English · Everyday verbs
Fon karna in English: To call (फ़ोन करना)
to call
Hindi (Devanagari)
फ़ोन करना
Hindi (English letters)
fon karna
फ़ोन करना (fon karna) can be expressed as “to call” in English. For example: “I'll call you in the evening.”
“fon karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to call” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Promise
I'll call you in the evening.
मैं शाम को आपको फ़ोन करता हूँ।
main shaam ko aapko fon karta hoon.
How to pronounce “to call”
Say it in English
too kawl
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 call: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to call | फ़ोन करना fon karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'll call you in the evening. | मैं शाम को आपको फ़ोन करता हूँ। main shaam ko aapko fon karta hoon. Promise | Promise |
| He called last night. | कल रात उसने फ़ोन किया था। kal raat usne fon kiya tha. Past | Past |
The dictionary expression is “to call”. 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 call” in English sentences
1. Promise
I'll call you in the evening.
मैं शाम को आपको फ़ोन करता हूँ।
main shaam ko aapko fon karta hoon.
2. Past
He called last night.
कल रात उसने फ़ोन किया था।
kal raat usne fon kiya tha.
3. Request
Please call the doctor.
कृपया डॉक्टर को फ़ोन कीजिए।
kripya doctor ko fon kijiye.
Common mistakes with “to call”
Instead of
I will to call you in the evening.
Say this
I'll call you in the evening.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Me'll call you in the evening.
Say this
I'll call you in the evening.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Confirming a pickup time
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
When will you call?
Show Hindi meaning
आप कब फ़ोन करेंगे?
aap kab fon karenge?
You
I'll call at ten.
Show Hindi meaning
दस बजे फ़ोन करता हूँ।
das baje fon karta hoon.
Partner
If I don't pick up, please call again.
Show Hindi meaning
अगर नहीं उठूँ तो फिर फ़ोन कीजिए।
agar nahi uthun to phir fon kijiye.
You
Okay — I'll call twice.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, दो बार फ़ोन करूँगा।
theek, do baar fon karunga.
Your turn: use “to call”
Say this in English: कल रात उसने फ़ोन किया था। (kal raat usne fon kiya tha.)
Reveal sample answer
He called last night.
कल रात उसने फ़ोन किया था।
kal raat usne fon kiya tha.
Compare your word order with “He called last night.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to call” in English
Fon karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
फ़ोन करना (fon karna) can be expressed as “to call” in English. For example: “I'll call you in the evening.”
What does “to call” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to call” means फ़ोन करना (fon karna). The sentence “I'll call you in the evening.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to call” in a sentence?
He called last night. Hindi meaning: कल रात उसने फ़ोन किया था। (kal raat usne fon kiya tha.). The dictionary expression is “to call”. 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 call”?
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.
