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Asking Directions — Daily Sentences
50 daily use English sentences for asking and giving directions — finding places, using landmarks, and understanding routes. With Hindi meanings!
📝 50 Sentences
🇮🇳 Hindi Meanings
💬 Dialogue
🎮 Quiz
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💡 Why Learn Asking Directions Sentences?
Getting lost happens to everyone! When your child can ask “Excuse me, how do I get to the station?” and understand “Turn right at the temple” in English, they can navigate anywhere confidently.
Practice with your child at home: “Excuse me, where is the nearest ATM?” or “Go straight and turn left at the red building.” Direction skills are life skills!
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❓Asking for Help (Sentences 1-10)
1
“Excuse me, can you help me?”
सुनिए, क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं? (Suniye, kya aap meri madad kar sakte hain?)
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“I’m lost. Can you tell me the way?”
मैं रास्ता भूल गया/गई। क्या आप रास्ता बता सकते हैं? (Main rasta bhool gaya/gayi. Kya aap rasta bata sakte hain?)
3
“Where is the nearest bus stop?”
सबसे नज़दीकी बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? (Sabse nazdeeki bus stop kahaan hai?)
4
“How do I get to the railway station from here?”
यहाँ से रेलवे स्टेशन कैसे जाऊँ? (Yahaan se railway station kaise jaun?)
5
“Is there a hospital near here?”
क्या यहाँ पास में कोई अस्पताल है? (Kya yahaan paas mein koi hospital hai?)
6
“Can you show me on the map?”
क्या आप मैप पर दिखा सकते हैं? (Kya aap map par dikha sakte hain?)
7
“Which way is the market?”
बाज़ार किस तरफ़ है? (Bazaar kis taraf hai?)
8
“I’m looking for the post office.”
मैं डाकघर ढूँढ रहा/रही हूँ। (Main post office dhoondh raha/rahi hoon.)
9
“Do you know where the SBI bank is?”
क्या आपको पता है SBI बैंक कहाँ है? (Kya aapko pata hai SBI bank kahaan hai?)
10
“Is this the right road to the school?”
क्या स्कूल जाने के लिए यही सड़क सही है? (Kya school jaane ke liye yahi sadak sahi hai?)
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➡️Understanding Directions (Sentences 11-20)
11
“Go straight for two hundred metres.”
दो सौ मीटर सीधा जाओ। (Do sau metre seedha jao.)
12
“Turn left at the traffic signal.”
ट्रैफ़िक सिग्नल पर बाएँ मुड़ जाओ। (Traffic signal par baayein mud jao.)
13
“Take the first right after the bridge.”
पुल के बाद पहले दाएँ मुड़ो। (Pul ke baad pehle daayein mudo.)
14
“It’s on the opposite side of the road.”
यह सड़क के दूसरी तरफ़ है। (Yeh sadak ke doosri taraf hai.)
15
“Walk straight and you’ll see it on your left.”
सीधा चलो, बाईं तरफ़ दिख जाएगा। (Seedha chalo, baayeen taraf dikh jayega.)
16
“Go past the temple and take the second lane.”
मंदिर के आगे जाओ और दूसरी गली में मुड़ जाओ। (Mandir ke aage jao aur doosri gali mein mud jao.)
17
“Cross the road at the zebra crossing.”
ज़ेबरा क्रॉसिंग से सड़क पार करो। (Zebra crossing se sadak paar karo.)
18
“It’s about five minutes’ walk from here.”
यहाँ से पाँच मिनट पैदल चलना है। (Yahaan se paanch minute paidal chalna hai.)
19
“Take a U-turn and go back.”
U-टर्न लो और वापस जाओ। (U-turn lo aur wapas jao.)
20
“Follow this road until you see a big playground.”
इस सड़क पर चलते रहो जब तक एक बड़ा मैदान न दिखे। (Is sadak par chalte raho jab tak ek bada maidaan na dikhe.)
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📍Using Landmarks (Sentences 21-30)
21
“It’s next to the petrol pump.”
यह पेट्रोल पंप के बगल में है। (Yeh petrol pump ke bagal mein hai.)
