Sentences
Example 1: Can you fill in the blanks on this form?
Hindi: क्या आप इस फॉर्म में रिक्त स्थान भर सकते हैं?
Example 2: I had to fill in for my colleague while she was on leave.
Hindi: मुझे अपनी सहकर्मी की छुट्टी के दौरान उनका स्थान लेना पड़ा।
Example 3: Please fill in the details of the event in the calendar.
Hindi: कृपया कैलेंडर में घटना के विवरण भरें।
Example 4: He filled in for the manager while she was on vacation.
Hindi: उसने मैनेजर के स्थान पर काम किया जब वह छुट्टी पर थीं।
Example 5: Don’t forget to fill in your contact information on the registration sheet.
Hindi: पंजीकरण शीट पर अपनी संपर्क जानकारी भरना न भूलें।
Common Mistakes When Using “Fill in”
Incorrect: Can you fill up the form?
Correct: Can you fill in the form?
(“Fill in” is used when completing or adding missing information in a form.)
Incorrect: I need someone to fill out for me. Correct: I need someone to fill in for me.
(“Fill in” is used when substituting for someone temporarily.)
Questions for Test
- What does “fill in” mean?
- Translate: “Please fill in the missing information in the report.”
- Can “fill in” be used for both forms and people?
- Use “fill in” in a sentence where you substitute for someone.
- What is the difference between “fill in” and “fill out”?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “fill in” be used in the future tense?
Yes, “fill in” can be used in the future tense, such as: “I will fill in the application tomorrow.”
Is “fill in” the same as “fill out”?
While both involve completing forms, “fill out” typically refers to completing an entire form, while “fill in” can also mean adding missing information or substituting for someone.
Can “fill in” be used for a temporary job or position?
Yes, “fill in” is often used to describe substituting for someone temporarily, for example: “I had to fill in for the teacher when she was absent.”
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