English · Everyday verbs
Baithna in English: To sit down (बैठना)
to sit down
Hindi (Devanagari)
बैठना
Hindi (English letters)
baithna
बैठना (baithna) can be expressed as “to sit down” in English. For example: “Please sit here — tea is coming.”
“baithna” kehna ho, to English mein “to sit down” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Guest arrival
Please sit here — tea is coming.
आप इधर बैठिए, चाय आ रही है।
aap idhar baithiye, chaai aa rahi hai.
How to pronounce “to sit down”
Say it in English
too sit down
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 sit down: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to sit down | बैठना baithna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please sit here — tea is coming. | आप इधर बैठिए, चाय आ रही है। aap idhar baithiye, chaai aa rahi hai. Guest arrival | Guest arrival |
| I want to sit on the window seat. | खिड़की वाली सीट पर बैठना है। khidki wali seat par baithna hai. Train | Train |
The dictionary expression is “to sit down”. 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 sit down” in English sentences
1. Guest arrival
Please sit here — tea is coming.
आप इधर बैठिए, चाय आ रही है।
aap idhar baithiye, chaai aa rahi hai.
2. Train
I want to sit on the window seat.
खिड़की वाली सीट पर बैठना है।
khidki wali seat par baithna hai.
3. Waiting room
I'm sitting here — come at ease.
मैं यहाँ बैठा हूँ, आप आराम से आइए।
main yahaan baitha hoon, aap aaraam se aaiye.
Common mistakes with “to sit down”
Instead of
Please sit here — tea are coming.
Say this
Please sit here — tea is coming.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Please to sit here — tea is coming.
Say this
Please sit here — tea is coming.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Seating a visitor in the living room
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Please sit on the sofa.
Show Hindi meaning
आप सोफ़े पर बैठिए।
aap sofa par baithiye.
You
Thanks — is it okay to sit here?
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद — यहाँ बैठना ठीक है?
dhanyavaad — yahaan baithna theek hai?
Partner
Of course — please sit comfortably.
Show Hindi meaning
बिल्कुल, आराम से बैठ जाएँ।
bilkul, aaraam se baith jaayen.
You
I've sat down — the room is beautiful.
Show Hindi meaning
बैठ गया — कमरा बहुत सुंदर है।
baith gaya — kamra bahut sundar hai.
Your turn: use “to sit down”
Say this in English: खिड़की वाली सीट पर बैठना है। (khidki wali seat par baithna hai.)
Reveal sample answer
I want to sit on the window seat.
खिड़की वाली सीट पर बैठना है।
khidki wali seat par baithna hai.
Compare your word order with “I want to sit on the window seat.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to sit down” in English
Baithna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बैठना (baithna) can be expressed as “to sit down” in English. For example: “Please sit here — tea is coming.”
What does “to sit down” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to sit down” means बैठना (baithna). The sentence “Please sit here — tea is coming.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to sit down” in a sentence?
I want to sit on the window seat. Hindi meaning: खिड़की वाली सीट पर बैठना है। (khidki wali seat par baithna hai.). The dictionary expression is “to sit down”. 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 sit down”?
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.
