English · Everyday verbs
Samajhna in English: To understand (समझना)
to understand
Hindi (Devanagari)
समझना
Hindi (English letters)
samajhna
समझना (samajhna) can be expressed as “to understand” in English. For example: “I understand the lesson.”
“samajhna” kehna ho, to English mein “to understand” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Class
I understand the lesson.
मैं पाठ समझता हूँ।
main paath samajhta hoon.
How to pronounce “to understand”
Say it in English
too uhn-ders-TAND
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 understand: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to understand | समझना samajhna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I understand the lesson. | मैं पाठ समझता हूँ। main paath samajhta hoon. Class | Class |
| Now I understand. | अब मैं समझ गया। ab main samajh gaya. Directions | Directions |
The dictionary expression is “to understand”. 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 understand” in English sentences
1. Class
I understand the lesson.
मैं पाठ समझता हूँ।
main paath samajhta hoon.
2. Directions
Now I understand.
अब मैं समझ गया।
ab main samajh gaya.
3. Polite check
Did you understand?
क्या आप समझे?
kya aap samajhe?
Common mistakes with “to understand”
Instead of
Me understand the lesson.
Say this
I understand the lesson.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Now Me understand.
Say this
Now I understand.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Checking a grammar explanation
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do you understand the rule?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप नियम समझते हैं?
kya aap niyam samajhte hain?
You
Yes — I understand now.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, अब समझता हूँ।
haan, ab samajhta hoon.
Partner
Please explain one more example.
Show Hindi meaning
एक उदाहरण और समझाइए।
ek udaaharan aur samjhaiye.
You
Okay — I understand.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, मैं समझ गया।
theek hai, main samajh gaya.
Your turn: use “to understand”
Say this in English: अब मैं समझ गया। (ab main samajh gaya.)
Reveal sample answer
Now I understand.
अब मैं समझ गया।
ab main samajh gaya.
Compare your word order with “Now I understand.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to understand” in English
Samajhna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
समझना (samajhna) can be expressed as “to understand” in English. For example: “I understand the lesson.”
What does “to understand” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to understand” means समझना (samajhna). The sentence “I understand the lesson.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to understand” in a sentence?
Now I understand. Hindi meaning: अब मैं समझ गया। (ab main samajh gaya.). The dictionary expression is “to understand”. 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 understand”?
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.
