English · Everyday verbs
Rakhna in English: To put (रखना)
to put
Hindi (Devanagari)
रखना
Hindi (English letters)
rakhna
रखना (rakhna) can be expressed as “to put” in English. For example: “Please put the shoes outside.”
“rakhna” kehna ho, to English mein “to put” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Entryway
Please put the shoes outside.
जूते बाहर रखिए प्लीज़।
joote bahar rakhiye please.
How to pronounce “to put”
Say it in English
too poot
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 put: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to put | रखना rakhna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please put the shoes outside. | जूते बाहर रखिए प्लीज़। joote bahar rakhiye please. Entryway | Entryway |
| I always put the keys on the table. | मैं चाबी हमेशा टेबल पर रखता हूँ। main chaabi hamesha table par rakhta hoon. Habit | Habit |
The dictionary expression is “to put”. 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 put” in English sentences
1. Entryway
Please put the shoes outside.
जूते बाहर रखिए प्लीज़।
joote bahar rakhiye please.
2. Habit
I always put the keys on the table.
मैं चाबी हमेशा टेबल पर रखता हूँ।
main chaabi hamesha table par rakhta hoon.
3. Done
I put the luggage in the room.
मैंने सामान कमरे में रख दिया।
maine saamaan kamre mein rakh diya.
Common mistakes with “to put”
Instead of
Me always put the keys on the table.
Say this
I always put the keys on the table.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Me put the luggage in the room.
Say this
I put the luggage in the room.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Unpacking groceries
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Please put the milk in the fridge.
Show Hindi meaning
दूध फ्रिज में रखिए।
doodh fridge mein rakhiye.
You
Yes — I'm putting it now.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मैं अभी रखता हूँ।
haan, main abhi rakhta hoon.
Partner
Put the roti in the box.
Show Hindi meaning
रोटी डब्बे में रख दो।
roti dabbe mein rakh do.
You
Done — should I put the rest of the vegetables too?
Show Hindi meaning
रख दिया — बाकी सब्ज़ी भी रखूँ?
rakh diya — baaki sabzi bhi rakhoon?
Your turn: use “to put”
Say this in English: मैं चाबी हमेशा टेबल पर रखता हूँ। (main chaabi hamesha table par rakhta hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
I always put the keys on the table.
मैं चाबी हमेशा टेबल पर रखता हूँ।
main chaabi hamesha table par rakhta hoon.
Compare your word order with “I always put the keys on the table.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to put” in English
Rakhna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
रखना (rakhna) can be expressed as “to put” in English. For example: “Please put the shoes outside.”
What does “to put” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to put” means रखना (rakhna). The sentence “Please put the shoes outside.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to put” in a sentence?
I always put the keys on the table. Hindi meaning: मैं चाबी हमेशा टेबल पर रखता हूँ। (main chaabi hamesha table par rakhta hoon.). The dictionary expression is “to put”. 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 put”?
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.
