English · Everyday verbs
Dekhna in English: To look / to watch (देखना)
to look / to watch
Hindi (Devanagari)
देखना
Hindi (English letters)
dekhna
देखना (dekhna) can be expressed as “to look / to watch” in English. Use look at when you direct your eyes toward something, and watch for an activity or something changing over time. See means to notice it with your eyes.
“dekhna” kehna ho, to English mein “to look / to watch” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Pointing at a menu
Look here — this is the dal section.
इधर देखिए, दाल वाला सेक्शन है।
idhar dekhiye, daal wala section hai.
How to pronounce “to look / to watch”
Say it in English
too look
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 look / to watch: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to look / to watch | देखना dekhna Use look at when you direct your eyes toward something, and watch for an activity or something changing over time. See means to notice it with your eyes. | Use look at when you direct your eyes toward something, and watch for an activity or something changing over time. See means to notice it with your eyes. |
| Look here — this is the dal section. | इधर देखिए, दाल वाला सेक्शन है। idhar dekhiye, daal wala section hai. Pointing at a menu | Pointing at a menu |
| Look left first, then go. | पहले बाएँ देखो, फिर चलो। pehle baayen dekho, phir chalo. Crossing the street | Crossing the street |
The dictionary expression is “to look / to watch”. 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 look / to watch” in English sentences
1. Pointing at a menu
Look here — this is the dal section.
इधर देखिए, दाल वाला सेक्शन है।
idhar dekhiye, daal wala section hai.
2. Crossing the street
Look left first, then go.
पहले बाएँ देखो, फिर चलो।
pehle baayen dekho, phir chalo.
3. Finding a seat
Are you looking at an empty chair?
क्या आप खाली कुर्सी देख रहे हैं?
kya aap khaali kursi dekh rahe hain?
Common mistakes with “to look / to watch”
Instead of
Look here — this are the dal section.
Say this
Look here — this is the dal section.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Are you looking at a empty chair?
Say this
Are you looking at an empty chair?
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Spotting a friend in a crowded market
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Look over there — who's the one in the blue shirt?
Show Hindi meaning
उधर देखो, नीली शर्ट वाला कौन है?
udhar dekho, neeli shirt wala kaun hai?
You
Wait. I'm looking… oh, that's Rohan!
Show Hindi meaning
रुको, मैं देख रहा हूँ… अरे, वह रोहन है!
ruko, main dekh raha hoon… are, vah Rohan hai!
Partner
Really? Please look once more.
Show Hindi meaning
सच? एक बार फिर से देखिए।
sach? ek baar phir se dekhiye.
You
Yes. It's clear now — let's go say hi.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, अब साफ़ दिख रहा है, चलकर मिलते हैं।
haan, ab saaf dikh raha hai, chalkar milte hain.
Your turn: use “to look / to watch”
Say this in English: पहले बाएँ देखो, फिर चलो। (pehle baayen dekho, phir chalo.)
Reveal sample answer
Look left first, then go.
पहले बाएँ देखो, फिर चलो।
pehle baayen dekho, phir chalo.
Compare your word order with “Look left first, then go.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to look / to watch” in English
Dekhna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
देखना (dekhna) can be expressed as “to look / to watch” in English. Use look at when you direct your eyes toward something, and watch for an activity or something changing over time. See means to notice it with your eyes.
What does “to look / to watch” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to look / to watch” means देखना (dekhna). Use look at when you direct your eyes toward something, and watch for an activity or something changing over time. See means to notice it with your eyes.
How do I use “to look / to watch” in a sentence?
Look left first, then go. Hindi meaning: पहले बाएँ देखो, फिर चलो। (pehle baayen dekho, phir chalo.). The dictionary expression is “to look / to watch”. 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 look / to watch”?
Use look at when you direct your eyes toward something, and watch for an activity or something changing over time. See means to notice it with your eyes.
