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Intazaar karna in English: To wait (इंतज़ार करना)
to wait
Hindi (Devanagari)
इंतज़ार करना
Hindi (English letters)
intazaar karna
इंतज़ार करना (intazaar karna) can be expressed as “to wait” in English. For example: “Please wait here.”
“intazaar karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to wait” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Lobby
Please wait here.
कृपया यहाँ इंतज़ार कीजिए।
kripya yahaan intazaar kijiye.
How to pronounce “to wait”
Say it in English
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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 wait: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to wait | इंतज़ार करना intazaar karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please wait here. | कृपया यहाँ इंतज़ार कीजिए। kripya yahaan intazaar kijiye. Lobby | Lobby |
| We waited half an hour. | हमने आधे घंटे इंतज़ार किया। hamne aadhe ghante intazaar kiya. Late train | Late train |
The dictionary expression is “to wait”. 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 wait” in English sentences
1. Lobby
Please wait here.
कृपया यहाँ इंतज़ार कीजिए।
kripya yahaan intazaar kijiye.
2. Late train
We waited half an hour.
हमने आधे घंटे इंतज़ार किया।
hamne aadhe ghante intazaar kiya.
3. Call hold
I'm waiting for you.
मैं आपका इंतज़ार कर रहा हूँ।
main aapka intazaar kar raha hoon.
Common mistakes with “to wait”
Instead of
Please to wait here.
Say this
Please wait here.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Instead of
We waited half a hour.
Say this
We waited half an hour.
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.
Waiting for a table at a busy café
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will we have to wait outside?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या हमें बाहर इंतज़ार करना होगा?
kya hamen baahar intazaar karna hoga?
You
Yes — let's wait ten minutes.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, दस मिनट इंतज़ार कर लेते हैं।
haan, das minute intazaar kar lete hain.
Partner
I'll wait for the waiting list.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं वेटिंग लिस्ट का इंतज़ार करूँगा।
main waiting list ka intazaar karoonga.
You
Okay — please get the name written.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, आप नाम लिखवा दीजिए।
theek, aap naam likhwa dijiye.
Your turn: use “to wait”
Say this in English: हमने आधे घंटे इंतज़ार किया। (hamne aadhe ghante intazaar kiya.)
Reveal sample answer
We waited half an hour.
हमने आधे घंटे इंतज़ार किया।
hamne aadhe ghante intazaar kiya.
Compare your word order with “We waited half an hour.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to wait” in English
Intazaar karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
इंतज़ार करना (intazaar karna) can be expressed as “to wait” in English. For example: “Please wait here.”
What does “to wait” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to wait” means इंतज़ार करना (intazaar karna). The sentence “Please wait here.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to wait” in a sentence?
We waited half an hour. Hindi meaning: हमने आधे घंटे इंतज़ार किया। (hamne aadhe ghante intazaar kiya.). The dictionary expression is “to wait”. 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 wait”?
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.
