English · Everyday verbs
Bhoolna in English: To forget (भूलना)
to forget
Hindi (Devanagari)
भूलना
Hindi (English letters)
bhoolna
भूलना (bhoolna) can be expressed as “to forget” in English. For example: “I forgot my phone at home.”
“bhoolna” kehna ho, to English mein “to forget” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Leaving home
I forgot my phone at home.
मैं फ़ोन घर पर भूल गया।
main phone ghar par bhool gaya.
How to pronounce “to forget”
Say it in English
too fer-GET
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 forget: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to forget | भूलना bhoolna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I forgot my phone at home. | मैं फ़ोन घर पर भूल गया। main phone ghar par bhool gaya. Leaving home | Leaving home |
| Please don't forget the meeting — it's at three. | मीटिंग मत भूलिए, तीन बजे है। meeting mat bhooliye, teen baje hai. Reminder | Reminder |
The dictionary expression is “to forget”. 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 forget” in English sentences
1. Leaving home
I forgot my phone at home.
मैं फ़ोन घर पर भूल गया।
main phone ghar par bhool gaya.
2. Reminder
Please don't forget the meeting — it's at three.
मीटिंग मत भूलिए, तीन बजे है।
meeting mat bhooliye, teen baje hai.
3. Friend apology
Sorry — I forgot your birthday.
माफ़ कीजिए, मैं आपका जन्मदिन भूल गई।
maaf kijiye, main aapka janmdin bhool gayi.
Common mistakes with “to forget”
Instead of
I forgot mine phone at home.
Say this
I forgot my phone at home.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Me forgot my phone at home.
Say this
I forgot my phone at home.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
At the metro gate without a card
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Where's the card? You didn't forget it, did you?
Show Hindi meaning
कार्ड कहाँ है? भूल तो नहीं गए?
card kahaan hai? bhool to nahi gaye?
You
Oh no — I forgot the card at home.
Show Hindi meaning
अरे, मैं कार्ड घर भूल गया।
are, main card ghar bhool gaya.
Partner
No worries — please take a token.
Show Hindi meaning
कोई बात नहीं, टोकन ले लीजिए।
koi baat nahi, token le lijiye.
You
Next time I won't forget — promise.
Show Hindi meaning
अगली बार नहीं भूलूँगा, वादा।
agli baar nahi bhoolunga, vaada.
Your turn: use “to forget”
Say this in English: मीटिंग मत भूलिए, तीन बजे है। (meeting mat bhooliye, teen baje hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Please don't forget the meeting — it's at three.
मीटिंग मत भूलिए, तीन बजे है।
meeting mat bhooliye, teen baje hai.
Compare your word order with “Please don't forget the meeting — it's at three.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to forget” in English
Bhoolna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
भूलना (bhoolna) can be expressed as “to forget” in English. For example: “I forgot my phone at home.”
What does “to forget” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to forget” means भूलना (bhoolna). The sentence “I forgot my phone at home.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to forget” in a sentence?
Please don't forget the meeting — it's at three. Hindi meaning: मीटिंग मत भूलिए, तीन बजे है। (meeting mat bhooliye, teen baje hai.). The dictionary expression is “to forget”. 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 forget”?
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.
