English · Everyday verbs
Yaad karna in English: To remember (याद करना)
to remember
Hindi (Devanagari)
याद करना
Hindi (English letters)
yaad karna
याद करना (yaad karna) can be expressed as “to remember” in English. For example: “Can you memorize the password?”
“yaad karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to remember” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
PIN code
Can you memorize the password?
क्या आप पासवर्ड याद कर सकते हैं?
kya aap paasvard yaad kar sakte hain?
How to pronounce “to remember”
Say it in English
too ri-MEM-ber
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 remember: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to remember | याद करना yaad karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Can you memorize the password? | क्या आप पासवर्ड याद कर सकते हैं? kya aap paasvard yaad kar sakte hain? PIN code | PIN code |
| I remember your face. | मुझे आपका चेहरा याद है। mujhe aapka chehra yaad hai. Old classmate | Old classmate |
The dictionary expression is “to remember”. 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 remember” in English sentences
1. PIN code
Can you memorize the password?
क्या आप पासवर्ड याद कर सकते हैं?
kya aap paasvard yaad kar sakte hain?
2. Old classmate
I remember your face.
मुझे आपका चेहरा याद है।
mujhe aapka chehra yaad hai.
3. Shopping list
Please remember the milk — don't forget.
दूध याद रखिए, मत भूलिए।
doodh yaad rakhiye, mat bhooliye.
Common mistakes with “to remember”
Instead of
Can to you memorize the password?
Say this
Can you memorize the password?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Instead of
I remember yours face.
Say this
I remember your face.
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Before leaving the flat
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You remember the key, right?
Show Hindi meaning
चाबी याद है ना?
chaabi yaad hai na?
You
Yes, I remember — it's in the bag.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मुझे याद है, बैग में है।
haan, mujhe yaad hai, bag mein hai.
Partner
Okay — please remember to turn off the gas too.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, गैस भी बंद याद रखिए।
theek hai, gas bhi band yaad rakhiye.
You
I always remember to turn it off.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं बंद करना याद करता हूँ हमेशा।
main band karna yaad karta hoon hamesha.
Your turn: use “to remember”
Say this in English: मुझे आपका चेहरा याद है। (mujhe aapka chehra yaad hai.)
Reveal sample answer
I remember your face.
मुझे आपका चेहरा याद है।
mujhe aapka chehra yaad hai.
Compare your word order with “I remember your face.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to remember” in English
Yaad karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
याद करना (yaad karna) can be expressed as “to remember” in English. For example: “Can you memorize the password?”
What does “to remember” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to remember” means याद करना (yaad karna). The sentence “Can you memorize the password?” shows it in context.
How do I use “to remember” in a sentence?
I remember your face. Hindi meaning: मुझे आपका चेहरा याद है। (mujhe aapka chehra yaad hai.). The dictionary expression is “to remember”. 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 remember”?
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.
