English · Everyday verbs
Khona in English: To lose (खोना)
to lose
Hindi (Devanagari)
खोना
Hindi (English letters)
khona
खोना (khona) can be expressed as “to lose” in English. For example: “I lost my purse in the market.”
“khona” kehna ho, to English mein “to lose” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Wallet
I lost my purse in the market.
मैंने बाज़ार में पर्स खोया।
maine bazaar mein purse khoya.
How to pronounce “to lose”
Say it in English
too looz
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 lose: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to lose | खोना khona The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I lost my purse in the market. | मैंने बाज़ार में पर्स खोया। maine bazaar mein purse khoya. Wallet | Wallet |
| Don't lose the ticket. | आप टिकट मत खोना। aap ticket mat khona. Warning | Warning |
The dictionary expression is “to lose”. 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 lose” in English sentences
1. Wallet
I lost my purse in the market.
मैंने बाज़ार में पर्स खोया।
maine bazaar mein purse khoya.
2. Warning
Don't lose the ticket.
आप टिकट मत खोना।
aap ticket mat khona.
3. Keys
The key got lost at home again.
चाबी फिर खो गई घर में।
chaabi phir kho gai ghar mein.
Common mistakes with “to lose”
Instead of
I lost mine purse in the market.
Say this
I lost my purse in the market.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Me lost my purse in the market.
Say this
I lost my purse in the market.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
A missing phone
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Where did you lose the phone?
Show Hindi meaning
आपने फ़ोन कहाँ खोया?
aapne phone kahaan khoya?
You
Maybe it got lost in the auto.
Show Hindi meaning
शायद ऑटो में खो गया।
shaayad auto mein kho gaya.
Partner
Please call the driver.
Show Hindi meaning
ड्राइवर को कॉल कीजिए।
draaivar ko call kijiye.
You
Yes — I won't lose things again.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ — फिर सामान नहीं खोना।
haan — phir saamaan nahi khona.
Your turn: use “to lose”
Say this in English: आप टिकट मत खोना। (aap ticket mat khona.)
Reveal sample answer
Don't lose the ticket.
आप टिकट मत खोना।
aap ticket mat khona.
Compare your word order with “Don't lose the ticket.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to lose” in English
Khona ko English mein kya kehte hain?
खोना (khona) can be expressed as “to lose” in English. For example: “I lost my purse in the market.”
What does “to lose” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to lose” means खोना (khona). The sentence “I lost my purse in the market.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to lose” in a sentence?
Don't lose the ticket. Hindi meaning: आप टिकट मत खोना। (aap ticket mat khona.). The dictionary expression is “to lose”. 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 lose”?
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.
