English · Everyday verbs
Milna in English: To meet (मिलना)
to meet
Hindi (Devanagari)
मिलना
Hindi (English letters)
milna
मिलना (milna) can be expressed as “to meet” in English. For example: “We'll meet at the café tomorrow afternoon.”
“milna” kehna ho, to English mein “to meet” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Plan
We'll meet at the café tomorrow afternoon.
कल दोपहर हम कैफ़े में मिलते हैं।
kal dopahar hum cafe mein milte hain.
How to pronounce “to meet”
Say it in English
too meet
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 meet: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to meet | मिलना milna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| We'll meet at the café tomorrow afternoon. | कल दोपहर हम कैफ़े में मिलते हैं। kal dopahar hum cafe mein milte hain. Plan | Plan |
| I met your brother yesterday. | मैं कल आपके भाई से मिला। main kal aapke bhai se mila. Past | Past |
The dictionary expression is “to meet”. 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 meet” in English sentences
1. Plan
We'll meet at the café tomorrow afternoon.
कल दोपहर हम कैफ़े में मिलते हैं।
kal dopahar hum cafe mein milte hain.
2. Past
I met your brother yesterday.
मैं कल आपके भाई से मिला।
main kal aapke bhai se mila.
3. Ask
When can you meet?
आप कब मिल सकते हैं?
aap kab mil sakte hain?
Common mistakes with “to meet”
Instead of
We will to meet at the café tomorrow afternoon.
Say this
We'll meet at the café tomorrow afternoon.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
I met yours brother yesterday.
Say this
I met your brother yesterday.
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Scheduling a coffee
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Can you meet on Friday?
Show Hindi meaning
आप शुक्रवार को मिल सकते हैं?
aap shukravaar ko mil sakte hain?
You
Yes — let's meet at five in the evening.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, शाम पाँच बजे मिलते हैं।
haan, shaam paanch baje milte hain.
Partner
Okay — please meet at the same café.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, उसी कैफ़े में मिलिएगा।
theek, usi cafe mein miliyega.
You
I'll meet there — thanks.
Show Hindi meaning
मिलता हूँ वहीं, धन्यवाद।
milta hoon vahin, dhanyavaad.
Your turn: use “to meet”
Say this in English: मैं कल आपके भाई से मिला। (main kal aapke bhai se mila.)
Reveal sample answer
I met your brother yesterday.
मैं कल आपके भाई से मिला।
main kal aapke bhai se mila.
Compare your word order with “I met your brother yesterday.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to meet” in English
Milna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मिलना (milna) can be expressed as “to meet” in English. For example: “We'll meet at the café tomorrow afternoon.”
What does “to meet” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to meet” means मिलना (milna). The sentence “We'll meet at the café tomorrow afternoon.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to meet” in a sentence?
I met your brother yesterday. Hindi meaning: मैं कल आपके भाई से मिला। (main kal aapke bhai se mila.). The dictionary expression is “to meet”. 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 meet”?
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.
