The Complete Guide to “Is Meant to Be” Modal Verbs: Usage, Rules & Examples

Introduction to “Is Meant to Be”

The modal construction “is meant to be” is a profound expression in English used to convey destiny, intended purpose, or inherent design. This phrase suggests that something exists or happens according to a predetermined plan or natural order. This comprehensive guide covers its meaning, grammatical rules, usage with Hindi translations, and practice exercises.

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Table of Contents

1. Core Meanings & Uses of “Is Meant to Be”
2. Grammatical Structures & Sentence Patterns
3. 10 Practical Examples with Hindi Translations
4. “Is Meant to Be” vs Similar Constructions
5. Common Errors & How to Avoid Them
6. Practice Exercises (Test Yourself)
7. Conclusion & Key Takeaways

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1. Core Meanings & Uses of “Is Meant to Be”

“Is meant to be” expresses:

• Destiny/Fate (भाग्य/नियति)
  Example: They are meant to be together. (वे एक साथ होने के लिए बने हैं।)
• Intended Purpose (इरादतन उद्देश्य)
  Example: This tool is meant to be used carefully. (इस उपकरण को सावधानी से इस्तेमाल करने के लिए बनाया गया है।)
• Ideal State (आदर्श अवस्था)
  Example: Education is meant to be transformative. (शिक्षा परिवर्तनकारी होने के लिए होती है।)

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2. Grammatical Structures

Sentence Formation Rules

Sentence Type	Structure	Example	Hindi Translation
Affirmative	Subject + is/am/are + meant to be + adjective/noun	Life is meant to be enjoyed.	जीवन का आनंद लेने के लिए होता है।
Negative	Subject + isn’t/aren’t + meant to be + adjective/noun	This isn’t meant to be easy.	यह आसान होने के लिए नहीं है।
Interrogative	Is/Are/Am + subject + meant to be + adjective/noun?	Are we meant to be here?	क्या हमें यहाँ होना चाहिए?

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3. 10 Practical Examples with Hindi Translations

S.No	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	True love is meant to be eternal.	सच्चा प्यार शाश्वत होने के लिए होता है।
2	This book is meant to be inspirational.	यह किताब प्रेरणादायक होने के लिए लिखी गई है।
3	Children are meant to be curious.	बच्चों को जिज्ञासु होना चाहिए।
4	Is this meant to be a secret?	क्या यह एक रहस्य होना चाहिए?
5	The program isn’t meant to be stressful.	इस कार्यक्रम को तनावपूर्ण नहीं होना चाहिए।
6	Challenges are meant to be overcome.	चुनौतियों को पार करने के लिए होती हैं।
7	This road is meant to be safer now.	यह सड़क अब सुरक्षित होनी चाहिए।
8	Are these results meant to be final?	क्या ये परिणाम अंतिम होने चाहिए?
9	The law is meant to be just.	कानून को न्यायपूर्ण होना चाहिए।
10	Such mistakes aren’t meant to be repeated.	ऐसी गलतियों को दोहराया नहीं जाना चाहिए।

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4. Key Differences: “Is Meant to Be” vs Similar Constructions

Construction	Meaning Focus	Usage Context	Example
Is meant to be	Destiny/purpose	Inherent design	They are meant to be together.
Is supposed to be	Expectations	Social norms	He is supposed to be here.
Should be	Recommendations	Advice	This should be easy.

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5. Common Errors & How to Avoid Them

 Incorrect: She is mean to be happy.
 Correct: She is meant to be happy.

 Incorrect: Is meant this to be funny?
 Correct: Is this meant to be funny?

 Incorrect: They are meant being leaders.
 Correct: They are meant to be leaders.

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6. Practice Exercises

Section 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. Great art __________ meaningful.
2. __________ this __________ temporary?
3. Difficult lessons __________ remembered.
4. The system __________ foolproof.
5. __________ these changes __________ permanent?

Section 2: Hindi to English Translation

6. यह उपकरण सुरक्षित होना चाहिए।
7. क्या यह रिश्ता टिकने वाला है?
8. बच्चों को स्वतंत्र होना चाहिए।
9. यह निर्णय न्यायपूर्ण होना चाहिए।
10. ऐसी गलतियाँ माफ़ नहीं की जानी चाहिए।

Section 3: Error Correction

11. She is mean to be successful.
12. Is meant this relationship to last?
13. They are meant being happy together.
14. This isn’t mean to be difficult.
15. Are we meant to being here?

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7. Conclusion

“Is meant to be” is essential for discussing destiny and intended purposes in English. Remember:

• Always use “meant” (past participle)
• Indicates inherent design or fate
• More profound than “is supposed to be”

For discussing life’s deeper meanings or designed purposes, this construction is invaluable!