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Istemaal karna in English: To use (इस्तेमाल करना)
to use
Hindi (Devanagari)
इस्तेमाल करना
Hindi (English letters)
istemaal karna
इस्तेमाल करना (istemaal karna) can be expressed as “to use” in English. For example: “I use a map app.”
“istemaal karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to use” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
App
I use a map app.
मैं मैप ऐप इस्तेमाल करता हूँ।
main map app istemaal karta hoon.
How to pronounce “to use”
Say it in English
too yoos
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 use: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to use | इस्तेमाल करना istemaal karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I use a map app. | मैं मैप ऐप इस्तेमाल करता हूँ। main map app istemaal karta hoon. App | App |
| Please use my charger. | आप मेरा चार्जर इस्तेमाल कीजिए। aap mera charger istemaal kijiye. Offer | Offer |
The dictionary expression is “to use”. 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 use” in English sentences
1. App
I use a map app.
मैं मैप ऐप इस्तेमाल करता हूँ।
main map app istemaal karta hoon.
2. Offer
Please use my charger.
आप मेरा चार्जर इस्तेमाल कीजिए।
aap mera charger istemaal kijiye.
3. Past
We used the coupon yesterday.
हमने कल कूपन इस्तेमाल किया।
humne kal coupon istemaal kiya.
Common mistakes with “to use”
Instead of
I use an map app.
Say this
I use a map app.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Instead of
Me use a map app.
Say this
I use a map app.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Sharing a metro card
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will you use this card?
Show Hindi meaning
आप यह कार्ड इस्तेमाल करेंगे?
aap yah card istemaal karenge?
You
Yes — I'll use it today.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, आज इस्तेमाल करता हूँ।
haan, aaj istemaal karta hoon.
Partner
Please check the balance.
Show Hindi meaning
बैलेंस चेक कर लीजिए।
balance check kar lijiye.
You
Okay — I'll return it after using.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, इस्तेमाल के बाद वापस दूँगा।
theek, istemaal ke baad vaapas doonga.
Your turn: use “to use”
Say this in English: आप मेरा चार्जर इस्तेमाल कीजिए। (aap mera charger istemaal kijiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please use my charger.
आप मेरा चार्जर इस्तेमाल कीजिए।
aap mera charger istemaal kijiye.
Compare your word order with “Please use my charger.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to use” in English
Istemaal karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
इस्तेमाल करना (istemaal karna) can be expressed as “to use” in English. For example: “I use a map app.”
What does “to use” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to use” means इस्तेमाल करना (istemaal karna). The sentence “I use a map app.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to use” in a sentence?
Please use my charger. Hindi meaning: आप मेरा चार्जर इस्तेमाल कीजिए। (aap mera charger istemaal kijiye.). The dictionary expression is “to use”. 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 use”?
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.
