English · Everyday verbs
Naachna in English: To dance (नाचना)
to dance
Hindi (Devanagari)
नाचना
Hindi (English letters)
naachna
नाचना (naachna) can be expressed as “to dance” in English. For example: “Guests are dancing on the floor.”
“naachna” kehna ho, to English mein “to dance” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Wedding
Guests are dancing on the floor.
मेहमान फर्श पर नाच रहे हैं।
mehmaan farsh par naach rahe hain.
How to pronounce “to dance”
Say it in English
too dans
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 dance: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to dance | नाचना naachna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Guests are dancing on the floor. | मेहमान फर्श पर नाच रहे हैं। mehmaan farsh par naach rahe hain. Wedding | Wedding |
| I dance garba on Sundays. | मैं रविवार को गरबा नाचता हूँ। main ravivaar ko garba naachta hoon. Class | Class |
The dictionary expression is “to dance”. 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 dance” in English sentences
1. Wedding
Guests are dancing on the floor.
मेहमान फर्श पर नाच रहे हैं।
mehmaan farsh par naach rahe hain.
2. Class
I dance garba on Sundays.
मैं रविवार को गरबा नाचता हूँ।
main ravivaar ko garba naachta hoon.
3. Invite
Please dance to one song too.
आप भी एक गाना नाचिए ना।
aap bhi ek gaana naachiye na.
Common mistakes with “to dance”
Instead of
Guests is dancing on the floor.
Say this
Guests are dancing on the floor.
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Me dance garba on Sundays.
Say this
I dance garba on Sundays.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Pulling friends onto the dance floor
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Come on — let's all start dancing!
Show Hindi meaning
आओ, सब नाचना शुरू करें!
aao, sab naachna shuru karen!
You
I'm a bit shy, but I'll still dance.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं थोड़ा शर्माता हूँ, फिर भी नाचता हूँ।
main thoda sharmaata hoon, phir bhi naachta hoon.
Partner
Please dance freely — no one's watching.
Show Hindi meaning
आप बेफ़िक्र नाचिए, कोई नहीं देख रहा।
aap befikr naachiye, koi nahi dekh raha.
You
Okay — let's dance to this song together.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, यह गाना साथ नाचते हैं।
theek hai, yah gaana saath naachte hain.
Your turn: use “to dance”
Say this in English: मैं रविवार को गरबा नाचता हूँ। (main ravivaar ko garba naachta hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
I dance garba on Sundays.
मैं रविवार को गरबा नाचता हूँ।
main ravivaar ko garba naachta hoon.
Compare your word order with “I dance garba on Sundays.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to dance” in English
Naachna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
नाचना (naachna) can be expressed as “to dance” in English. For example: “Guests are dancing on the floor.”
What does “to dance” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to dance” means नाचना (naachna). The sentence “Guests are dancing on the floor.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to dance” in a sentence?
I dance garba on Sundays. Hindi meaning: मैं रविवार को गरबा नाचता हूँ। (main ravivaar ko garba naachta hoon.). The dictionary expression is “to dance”. 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 dance”?
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.
