English · Everyday verbs
Sikhaana in English: To teach (सिखाना)
to teach
Hindi (Devanagari)
सिखाना
Hindi (English letters)
sikhaana
सिखाना (sikhaana) can be expressed as “to teach” in English. For example: “Will you teach me to sing?”
“sikhaana” kehna ho, to English mein “to teach” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Skill exchange
Will you teach me to sing?
क्या आप मुझे गाना सिखाएँगे?
kya aap mujhe gaana sikhaenge?
How to pronounce “to teach”
Say it in English
too teech
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 teach: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to teach | सिखाना sikhaana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Will you teach me to sing? | क्या आप मुझे गाना सिखाएँगे? kya aap mujhe gaana sikhaenge? Skill exchange | Skill exchange |
| I teach math to kids. | मैं बच्चों को गणित सिखाता हूँ। main bachchon ko ganit sikhaata hoon. Job intro | Job intro |
The dictionary expression is “to teach”. 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 teach” in English sentences
1. Skill exchange
Will you teach me to sing?
क्या आप मुझे गाना सिखाएँगे?
kya aap mujhe gaana sikhaenge?
2. Job intro
I teach math to kids.
मैं बच्चों को गणित सिखाता हूँ।
main bachchon ko ganit sikhaata hoon.
3. Request
Please teach this step.
कृपया यह स्टेप सिखाइए।
kripya yah step sikhaiye.
Common mistakes with “to teach”
Instead of
Will to you teach me to sing?
Say this
Will you teach me to 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.
Instead of
Will you teach I to sing?
Say this
Will you teach me to sing?
Use me in this object position. I is the subject form; it does not follow the verb or preposition in this pattern.
Asking a friend to teach a recipe
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Can you teach paratha?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप पराठा सिखा सकते हैं?
kya aap paraatha sikha sakte hain?
You
Yes — I'll teach an easy method.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, आसान तरीका सिखाता हूँ।
haan, aasaan tareeka sikhaata hoon.
Partner
Please teach kneading the dough first.
Show Hindi meaning
पहले आटा गूंधना सिखाइए।
pehle aata goondhna sikhaiye.
You
Okay — I'll teach it now.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, अभी सिखाता हूँ।
theek hai, abhi sikhaata hoon.
Your turn: use “to teach”
Say this in English: मैं बच्चों को गणित सिखाता हूँ। (main bachchon ko ganit sikhaata hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
I teach math to kids.
मैं बच्चों को गणित सिखाता हूँ।
main bachchon ko ganit sikhaata hoon.
Compare your word order with “I teach math to kids.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to teach” in English
Sikhaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
सिखाना (sikhaana) can be expressed as “to teach” in English. For example: “Will you teach me to sing?”
What does “to teach” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to teach” means सिखाना (sikhaana). The sentence “Will you teach me to sing?” shows it in context.
How do I use “to teach” in a sentence?
I teach math to kids. Hindi meaning: मैं बच्चों को गणित सिखाता हूँ। (main bachchon ko ganit sikhaata hoon.). The dictionary expression is “to teach”. 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 teach”?
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.
