English · Everyday verbs
Rukna in English: To stay (रुकना)
to stay
Hindi (Devanagari)
रुकना
Hindi (English letters)
rukna
रुकना (rukna) can be expressed as “to stay” in English. For example: “I'm staying here three nights.”
“rukna” kehna ho, to English mein “to stay” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Hotel desk
I'm staying here three nights.
मैं तीन रात यहाँ रुकता हूँ।
main teen raat yahaan rukta hoon.
How to pronounce “to stay”
Say it in English
too stay
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 stay: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to stay | रुकना rukna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'm staying here three nights. | मैं तीन रात यहाँ रुकता हूँ। main teen raat yahaan rukta hoon. Hotel desk | Hotel desk |
| Stay a bit — have tea. | थोड़ा रुकिए, चाय पी लीजिए। thoda rukiye, chaay pee lijiye. Friend at the door | Friend at the door |
The dictionary expression is “to stay”. 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 stay” in English sentences
1. Hotel desk
I'm staying here three nights.
मैं तीन रात यहाँ रुकता हूँ।
main teen raat yahaan rukta hoon.
2. Friend at the door
Stay a bit — have tea.
थोड़ा रुकिए, चाय पी लीजिए।
thoda rukiye, chaay pee lijiye.
3. After rain
I stayed in the shop during the rain.
बारिश में दुकान में रुका।
baarish mein dukaan mein ruka.
Common mistakes with “to stay”
Instead of
I is staying here three nights.
Say this
I'm staying here three nights.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Instead of
Me'm staying here three nights.
Say this
I'm staying here three nights.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Booking a guesthouse
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How many days will you stay?
Show Hindi meaning
आप कितने दिन रुकेंगे?
aap kitne din rukenge?
You
I'm staying here two nights.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं दो रात यहाँ रुकता हूँ।
main do raat yahaan rukta hoon.
Partner
Fine — the room is ready.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है — कमरा तैयार है।
theek hai — kamra taiyaar hai.
You
Thanks — I'll stay till tomorrow.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, कल तक रुकूँगा।
shukriya, kal tak rukoonga.
Your turn: use “to stay”
Say this in English: थोड़ा रुकिए, चाय पी लीजिए। (thoda rukiye, chaay pee lijiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Stay a bit — have tea.
थोड़ा रुकिए, चाय पी लीजिए।
thoda rukiye, chaay pee lijiye.
Compare your word order with “Stay a bit — have tea.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to stay” in English
Rukna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
रुकना (rukna) can be expressed as “to stay” in English. For example: “I'm staying here three nights.”
What does “to stay” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to stay” means रुकना (rukna). The sentence “I'm staying here three nights.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to stay” in a sentence?
Stay a bit — have tea. Hindi meaning: थोड़ा रुकिए, चाय पी लीजिए। (thoda rukiye, chaay pee lijiye.). The dictionary expression is “to stay”. 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 stay”?
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.
