English · Everyday verbs
Kholna in English: To open (खोलना)
to open
Hindi (Devanagari)
खोलना
Hindi (English letters)
kholna
खोलना (kholna) can be expressed as “to open” in English. For example: “Please open the window a bit.”
“kholna” kehna ho, to English mein “to open” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Taxi window
Please open the window a bit.
खिड़की थोड़ी खोलिए।
khidki thodi kholie.
How to pronounce “to open”
Say it in English
too OH-puhn
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 open: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to open | खोलना kholna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please open the window a bit. | खिड़की थोड़ी खोलिए। khidki thodi kholie. Taxi window | Taxi window |
| I opened the box. | मैंने डिब्बा खोला। maine dibba khola. Parcel | Parcel |
The dictionary expression is “to open”. 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 open” in English sentences
1. Taxi window
Please open the window a bit.
खिड़की थोड़ी खोलिए।
khidki thodi kholie.
2. Parcel
I opened the box.
मैंने डिब्बा खोला।
maine dibba khola.
3. Shop hours
The shop needs to be opened at nine.
दुकान नौ बजे खोलनी है।
dukaan nau baje kholni hai.
Common mistakes with “to open”
Instead of
Please to open the window a bit.
Say this
Please open the window a bit.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Instead of
Please open the window an bit.
Say this
Please open the window a bit.
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.
Letting air into a warm room
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall we open the window?
Show Hindi meaning
खिड़की खोलें?
khidki kholen?
You
Yes — I'll open it.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मैं खोलता हूँ।
haan, main kholta hoon.
Partner
Please open the door a little too.
Show Hindi meaning
दरवाज़ा भी थोड़ा खोलिए।
darwaza bhi thoda kholie.
You
Done.
Show Hindi meaning
हो गया।
ho gaya.
Your turn: use “to open”
Say this in English: मैंने डिब्बा खोला। (maine dibba khola.)
Reveal sample answer
I opened the box.
मैंने डिब्बा खोला।
maine dibba khola.
Compare your word order with “I opened the box.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to open” in English
Kholna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
खोलना (kholna) can be expressed as “to open” in English. For example: “Please open the window a bit.”
What does “to open” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to open” means खोलना (kholna). The sentence “Please open the window a bit.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to open” in a sentence?
I opened the box. Hindi meaning: मैंने डिब्बा खोला। (maine dibba khola.). The dictionary expression is “to open”. 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 open”?
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.
