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Aaraam karna in English: To rest (आराम करना)
to rest
Hindi (Devanagari)
आराम करना
Hindi (English letters)
aaraam karna
आराम करना (aaraam karna) can be expressed as “to rest” in English. For example: “I'll rest a bit, then leave.”
“aaraam karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to rest” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
After travel
I'll rest a bit, then leave.
थोड़ा आराम करता हूँ, फिर निकलता हूँ।
thoda aaraam karta hoon, phir nikalta hoon.
How to pronounce “to rest”
Say it in English
too rest
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 rest: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to rest | आराम करना aaraam karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'll rest a bit, then leave. | थोड़ा आराम करता हूँ, फिर निकलता हूँ। thoda aaraam karta hoon, phir nikalta hoon. After travel | After travel |
| Please rest today — sightseeing tomorrow. | आज आराम कीजिए, घूमना कल। aaj aaraam kijiye, ghoomna kal. Care for guest | Care for guest |
The dictionary expression is “to rest”. 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 rest” in English sentences
1. After travel
I'll rest a bit, then leave.
थोड़ा आराम करता हूँ, फिर निकलता हूँ।
thoda aaraam karta hoon, phir nikalta hoon.
2. Care for guest
Please rest today — sightseeing tomorrow.
आज आराम कीजिए, घूमना कल।
aaj aaraam kijiye, ghoomna kal.
3. Weekend
I rested a lot on Sunday.
रविवार को खूब आराम किया।
ravivaar ko khoob aaraam kiya.
Common mistakes with “to rest”
Instead of
I will to rest a bit, then leave.
Say this
I'll rest a bit, then leave.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
I'll rest an bit, then leave.
Say this
I'll rest a bit, then leave.
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.
After a long train journey
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You look tired — please rest.
Show Hindi meaning
थके लग रहे हैं — आराम कीजिए।
thake lag rahe hain — aaraam kijiye.
You
Yes — I'll rest half an hour.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, आधा घंटा आराम करता हूँ।
haan, aadha ghanta aaraam karta hoon.
Partner
I kept water — take it while you rest.
Show Hindi meaning
पानी रख दिया, आराम से लेना।
paani rakh diya, aaraam se lena.
You
Thanks — I really needed rest.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, सच में आराम चाहिए था।
shukriya, sach mein aaraam chahiye tha.
Your turn: use “to rest”
Say this in English: आज आराम कीजिए, घूमना कल। (aaj aaraam kijiye, ghoomna kal.)
Reveal sample answer
Please rest today — sightseeing tomorrow.
आज आराम कीजिए, घूमना कल।
aaj aaraam kijiye, ghoomna kal.
Compare your word order with “Please rest today — sightseeing tomorrow.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to rest” in English
Aaraam karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
आराम करना (aaraam karna) can be expressed as “to rest” in English. For example: “I'll rest a bit, then leave.”
What does “to rest” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to rest” means आराम करना (aaraam karna). The sentence “I'll rest a bit, then leave.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to rest” in a sentence?
Please rest today — sightseeing tomorrow. Hindi meaning: आज आराम कीजिए, घूमना कल। (aaj aaraam kijiye, ghoomna kal.). The dictionary expression is “to rest”. 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 rest”?
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.
