English · Everyday verbs
Bechna in English: To sell (बेचना)
to sell
Hindi (Devanagari)
बेचना
Hindi (English letters)
bechna
बेचना (bechna) can be expressed as “to sell” in English. For example: “The vendor is selling mangoes.”
“bechna” kehna ho, to English mein “to sell” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Street cart
The vendor is selling mangoes.
भैया आम बेच रहे हैं।
bhaiya aam bech rahe hain.
How to pronounce “to sell”
Say it in English
too sel
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 sell: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to sell | बेचना bechna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The vendor is selling mangoes. | भैया आम बेच रहे हैं। bhaiya aam bech rahe hain. Street cart | Street cart |
| I want to sell an old laptop. | मैं पुराना लैपटॉप बेचना चाहता हूँ। main purana laptop bechna chaahata hoon. Online listing | Online listing |
The dictionary expression is “to sell”. 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 sell” in English sentences
1. Street cart
The vendor is selling mangoes.
भैया आम बेच रहे हैं।
bhaiya aam bech rahe hain.
2. Online listing
I want to sell an old laptop.
मैं पुराना लैपटॉप बेचना चाहता हूँ।
main purana laptop bechna chaahata hoon.
3. Market deal done
We sold the bicycle cheap.
हमने साइकिल सस्ती बेची।
hamne saaikil sasti bechi.
Common mistakes with “to sell”
Instead of
The vendor are selling mangoes.
Say this
The vendor is selling mangoes.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
I want to sell a old laptop.
Say this
I want to sell an old laptop.
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.
Selling old books before a move
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do you need to sell the books?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या किताबें बेचनी हैं?
kya kitaaben bechni hain?
You
Yes — I'll sell half.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, आधी बेच देता हूँ।
haan, aadhi bech deta hoon.
Partner
Please sell the good-condition ones first.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छी कंडीशन वाली पहले बेचिए।
achhi condition wali pehle bechie.
You
Okay — I'll make a list.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, लिस्ट बनाता हूँ।
theek hai, list banata hoon.
Your turn: use “to sell”
Say this in English: मैं पुराना लैपटॉप बेचना चाहता हूँ। (main purana laptop bechna chaahata hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
I want to sell an old laptop.
मैं पुराना लैपटॉप बेचना चाहता हूँ।
main purana laptop bechna chaahata hoon.
Compare your word order with “I want to sell an old laptop.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to sell” in English
Bechna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बेचना (bechna) can be expressed as “to sell” in English. For example: “The vendor is selling mangoes.”
What does “to sell” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to sell” means बेचना (bechna). The sentence “The vendor is selling mangoes.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to sell” in a sentence?
I want to sell an old laptop. Hindi meaning: मैं पुराना लैपटॉप बेचना चाहता हूँ। (main purana laptop bechna chaahata hoon.). The dictionary expression is “to sell”. 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 sell”?
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.
