English · Everyday verbs
Laana in English: To bring (लाना)
to bring
Hindi (Devanagari)
लाना
Hindi (English letters)
laana
लाना (laana) can be expressed as “to bring” in English. For example: “I'll bring water for you.”
“laana” kehna ho, to English mein “to bring” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Promise
I'll bring water for you.
मैं आपके लिए पानी लाता हूँ।
main aapke liye paani laata hoon.
How to pronounce “to bring”
Say it in English
too bring
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 bring: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to bring | लाना laana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'll bring water for you. | मैं आपके लिए पानी लाता हूँ। main aapke liye paani laata hoon. Promise | Promise |
| He brought fruit from the market. | वह बाज़ार से फल लाया। vah baazaar se phal laaya. Past | Past |
The dictionary expression is “to bring”. 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 bring” in English sentences
1. Promise
I'll bring water for you.
मैं आपके लिए पानी लाता हूँ।
main aapke liye paani laata hoon.
2. Past
He brought fruit from the market.
वह बाज़ार से फल लाया।
vah baazaar se phal laaya.
3. Request
Please bring the menu.
कृपया मेनू ला दीजिए।
kripya menu la dijiye.
Common mistakes with “to bring”
Instead of
I will to bring water for you.
Say this
I'll bring water for you.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Me'll bring water for you.
Say this
I'll bring water for you.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Setting a picnic table
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
When will you bring the plates?
Show Hindi meaning
आप प्लेटें कब लाएँगे?
aap pleten kab laayenge?
You
I'll bring them now — two minutes.
Show Hindi meaning
अभी लाता हूँ, दो मिनट।
abhi laata hoon, do minute.
Partner
Please bring salt too.
Show Hindi meaning
नमक भी ला दीजिए।
namak bhi la dijiye.
You
Brought it — everything is on the table.
Show Hindi meaning
लाया, सब मेज़ पर है।
laaya, sab mez par hai.
Your turn: use “to bring”
Say this in English: वह बाज़ार से फल लाया। (vah baazaar se phal laaya.)
Reveal sample answer
He brought fruit from the market.
वह बाज़ार से फल लाया।
vah baazaar se phal laaya.
Compare your word order with “He brought fruit from the market.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to bring” in English
Laana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
लाना (laana) can be expressed as “to bring” in English. For example: “I'll bring water for you.”
What does “to bring” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to bring” means लाना (laana). The sentence “I'll bring water for you.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to bring” in a sentence?
He brought fruit from the market. Hindi meaning: वह बाज़ार से फल लाया। (vah baazaar se phal laaya.). The dictionary expression is “to bring”. 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 bring”?
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.
