English · Everyday verbs
Todna in English: To break (तोड़ना)
to break
Hindi (Devanagari)
तोड़ना
Hindi (English letters)
todna
तोड़ना (todna) can be expressed as “to break” in English. For example: “Please don't break the toy.”
“todna” kehna ho, to English mein “to break” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Kids and toys
Please don't break the toy.
कृपया खिलौना मत तोड़िए।
kripya khilauna mat todiye.
How to pronounce “to break”
Say it in English
too brayk
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 break: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to break | तोड़ना todna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please don't break the toy. | कृपया खिलौना मत तोड़िए। kripya khilauna mat todiye. Kids and toys | Kids and toys |
| I broke the cup by mistake. | मैंने गलती से प्याला तोड़ा। maine galti se pyaala toda. Kitchen accident | Kitchen accident |
The dictionary expression is “to break”. 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 break” in English sentences
1. Kids and toys
Please don't break the toy.
कृपया खिलौना मत तोड़िए।
kripya khilauna mat todiye.
2. Kitchen accident
I broke the cup by mistake.
मैंने गलती से प्याला तोड़ा।
maine galti se pyaala toda.
3. Opening a seal
Break the packet open.
पैकेट तोड़कर खोलिए।
packet todkar kholiye.
Common mistakes with “to break”
Instead of
Please don't to break the toy.
Say this
Please don't break the toy.
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
Me broke the cup by mistake.
Say this
I broke the cup by mistake.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
A cracked phone screen story
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How did you break the screen?
Show Hindi meaning
आपने स्क्रीन कैसे तोड़ी?
aapne screen kaise todi?
You
I dropped it and broke the screen.
Show Hindi meaning
गिरा दिया, और स्क्रीन तोड़ दी।
gira diya, aur screen tod di.
Partner
Next time put on a case.
Show Hindi meaning
अगली बार केस लगाइए।
agli baar case lagaaiye.
You
Yes — now I don't break anything.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, अब मैं कुछ नहीं तोड़ता।
haan, ab main kuch nahi todta.
Your turn: use “to break”
Say this in English: मैंने गलती से प्याला तोड़ा। (maine galti se pyaala toda.)
Reveal sample answer
I broke the cup by mistake.
मैंने गलती से प्याला तोड़ा।
maine galti se pyaala toda.
Compare your word order with “I broke the cup by mistake.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to break” in English
Todna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
तोड़ना (todna) can be expressed as “to break” in English. For example: “Please don't break the toy.”
What does “to break” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to break” means तोड़ना (todna). The sentence “Please don't break the toy.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to break” in a sentence?
I broke the cup by mistake. Hindi meaning: मैंने गलती से प्याला तोड़ा। (maine galti se pyaala toda.). The dictionary expression is “to break”. 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 break”?
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.
