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Pahunchna in English: To arrive (पहुँचना)
to arrive
Hindi (Devanagari)
पहुँचना
Hindi (English letters)
pahunchna
पहुँचना (pahunchna) can be expressed as “to arrive” in English. For example: “I have arrived at the station.”
“pahunchna” kehna ho, to English mein “to arrive” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Texting from station
I have arrived at the station.
मैं स्टेशन पहुँच गया हूँ।
main station pahunch gaya hoon.
How to pronounce “to arrive”
Say it in English
too er-IGHV
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
to arrive: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to arrive | पहुँचना pahunchna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I have arrived at the station. | मैं स्टेशन पहुँच गया हूँ। main station pahunch gaya hoon. Texting from station | Texting from station |
| Will you arrive by evening? | आप शाम तक पहुँच जाएँगे क्या? aap shaam tak pahunch jaayenge kya? Guest ETA | Guest ETA |
The dictionary expression is “to arrive”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
How to use “to arrive” in English sentences
1. Texting from station
I have arrived at the station.
मैं स्टेशन पहुँच गया हूँ।
main station pahunch gaya hoon.
2. Guest ETA
Will you arrive by evening?
आप शाम तक पहुँच जाएँगे क्या?
aap shaam tak pahunch jaayenge kya?
3. Delivery
The parcel will arrive tomorrow morning.
पार्सल कल सुबह पहुँचेगा।
paarsal kal subah pahunchega.
Common mistakes with “to arrive”
Instead of
I has arrived at the station.
Say this
I have arrived at the station.
Use I have. Has goes with he, she, or it in the present simple.
Instead of
Me have arrived at the station.
Say this
I have arrived at the station.
I is the subject of the sentence. Me is used as an object, for example after a verb or a preposition.
Meeting someone at the airport exit
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Have you arrived at the gate?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप गेट पर पहुँच गए?
kya aap gate par pahunch gaye?
You
Yes — I just arrived; I'm outside.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, अभी पहुँचा हूँ, बाहर हूँ।
haan, abhi pahuncha hoon, baahar hoon.
Partner
I'll come in two minutes.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं दो मिनट में आता हूँ।
main do minute mein aata hoon.
You
Okay — please call when you arrive.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक — पहुँचने पर कॉल कर दीजिएगा।
theek — pahunchne par call kar dijiyega.
Your turn: use “to arrive”
Say this in English: आप शाम तक पहुँच जाएँगे क्या? (aap shaam tak pahunch jaayenge kya?)
Reveal sample answer
Will you arrive by evening?
आप शाम तक पहुँच जाएँगे क्या?
aap shaam tak pahunch jaayenge kya?
Compare your word order with “Will you arrive by evening?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to arrive” in English
Pahunchna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पहुँचना (pahunchna) can be expressed as “to arrive” in English. For example: “I have arrived at the station.”
What does “to arrive” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to arrive” means पहुँचना (pahunchna). The sentence “I have arrived at the station.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to arrive” in a sentence?
Will you arrive by evening? Hindi meaning: आप शाम तक पहुँच जाएँगे क्या? (aap shaam tak pahunch jaayenge kya?). The dictionary expression is “to arrive”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
What should I watch for when using “to arrive”?
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
