English · Everyday verbs
Padhna in English: To read (पढ़ना)
to read
Hindi (Devanagari)
पढ़ना
Hindi (English letters)
padhna
पढ़ना (padhna) can be expressed as “to read” in English. For example: “I'm reading this book.”
“padhna” kehna ho, to English mein “to read” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Library
I'm reading this book.
मैं यह किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ।
main yah kitaab padh raha hoon.
How to pronounce “to read”
Say it in English
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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 read: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to read | पढ़ना padhna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'm reading this book. | मैं यह किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ। main yah kitaab padh raha hoon. Library | Library |
| Please read the notice. | कृपया सूचना पढ़िए। kripya soochna padhiye. Sign on a wall | Sign on a wall |
The dictionary expression is “to read”. 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 read” in English sentences
1. Library
I'm reading this book.
मैं यह किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ।
main yah kitaab padh raha hoon.
2. Sign on a wall
Please read the notice.
कृपया सूचना पढ़िए।
kripya soochna padhiye.
3. Habit
I read the newspaper before sleeping.
सोने से पहले अख़बार पढ़ता हूँ।
sone se pehle akhbaar padhta hoon.
Common mistakes with “to read”
Instead of
I is reading this book.
Say this
I'm reading this book.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Instead of
Me'm reading this book.
Say this
I'm reading this book.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Sharing a news article on the metro
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Please read this article — it's interesting.
Show Hindi meaning
यह आर्टिकल पढ़िए, दिलचस्प है।
yah article padhiye, dilchasp hai.
You
Wait — I'm reading the headline now.
Show Hindi meaning
रुको, मैं अभी पढ़ रहा हूँ हेडलाइन।
ruko, main abhi padh raha hoon headline.
Partner
You need to read the whole paragraph.
Show Hindi meaning
पूरा पैराग्राफ़ पढ़ना ज़रूरी है।
poora paragraph padhna zaroori hai.
You
Yes. I've read it — the point is clear.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, पढ़ लिया, पॉइंट साफ़ है।
haan, padh liya, point saaf hai.
Your turn: use “to read”
Say this in English: कृपया सूचना पढ़िए। (kripya soochna padhiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please read the notice.
कृपया सूचना पढ़िए।
kripya soochna padhiye.
Compare your word order with “Please read the notice.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to read” in English
Padhna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पढ़ना (padhna) can be expressed as “to read” in English. For example: “I'm reading this book.”
What does “to read” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to read” means पढ़ना (padhna). The sentence “I'm reading this book.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to read” in a sentence?
Please read the notice. Hindi meaning: कृपया सूचना पढ़िए। (kripya soochna padhiye.). The dictionary expression is “to read”. 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 read”?
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.
