English · Everyday verbs
Khareedna in English: To buy (ख़रीदना)
to buy
Hindi (Devanagari)
ख़रीदना
Hindi (English letters)
khareedna
ख़रीदना (khareedna) can be expressed as “to buy” in English. For example: “I bought fresh vegetables.”
“khareedna” kehna ho, to English mein “to buy” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Market bag
I bought fresh vegetables.
मैंने ताज़ी सब्ज़ी ख़रीदी।
maine taazi sabzi khareedi.
How to pronounce “to buy”
Say it in English
too bigh
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 buy: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to buy | ख़रीदना khareedna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I bought fresh vegetables. | मैंने ताज़ी सब्ज़ी ख़रीदी। maine taazi sabzi khareedi. Market bag | Market bag |
| I need to buy a new phone. | नया फ़ोन ख़रीदना है। naya phone khareedna hai. Phone shop | Phone shop |
The dictionary expression is “to buy”. 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 buy” in English sentences
1. Market bag
I bought fresh vegetables.
मैंने ताज़ी सब्ज़ी ख़रीदी।
maine taazi sabzi khareedi.
2. Phone shop
I need to buy a new phone.
नया फ़ोन ख़रीदना है।
naya phone khareedna hai.
3. Gift plan
Are you buying a gift?
आप उपहार ख़रीद रहे हैं?
aap uphaar khareed rahe hain?
Common mistakes with “to buy”
Instead of
Me bought fresh vegetables.
Say this
I bought fresh vegetables.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
I need to buy an new phone.
Say this
I need to buy a new phone.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Picking fruit at a sabzi mandi
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do we need to buy mangoes today?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आम ख़रीदना है आज?
kya aam khareedna hai aaj?
You
Yes — let's buy one kilo.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, एक किलो ख़रीदते हैं।
haan, ek kilo khareedte hain.
Partner
Please buy these ones — they're sweet.
Show Hindi meaning
ये वाले ख़रीद लीजिए, मीठे हैं।
ye wale khareed lijiye, meethe hain.
You
Okay — other veggies later.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, बाकी सब्ज़ी बाद में।
theek hai, baaki sabzi baad mein.
Your turn: use “to buy”
Say this in English: नया फ़ोन ख़रीदना है। (naya phone khareedna hai.)
Reveal sample answer
I need to buy a new phone.
नया फ़ोन ख़रीदना है।
naya phone khareedna hai.
Compare your word order with “I need to buy a new phone.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to buy” in English
Khareedna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ख़रीदना (khareedna) can be expressed as “to buy” in English. For example: “I bought fresh vegetables.”
What does “to buy” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to buy” means ख़रीदना (khareedna). The sentence “I bought fresh vegetables.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to buy” in a sentence?
I need to buy a new phone. Hindi meaning: नया फ़ोन ख़रीदना है। (naya phone khareedna hai.). The dictionary expression is “to buy”. 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 buy”?
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.
