English · Everyday verbs
Girna in English: To fall (गिरना)
to fall
Hindi (Devanagari)
गिरना
Hindi (English letters)
girna
गिरना (girna) can be expressed as “to fall” in English. For example: “The stairs are wet — don't fall.”
“girna” kehna ho, to English mein “to fall” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Wet stairs
The stairs are wet — don't fall.
सीढ़ियाँ गीली हैं, मत गिरना।
seedhiyaan geeli hain, mat girna.
How to pronounce “to fall”
Say it in English
too fawl
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 fall: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to fall | गिरना girna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The stairs are wet — don't fall. | सीढ़ियाँ गीली हैं, मत गिरना। seedhiyaan geeli hain, mat girna. Wet stairs | Wet stairs |
| The child fell on the grass. | बच्चा घास पर गिर गया। bachcha ghaas par gir gaya. Child at park | Child at park |
The dictionary expression is “to fall”. 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 fall” in English sentences
1. Wet stairs
The stairs are wet — don't fall.
सीढ़ियाँ गीली हैं, मत गिरना।
seedhiyaan geeli hain, mat girna.
2. Child at park
The child fell on the grass.
बच्चा घास पर गिर गया।
bachcha ghaas par gir gaya.
3. Phone slip
The phone was falling from the hand.
फ़ोन हाथ से गिर रहा था।
phone haath se gir raha tha.
Common mistakes with “to fall”
Instead of
The stairs is wet — don't fall.
Say this
The stairs are wet — don't fall.
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
The stairs are wet — don't to fall.
Say this
The stairs are wet — don't fall.
Use the base verb after don't, doesn't or didn't. To does not belong between the helping verb and the main verb here.
After someone slips on a wet floor
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You didn't fall, did you?
Show Hindi meaning
आप गिर तो नहीं गए?
aap gir to nahi gaye?
You
I almost fell — I steadied myself.
Show Hindi meaning
거의 गिर गया, संभल गया।
nearly gir gaya, sambhal gaya.
Partner
Put up a sign here.
Show Hindi meaning
यहाँ साइनबोर्ड लगाइए।
yahaan signboard lagaaiye.
You
Yes — so nobody falls.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, ताकि कोई गिर न जाए।
haan, taaki koi gir na jaaye.
Your turn: use “to fall”
Say this in English: बच्चा घास पर गिर गया। (bachcha ghaas par gir gaya.)
Reveal sample answer
The child fell on the grass.
बच्चा घास पर गिर गया।
bachcha ghaas par gir gaya.
Compare your word order with “The child fell on the grass.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to fall” in English
Girna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
गिरना (girna) can be expressed as “to fall” in English. For example: “The stairs are wet — don't fall.”
What does “to fall” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to fall” means गिरना (girna). The sentence “The stairs are wet — don't fall.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to fall” in a sentence?
The child fell on the grass. Hindi meaning: बच्चा घास पर गिर गया। (bachcha ghaas par gir gaya.). The dictionary expression is “to fall”. 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 fall”?
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.
