English · Everyday verbs
Jaanna in English: To know (जानना)
to know
Hindi (Devanagari)
जानना
Hindi (English letters)
jaanna
जानना (jaanna) can be expressed as “to know” in English. Know can describe knowing a fact: “I know the answer.” It also works for knowing a person, but the object tells you which meaning is intended.
“jaanna” kehna ho, to English mein “to know” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Confirming a fact
I know the shop closes at four.
मैं जानता हूँ कि दुकान चार बजे बंद होती है।
main jaanta hoon ki dukaan chaar baje band hoti hai.
How to pronounce “to know”
Say it in English
too noh
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 know: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to know | जानना jaanna Know can describe knowing a fact: “I know the answer.” It also works for knowing a person, but the object tells you which meaning is intended. | Know can describe knowing a fact: “I know the answer.” It also works for knowing a person, but the object tells you which meaning is intended. |
| I know the shop closes at four. | मैं जानता हूँ कि दुकान चार बजे बंद होती है। main jaanta hoon ki dukaan chaar baje band hoti hai. Confirming a fact | Confirming a fact |
| Do you know the train time? | क्या आप जानते हैं ट्रेन का समय? kya aap jaante hain train ka samay? Polite question | Polite question |
The dictionary expression is “to know”. 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 know” in English sentences
1. Confirming a fact
I know the shop closes at four.
मैं जानता हूँ कि दुकान चार बजे बंद होती है।
main jaanta hoon ki dukaan chaar baje band hoti hai.
2. Polite question
Do you know the train time?
क्या आप जानते हैं ट्रेन का समय?
kya aap jaante hain train ka samay?
3. Admitting ignorance
I don't know this.
मैं यह पता नहीं जानता।
main yeh pata nahi jaanta.
Common mistakes with “to know”
Instead of
Me know the shop closes at four.
Say this
I know the shop closes at four.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
you Do know the train time?
Say this
Do you know the train time?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Checking festival holiday timings
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do you know if the bank will be open?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप जानते हैं बैंक खुला होगा?
kya aap jaante hain bank khula hoga?
You
I know that today is a holiday.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं जानता हूँ कि आज छुट्टी है।
main jaanta hoon ki aaj chhutti hai.
Partner
Okay. Then do you know where the ATM is?
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा। फिर एटीएम का पता आप जानते हैं?
achha. phir ATM ka pata aap jaante hain?
You
Yes, I know — it's on the corner.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मैं जानता हूँ — कॉर्नर पर है।
haan, main jaanta hoon — corner par hai.
Your turn: use “to know”
Say this in English: क्या आप जानते हैं ट्रेन का समय? (kya aap jaante hain train ka samay?)
Reveal sample answer
Do you know the train time?
क्या आप जानते हैं ट्रेन का समय?
kya aap jaante hain train ka samay?
Compare your word order with “Do you know the train time?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to know” in English
Jaanna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
जानना (jaanna) can be expressed as “to know” in English. Know can describe knowing a fact: “I know the answer.” It also works for knowing a person, but the object tells you which meaning is intended.
What does “to know” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to know” means जानना (jaanna). Know can describe knowing a fact: “I know the answer.” It also works for knowing a person, but the object tells you which meaning is intended.
How do I use “to know” in a sentence?
Do you know the train time? Hindi meaning: क्या आप जानते हैं ट्रेन का समय? (kya aap jaante hain train ka samay?). The dictionary expression is “to know”. 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 know”?
Know can describe knowing a fact: “I know the answer.” It also works for knowing a person, but the object tells you which meaning is intended.
