English · Everyday verbs
Jaana in English: To go (जाना)
to go
Hindi (Devanagari)
जाना
Hindi (English letters)
jaana
जाना (jaana) can be expressed as “to go” in English. For example: “I have to go home now.”
“jaana” kehna ho, to English mein “to go” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Leaving a cafe
I have to go home now.
मुझे अब घर जाना है।
mujhe ab ghar jaana hai.
How to pronounce “to go”
Say it in English
too goh
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 go: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to go | जाना jaana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I have to go home now. | मुझे अब घर जाना है। mujhe ab ghar jaana hai. Leaving a cafe | Leaving a cafe |
| Go straight, then turn right. | सीधे जाइए, फिर दाएँ मुड़िए। seedhe jaaiye, phir daayen mudiye. Giving directions | Giving directions |
The dictionary expression is “to go”. 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 go” in English sentences
1. Leaving a cafe
I have to go home now.
मुझे अब घर जाना है।
mujhe ab ghar jaana hai.
2. Giving directions
Go straight, then turn right.
सीधे जाइए, फिर दाएँ मुड़िए।
seedhe jaaiye, phir daayen mudiye.
3. With friends
Come on. We have to go to the market!
चलो, हमें बाज़ार जाना है!
chalo, hamen bazaar jaana hai!
Common mistakes with “to go”
Instead of
I has to go home now.
Say this
I have to go home now.
Use I have. Has goes with he, she, or it in the present simple.
Instead of
Me have to go home now.
Say this
I have to go home now.
I is the subject of the sentence. Me is used as an object, for example after a verb or a preposition.
Deciding how to leave a museum
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Where do we have to go now?
Show Hindi meaning
अब कहाँ जाना है?
ab kahaan jaana hai?
You
I have to go to the metro station.
Show Hindi meaning
मुझे मेट्रो स्टेशन जाना है।
mujhe metro station jaana hai.
Partner
Come. I'm going the same way too.
Show Hindi meaning
चलो, मैं भी उसी तरफ़ जा रहा हूँ।
chalo, main bhi usi taraf jaa raha hoon.
You
Okay, then let's go together; we need to go quickly.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा, तो साथ चलते हैं, जल्दी जाना है।
achha, to saath chalte hain, jaldi jaana hai.
Your turn: use “to go”
Say this in English: सीधे जाइए, फिर दाएँ मुड़िए। (seedhe jaaiye, phir daayen mudiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Go straight, then turn right.
सीधे जाइए, फिर दाएँ मुड़िए।
seedhe jaaiye, phir daayen mudiye.
Compare your word order with “Go straight, then turn right.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to go” in English
Jaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
जाना (jaana) can be expressed as “to go” in English. For example: “I have to go home now.”
What does “to go” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to go” means जाना (jaana). The sentence “I have to go home now.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to go” in a sentence?
Go straight, then turn right. Hindi meaning: सीधे जाइए, फिर दाएँ मुड़िए। (seedhe jaaiye, phir daayen mudiye.). The dictionary expression is “to go”. 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 go”?
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.
