English · Everyday verbs
Pasand karna in English: To like (पसंद करना)
to like
Hindi (Devanagari)
पसंद करना
Hindi (English letters)
pasand karna
पसंद करना (pasand karna) can be expressed as “to like” in English. For example: “I like South Indian food very much.”
“pasand karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to like” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Talking about food
I like South Indian food very much.
मुझे दक्षिण भारतीय खाना बहुत पसंद है।
mujhe dakshin bhaarati khana bahut pasand hai.
How to pronounce “to like”
Say it in English
too lighk
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 like: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to like | पसंद करना pasand karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I like South Indian food very much. | मुझे दक्षिण भारतीय खाना बहुत पसंद है। mujhe dakshin bhaarati khana bahut pasand hai. Talking about food | Talking about food |
| I like old songs. | मैं पुराने गाने पसंद करता हूँ। main puraane gaane pasand karta hoon. Sharing music taste | Sharing music taste |
The dictionary expression is “to like”. 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 like” in English sentences
1. Talking about food
I like South Indian food very much.
मुझे दक्षिण भारतीय खाना बहुत पसंद है।
mujhe dakshin bhaarati khana bahut pasand hai.
2. Sharing music taste
I like old songs.
मैं पुराने गाने पसंद करता हूँ।
main puraane gaane pasand karta hoon.
3. After watching a film
Did you like the film? I liked it a lot.
फ़िल्म पसंद आई? मुझे तो बहुत पसंद आई।
film pasand aayi? mujhe to bahut pasand aayi.
Common mistakes with “to like”
Instead of
Me like South Indian food very much.
Say this
I like South Indian food very much.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Me like old songs.
Say this
I like old songs.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Discussing favorite dishes at an office lunch
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which food do you like?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको कौन सा खाना पसंद है?
aapko kaun sa khana pasand hai?
You
I like Punjabi food, especially dal makhani.
Show Hindi meaning
मुझे पंजाबी खाना पसंद है, खासकर दाल मखनी।
mujhe Punjabi khana pasand hai, khaaskar daal makhani.
Partner
I also like spicy food.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं भी तीखा खाना पसंद करता हूँ।
main bhi teekha khana pasand karta hoon.
You
Nice! Then one day we'll enjoy a meal together.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा! तो एक दिन साथ में खाना पसंद करेंगे।
achha! to ek din saath mein khana pasand karenge.
Your turn: use “to like”
Say this in English: मैं पुराने गाने पसंद करता हूँ। (main puraane gaane pasand karta hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
I like old songs.
मैं पुराने गाने पसंद करता हूँ।
main puraane gaane pasand karta hoon.
Compare your word order with “I like old songs.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to like” in English
Pasand karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पसंद करना (pasand karna) can be expressed as “to like” in English. For example: “I like South Indian food very much.”
What does “to like” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to like” means पसंद करना (pasand karna). The sentence “I like South Indian food very much.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to like” in a sentence?
I like old songs. Hindi meaning: मैं पुराने गाने पसंद करता हूँ। (main puraane gaane pasand karta hoon.). The dictionary expression is “to like”. 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 like”?
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.
