English · Everyday verbs
Daudna in English: To run (दौड़ना)
to run
Hindi (Devanagari)
दौड़ना
Hindi (English letters)
daudna
दौड़ना (daudna) can be expressed as “to run” in English. For example: “I run in the park every day.”
“daudna” kehna ho, to English mein “to run” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Morning jog
I run in the park every day.
मैं रोज़ पार्क में दौड़ता हूँ।
main roz park mein daudta hoon.
How to pronounce “to run”
Say it in English
too ruhn
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 run: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to run | दौड़ना daudna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I run in the park every day. | मैं रोज़ पार्क में दौड़ता हूँ। main roz park mein daudta hoon. Morning jog | Morning jog |
| He ran to catch the bus. | बस पकड़ने के लिए दौड़ा। bus pakadne ke liye dauda. Catching bus | Catching bus |
The dictionary expression is “to run”. 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 run” in English sentences
1. Morning jog
I run in the park every day.
मैं रोज़ पार्क में दौड़ता हूँ।
main roz park mein daudta hoon.
2. Catching bus
He ran to catch the bus.
बस पकड़ने के लिए दौड़ा।
bus pakadne ke liye dauda.
3. Kids play
The kids are running on the field.
बच्चे मैदान में दौड़ रहे हैं।
bachche maidan mein daud rahe hain.
Common mistakes with “to run”
Instead of
Me run in the park every day.
Say this
I run in the park every day.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
The kids is running on the field.
Say this
The kids are running on the field.
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Planning a morning run
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will you run tomorrow morning?
Show Hindi meaning
कल सुबह दौड़ोगे?
kal subah daudoge?
You
Yes — I run at six.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मैं छह बजे दौड़ता हूँ।
haan, main chheh baje daudta hoon.
Partner
I'll run too.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं भी दौड़ूँगी।
main bhi daudoongi.
You
Then let's meet at the gate and run.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर गेट पर मिलकर दौड़ते हैं।
phir gate par milkar daudte hain.
Your turn: use “to run”
Say this in English: बस पकड़ने के लिए दौड़ा। (bus pakadne ke liye dauda.)
Reveal sample answer
He ran to catch the bus.
बस पकड़ने के लिए दौड़ा।
bus pakadne ke liye dauda.
Compare your word order with “He ran to catch the bus.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to run” in English
Daudna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
दौड़ना (daudna) can be expressed as “to run” in English. For example: “I run in the park every day.”
What does “to run” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to run” means दौड़ना (daudna). The sentence “I run in the park every day.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to run” in a sentence?
He ran to catch the bus. Hindi meaning: बस पकड़ने के लिए दौड़ा। (bus pakadne ke liye dauda.). The dictionary expression is “to run”. 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 run”?
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.
