English · Everyday verbs
Badhna in English: To grow (बढ़ना)
to grow
Hindi (Devanagari)
बढ़ना
Hindi (English letters)
badhna
बढ़ना (badhna) can be expressed as “to grow” in English. For example: “In one year the child grew a lot.”
“badhna” kehna ho, to English mein “to grow” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Child's height
In one year the child grew a lot.
एक साल में बच्चा बहुत बढ़ गया।
ek saal men bachcha bahut badh gaya.
How to pronounce “to grow”
Say it in English
too groh
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 grow: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to grow | बढ़ना badhna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| In one year the child grew a lot. | एक साल में बच्चा बहुत बढ़ गया। ek saal men bachcha bahut badh gaya. Child's height | Child's height |
| Sales are growing every month. | बिक्री हर महीने बढ़ रही है। bikri har mahine badh rahi hai. Business chat | Business chat |
The dictionary expression is “to grow”. 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 grow” in English sentences
1. Child's height
In one year the child grew a lot.
एक साल में बच्चा बहुत बढ़ गया।
ek saal men bachcha bahut badh gaya.
2. Business chat
Sales are growing every month.
बिक्री हर महीने बढ़ रही है।
bikri har mahine badh rahi hai.
3. City sprawl
The city keeps growing outward.
शहर बाहर की तरफ़ बढ़ता जा रहा है।
shahar baahar ki taraf badhta ja raha hai.
Common mistakes with “to grow”
Instead of
In one year the child grew an lot.
Say this
In one year the child grew a lot.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Instead of
Sales is growing every month.
Say this
Sales are growing every month.
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Looking at old height marks on a wall
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Look how much you've grown.
Show Hindi meaning
देखो, तुम कितने बढ़ गए।
dekho, tum kitne badh gaye.
You
Yes — I've grown since last year.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, पिछले साल से बढ़ गया हूँ।
haan, pichhle saal se badh gaya hoon.
Partner
Let's mark it again soon.
Show Hindi meaning
जल्दी और निशान लगाएँ।
jaldi aur nishan lagaayen.
You
If I grow more, tell me.
Show Hindi meaning
अगर और बढ़ूँ तो बताना।
agar aur badhun to bataana.
Your turn: use “to grow”
Say this in English: बिक्री हर महीने बढ़ रही है। (bikri har mahine badh rahi hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Sales are growing every month.
बिक्री हर महीने बढ़ रही है।
bikri har mahine badh rahi hai.
Compare your word order with “Sales are growing every month.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to grow” in English
Badhna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बढ़ना (badhna) can be expressed as “to grow” in English. For example: “In one year the child grew a lot.”
What does “to grow” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to grow” means बढ़ना (badhna). The sentence “In one year the child grew a lot.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to grow” in a sentence?
Sales are growing every month. Hindi meaning: बिक्री हर महीने बढ़ रही है। (bikri har mahine badh rahi hai.). The dictionary expression is “to grow”. 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 grow”?
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.
