English · Everyday verbs
Karna in English: To do / to make (करना)
to do / to make
Hindi (Devanagari)
करना
Hindi (English letters)
karna
करना (karna) can be expressed as “to do / to make” in English. Do is common for tasks and activities; make often means create or produce. Say do homework but make a plan. Learn the verb with its usual object.
“karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to do / to make” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Asking about plans
What is there to do this evening?
आज शाम को क्या करना है?
aaj shaam ko kya karna hai?
How to pronounce “to do / to make”
Say it in English
too doo
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 do / to make: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to do / to make | करना karna Do is common for tasks and activities; make often means create or produce. Say do homework but make a plan. Learn the verb with its usual object. | Do is common for tasks and activities; make often means create or produce. Say do homework but make a plan. Learn the verb with its usual object. |
| What is there to do this evening? | आज शाम को क्या करना है? aaj shaam ko kya karna hai? Asking about plans | Asking about plans |
| I do exercise every morning. | मैं रोज़ सुबह व्यायाम करता हूँ। main roz subah vyaayaam karta hoon. Describing a habit | Describing a habit |
The dictionary expression is “to do / to make”. 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 do / to make” in English sentences
1. Asking about plans
What is there to do this evening?
आज शाम को क्या करना है?
aaj shaam ko kya karna hai?
2. Describing a habit
I do exercise every morning.
मैं रोज़ सुबह व्यायाम करता हूँ।
main roz subah vyaayaam karta hoon.
3. Reporting finished work
I did all the work, now I'll rest.
मैंने सारा काम किया, अब आराम करूँगा।
maine saara kaam kiya, ab aaraam karoonga.
Common mistakes with “to do / to make”
Instead of
What are there to do this evening?
Say this
What is there to do this evening?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Me do exercise every morning.
Say this
I do exercise every morning.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Planning chores with a flatmate on Saturday
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What all do we need to do today?
Show Hindi meaning
आज हमें क्या-क्या करना है?
aaj hamen kya-kya karna hai?
You
First we need to go to the market, then cook food.
Show Hindi meaning
पहले बाज़ार जाना है, फिर खाना बनाना है।
pehle baazaar jaana hai, phir khaana banaana hai.
Partner
Fine. I'll do the cleaning, you bring the vegetables.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, मैं सफ़ाई करता हूँ, आप सब्ज़ी ले आइए।
theek, main safaai karta hoon, aap sabzi le aaiye.
You
Yes, we'll get all the work done by evening.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, शाम तक सब काम कर लेंगे।
haan, shaam tak sab kaam kar lenge.
Your turn: use “to do / to make”
Say this in English: मैं रोज़ सुबह व्यायाम करता हूँ। (main roz subah vyaayaam karta hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
I do exercise every morning.
मैं रोज़ सुबह व्यायाम करता हूँ।
main roz subah vyaayaam karta hoon.
Compare your word order with “I do exercise every morning.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to do / to make” in English
Karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
करना (karna) can be expressed as “to do / to make” in English. Do is common for tasks and activities; make often means create or produce. Say do homework but make a plan. Learn the verb with its usual object.
What does “to do / to make” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to do / to make” means करना (karna). Do is common for tasks and activities; make often means create or produce. Say do homework but make a plan. Learn the verb with its usual object.
How do I use “to do / to make” in a sentence?
I do exercise every morning. Hindi meaning: मैं रोज़ सुबह व्यायाम करता हूँ। (main roz subah vyaayaam karta hoon.). The dictionary expression is “to do / to make”. 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 do / to make”?
Do is common for tasks and activities; make often means create or produce. Say do homework but make a plan. Learn the verb with its usual object.
