English · Everyday verbs
Aana in English: To come (आना)
to come
Hindi (Devanagari)
आना
Hindi (English letters)
aana
आना (aana) can be expressed as “to come” in English. For example: “I just came — where are you?”
“aana” kehna ho, to English mein “to come” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Telling friends you arrived
I just came — where are you?
मैं अभी आया, कहाँ हो आप?
main abhi aaya, kahaan ho aap?
How to pronounce “to come”
Say it in English
too kuhm
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 come: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to come | आना aana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I just came — where are you? | मैं अभी आया, कहाँ हो आप? main abhi aaya, kahaan ho aap? Telling friends you arrived | Telling friends you arrived |
| The guests still haven't come. | मेहमान अभी तक आए नहीं। mehmaan abhi tak aaye nahi. Asking about a visitor | Asking about a visitor |
The dictionary expression is “to come”. 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 come” in English sentences
1. Telling friends you arrived
I just came — where are you?
मैं अभी आया, कहाँ हो आप?
main abhi aaya, kahaan ho aap?
2. Asking about a visitor
The guests still haven't come.
मेहमान अभी तक आए नहीं।
mehmaan abhi tak aaye nahi.
3. Future plan
He will come tomorrow evening.
वह कल शाम को आएगा।
vah kal shaam ko aayega.
Common mistakes with “to come”
Instead of
I just came — where is you?
Say this
I just came — where are you?
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Me just came — where are you?
Say this
I just came — where are you?
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Coordinating arrival at a wedding venue
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
When will you all come to the hall?
Show Hindi meaning
आप लोग कब आएंगे हॉल में?
aap log kab aayenge hall mein?
You
We'll come at seven — photos are first.
Show Hindi meaning
हम सात बजे आएंगे, पहले फ़ोटो हैं।
hum saat baje aayenge, pehle photo hain.
Partner
Okay. Uncle has already come.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक। मामा जी पहले ही आए हैं।
theek. mama ji pehle hi aaye hain.
You
Alright — then we'll come early too.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा, तो हम भी जल्दी आएंगे।
achha, to hum bhi jaldi aayenge.
Your turn: use “to come”
Say this in English: मेहमान अभी तक आए नहीं। (mehmaan abhi tak aaye nahi.)
Reveal sample answer
The guests still haven't come.
मेहमान अभी तक आए नहीं।
mehmaan abhi tak aaye nahi.
Compare your word order with “The guests still haven't come.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to come” in English
Aana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
आना (aana) can be expressed as “to come” in English. For example: “I just came — where are you?”
What does “to come” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to come” means आना (aana). The sentence “I just came — where are you?” shows it in context.
How do I use “to come” in a sentence?
The guests still haven't come. Hindi meaning: मेहमान अभी तक आए नहीं। (mehmaan abhi tak aaye nahi.). The dictionary expression is “to come”. 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 come”?
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.
