English · Everyday verbs
Shuru karna in English: To start (शुरू करना)
to start
Hindi (Devanagari)
शुरू करना
Hindi (English letters)
shuru karna
शुरू करना (shuru karna) can be expressed as “to start” in English. For example: “Come. Let's start the class.”
“shuru karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to start” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Class begins
Come. Let's start the class.
आइए, क्लास शुरू करते हैं।
aiye, class shuru karte hain.
How to pronounce “to start”
Say it in English
too stahrt
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 start: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to start | शुरू करना shuru karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Come. Let's start the class. | आइए, क्लास शुरू करते हैं। aiye, class shuru karte hain. Class begins | Class begins |
| We started the project late. | हमने प्रोजेक्ट देर से शुरू किया। hamne project der se shuru kiya. After a delay | After a delay |
The dictionary expression is “to start”. 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 start” in English sentences
1. Class begins
Come. Let's start the class.
आइए, क्लास शुरू करते हैं।
aiye, class shuru karte hain.
2. After a delay
We started the project late.
हमने प्रोजेक्ट देर से शुरू किया।
hamne project der se shuru kiya.
3. Car trouble
Can you start the engine?
क्या आप इंजन शुरू कर सकते हैं?
kya aap engine shuru kar sakte hain?
Common mistakes with “to start”
Instead of
Can to you start the engine?
Say this
Can you start the engine?
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.
Instead of
I will to start the timer too.
Say this
I'll start the timer too.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Kicking off a group study session
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall we start with the notes?
Show Hindi meaning
नोट्स से शुरू करें?
notes se shuru karen?
You
Yes. Let's start the first chapter.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, पहले अध्याय शुरू करते हैं।
haan, pehle adhyaay shuru karte hain.
Partner
I'll start the timer too.
Show Hindi meaning
टाइमर भी शुरू कर देती हूँ।
timer bhi shuru kar deti hoon.
You
Great — twenty-five minutes.
Show Hindi meaning
बढ़िया, पच्चीस मिनट।
badhiya, pachchis minute.
Your turn: use “to start”
Say this in English: हमने प्रोजेक्ट देर से शुरू किया। (hamne project der se shuru kiya.)
Reveal sample answer
We started the project late.
हमने प्रोजेक्ट देर से शुरू किया।
hamne project der se shuru kiya.
Compare your word order with “We started the project late.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to start” in English
Shuru karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
शुरू करना (shuru karna) can be expressed as “to start” in English. For example: “Come. Let's start the class.”
What does “to start” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to start” means शुरू करना (shuru karna). The sentence “Come. Let's start the class.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to start” in a sentence?
We started the project late. Hindi meaning: हमने प्रोजेक्ट देर से शुरू किया। (hamne project der se shuru kiya.). The dictionary expression is “to start”. 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 start”?
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.
