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Dhoondhna in English: To look for (ढूँढना)
to look for
Hindi (Devanagari)
ढूँढना
Hindi (English letters)
dhoondhna
ढूँढना (dhoondhna) can be expressed as “to look for” in English. For example: “I'm looking for my glasses in the room.”
“dhoondhna” kehna ho, to English mein “to look for” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Home
I'm looking for my glasses in the room.
मैं चश्मा ढूँढता हूँ कमरे में।
main chashma dhoondhta hoon kamre mein.
How to pronounce “to look for”
Say it in English
too look fawr
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 for: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to look for | ढूँढना dhoondhna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'm looking for my glasses in the room. | मैं चश्मा ढूँढता हूँ कमरे में। main chashma dhoondhta hoon kamre mein. Home | Home |
| Please look for my key. | आप मेरी चाबी ढूँढिए न। aap meri chaabi dhoondhiye na. Help | Help |
The dictionary expression is “to look for”. 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 for” in English sentences
1. Home
I'm looking for my glasses in the room.
मैं चश्मा ढूँढता हूँ कमरे में।
main chashma dhoondhta hoon kamre mein.
2. Help
Please look for my key.
आप मेरी चाबी ढूँढिए न।
aap meri chaabi dhoondhiye na.
3. Market
We are looking for a cheap hotel.
हम सस्ता होटल ढूँढ रहे हैं।
hum sasta hotel dhoondh rahe hain.
Common mistakes with “to look for”
Instead of
I'm looking for mine glasses in the room.
Say this
I'm looking for my glasses in the room.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
I is looking for my glasses in the room.
Say this
I'm looking for my glasses in the room.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Searching for a charger
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Where are you looking for the charger?
Show Hindi meaning
आप चार्जर कहाँ ढूँढ रहे हैं?
aap charger kahaan dhoondh rahe hain?
You
I'm looking in the bag now.
Show Hindi meaning
बैग में ढूँढता हूँ अभी।
bag mein dhoondhta hoon abhi.
Partner
Please open the drawer and check too.
Show Hindi meaning
ड्रॉयर भी खोलकर देखिए।
drawer bhi kholkar dekhiye.
You
Didn't find it — I'll look again.
Show Hindi meaning
मिला नहीं — फिर ढूँढती हूँ।
mila nahi — phir dhoondhti hoon.
Your turn: use “to look for”
Say this in English: आप मेरी चाबी ढूँढिए न। (aap meri chaabi dhoondhiye na.)
Reveal sample answer
Please look for my key.
आप मेरी चाबी ढूँढिए न।
aap meri chaabi dhoondhiye na.
Compare your word order with “Please look for my key.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to look for” in English
Dhoondhna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ढूँढना (dhoondhna) can be expressed as “to look for” in English. For example: “I'm looking for my glasses in the room.”
What does “to look for” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to look for” means ढूँढना (dhoondhna). The sentence “I'm looking for my glasses in the room.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to look for” in a sentence?
Please look for my key. Hindi meaning: आप मेरी चाबी ढूँढिए न। (aap meri chaabi dhoondhiye na.). The dictionary expression is “to look for”. 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 for”?
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.
