English · Everyday verbs
Nikalna in English: To leave (निकलना)
to leave
Hindi (Devanagari)
निकलना
Hindi (English letters)
nikalna
निकलना (nikalna) can be expressed as “to leave” in English. For example: “I leave the office at five.”
“nikalna” kehna ho, to English mein “to leave” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Leaving an office
I leave the office at five.
मैं पाँच बजे दफ़्तर से निकलता हूँ।
main paanch baje daftar se nikalta hoon.
How to pronounce “to leave”
Say it in English
too leev
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 leave: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to leave | निकलना nikalna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I leave the office at five. | मैं पाँच बजे दफ़्तर से निकलता हूँ। main paanch baje daftar se nikalta hoon. Leaving an office | Leaving an office |
| We have to leave now — the car is outside. | हमें अब निकलना है, गाड़ी बाहर है। hamein ab nikalna hai, gaadi baahar hai. Evening plans | Evening plans |
The dictionary expression is “to leave”. 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 leave” in English sentences
1. Leaving an office
I leave the office at five.
मैं पाँच बजे दफ़्तर से निकलता हूँ।
main paanch baje daftar se nikalta hoon.
2. Evening plans
We have to leave now — the car is outside.
हमें अब निकलना है, गाड़ी बाहर है।
hamein ab nikalna hai, gaadi baahar hai.
3. Host to guests
You can leave whenever you like.
आप जब चाहें निकल सकते हैं।
aap jab chaahen nikal sakte hain.
Common mistakes with “to leave”
Instead of
Me leave the office at five.
Say this
I leave the office at five.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
We have to leave now — the car are outside.
Say this
We have to leave now — the car is outside.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Leaving a friend's flat after dinner
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Are you leaving now?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप अभी निकल रहे हैं?
kya aap abhi nikal rahe hain?
You
Yes, it got a bit late — we should leave.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, थोड़ा लेट हो गया, निकलना चाहिए।
haan, thoda late ho gaya, nikalna chahiye.
Partner
Okay — I'll walk you to the lift.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, लिफ़्ट तक छोड़ता हूँ।
theek, lift tak chhodta hoon.
You
Thanks — let's head out together again tomorrow.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया — कल फिर निकलते हैं साथ।
shukriya — kal phir nikalte hain saath.
Your turn: use “to leave”
Say this in English: हमें अब निकलना है, गाड़ी बाहर है। (hamein ab nikalna hai, gaadi baahar hai.)
Reveal sample answer
We have to leave now — the car is outside.
हमें अब निकलना है, गाड़ी बाहर है।
hamein ab nikalna hai, gaadi baahar hai.
Compare your word order with “We have to leave now — the car is outside.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to leave” in English
Nikalna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
निकलना (nikalna) can be expressed as “to leave” in English. For example: “I leave the office at five.”
What does “to leave” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to leave” means निकलना (nikalna). The sentence “I leave the office at five.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to leave” in a sentence?
We have to leave now — the car is outside. Hindi meaning: हमें अब निकलना है, गाड़ी बाहर है। (hamein ab nikalna hai, gaadi baahar hai.). The dictionary expression is “to leave”. 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 leave”?
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.
