English · Everyday verbs
Dekhna in English: To see (देखना)
to see
Hindi (Devanagari)
देखना
Hindi (English letters)
dekhna
देखना (dekhna) can be expressed as “to see” in English. See means to notice something with your eyes. Look at means to direct your eyes deliberately; watch often describes following something that moves or changes.
“dekhna” kehna ho, to English mein “to see” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Pointing out a landmark
See the Taj there — it's in front.
वहाँ ताज देखिए, सामने है।
vahaan Taaj dekhiye, saamne hai.
How to pronounce “to see”
Say it in English
too see
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 see: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to see | देखना dekhna See means to notice something with your eyes. Look at means to direct your eyes deliberately; watch often describes following something that moves or changes. | See means to notice something with your eyes. Look at means to direct your eyes deliberately; watch often describes following something that moves or changes. |
| See the Taj there — it's in front. | वहाँ ताज देखिए, सामने है। vahaan Taaj dekhiye, saamne hai. Pointing out a landmark | Pointing out a landmark |
| Did you see that serial? | क्या आपने वह सीरियल देखा? kya aapne vah serial dekha? TV | TV |
The dictionary expression is “to see”. 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 see” in English sentences
1. Pointing out a landmark
See the Taj there — it's in front.
वहाँ ताज देखिए, सामने है।
vahaan Taaj dekhiye, saamne hai.
2. TV
Did you see that serial?
क्या आपने वह सीरियल देखा?
kya aapne vah serial dekha?
3. Checking
I'll see whether the train has come.
मैं देखता हूँ ट्रेन आई या नहीं।
main dekhta hoon train aayi ya nahi.
Common mistakes with “to see”
Instead of
See the Taj there — it are in front.
Say this
See the Taj there — it's in front.
The contraction here includes is. Expand it with is rather than are when keeping the same singular subject.
Instead of
you Did see that serial?
Say this
Did you see that serial?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Spotting birds in a park
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Look — see the parrot on the tree!
Show Hindi meaning
पेड़ पर तोता देखिए!
ped par tota dekhiye!
You
Yes, I see it! The colour is very bright.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, देखा! रंग बहुत चमकीला है।
haan, dekha! rang bahut chamkeela hai.
Partner
Please show the kids too — they want to see.
Show Hindi meaning
बच्चों को भी दिखाइए, वे देखना चाहते हैं।
bachchon ko bhi dikhaaiye, ve dekhna chahte hain.
You
Okay — everyone stay quiet and look.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है — सब शांत रहकर देखें।
theek hai — sab shaant rahkar dekhen.
Your turn: use “to see”
Say this in English: क्या आपने वह सीरियल देखा? (kya aapne vah serial dekha?)
Reveal sample answer
Did you see that serial?
क्या आपने वह सीरियल देखा?
kya aapne vah serial dekha?
Compare your word order with “Did you see that serial?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to see” in English
Dekhna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
देखना (dekhna) can be expressed as “to see” in English. See means to notice something with your eyes. Look at means to direct your eyes deliberately; watch often describes following something that moves or changes.
What does “to see” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to see” means देखना (dekhna). See means to notice something with your eyes. Look at means to direct your eyes deliberately; watch often describes following something that moves or changes.
How do I use “to see” in a sentence?
Did you see that serial? Hindi meaning: क्या आपने वह सीरियल देखा? (kya aapne vah serial dekha?). The dictionary expression is “to see”. 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 see”?
See means to notice something with your eyes. Look at means to direct your eyes deliberately; watch often describes following something that moves or changes.
