English · Everyday verbs
Peena in English: To drink (पीना)
to drink
Hindi (Devanagari)
पीना
Hindi (English letters)
peena
पीना (peena) can be expressed as “to drink” in English. For example: “Please drink water; the heat is strong.”
“peena” kehna ho, to English mein “to drink” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
As a guest
Please drink water; the heat is strong.
पानी पी लीजिए, गरमी तेज़ है।
paani pee lijiye, garmi tez hai.
How to pronounce “to drink”
Say it in English
too dringk
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 drink: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to drink | पीना peena The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please drink water; the heat is strong. | पानी पी लीजिए, गरमी तेज़ है। paani pee lijiye, garmi tez hai. As a guest | As a guest |
| I want to drink tea. | मैं चाय पीना चाहता हूँ। main chaai peena chaahata hoon. Ordering tea | Ordering tea |
The dictionary expression is “to drink”. 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 drink” in English sentences
1. As a guest
Please drink water; the heat is strong.
पानी पी लीजिए, गरमी तेज़ है।
paani pee lijiye, garmi tez hai.
2. Ordering tea
I want to drink tea.
मैं चाय पीना चाहता हूँ।
main chaai peena chaahata hoon.
3. After spicy food
I need to drink cold water.
मुझे ठंडा पानी पीना है।
mujhe thanda paani peena hai.
Common mistakes with “to drink”
Instead of
Please drink water; the heat are strong.
Say this
Please drink water; the heat is strong.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Please to drink water; the heat is strong.
Say this
Please drink water; the heat is strong.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
A host offers drinks after you arrive
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What will you drink, tea or water?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या पिएँगे, चाय या पानी?
kya piyenge, chaai ya paani?
You
I'll drink water first.
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पहले पानी पीऊँगा।
pehla paani piunga.
Partner
Here, drink the cold water.
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लो, ठंडा पानी पी लो।
lo, thanda paani pee lo.
You
Thanks, now I can drink tea too.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, अब चाय भी पी सकता हूँ।
shukriya, ab chaai bhi pee sakta hoon.
Your turn: use “to drink”
Say this in English: मैं चाय पीना चाहता हूँ। (main chaai peena chaahata hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
I want to drink tea.
मैं चाय पीना चाहता हूँ।
main chaai peena chaahata hoon.
Compare your word order with “I want to drink tea.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to drink” in English
Peena ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पीना (peena) can be expressed as “to drink” in English. For example: “Please drink water; the heat is strong.”
What does “to drink” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to drink” means पीना (peena). The sentence “Please drink water; the heat is strong.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to drink” in a sentence?
I want to drink tea. Hindi meaning: मैं चाय पीना चाहता हूँ। (main chaai peena chaahata hoon.). The dictionary expression is “to drink”. 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 drink”?
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.
