English · Everyday verbs
… ki zaroorat hona in English: To need (… की ज़रूरत होना)
to need
Hindi (Devanagari)
… की ज़रूरत होना
Hindi (English letters)
… ki zaroorat hona
… की ज़रूरत होना (… ki zaroorat hona) can be expressed as “to need” in English. For example: “I need this medicine.”
“… ki zaroorat hona” kehna ho, to English mein “to need” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
At a pharmacy
I need this medicine.
मुझे इस दवाई की ज़रूरत है।
mujhe is davaai ki zaroorat hai.
How to pronounce “to need”
Say it in English
too need
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 need: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to need | … की ज़रूरत होना … ki zaroorat hona The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I need this medicine. | मुझे इस दवाई की ज़रूरत है। mujhe is davaai ki zaroorat hai. At a pharmacy | At a pharmacy |
| In the cold you will need a jacket. | ठंड में जैकेट की ज़रूरत होगी। thand mein jacket ki zaroorat hogi. Travel packing | Travel packing |
The dictionary expression is “to need”. 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 need” in English sentences
1. At a pharmacy
I need this medicine.
मुझे इस दवाई की ज़रूरत है।
mujhe is davaai ki zaroorat hai.
2. Travel packing
In the cold you will need a jacket.
ठंड में जैकेट की ज़रूरत होगी।
thand mein jacket ki zaroorat hogi.
3. Helping a guest
If you need water, please say so.
अगर पानी की ज़रूरत हो तो बताइए।
agar paani ki zaroorat ho to bataie.
Common mistakes with “to need”
Instead of
Me need this medicine.
Say this
I need this medicine.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
In the cold you will need an jacket.
Say this
In the cold you will need a jacket.
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.
Settling a guest into a spare room
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do you need a blanket?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आपको कंबल की ज़रूरत है?
kya aapko kamabal ki zaroorat hai?
You
Yes — I'll need warmth at night.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, रात में गर्माहट की ज़रूरत होगी।
haan, raat mein garmaahat ki zaroorat hogi.
Partner
Okay — I'll bring an extra blanket.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा, एक अतिरिक्त कंबल लाता हूँ।
achha, ek atirikt kamabal laata hoon.
You
Thanks — I don't need anything else.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, और कुछ की ज़रूरत नहीं।
shukriya, aur kuchh ki zaroorat nahi.
Your turn: use “to need”
Say this in English: ठंड में जैकेट की ज़रूरत होगी। (thand mein jacket ki zaroorat hogi.)
Reveal sample answer
In the cold you will need a jacket.
ठंड में जैकेट की ज़रूरत होगी।
thand mein jacket ki zaroorat hogi.
Compare your word order with “In the cold you will need a jacket.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to need” in English
… ki zaroorat hona ko English mein kya kehte hain?
… की ज़रूरत होना (… ki zaroorat hona) can be expressed as “to need” in English. For example: “I need this medicine.”
What does “to need” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to need” means … की ज़रूरत होना (… ki zaroorat hona). The sentence “I need this medicine.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to need” in a sentence?
In the cold you will need a jacket. Hindi meaning: ठंड में जैकेट की ज़रूरत होगी। (thand mein jacket ki zaroorat hogi.). The dictionary expression is “to need”. 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 need”?
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.
