English · Everyday verbs
Sochna in English: To think (सोचना)
to think
Hindi (Devanagari)
सोचना
Hindi (English letters)
sochna
सोचना (sochna) can be expressed as “to think” in English. For example: “I think we should stay.”
“sochna” kehna ho, to English mein “to think” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Decision
I think we should stay.
मैं सोचता हूँ कि हमें रुकना चाहिए।
main sochta hoon ki hamein rukna chahiye.
How to pronounce “to think”
Say it in English
too thingk
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 think: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to think | सोचना sochna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I think we should stay. | मैं सोचता हूँ कि हमें रुकना चाहिए। main sochta hoon ki hamein rukna chahiye. Decision | Decision |
| I thought you would have arrived. | मैंने सोचा आप आ चुके होंगे। maine socha aap aa chuke honge. Past idea | Past idea |
The dictionary expression is “to think”. 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 think” in English sentences
1. Decision
I think we should stay.
मैं सोचता हूँ कि हमें रुकना चाहिए।
main sochta hoon ki hamein rukna chahiye.
2. Past idea
I thought you would have arrived.
मैंने सोचा आप आ चुके होंगे।
maine socha aap aa chuke honge.
3. Advice
Calm down a bit and think.
थोड़ा शांत होकर सोचिए।
thoda shaant hokar sochiye.
Common mistakes with “to think”
Instead of
I think we should to stay.
Say this
I think we should stay.
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
Me think we should stay.
Say this
I think we should stay.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Choosing a gift
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What do you think — would a book be better?
Show Hindi meaning
आप क्या सोचते हैं — किताब बेहतर रहेगी?
aap kya sochte hain — kitaab behtar rahegi?
You
I think yes — they like reading.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं सोचता हूँ हाँ, उन्हें पढ़ना पसंद है।
main sochta hoon haan, unhen padhna pasand hai.
Partner
Then please also think about the cover color.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर रंग भी सोच लीजिए कवर का।
phir rang bhi soch lijiye cover ka.
You
I'm thinking blue — it feels calm.
Show Hindi meaning
नीला सोचता हूँ — शांत लगता है।
neela sochta hoon — shaant lagta hai.
Your turn: use “to think”
Say this in English: मैंने सोचा आप आ चुके होंगे। (maine socha aap aa chuke honge.)
Reveal sample answer
I thought you would have arrived.
मैंने सोचा आप आ चुके होंगे।
maine socha aap aa chuke honge.
Compare your word order with “I thought you would have arrived.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to think” in English
Sochna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
सोचना (sochna) can be expressed as “to think” in English. For example: “I think we should stay.”
What does “to think” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to think” means सोचना (sochna). The sentence “I think we should stay.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to think” in a sentence?
I thought you would have arrived. Hindi meaning: मैंने सोचा आप आ चुके होंगे। (maine socha aap aa chuke honge.). The dictionary expression is “to think”. 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 think”?
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.
