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Nahaana in English: To take a shower (नहाना)
to take a shower
Hindi (Devanagari)
नहाना
Hindi (English letters)
nahaana
नहाना (nahaana) can be expressed as “to take a shower” in English. For example: “First I shower, then I leave.”
“nahaana” kehna ho, to English mein “to take a shower” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Morning rush
First I shower, then I leave.
पहले नहाता हूँ, फिर निकलता हूँ।
pehle nahaata hoon, phir nikalta hoon.
How to pronounce “to take a shower”
Say it in English
too tayk uh SHOW-er
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 take a shower: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to take a shower | नहाना nahaana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| First I shower, then I leave. | पहले नहाता हूँ, फिर निकलता हूँ। pehle nahaata hoon, phir nikalta hoon. Morning rush | Morning rush |
| Please bathe with hot water. | गर्म पानी से नहा लीजिए। garam paani se naha lijiye. Guest hospitality | Guest hospitality |
The dictionary expression is “to take a shower”. 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 take a shower” in English sentences
1. Morning rush
First I shower, then I leave.
पहले नहाता हूँ, फिर निकलता हूँ।
pehle nahaata hoon, phir nikalta hoon.
2. Guest hospitality
Please bathe with hot water.
गर्म पानी से नहा लीजिए।
garam paani se naha lijiye.
3. After gym
I showered after going there.
वहाँ जाकर नहाया।
vahaan jaakar nahaaya.
Common mistakes with “to take a shower”
Instead of
First Me shower, then I leave.
Say this
First I shower, then I leave.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Me showered after going there.
Say this
I showered after going there.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Before heading out
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Have you showered already?
Show Hindi meaning
आप नहा चुके हैं क्या?
aap naha chuke hain kya?
You
I'll shower in five minutes.
Show Hindi meaning
अभी नहाता हूँ पाँच मिनट में।
abhi nahaata hoon paanch minute mein.
Partner
Okay — please shower quickly.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, जल्दी नहाइए।
theek hai, jaldi nahaaiye.
You
Done — I've showered.
Show Hindi meaning
हो गया, नहा लिया।
ho gaya, naha liya.
Your turn: use “to take a shower”
Say this in English: गर्म पानी से नहा लीजिए। (garam paani se naha lijiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please bathe with hot water.
गर्म पानी से नहा लीजिए।
garam paani se naha lijiye.
Compare your word order with “Please bathe with hot water.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to take a shower” in English
Nahaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
नहाना (nahaana) can be expressed as “to take a shower” in English. For example: “First I shower, then I leave.”
What does “to take a shower” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to take a shower” means नहाना (nahaana). The sentence “First I shower, then I leave.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to take a shower” in a sentence?
Please bathe with hot water. Hindi meaning: गर्म पानी से नहा लीजिए। (garam paani se naha lijiye.). The dictionary expression is “to take a shower”. 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 take a shower”?
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.
