Happen to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæpən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

HAP-uhn tuh / HAP-uhn tuh / HAP-uhn ti

UK

hˈæpən/ /tˈuː

HAP-uhn TOO

परिभाषा

Used to talk about something that occurs by chance, or to ask politely if someone has done or knows something unexpectedly.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Common in both spoken and written English. It often softens questions or statements, making them less direct: 'Do you happen to know...?' can replace 'Do you know...?'. Often used to speak about coincidences or polite inquiries.

• Spanish: resultar que - por casualidad (hacer algo)
• Portuguese (BR): por acaso (acontecer) - acontecer de (fazer algo)
• Portuguese (PT): por acaso (acontecer) - acontecer de (fazer algo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 碰巧 - 恰好
• Chinese (Traditional): 碰巧 - 剛好
• Hindi: संयोग से (कुछ होना) - संयोगवश (कुछ करना)
• Arabic: يحدث أن - بالصدفة
• Bengali: হঠাৎ - কাকতালীয়ভাবে
• Russian: случайно - вдруг
• Japanese: たまたま - 偶然
• Vietnamese: tình cờ - ngẫu nhiên
• Korean: 우연히 - 마침
• Turkish: tesadüfen - şans eseri
• Urdu: اتفاقاً - اچانک
• Indonesian: kebetulan - secara tidak sengaja

उदाहरण वाक्य

Did you happen to see my keys on the table?

basic

I happened to meet Anna at the store yesterday.

basic

If you happen to need help, just ask.

basic

Do you happen to know where the nearest ATM is?

natural

I happen to love spicy food, so this restaurant is perfect for me.

natural

It just so happens to be my birthday today!

natural