English · Everyday verbs
Badalna in English: To change (बदलना)
to change
Hindi (Devanagari)
बदलना
Hindi (English letters)
badalna
बदलना (badalna) can be expressed as “to change” in English. For example: “Please change clothes before going out.”
“badalna” kehna ho, to English mein “to change” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Before outing
Please change clothes before going out.
निकलने से पहले कपड़े बदल लीजिए।
nikalne se pehle kapde badal lijiye.
How to pronounce “to change”
Say it in English
too chaynj
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 change: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to change | बदलना badalna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please change clothes before going out. | निकलने से पहले कपड़े बदल लीजिए। nikalne se pehle kapde badal lijiye. Before outing | Before outing |
| The meeting time has changed. | मीटिंग का समय बदल गया है। meeting ka samay badal gaya hai. Plan shift | Plan shift |
The dictionary expression is “to change”. 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 change” in English sentences
1. Before outing
Please change clothes before going out.
निकलने से पहले कपड़े बदल लीजिए।
nikalne se pehle kapde badal lijiye.
2. Plan shift
The meeting time has changed.
मीटिंग का समय बदल गया है।
meeting ka samay badal gaya hai.
3. Habit
I change my route every day.
मैं रोज़ रूट बदलता हूँ।
main roz route badalta hoon.
Common mistakes with “to change”
Instead of
The meeting time have changed.
Say this
The meeting time has changed.
Use has with this third-person singular subject. Use have with I, you, we, or they.
Instead of
I change mine route every day.
Say this
I change my route every day.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Last-minute plan change
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Can we change the time?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या हम समय बदल सकते हैं?
kya ham samay badal sakte hain?
You
Yes, please change the evening slot.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, शाम का स्लॉट बदल दीजिए।
haan, shaam ka slot badal dijiye.
Partner
Okay — I'm changing the time.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है — मैं टाइम बदलता हूँ।
theek hai — main time badalta hoon.
You
Thanks — if the plan changes, please tell me.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, प्लान बदला तो बताइएगा।
shukriya, plan badla to bataiyega.
Your turn: use “to change”
Say this in English: मीटिंग का समय बदल गया है। (meeting ka samay badal gaya hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The meeting time has changed.
मीटिंग का समय बदल गया है।
meeting ka samay badal gaya hai.
Compare your word order with “The meeting time has changed.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to change” in English
Badalna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बदलना (badalna) can be expressed as “to change” in English. For example: “Please change clothes before going out.”
What does “to change” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to change” means बदलना (badalna). The sentence “Please change clothes before going out.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to change” in a sentence?
The meeting time has changed. Hindi meaning: मीटिंग का समय बदल गया है। (meeting ka samay badal gaya hai.). The dictionary expression is “to change”. 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 change”?
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.
