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Gaadi chalaana in English: To drive (गाड़ी चलाना)
to drive
Hindi (Devanagari)
गाड़ी चलाना
Hindi (English letters)
gaadi chalaana
गाड़ी चलाना (gaadi chalaana) can be expressed as “to drive” in English. For example: “I go to the office by driving.”
“gaadi chalaana” kehna ho, to English mein “to drive” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Commute
I go to the office by driving.
मैं ऑफ़िस गाड़ी चलाकर जाता हूँ।
main office gaadi chalaakar jaata hoon.
How to pronounce “to drive”
Say it in English
too drighv
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 drive: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to drive | गाड़ी चलाना gaadi chalaana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I go to the office by driving. | मैं ऑफ़िस गाड़ी चलाकर जाता हूँ। main office gaadi chalaakar jaata hoon. Commute | Commute |
| Can you drive? | क्या आप गाड़ी चला सकते हैं? kya aap gaadi chala sakte hain? Offer | Offer |
The dictionary expression is “to drive”. 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 drive” in English sentences
1. Commute
I go to the office by driving.
मैं ऑफ़िस गाड़ी चलाकर जाता हूँ।
main office gaadi chalaakar jaata hoon.
2. Offer
Can you drive?
क्या आप गाड़ी चला सकते हैं?
kya aap gaadi chala sakte hain?
3. Past trip
He drove at night.
रात में उसने गाड़ी चलायी।
raat mein usne gaadi chalaayi.
Common mistakes with “to drive”
Instead of
Me go to the office by driving.
Say this
I go to the office by driving.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Can to you drive?
Say this
Can you drive?
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.
Deciding who drives home
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Who will drive today?
Show Hindi meaning
आज कौन गाड़ी चलाएगा?
aaj kaun gaadi chalaayega?
You
I can drive.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं गाड़ी चला सकता हूँ।
main gaadi chala sakta hoon.
Partner
Okay — drive slowly.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, धीरे गाड़ी चलाना।
theek, dheere gaadi chalaana.
You
Yes — I'll drive carefully.
Show Hindi meaning
जी, मैं सावधानी से गाड़ी चलाऊँगा।
ji, main saavadhaani se gaadi chalaaoonga.
Your turn: use “to drive”
Say this in English: क्या आप गाड़ी चला सकते हैं? (kya aap gaadi chala sakte hain?)
Reveal sample answer
Can you drive?
क्या आप गाड़ी चला सकते हैं?
kya aap gaadi chala sakte hain?
Compare your word order with “Can you drive?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to drive” in English
Gaadi chalaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
गाड़ी चलाना (gaadi chalaana) can be expressed as “to drive” in English. For example: “I go to the office by driving.”
What does “to drive” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to drive” means गाड़ी चलाना (gaadi chalaana). The sentence “I go to the office by driving.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to drive” in a sentence?
Can you drive? Hindi meaning: क्या आप गाड़ी चला सकते हैं? (kya aap gaadi chala sakte hain?). The dictionary expression is “to drive”. 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 drive”?
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.
