English · Everyday verbs
Kahna in English: To say (कहना)
to say
Hindi (Devanagari)
कहना
Hindi (English letters)
kahna
कहना (kahna) can be expressed as “to say” in English. For example: “They said the train is late.”
“kahna” kehna ho, to English mein “to say” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Reporting news
They said the train is late.
उन्होंने कहा कि ट्रेन लेट है।
unhonne kaha ki train late hai.
How to pronounce “to say”
Say it in English
too say
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 say: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to say | कहना kahna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| They said the train is late. | उन्होंने कहा कि ट्रेन लेट है। unhonne kaha ki train late hai. Reporting news | Reporting news |
| Please say your name. | आप अपना नाम कहिए। aap apna naam kahiye. Asking politely | Asking politely |
The dictionary expression is “to say”. 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 say” in English sentences
1. Reporting news
They said the train is late.
उन्होंने कहा कि ट्रेन लेट है।
unhonne kaha ki train late hai.
2. Asking politely
Please say your name.
आप अपना नाम कहिए।
aap apna naam kahiye.
3. Habit
He always tells the truth.
वो हमेशा सच कहता है।
vo hamesha sach kehta hai.
Common mistakes with “to say”
Instead of
They said the train are late.
Say this
They said the train is late.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Please say yours name.
Say this
Please say your name.
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Clarifying a message from a friend
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What did Riya say?
Show Hindi meaning
रिया ने क्या कहा?
Riya ne kya kaha?
You
She said she would come late.
Show Hindi meaning
उसने कहा कि वो देर से आएगी।
usne kaha ki vo der se aayegi.
Partner
Okay, then please tell her we'll wait.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा, तो आप उनसे कहिए हम इंतज़ार करेंगे।
achha, to aap unse kahiye hum intezaar karenge.
You
Okay. I'll say so right now.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, मैं अभी कहता हूँ।
theek hai, main abhi kehta hoon.
Your turn: use “to say”
Say this in English: आप अपना नाम कहिए। (aap apna naam kahiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please say your name.
आप अपना नाम कहिए।
aap apna naam kahiye.
Compare your word order with “Please say your name.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to say” in English
Kahna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कहना (kahna) can be expressed as “to say” in English. For example: “They said the train is late.”
What does “to say” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to say” means कहना (kahna). The sentence “They said the train is late.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to say” in a sentence?
Please say your name. Hindi meaning: आप अपना नाम कहिए। (aap apna naam kahiye.). The dictionary expression is “to say”. 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 say”?
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.
