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Ordar karna in English: To order (ऑर्डर करना)
to order
Hindi (Devanagari)
ऑर्डर करना
Hindi (English letters)
ordar karna
ऑर्डर करना (ordar karna) can be expressed as “to order” in English. For example: “Waiter — I'm ordering a thali.”
“ordar karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to order” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Restaurant
Waiter — I'm ordering a thali.
वेटर, मैं थाली ऑर्डर करता हूँ।
waiter, main thali ordar karta hoon.
How to pronounce “to order”
Say it in English
too AWR-der
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 order: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to order | ऑर्डर करना ordar karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Waiter — I'm ordering a thali. | वेटर, मैं थाली ऑर्डर करता हूँ। waiter, main thali ordar karta hoon. Restaurant | Restaurant |
| I ordered pizza on the app. | ऐप पर पिज़्ज़ा ऑर्डर कर दिया। app par pizza ordar kar diya. App delivery | App delivery |
The dictionary expression is “to order”. 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 order” in English sentences
1. Restaurant
Waiter — I'm ordering a thali.
वेटर, मैं थाली ऑर्डर करता हूँ।
waiter, main thali ordar karta hoon.
2. App delivery
I ordered pizza on the app.
ऐप पर पिज़्ज़ा ऑर्डर कर दिया।
app par pizza ordar kar diya.
3. Sharing table
Please order something too.
आप भी कुछ ऑर्डर कीजिए।
aap bhi kuch ordar kijiye.
Common mistakes with “to order”
Instead of
Waiter — I'm ordering an thali.
Say this
Waiter — I'm ordering a thali.
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.
Instead of
Waiter — I is ordering a thali.
Say this
Waiter — I'm ordering a thali.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
At a cafe table
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Looked at the menu?
Show Hindi meaning
मेनू देख लिया?
menu dekh liya?
You
Yes — I'm ordering a sandwich.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ — मैं सैंडविच ऑर्डर करता हूँ।
haan — main sandwich ordar karta hoon.
Partner
I'll take juice.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं जूस लेता हूँ।
main juice leta hoon.
You
Okay — let's order both.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, दोनों ऑर्डर कर देते हैं।
theek, donon ordar kar dete hain.
Your turn: use “to order”
Say this in English: ऐप पर पिज़्ज़ा ऑर्डर कर दिया। (app par pizza ordar kar diya.)
Reveal sample answer
I ordered pizza on the app.
ऐप पर पिज़्ज़ा ऑर्डर कर दिया।
app par pizza ordar kar diya.
Compare your word order with “I ordered pizza on the app.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to order” in English
Ordar karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ऑर्डर करना (ordar karna) can be expressed as “to order” in English. For example: “Waiter — I'm ordering a thali.”
What does “to order” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to order” means ऑर्डर करना (ordar karna). The sentence “Waiter — I'm ordering a thali.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to order” in a sentence?
I ordered pizza on the app. Hindi meaning: ऐप पर पिज़्ज़ा ऑर्डर कर दिया। (app par pizza ordar kar diya.). The dictionary expression is “to order”. 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 order”?
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.
