Phrasal Verb: Hang out
English Meaning: Spend time with someone casually
Hindi Meaning: समय बिताना
The phrasal verb “hang out” refers to spending time with others in a relaxed or informal way. It’s often used in casual contexts where the primary activity is just being together, not necessarily doing something specific.
What Does “Hang out” Mean?
- To spend time with someone casually or informally – किसी के साथ आराम से समय बिताना
- To relax or socialize – आराम करना या सामाजिक संबंध बनाना
- To be in a place, usually with no specific purpose – किसी स्थान पर बिना किसी विशेष उद्देश्य के रहना
In Hindi:
- समय बिताना
- आराम से मिलना
- अवकाश में रहना
How to Use “Hang out” in Sentences
Example 1: I love to hang out with my friends at the park.
Hindi: मुझे अपने दोस्तों के साथ पार्क में समय बिताना बहुत पसंद है।
Example 2: We can hang out at my place after school.
Hindi: हम स्कूल के बाद मेरे घर पर समय बिता सकते हैं।
Example 3: Do you want to hang out this weekend?
Hindi: क्या तुम इस वीकेंड समय बिताना चाहोगे?
Example 4: She was just hanging out with her cousins at the mall.
Hindi: वह बस मॉल में अपने कज़िन्स के साथ समय बिता रही थी।
Example 5: I enjoy hanging out with people who make me laugh.
Hindi: मुझे उन लोगों के साथ समय बिताना अच्छा लगता है जो मुझे हंसा सकते हैं।
Common Mistakes When Using “Hang out”
❌ Incorrect: I will hang out my homework after dinner.
✅ Correct: I will hang out with my friends after dinner.
(“Hang out” refers to spending time with others, not related to completing tasks.)
❌ Incorrect: Let’s hang out your house this evening.
✅ Correct: Let’s hang out at your house this evening.
Questions for Test
- What does “hang out” mean in Hindi?
- Translate: “I like to hang out with my family on weekends.”
- Fill in the blank: “We can ________ at the beach this evening.”
- How would you ask a friend to spend time with you using “hang out”?
- What is the difference between “hang out” and “go out”?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “hang out” be used for individual activities?
No, “hang out” is always used when referring to spending time with others. It is not typically used alone.
Is “hang out” formal or informal?
“Hang out” is informal and is commonly used in casual conversations or among friends.
What’s the past form of “hang out”?
“Hung out” – e.g., “We hung out at the café yesterday.”