English · Everyday verbs
Uthaana in English: To carry (उठाना)
to carry
Hindi (Devanagari)
उठाना
Hindi (English letters)
uthaana
उठाना (uthaana) can be expressed as “to carry” in English. For example: “I'll carry your bag.”
“uthaana” kehna ho, to English mein “to carry” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Airport trolley
I'll carry your bag.
मैं आपका बैग उठाता हूँ।
main aapka bag uthaata hoon.
How to pronounce “to carry”
Say it in English
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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 carry: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to carry | उठाना uthaana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'll carry your bag. | मैं आपका बैग उठाता हूँ। main aapka bag uthaata hoon. Airport trolley | Airport trolley |
| Please lift it from that corner. | कृपया उस कोने से उठा दीजिए। kripaya us kone se utha dijiye. Furniture move | Furniture move |
The dictionary expression is “to carry”. 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 carry” in English sentences
1. Airport trolley
I'll carry your bag.
मैं आपका बैग उठाता हूँ।
main aapka bag uthaata hoon.
2. Furniture move
Please lift it from that corner.
कृपया उस कोने से उठा दीजिए।
kripaya us kone se utha dijiye.
3. Market haul
He carried the vegetable bag.
उसने सब्ज़ी का थैला उठाया।
usne sabzi ka thaila uthaaya.
Common mistakes with “to carry”
Instead of
I'll carry yours bag.
Say this
I'll carry your bag.
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
I will to carry your bag.
Say this
I'll carry your bag.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Helping with grocery bags
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
This bag is heavy — will you carry it?
Show Hindi meaning
यह थैला भारी है, उठाएँगे?
yah thaila bhaari hai, uthaayenge?
You
Yes — I'll carry it.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मैं उठाता हूँ।
haan, main uthaata hoon.
Partner
Thanks — please carry the water carton too.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, पानी की पेटी भी उठाइए।
shukriya, paani ki peti bhi uthaaiye.
You
Here — I've carried both.
Show Hindi meaning
लो, दोनों उठा लिए।
lo, donon utha liye.
Your turn: use “to carry”
Say this in English: कृपया उस कोने से उठा दीजिए। (kripaya us kone se utha dijiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please lift it from that corner.
कृपया उस कोने से उठा दीजिए।
kripaya us kone se utha dijiye.
Compare your word order with “Please lift it from that corner.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to carry” in English
Uthaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
उठाना (uthaana) can be expressed as “to carry” in English. For example: “I'll carry your bag.”
What does “to carry” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to carry” means उठाना (uthaana). The sentence “I'll carry your bag.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to carry” in a sentence?
Please lift it from that corner. Hindi meaning: कृपया उस कोने से उठा दीजिए। (kripaya us kone se utha dijiye.). The dictionary expression is “to carry”. 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 carry”?
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.
