English · Everyday verbs
Bulaana in English: To invite (बुलाना)
to invite
Hindi (Devanagari)
बुलाना
Hindi (English letters)
bulaana
बुलाना (bulaana) can be expressed as “to invite” in English. For example: “I'm inviting the whole neighborhood.”
“bulaana” kehna ho, to English mein “to invite” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Wedding plan
I'm inviting the whole neighborhood.
पूरे मोहल्ले को बुलाता हूँ।
poore mohalle ko bulaata hoon.
How to pronounce “to invite”
Say it in English
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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 invite: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to invite | बुलाना bulaana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'm inviting the whole neighborhood. | पूरे मोहल्ले को बुलाता हूँ। poore mohalle ko bulaata hoon. Wedding plan | Wedding plan |
| You'll invite me tomorrow night too, right? | कल रात आपको भी बुलाइएगा न? kal raat aapko bhi bulaaiyega na? Dinner | Dinner |
The dictionary expression is “to invite”. 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 invite” in English sentences
1. Wedding plan
I'm inviting the whole neighborhood.
पूरे मोहल्ले को बुलाता हूँ।
poore mohalle ko bulaata hoon.
2. Dinner
You'll invite me tomorrow night too, right?
कल रात आपको भी बुलाइएगा न?
kal raat aapko bhi bulaaiyega na?
3. Past party
He invited all the friends.
उसने सभी दोस्तों को बुलाया।
usne sabhi doston ko bulaaya.
Common mistakes with “to invite”
Instead of
I is inviting the whole neighborhood.
Say this
I'm inviting the whole neighborhood.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Instead of
Me'm inviting the whole neighborhood.
Say this
I'm inviting the whole neighborhood.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Planning a birthday dinner
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How many people will come?
Show Hindi meaning
कितने लोग आएँगे?
kitne log aayenge?
You
I'm inviting ten friends.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं दस दोस्तों को बुलाता हूँ।
main das doston ko bulaata hoon.
Partner
Neighbors too?
Show Hindi meaning
पड़ोसियों को भी?
padosiyon ko bhi?
You
Yes — they'll be invited too.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, उन्हें भी बुलाया जाएगा।
haan, unhen bhi bulaaya jaayega.
Your turn: use “to invite”
Say this in English: कल रात आपको भी बुलाइएगा न? (kal raat aapko bhi bulaaiyega na?)
Reveal sample answer
You'll invite me tomorrow night too, right?
कल रात आपको भी बुलाइएगा न?
kal raat aapko bhi bulaaiyega na?
Compare your word order with “You'll invite me tomorrow night too, right?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to invite” in English
Bulaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बुलाना (bulaana) can be expressed as “to invite” in English. For example: “I'm inviting the whole neighborhood.”
What does “to invite” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to invite” means बुलाना (bulaana). The sentence “I'm inviting the whole neighborhood.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to invite” in a sentence?
You'll invite me tomorrow night too, right? Hindi meaning: कल रात आपको भी बुलाइएगा न? (kal raat aapko bhi bulaaiyega na?). The dictionary expression is “to invite”. 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 invite”?
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.
