English · Everyday verbs
Madad karna in English: To help (मदद करना)
to help
Hindi (Devanagari)
मदद करना
Hindi (English letters)
madad karna
मदद करना (madad karna) can be expressed as “to help” in English. For example: “Can you help me?”
“madad karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to help” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Heavy bags
Can you help me?
क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं?
kya aap meri madad kar sakte hain?
How to pronounce “to help”
Say it in English
too help
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 help: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to help | मदद करना madad karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Can you help me? | क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं? kya aap meri madad kar sakte hain? Heavy bags | Heavy bags |
| I helped him with math. | मैंने उसे गणित में मदद की। maine use ganit mein madad ki. Homework | Homework |
The dictionary expression is “to help”. 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 help” in English sentences
1. Heavy bags
Can you help me?
क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं?
kya aap meri madad kar sakte hain?
2. Homework
I helped him with math.
मैंने उसे गणित में मदद की।
maine use ganit mein madad ki.
3. Street ask
Please help with finding the way.
कृपया रास्ता खोजने में मदद कीजिए।
kripya raasta khojne mein madad kijiye.
Common mistakes with “to help”
Instead of
Can to you help me?
Say this
Can you help me?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Instead of
Can you help I?
Say this
Can you help me?
Use me in this object position. I is the subject form; it does not follow the verb or preposition in this pattern.
Helping with a stuck suitcase zipper
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall I help?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या मैं मदद करूँ?
kya main madad karoon?
You
Yes — please help with the zipper.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, ज़िपर में मदद कीजिए।
haan, zipper mein madad kijiye.
Partner
Pull a bit — I'm helping.
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ा खींचिए, मैं मदद करता हूँ।
thoda kheechiye, main madad karta hoon.
You
Thanks — it opened now.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, अब खुल गया।
dhanyavaad, ab khul gaya.
Your turn: use “to help”
Say this in English: मैंने उसे गणित में मदद की। (maine use ganit mein madad ki.)
Reveal sample answer
I helped him with math.
मैंने उसे गणित में मदद की।
maine use ganit mein madad ki.
Compare your word order with “I helped him with math.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to help” in English
Madad karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मदद करना (madad karna) can be expressed as “to help” in English. For example: “Can you help me?”
What does “to help” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to help” means मदद करना (madad karna). The sentence “Can you help me?” shows it in context.
How do I use “to help” in a sentence?
I helped him with math. Hindi meaning: मैंने उसे गणित में मदद की। (maine use ganit mein madad ki.). The dictionary expression is “to help”. 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 help”?
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.