22
“You’ll see a big banyan tree — turn right there.”
एक बड़ा बरगद का पेड़ दिखेगा — वहाँ दाएँ मुड़ जाओ। (Ek bada bargad ka ped dikhega — wahaan daayein mud jao.)
23
“It’s behind the post office building.”
यह डाकघर की इमारत के पीछे है। (Yeh post office ki imaarat ke peechhe hai.)
24
“Look for the tall red building — it’s near that.”
लाल रंग की ऊँची बिल्डिंग ढूँढो — उसके पास ही है। (Laal rang ki oonchi building dhoondho — uske paas hi hai.)
25
“It’s opposite the police station.”
यह पुलिस स्टेशन के सामने है। (Yeh police station ke saamne hai.)
26
“You’ll see a chai shop at the corner — it’s right there.”
कोने पर एक चाय की दुकान दिखेगी — ठीक वहीं है। (Kone par ek chai ki dukaan dikhegi — theek wahin hai.)
27
“It’s between the temple and the school.”
यह मंदिर और स्कूल के बीच में है। (Yeh mandir aur school ke beech mein hai.)
28
“There’s a big sign board — you can’t miss it.”
एक बड़ा साइन बोर्ड है — चूक नहीं सकते। (Ek bada sign board hai — chook nahi sakte.)
29
“Cross the bridge and it’s the first building.”
पुल पार करो, पहली बिल्डिंग वही है। (Pul paar karo, pehli building wahi hai.)
30
“It’s near the park with the big gate.”
बड़े गेट वाले पार्क के पास है। (Bade gate wale park ke paas hai.)
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🏪Finding Specific Places (Sentences 31-40)
31
“Where is the nearest ATM?”
सबसे नज़दीकी ATM कहाँ है? (Sabse nazdeeki ATM kahaan hai?)
32
“Is there a pharmacy nearby?”
क्या आस-पास कोई फ़ार्मेसी है? (Kya aas-paas koi pharmacy hai?)
33
“How far is the airport from here?”
यहाँ से एयरपोर्ट कितनी दूर है? (Yahaan se airport kitni door hai?)
34
“Where can I find a good restaurant?”
कोई अच्छा रेस्तरां कहाँ मिलेगा? (Koi achha restaurant kahaan milega?)
35
“Is there a park where children can play?”
क्या कोई पार्क है जहाँ बच्चे खेल सकें? (Kya koi park hai jahaan bachche khel sakein?)
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“Where is the nearest auto stand?”
सबसे नज़दीकी ऑटो स्टैंड कहाँ है? (Sabse nazdeeki auto stand kahaan hai?)
37
“Can you tell me where the main market is?”
मेन मार्केट कहाँ है, बता सकते हैं? (Main market kahaan hai, bata sakte hain?)
38
“Is there a public toilet nearby?”
क्या पास में कोई पब्लिक टॉयलेट है? (Kya paas mein koi public toilet hai?)
39
“Where can I get drinking water?”
पीने का पानी कहाँ मिलेगा? (Peene ka paani kahaan milega?)
40
“Which is the shortest route to the highway?”
हाईवे जाने का सबसे छोटा रास्ता कौन सा है? (Highway jaane ka sabse chhota rasta kaun sa hai?)
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🙏Thanking & Confirming (Sentences 41-50)
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“Thank you so much for your help!”
आपकी मदद के लिए बहुत-बहुत शुक्रिया! (Aapki madad ke liye bahut-bahut shukriya!)
42
“Let me repeat — go straight, then turn left?”
एक बार फिर बता दीजिए — सीधा जाऊँ, फिर बाएँ? (Ek baar phir bata dijiye — seedha jaun, phir baayein?)
43
“Did you say the second lane or the third?”
आपने दूसरी गली कहा या तीसरी? (Aapne doosri gali kaha ya teesri?)
44
“How long will it take to walk there?”
पैदल चलकर कितना समय लगेगा? (Paidal chalkar kitna samay lagega?)
45
“Is it walkable or should I take an auto?”
क्या पैदल जा सकते हैं या ऑटो लेना चाहिए? (Kya paidal ja sakte hain ya auto lena chahiye?)
