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Dhoondh lena in English: To find (ढूँढ लेना)
to find
Hindi (Devanagari)
ढूँढ लेना
Hindi (English letters)
dhoondh lena
ढूँढ लेना (dhoondh lena) can be expressed as “to find” in English. For example: “I finally found the key.”
“dhoondh lena” kehna ho, to English mein “to find” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Keys
I finally found the key.
मैंने चाबी ढूँढ ली आख़िर।
maine chaabi dhoondh li aakhir.
How to pronounce “to find”
Say it in English
too fighnd
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 find: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to find | ढूँढ लेना dhoondh lena The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I finally found the key. | मैंने चाबी ढूँढ ली आख़िर। maine chaabi dhoondh li aakhir. Keys | Keys |
| Did you find your phone? | आपने मोबाइल ढूँढ लिया क्या? aapne mobile dhoondh liya kya? Phone | Phone |
The dictionary expression is “to find”. 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 find” in English sentences
1. Keys
I finally found the key.
मैंने चाबी ढूँढ ली आख़िर।
maine chaabi dhoondh li aakhir.
2. Phone
Did you find your phone?
आपने मोबाइल ढूँढ लिया क्या?
aapne mobile dhoondh liya kya?
3. Market
We'll find a cheap hotel.
हम सस्ता होटल ढूँढ लेते हैं।
hum sasta hotel dhoondh lete hain.
Common mistakes with “to find”
Instead of
Me finally found the key.
Say this
I finally found the key.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Did you find yours phone?
Say this
Did you find your phone?
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Looking for a lost wallet
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Did you find the purse?
Show Hindi meaning
आपने पर्स ढूँढ लिया?
aapne purse dhoondh liya?
You
Not yet — I'll find it in the bag.
Show Hindi meaning
अभी नहीं, बैग में ढूँढ लेता हूँ।
abhi nahi, bag mein dhoondh leta hoon.
Partner
Please check under the sofa too.
Show Hindi meaning
सोफ़े के नीचे भी देखिए।
sofe ke neeche bhi dekhiye.
You
Got it! Finally found it.
Show Hindi meaning
मिला! आख़िर ढूँढ ली।
mila! aakhir dhoondh li.
Your turn: use “to find”
Say this in English: आपने मोबाइल ढूँढ लिया क्या? (aapne mobile dhoondh liya kya?)
Reveal sample answer
Did you find your phone?
आपने मोबाइल ढूँढ लिया क्या?
aapne mobile dhoondh liya kya?
Compare your word order with “Did you find your phone?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to find” in English
Dhoondh lena ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ढूँढ लेना (dhoondh lena) can be expressed as “to find” in English. For example: “I finally found the key.”
What does “to find” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to find” means ढूँढ लेना (dhoondh lena). The sentence “I finally found the key.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to find” in a sentence?
Did you find your phone? Hindi meaning: आपने मोबाइल ढूँढ लिया क्या? (aapne mobile dhoondh liya kya?). The dictionary expression is “to find”. 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 find”?
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.
