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Khaana banaana in English: To cook (खाना बनाना)
to cook
Hindi (Devanagari)
खाना बनाना
Hindi (English letters)
khaana banaana
खाना बनाना (khaana banaana) can be expressed as “to cook” in English. For example: “Today I'm cooking dal and rice.”
“khaana banaana” kehna ho, to English mein “to cook” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Weeknight plan
Today I'm cooking dal and rice.
आज मैं दाल-चावल खाना बनाता हूँ।
aaj main daal-chaaval khaana banata hoon.
How to pronounce “to cook”
Say it in English
too kook
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 cook: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to cook | खाना बनाना khaana banaana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Today I'm cooking dal and rice. | आज मैं दाल-चावल खाना बनाता हूँ। aaj main daal-chaaval khaana banata hoon. Weeknight plan | Weeknight plan |
| Please cook for them slowly. | आप उनके लिए खाना बनाइए धीरे से। aap unke liye khaana banaiye dheere se. Guest night | Guest night |
The dictionary expression is “to cook”. 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 cook” in English sentences
1. Weeknight plan
Today I'm cooking dal and rice.
आज मैं दाल-चावल खाना बनाता हूँ।
aaj main daal-chaaval khaana banata hoon.
2. Guest night
Please cook for them slowly.
आप उनके लिए खाना बनाइए धीरे से।
aap unke liye khaana banaiye dheere se.
3. Phone update
I'm cooking right now — five minutes.
अभी खाना बना रही हूँ, पाँच मिनट।
abhi khaana bana rahi hoon, paanch minute.
Common mistakes with “to cook”
Instead of
Today I is cooking dal and rice.
Say this
Today I'm cooking dal and rice.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Instead of
Today Me'm cooking dal and rice.
Say this
Today I'm cooking dal and rice.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Deciding who cooks dinner
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will you cook today?
Show Hindi meaning
आज आप खाना बनाएँगे?
aaj aap khaana banaayenge?
You
Yes — I'll cook a vegetable meal.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, सब्ज़ी वाला खाना बनाता हूँ।
haan, sabzi vaala khaana banata hoon.
Partner
Great — I'll put out the plates.
Show Hindi meaning
बढ़िया, मैं प्लेटें निकालती हूँ।
badhiya, main platein nikaalti hoon.
You
Okay — I'll finish cooking quickly.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, जल्दी खाना बना लेता हूँ।
theek, jaldi khaana bana leta hoon.
Your turn: use “to cook”
Say this in English: आप उनके लिए खाना बनाइए धीरे से। (aap unke liye khaana banaiye dheere se.)
Reveal sample answer
Please cook for them slowly.
आप उनके लिए खाना बनाइए धीरे से।
aap unke liye khaana banaiye dheere se.
Compare your word order with “Please cook for them slowly.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to cook” in English
Khaana banaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
खाना बनाना (khaana banaana) can be expressed as “to cook” in English. For example: “Today I'm cooking dal and rice.”
What does “to cook” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to cook” means खाना बनाना (khaana banaana). The sentence “Today I'm cooking dal and rice.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to cook” in a sentence?
Please cook for them slowly. Hindi meaning: आप उनके लिए खाना बनाइए धीरे से। (aap unke liye khaana banaiye dheere se.). The dictionary expression is “to cook”. 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 cook”?
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.
