Phrasal Verb: Pick up
English Meaning: Collect somebody
Hindi Meaning: लेने जाना
The phrasal verb “pick up” is commonly used when someone goes to a location to collect a person or an object, usually by vehicle. It’s a very familiar and frequent phrase in both everyday conversation and formal usage.
In Hindi:
लेने जाना, उठाकर लाना
What Does “Pick Up” Mean?
- To collect someone from a place (usually by car)
- To gather or lift something from a surface (Other meanings exist but the focus here is on collecting someone.)
How to Use “Pick Up” in Sentences
Example 1: I’ll pick you up from the airport at 7 PM.
Hindi: मैं तुम्हें शाम 7 बजे एयरपोर्ट से लेने आऊंगा।
Example 2: Can you pick up the kids from school today?
Hindi: क्या तुम आज बच्चों को स्कूल से ले सकते हो?
Example 3: She picked him up from the station.
Hindi: वह उसे स्टेशन से लेने गई थी।
Example 4: We need to pick up our guests from the hotel.
Hindi: हमें अपने मेहमानों को होटल से लेना है।
Example 5: He picked up his friend after work.
Hindi: उसने काम के बाद अपने दोस्त को लिया।
Common Mistakes When Using “Pick Up”
❌ Incorrect: I’ll pick from airport.
✅ Correct: I’ll pick you up from the airport.
(“Pick up” needs both the subject and object clearly stated.)
❌ Incorrect: Pick me in the station.
✅ Correct: Pick me up at the station.
(“Pick up” is a phrasal verb and should stay together.)
Questions for Test
- What does “pick up” mean when talking about people?
- Translate: “Can you pick me up at 6?”
- Fill in the blank: “I will _______ my brother from school.”
- Is “pick up” used for collecting people, things, or both?
- Write your own sentence using “pick up.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “pick up” be used for objects too?
Yes! For example: She picked up the book from the floor. But when referring to people, it usually means going to a place to collect them.
Is “pick up” informal?
No, it’s neutral and used in both casual and formal contexts.
Do we need a vehicle to “pick someone up”?
Usually, yes – but not always. The phrase focuses on collecting rather than the mode of transport.
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