English · Everyday verbs
Poochhna in English: To ask (पूछना)
to ask
Hindi (Devanagari)
पूछना
Hindi (English letters)
poochhna
पूछना (poochhna) can be expressed as “to ask” in English. For example: “If you don't understand, please ask.”
“poochhna” kehna ho, to English mein “to ask” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Classroom
If you don't understand, please ask.
अगर समझ न आए तो पूछिए।
agar samajh na aaye to poochiye.
How to pronounce “to ask”
Say it in English
too ask
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 ask: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to ask | पूछना poochhna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| If you don't understand, please ask. | अगर समझ न आए तो पूछिए। agar samajh na aaye to poochiye. Classroom | Classroom |
| I asked the price — it was too much. | मैंने दाम पूछा, बहुत ज़्यादा था। maine daam poocha, bahut zyaada tha. Phone help | Phone help |
The dictionary expression is “to ask”. 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 ask” in English sentences
1. Classroom
If you don't understand, please ask.
अगर समझ न आए तो पूछिए।
agar samajh na aaye to poochiye.
2. Phone help
I asked the price — it was too much.
मैंने दाम पूछा, बहुत ज़्यादा था।
maine daam poocha, bahut zyaada tha.
3. Curiosity
He always asks good questions.
वो हमेशा अच्छे सवाल पूछता है।
vo hamesha achhe sawaal poochhta hai.
Common mistakes with “to ask”
Instead of
If you don't to understand, please ask.
Say this
If you don't understand, please ask.
Use the base verb after don't, doesn't or didn't. To does not belong between the helping verb and the main verb here.
Instead of
I asked the price — it were too much.
Say this
I asked the price — it was too much.
This past-time sentence uses was with a singular subject. Were goes with you, we, they, or a plural subject in an ordinary past statement.
Checking train details at the counter
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Did you ask the guard?
Show Hindi meaning
आपने गार्ड से पूछा क्या?
aapne guard se poocha kya?
You
Yes, I asked — the train is late.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मैंने पूछा — ट्रेन लेट है।
haan, maine poocha — train late hai.
Partner
Then please ask about the platform too.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर प्लेटफ़ॉर्म भी पूछ लीजिए।
phir platform bhi poochh lijiye.
You
Okay. I'll go ask now.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, अभी जाकर पूछता हूँ।
theek hai, abhi jaakar poochhta hoon.
Your turn: use “to ask”
Say this in English: मैंने दाम पूछा, बहुत ज़्यादा था। (maine daam poocha, bahut zyaada tha.)
Reveal sample answer
I asked the price — it was too much.
मैंने दाम पूछा, बहुत ज़्यादा था।
maine daam poocha, bahut zyaada tha.
Compare your word order with “I asked the price — it was too much.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to ask” in English
Poochhna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पूछना (poochhna) can be expressed as “to ask” in English. For example: “If you don't understand, please ask.”
What does “to ask” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to ask” means पूछना (poochhna). The sentence “If you don't understand, please ask.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to ask” in a sentence?
I asked the price — it was too much. Hindi meaning: मैंने दाम पूछा, बहुत ज़्यादा था। (maine daam poocha, bahut zyaada tha.). The dictionary expression is “to ask”. 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 ask”?
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.