46
“Can you write the address for me?”
क्या आप मेरे लिए पता लिख सकते हैं? (Kya aap mere liye pata likh sakte hain?)
47
“I’ll ask someone else when I get closer.”
पास पहुँचकर किसी और से पूछ लूँगा/लूँगी। (Paas pahunchkar kisi aur se poochh loonga/loongi.)
48
“Oh, I know that area! Thank you!”
अरे, मुझे वो एरिया पता है! शुक्रिया! (Are, mujhe wo area pata hai! Shukriya!)
49
“You are very kind. Thanks for helping!”
आप बहुत दयालु हैं। मदद के लिए शुक्रिया! (Aap bahut dayaalu hain. Madad ke liye shukriya!)
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“Now I know the way — I won’t get lost again!”
अब मुझे रास्ता पता है — अब नहीं भटकूँगा/भटकूँगी! (Ab mujhe rasta pata hai — ab nahi bhatkoonga/bhatkoongi!)
❌ Common Mistakes Indians Make
❌ "Where is market?"
✅ "Where is the market?"
Use "the" before specific places: "the market", "the school", "the station".
❌ "How much far is the station?"
✅ "How far is the station?"
Don’t use "much" with "how far". Just say "How far is…?"
❌ "Go from this side."
✅ "Go this way." / "Go in this direction."
"This way" or "in this direction" is more natural than "from this side".
❌ "The shop is in front of the temple."
✅ "The shop is opposite the temple." / "The shop is in front of the temple."
"Opposite" means across from. "In front of" means directly ahead. Know the difference!
❌ "Can you say me the way?"
✅ "Can you tell me the way?" / "Can you show me the way?"
"Tell me" or "show me" — not "say me". "Say" doesn’t take an indirect object like this.
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
opposite
OP-uh-zit
(ऑप-ज़िट) — सामने
pedestrian
puh-DES-tree-un
(पे-डेस-ट्री-अन) — पैदल चलने वाला
intersection
in-tur-SEK-shun
(इंटर-सेक-शन) — चौराहा
kilometre
KIL-uh-mee-tur
(किल-अ-मी-टर)
straight
STRAYT
(स्ट्रेट) — सीधा
zebra crossing
ZEB-ruh
(ज़ेब-रा) — पैदल पार पट्टी
📖 Word of the Day
landmark
noun | लैंड-मार्क | पहचान चिह्न
A well-known building, statue, or place that helps you identify a location — like a temple, petrol pump, or big tree.
"The petrol pump is a good landmark."
"Look for the big banyan tree — it’s a landmark."
"Use landmarks to remember directions!"
💬 Full Dialogue — Lost and Asking Directions
Aarav and Papa are lost and ask a shopkeeper for directions.
Aarav:Papa, I think we’re lost! (पापा, लगता है हम रास्ता भूल गए!)
Papa:Let’s ask someone. Excuse me, sir? (किसी से पूछते हैं। सुनिए, सर?)
Shopkeeper:Yes, how can I help you? (हाँ, क्या मदद करूँ?)
Papa:How do I get to the railway station from here? (यहाँ से रेलवे स्टेशन कैसे जाऊँ?)
Shopkeeper:Go straight for 200 metres. (200 मीटर सीधा जाओ।)
Shopkeeper:Turn left at the traffic signal. (ट्रैफ़िक सिग्नल पर बाएँ मुड़ जाओ।)
Shopkeeper:You’ll see a big banyan tree. Turn right there. (एक बड़ा बरगद दिखेगा। वहाँ दाएँ मुड़ो।)
Aarav:Is it walkable or should we take an auto? (पैदल जा सकते हैं या ऑटो लें?)
Shopkeeper:It’s about five minutes’ walk from here. (यहाँ से पाँच मिनट पैदल है।)
Papa:Let me repeat — straight, left at signal, right at the tree? (दोबारा बता दीजिए — सीधा, सिग्नल पर बाएँ, पेड़ पर दाएँ?)
Shopkeeper:That’s right! You can’t miss it. (बिल्कुल सही! चूकोगे नहीं।)
Aarav:Thank you so much! You’re very kind! (बहुत शुक्रिया! आप बहुत अच्छे हैं!)
