convert
/kənˈvɜːt/verb
उच्चारण कन्वर्ट
बदलना, रूपांतरित करना
Core word
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[T, I]
to change or make something change from one form, purpose, system to another; to change or make somebody change their religion or beliefs
बदलना, रूपांतरित करना
- convert rupees into dollars
- Use a calculator to convert kilometres into miles.
- The factory converts waste into fuel.
+ 2 more examples
- They converted the garage into a small classroom.
- How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
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[C]
a person who has changed their religion or beliefs
धर्मांतरित व्यक्ति
- a convert to Buddhism
- As a convert to vegetarianism, he reads the label on every packet.
- The new convert was welcomed by the community.
+ 2 more examples
- She is a recent convert to yoga and practises daily.
- As a convert to cycling, he now rides to work every day.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
convert sth into / to sth
As a transitive verb it means to change something into a different form. Both 'into' and 'to' occur, but 'into' is more usual for a change of form.
Transitive verb के रूप में इसका अर्थ किसी चीज़ को दूसरे रूप में बदलना है। 'Into' और 'to' दोनों आते हैं, पर रूप-परिवर्तन के लिए 'into' अधिक सामान्य है।
- They converted the barn into a library.
- Convert kilometres to miles.
convert (sb) to sth
It means to change or make someone change a belief or religion. 'To' introduces the new belief.
इसका अर्थ विश्वास या धर्म बदलना या किसी को बदलवाना है। 'To' नए विश्वास को जोड़ता है।
- She converted to Jainism after her marriage.
- The teacher converted many sceptics to reading.
convert (intransitive) + into
Without an object, the verb means to be changed, for example when a sofa becomes a bed.
बिना object के इसका अर्थ बदल जाना है, जैसे सोफ़ा का बिस्तर बन जाना।
- The sofa converts into a bed at night.
convert (noun) - stress
The noun 'a convert' is a person who has changed beliefs. It is stressed on the first syllable (CON-vert); the verb is con-VERT.
Noun 'a convert' वह व्यक्ति है जिसने विश्वास बदला; इसमें पहले syllable पर ज़ोर (CON-vert) और verb में दूसरे पर (con-VERT) होता है।
- He is a recent convert to vegetarianism.
+Collocations 4
convert + noun
currencydataenergyunitsa file
- The software converts documents into PDF files.
adverb + convert
easilyquicklyfullyautomaticallygradually
- The machine automatically converts waste into compost.
convert + into / to
a hall into a classroomheat into powermarks into gradesgrams into kilograms
- Convert the marks into grades using the table.
adjective + convert
newrecentzealouswillingeager
- A new convert to yoga, he wakes at five every day.
“More examples 5
- The plant converts sunlight into food.
पौधा सूर्य के प्रकाश को भोजन में बदलता है।
- Radhika converted her old garage into a reading room.
राधिका ने अपने पुराने गैराज को पढ़ने के कमरे में बदल दिया।
- The bank converted my savings account into a salary account.
बैंक ने मेरे बचत खाते को वेतन खाते में बदल दिया।
- Can you convert 3 kilometres into metres?
क्या आप 3 किलोमीटर को मीटर में बदल सकते हैं?
- He is a zealous convert to early-morning exercise.
वह सुबह जल्दी व्यायाम का उत्साही नया अनुयायी है।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ Convert this sentence in the passive voice.
✓ Convert this sentence into the passive voice.
The change of form is shown with 'into'.
रूप-परिवर्तन के लिए 'into' आता है।
✗ He converted from Hinduism into Buddhism.
✓ He converted from Hinduism to Buddhism.
A change from one belief to another needs 'to' after the verb.
एक विश्वास से दूसरे में जाने के लिए 'to' आता है।
✗ The shed was converted as a classroom.
✓ The shed was converted into a classroom.
Use 'into', not 'as'.
'Into' का प्रयोग होता है, 'as' का नहीं।
§Grammar and usage
Verb conVERT and noun CONvert; grammar: convert A into B.
Verb conVERT और noun CONvert; grammar में convert A into B।