English · Everyday verbs
Rona in English: To cry (रोना)
to cry
Hindi (Devanagari)
रोना
Hindi (English letters)
rona
रोना (rona) can be expressed as “to cry” in English. For example: “The child is crying from hunger.”
“rona” kehna ho, to English mein “to cry” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Toddler
The child is crying from hunger.
बच्चा भूख से रो रहा है।
bachcha bhookh se ro raha hai.
How to pronounce “to cry”
Say it in English
too krigh
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 cry: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to cry | रोना rona The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The child is crying from hunger. | बच्चा भूख से रो रहा है। bachcha bhookh se ro raha hai. Toddler | Toddler |
| Please don't cry — everything will be fine. | आप रोइए मत, सब ठीक होगा। aap roiye mat, sab theek hoga. Comfort | Comfort |
The dictionary expression is “to cry”. 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 cry” in English sentences
1. Toddler
The child is crying from hunger.
बच्चा भूख से रो रहा है।
bachcha bhookh se ro raha hai.
2. Comfort
Please don't cry — everything will be fine.
आप रोइए मत, सब ठीक होगा।
aap roiye mat, sab theek hoga.
3. Film ending
I cried at the last scene.
आख़िरी सीन पर मैं रोई।
aakhiri scene par main roi.
Common mistakes with “to cry”
Instead of
The child are crying from hunger.
Say this
The child is crying from hunger.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Please don't cry — everything will to be fine.
Say this
Please don't cry — everything will be fine.
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Consoling a friend after bad news
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Are you crying?
Show Hindi meaning
आप रो रहे हैं क्या?
aap ro rahe hain kya?
You
I'm crying a little — sorry.
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ा रो रहा हूँ, माफ़ कीजिए।
thoda ro raha hoon, maaf kijiye.
Partner
It's okay — crying is fine too.
Show Hindi meaning
कोई बात नहीं, रोना भी ठीक है।
koi baat nahi, rona bhi theek hai.
You
Thanks — I'll cry less now.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, अब कम रोऊँगा।
shukriya, ab kam roonga.
Your turn: use “to cry”
Say this in English: आप रोइए मत, सब ठीक होगा। (aap roiye mat, sab theek hoga.)
Reveal sample answer
Please don't cry — everything will be fine.
आप रोइए मत, सब ठीक होगा।
aap roiye mat, sab theek hoga.
Compare your word order with “Please don't cry — everything will be fine.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to cry” in English
Rona ko English mein kya kehte hain?
रोना (rona) can be expressed as “to cry” in English. For example: “The child is crying from hunger.”
What does “to cry” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to cry” means रोना (rona). The sentence “The child is crying from hunger.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to cry” in a sentence?
Please don't cry — everything will be fine. Hindi meaning: आप रोइए मत, सब ठीक होगा। (aap roiye mat, sab theek hoga.). The dictionary expression is “to cry”. 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 cry”?
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.
