English · Everyday verbs
Dikhaana in English: To show (दिखाना)
to show
Hindi (Devanagari)
दिखाना
Hindi (English letters)
dikhaana
दिखाना (dikhaana) can be expressed as “to show” in English. For example: “I'll show you the photo.”
“dikhaana” kehna ho, to English mein “to show” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Phone photos
I'll show you the photo.
मैं आपको फ़ोटो दिखाता हूँ।
main aapko photo dikhaata hoon.
How to pronounce “to show”
Say it in English
too shoh
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 show: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to show | दिखाना dikhaana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'll show you the photo. | मैं आपको फ़ोटो दिखाता हूँ। main aapko photo dikhaata hoon. Phone photos | Phone photos |
| Please show the size chart. | कृपया साइज़ चार्ट दिखाइए। kripaya size chart dikhaaiye. Shop help | Shop help |
The dictionary expression is “to show”. 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 show” in English sentences
1. Phone photos
I'll show you the photo.
मैं आपको फ़ोटो दिखाता हूँ।
main aapko photo dikhaata hoon.
2. Shop help
Please show the size chart.
कृपया साइज़ चार्ट दिखाइए।
kripaya size chart dikhaaiye.
3. After a trip
She showed us the video.
उसने हमें वीडियो दिखाई।
usne hamen video dikhaai.
Common mistakes with “to show”
Instead of
I will to show you the photo.
Say this
I'll show you the photo.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Me'll show you the photo.
Say this
I'll show you the photo.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Sharing holiday photos
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will you show the Goa photos?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप गोवा की फ़ोटो दिखाएँगे?
kya aap Goa ki photo dikhaayenge?
You
Sure — I'll show them now.
Show Hindi meaning
ज़रूर, अभी दिखाता हूँ।
zaroor, abhi dikhaata hoon.
Partner
Please show the beach ones too.
Show Hindi meaning
वाली बीच वाली भी दिखाइए।
vaali beach vaali bhi dikhaaiye.
You
Here — I've shown this album.
Show Hindi meaning
लो, यह एलबम दिखाया।
lo, yah album dikhaaya.
Your turn: use “to show”
Say this in English: कृपया साइज़ चार्ट दिखाइए। (kripaya size chart dikhaaiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please show the size chart.
कृपया साइज़ चार्ट दिखाइए।
kripaya size chart dikhaaiye.
Compare your word order with “Please show the size chart.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to show” in English
Dikhaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
दिखाना (dikhaana) can be expressed as “to show” in English. For example: “I'll show you the photo.”
What does “to show” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to show” means दिखाना (dikhaana). The sentence “I'll show you the photo.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to show” in a sentence?
Please show the size chart. Hindi meaning: कृपया साइज़ चार्ट दिखाइए। (kripaya size chart dikhaaiye.). The dictionary expression is “to show”. 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 show”?
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.