🎭 Conversation Practice — Role-Play These!
Finding the ATM
One asks directions, other gives them using landmarks.
Visitor: "Excuse me, where is the nearest ATM?"
Local: "Go straight past the temple."
Visitor: "Then what?"
Local: "It’s next to the petrol pump, on the left."
Visitor: "How far is it from here?"
Local: "About two minutes’ walk. You can’t miss it!"
Local: "Go straight past the temple."
Visitor: "Then what?"
Local: "It’s next to the petrol pump, on the left."
Visitor: "How far is it from here?"
Local: "About two minutes’ walk. You can’t miss it!"
Using a Map
Practice asking someone to show directions on a map.
Tourist: "Can you show me on the map, please?"
Helper: "Sure! We are here. The market is here."
Tourist: "Should I go left or right?"
Helper: "Go right, cross the bridge, then straight."
Tourist: "How long will it take?"
Helper: "About ten minutes walking. Or take an auto!"
Helper: "Sure! We are here. The market is here."
Tourist: "Should I go left or right?"
Helper: "Go right, cross the bridge, then straight."
Tourist: "How long will it take?"
Helper: "About ten minutes walking. Or take an auto!"
Confirming Directions
Practice repeating and confirming directions.
Visitor: "Let me repeat — go straight, then turn left?"
Local: "Yes, left at the signal."
Visitor: "Did you say the second lane or the third?"
Local: "The second lane, after the chai shop."
Visitor: "Is it on the left side or right side?"
Local: "Left side. Look for the big green sign board."
Local: "Yes, left at the signal."
Visitor: "Did you say the second lane or the third?"
Local: "The second lane, after the chai shop."
Visitor: "Is it on the left side or right side?"
Local: "Left side. Look for the big green sign board."
✏️ Practice — Fill in the Blanks
1. "Where is ___ nearest ATM?" (the)
2. "Go ___ for 200 metres." (सीधा)
3. "___ left at the signal." (मुड़ो)
4. "It’s ___ the temple." (सामने)
5. "Can you ___ me the way?" (बताना)
6. "How ___ is the station?" (दूर)
7. "Cross the road at the ___ crossing." (ज़ेबरा)
8. "It’s about five minutes’ ___." (पैदल)
🎮 Quiz — Test Your Asking Directions Sentences!
Question 1 of 8
"Where is market?" — what’s missing?
Question 2 of 8
"Can you say me the way" — correct?
Question 3 of 8
"How much far" — correct version?
Question 4 of 8
A ‘landmark’ is:
Question 5 of 8
"Opposite" means:
Question 6 of 8
"Go this way" is better than:
Question 7 of 8
"Straight" means:
Question 8 of 8
"You can’t miss it" means:
🧠 Parent Tips — Practice These Sentences
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Practice Before Going
Read 5-10 sentences at home before your next outing. When your child already knows the phrases, they’ll use them naturally!
🎭
Role-Play the Dialogues
Act out the dialogue and role-play scenarios together! Take turns being each character. Kids love role-play!
📱
One Sentence a Day
Pick one sentence each morning. Use it 3 times during the day. By month-end, that’s 30 new sentences mastered!
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Take the Quiz Together
Do the quiz and fill-in-the-blanks as a family activity. Celebrate correct answers and learn from mistakes!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are direction sentences in English?
▼Direction sentences are phrases for asking and giving routes — like ‘Go straight’, ‘Turn left at the signal’, ‘It’s opposite the temple.’ Essential English for navigating Indian cities.
How to ask for directions politely in English?
▼Start with ‘Excuse me, can you help me?’ then ask ‘Where is the nearest…?’ or ‘How do I get to…?’ Always say ‘Thank you’ after getting help.
How many sentences are on this page?
▼This page has 50 direction sentences in 5 groups: Asking for Help, Understanding Directions, Using Landmarks, Finding Places, and Thanking.
Can I download these sentences as PDF?
▼Yes! Click the Download PDF button for all 50 sentences with Hindi meanings.
What age is this for?
▼These sentences are suitable for kids aged 5-12 and useful for anyone learning to navigate in English!