English · Everyday verbs
Seekhna in English: To learn (सीखना)
to learn
Hindi (Devanagari)
सीखना
Hindi (English letters)
seekhna
सीखना (seekhna) can be expressed as “to learn” in English. For example: “I'm learning Hindi.”
“seekhna” kehna ho, to English mein “to learn” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Language class
I'm learning Hindi.
मैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ।
main hindi seekh raha hoon.
How to pronounce “to learn”
Say it in English
too lern
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 learn: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to learn | सीखना seekhna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'm learning Hindi. | मैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ। main hindi seekh raha hoon. Language class | Language class |
| He learned guitar. | उसने गिटार सीखा। usne gitaar seekha. New skill | New skill |
The dictionary expression is “to learn”. 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 learn” in English sentences
1. Language class
I'm learning Hindi.
मैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ।
main hindi seekh raha hoon.
2. New skill
He learned guitar.
उसने गिटार सीखा।
usne gitaar seekha.
3. Advice
Please learn a little every day.
रोज़ थोड़ा सीखिए।
roz thoda seekhiye.
Common mistakes with “to learn”
Instead of
I is learning Hindi.
Say this
I'm learning Hindi.
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 learning Hindi.
Say this
I'm learning Hindi.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Talking about learning cooking
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Are you learning to cook?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप खाना बनाना सीख रहे हैं?
kya aap khaana banana seekh rahe hain?
You
Yes — I learn from mom.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, माँ से सीखता हूँ।
haan, maa se seekhta hoon.
Partner
Please learn a new recipe today.
Show Hindi meaning
एक नई रेसिपी सीखिए आज।
ek nai recipe seekhiye aaj.
You
Okay — I'll learn to make dal.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, दाल बनाना सीखूँगा।
theek hai, daal banana seekhunga.
Your turn: use “to learn”
Say this in English: उसने गिटार सीखा। (usne gitaar seekha.)
Reveal sample answer
He learned guitar.
उसने गिटार सीखा।
usne gitaar seekha.
Compare your word order with “He learned guitar.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to learn” in English
Seekhna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
सीखना (seekhna) can be expressed as “to learn” in English. For example: “I'm learning Hindi.”
What does “to learn” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to learn” means सीखना (seekhna). The sentence “I'm learning Hindi.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to learn” in a sentence?
He learned guitar. Hindi meaning: उसने गिटार सीखा। (usne gitaar seekha.). The dictionary expression is “to learn”. 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 learn”?
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.
