English · Everyday verbs
Samjhaana in English: To explain (समझाना)
to explain
Hindi (Devanagari)
समझाना
Hindi (English letters)
samjhaana
समझाना (samjhaana) can be expressed as “to explain” in English. For example: “I'll explain the maths question.”
“samjhaana” kehna ho, to English mein “to explain” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Homework help
I'll explain the maths question.
गणित वाला सवाल समझाता हूँ।
ganit vala sawaal samjhaata hoon.
How to pronounce “to explain”
Say it in English
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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 explain: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to explain | समझाना samjhaana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'll explain the maths question. | गणित वाला सवाल समझाता हूँ। ganit vala sawaal samjhaata hoon. Homework help | Homework help |
| Please explain the route once. | रास्ता एक बार समझाइए। rasta ek baar samjhaaiye. Directions | Directions |
The dictionary expression is “to explain”. 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 explain” in English sentences
1. Homework help
I'll explain the maths question.
गणित वाला सवाल समझाता हूँ।
ganit vala sawaal samjhaata hoon.
2. Directions
Please explain the route once.
रास्ता एक बार समझाइए।
rasta ek baar samjhaaiye.
3. Past meeting
The manager explained the plan.
मैनेजर ने प्लान समझाया।
manager ne plan samjhaaya.
Common mistakes with “to explain”
Instead of
I will to explain the maths question.
Say this
I'll explain the maths question.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Me'll explain the maths question.
Say this
I'll explain the maths question.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Helping with a form
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
I didn't get this column.
Show Hindi meaning
यह कॉलम समझ नहीं आया।
yah column samajh nahi aaya.
You
Wait — I'll explain.
Show Hindi meaning
रुको, मैं समझाता हूँ।
ruko, main samjhaata hoon.
Partner
Please explain slowly.
Show Hindi meaning
धीरे से समझाइए।
dheere se samjhaaiye.
You
Okay — I'll explain one by one.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक — एक-एक करके समझाता हूँ।
theek — ek-ek karke samjhaata hoon.
Your turn: use “to explain”
Say this in English: रास्ता एक बार समझाइए। (rasta ek baar samjhaaiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please explain the route once.
रास्ता एक बार समझाइए।
rasta ek baar samjhaaiye.
Compare your word order with “Please explain the route once.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to explain” in English
Samjhaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
समझाना (samjhaana) can be expressed as “to explain” in English. For example: “I'll explain the maths question.”
What does “to explain” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to explain” means समझाना (samjhaana). The sentence “I'll explain the maths question.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to explain” in a sentence?
Please explain the route once. Hindi meaning: रास्ता एक बार समझाइए। (rasta ek baar samjhaaiye.). The dictionary expression is “to explain”. 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 explain”?
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.
