English · Everyday verbs
Bataana in English: To tell (बताना)
to tell
Hindi (Devanagari)
बताना
Hindi (English letters)
bataana
बताना (bataana) can be expressed as “to tell” in English. For example: “Please tell me, where is the bus stop?”
“bataana” kehna ho, to English mein “to tell” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Asking directions
Please tell me, where is the bus stop?
ज़रा बताइए, बस स्टॉप कहाँ है?
zara bataaiye, bus stop kahaan hai?
How to pronounce “to tell”
Say it in English
too tel
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 tell: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to tell | बताना bataana The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please tell me, where is the bus stop? | ज़रा बताइए, बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? zara bataaiye, bus stop kahaan hai? Asking directions | Asking directions |
| He told me the truth. | उसने मुझे सच बताया। usne mujhe sach bataaya. Sharing news | Sharing news |
The dictionary expression is “to tell”. 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 tell” in English sentences
1. Asking directions
Please tell me, where is the bus stop?
ज़रा बताइए, बस स्टॉप कहाँ है?
zara bataaiye, bus stop kahaan hai?
2. Sharing news
He told me the truth.
उसने मुझे सच बताया।
usne mujhe sach bataaya.
3. Reminder
When it's time, tell me.
वक्त हो तो मुझे बता देना।
vaqt ho to mujhe bataa dena.
Common mistakes with “to tell”
Instead of
Please tell me, where are the bus stop?
Say this
Please tell me, where is the bus stop?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Please to tell me, where is the bus stop?
Say this
Please tell me, where is the bus stop?
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Confirming a train platform
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Did anyone tell you the platform?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या किसी ने प्लेटफ़ॉर्म बताया?
kya kisi ne platform bataaya?
You
Yes, the guard told me — number four.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, गार्ड ने बताया — नंबर चार।
haan, guard ne bataaya — nambar chaar.
Partner
Good — please tell the others too.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा, आप भी दूसरों को बता दीजिए।
achha, aap bhi doosron ko bataa dijiye.
You
Okay. I'll tell them now.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, मैं अभी बताता हूँ।
theek hai, main abhi bataata hoon.
Your turn: use “to tell”
Say this in English: उसने मुझे सच बताया। (usne mujhe sach bataaya.)
Reveal sample answer
He told me the truth.
उसने मुझे सच बताया।
usne mujhe sach bataaya.
Compare your word order with “He told me the truth.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to tell” in English
Bataana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बताना (bataana) can be expressed as “to tell” in English. For example: “Please tell me, where is the bus stop?”
What does “to tell” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to tell” means बताना (bataana). The sentence “Please tell me, where is the bus stop?” shows it in context.
How do I use “to tell” in a sentence?
He told me the truth. Hindi meaning: उसने मुझे सच बताया। (usne mujhe sach bataaya.). The dictionary expression is “to tell”. 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 tell”?
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.
