English · Everyday verbs
… padna in English: Must / have to (… पड़ना)
must / have to
Hindi (Devanagari)
… पड़ना
Hindi (English letters)
… padna
… पड़ना (… padna) can be expressed as “must / have to” in English. Have to and must express a requirement. Must not means something is forbidden; do not have to means it is unnecessary. Those negative forms are different.
“… padna” kehna ho, to English mein “must / have to” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Early train
Tomorrow I'll have to get up at five.
कल सुबह पाँच बजे उठना पड़ेगा।
kal subah paanch baje uthna padega.
How to pronounce “must / have to”
Say it in English
muhst
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.
must / have to: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| must / have to | … पड़ना … padna Have to and must express a requirement. Must not means something is forbidden; do not have to means it is unnecessary. Those negative forms are different. | Have to and must express a requirement. Must not means something is forbidden; do not have to means it is unnecessary. Those negative forms are different. |
| Tomorrow I'll have to get up at five. | कल सुबह पाँच बजे उठना पड़ेगा। kal subah paanch baje uthna padega. Early train | Early train |
| You have to show the ID card at the gate. | आईडी कार्ड दिखाना पड़ता है गेट पर। ID card dikhana padta hai gate par. Office rule | Office rule |
The dictionary expression is “must / have to”. 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 “must / have to” in English sentences
1. Early train
Tomorrow I'll have to get up at five.
कल सुबह पाँच बजे उठना पड़ेगा।
kal subah paanch baje uthna padega.
2. Office rule
You have to show the ID card at the gate.
आईडी कार्ड दिखाना पड़ता है गेट पर।
ID card dikhana padta hai gate par.
3. Helping a friend
If needed, we'll have to stay.
अगर ज़रूरत हो तो रुकना पड़ेगा।
agar zaroorat ho to rukna padega.
Common mistakes with “must / have to”
Instead of
Tomorrow I will to have to get up at five.
Say this
Tomorrow I'll have to get up at five.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Tomorrow Me'll have to get up at five.
Say this
Tomorrow I'll have to get up at five.
I is the subject of the sentence. Me is used as an object, for example after a verb or a preposition.
Realizing a document run is unavoidable
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will you have to go to the office today?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आज दफ़्तर जाना पड़ेगा?
kya aaj daftar jaana padega?
You
Yes — I'll have to submit the form.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, फ़ॉर्म जमा करना पड़ेगा।
haan, form jama karna padega.
Partner
Then leaving early is better.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर जल्दी निकलना बेहतर है।
phir jaldi nikalna behtar hai.
You
True — otherwise I'll have to go again tomorrow.
Show Hindi meaning
सच, नहीं तो फिर कल जाना पड़ेगा।
sach, nahi to phir kal jaana padega.
Your turn: use “must / have to”
Say this in English: आईडी कार्ड दिखाना पड़ता है गेट पर। (ID card dikhana padta hai gate par.)
Reveal sample answer
You have to show the ID card at the gate.
आईडी कार्ड दिखाना पड़ता है गेट पर।
ID card dikhana padta hai gate par.
Compare your word order with “You have to show the ID card at the gate.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “must / have to” in English
… padna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
… पड़ना (… padna) can be expressed as “must / have to” in English. Have to and must express a requirement. Must not means something is forbidden; do not have to means it is unnecessary. Those negative forms are different.
What does “must / have to” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “must / have to” means … पड़ना (… padna). Have to and must express a requirement. Must not means something is forbidden; do not have to means it is unnecessary. Those negative forms are different.
How do I use “must / have to” in a sentence?
You have to show the ID card at the gate. Hindi meaning: आईडी कार्ड दिखाना पड़ता है गेट पर। (ID card dikhana padta hai gate par.). The dictionary expression is “must / have to”. 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 “must / have to”?
Have to and must express a requirement. Must not means something is forbidden; do not have to means it is unnecessary. Those negative forms are different.
