English · Everyday verbs
Gaana in English: To sing (गाना)
to sing
Hindi (Devanagari)
गाना
Hindi (English letters)
gaana
गाना (gaana) can be expressed as “to sing” in English. For example: “I sing this song in the evenings.”
“gaana” kehna ho, to English mein “to sing” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Karaoke
I sing this song in the evenings.
मैं यह गाना शाम को गाता हूँ।
main yah gaana shaam ko gaata hoon.
How to pronounce “to sing”
Say it in English
too sing
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 sing: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to sing | गाना gaana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I sing this song in the evenings. | मैं यह गाना शाम को गाता हूँ। main yah gaana shaam ko gaata hoon. Karaoke | Karaoke |
| The children sing the national anthem. | बच्चे राष्ट्रीय गान गाते हैं। bachche raashtriya gaan gaate hain. School | School |
The dictionary expression is “to sing”. 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 sing” in English sentences
1. Karaoke
I sing this song in the evenings.
मैं यह गाना शाम को गाता हूँ।
main yah gaana shaam ko gaata hoon.
2. School
The children sing the national anthem.
बच्चे राष्ट्रीय गान गाते हैं।
bachche raashtriya gaan gaate hain.
3. Invite
Please sing one line.
आप एक लाइन गाइए ना।
aap ek line gaaiye na.
Common mistakes with “to sing”
Instead of
Me sing this song in the evenings.
Say this
I sing this song in the evenings.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Which song will to you sing?
Say this
Which song will you sing?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Choosing a karaoke turn
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which song will you sing?
Show Hindi meaning
आप कौन सा गाना गाएँगे?
aap kaun sa gaana gaayenge?
You
I'll sing an old song today.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं पुराना गाना गाता हूँ आज।
main puraana gaana gaata hoon aaj.
Partner
Great — please sing loudly.
Show Hindi meaning
बहुत अच्छा, आप ज़ोर से गाइए।
bahut achha, aap zor se gaaiye.
You
Okay — I'll sing the first line now.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, अभी गाता हूँ पहली लाइन।
theek hai, abhi gaata hoon pahli line.
Your turn: use “to sing”
Say this in English: बच्चे राष्ट्रीय गान गाते हैं। (bachche raashtriya gaan gaate hain.)
Reveal sample answer
The children sing the national anthem.
बच्चे राष्ट्रीय गान गाते हैं।
bachche raashtriya gaan gaate hain.
Compare your word order with “The children sing the national anthem.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to sing” in English
Gaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
गाना (gaana) can be expressed as “to sing” in English. For example: “I sing this song in the evenings.”
What does “to sing” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to sing” means गाना (gaana). The sentence “I sing this song in the evenings.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to sing” in a sentence?
The children sing the national anthem. Hindi meaning: बच्चे राष्ट्रीय गान गाते हैं। (bachche raashtriya gaan gaate hain.). The dictionary expression is “to sing”. 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 sing”?
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.
