English · Everyday verbs
Jaagna in English: To wake up (जागना)
to wake up
Hindi (Devanagari)
जागना
Hindi (English letters)
jaagna
जागना (jaagna) can be expressed as “to wake up” in English. For example: “I wake up at six.”
“jaagna” kehna ho, to English mein “to wake up” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Morning routine
I wake up at six.
मैं छह बजे जागता हूँ।
main chheh baje jaagta hoon.
How to pronounce “to wake up”
Say it in English
too wayk uhp
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 wake up: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to wake up | जागना jaagna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I wake up at six. | मैं छह बजे जागता हूँ। main chheh baje jaagta hoon. Morning routine | Morning routine |
| I woke up late today. | आज देर से जागी। aaj der se jaagi. Alarm fail | Alarm fail |
The dictionary expression is “to wake up”. 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 wake up” in English sentences
1. Morning routine
I wake up at six.
मैं छह बजे जागता हूँ।
main chheh baje jaagta hoon.
2. Alarm fail
I woke up late today.
आज देर से जागी।
aaj der se jaagi.
3. Travel jet lag
I keep waking up at night.
रात को बार-बार जागता हूँ।
raat ko baar-baar jaagta hoon.
Common mistakes with “to wake up”
Instead of
Me wake up at six.
Say this
I wake up at six.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Me woke up late today.
Say this
I woke up late today.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Comparing morning schedules
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What time do you wake up?
Show Hindi meaning
आप कितने बजे जागते हैं?
aap kitne baje jaagte hain?
You
I wake up at seven.
Show Hindi meaning
सात बजे जागता हूँ।
saat baje jaagta hoon.
Partner
I wake up at six.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं तो छह पर जागती हूँ।
main to chheh par jaagti hoon.
You
On weekends I wake up late.
Show Hindi meaning
वाकेंड पर देर से जागता हूँ।
weekend par der se jaagta hoon.
Your turn: use “to wake up”
Say this in English: आज देर से जागी। (aaj der se jaagi.)
Reveal sample answer
I woke up late today.
आज देर से जागी।
aaj der se jaagi.
Compare your word order with “I woke up late today.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to wake up” in English
Jaagna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
जागना (jaagna) can be expressed as “to wake up” in English. For example: “I wake up at six.”
What does “to wake up” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to wake up” means जागना (jaagna). The sentence “I wake up at six.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to wake up” in a sentence?
I woke up late today. Hindi meaning: आज देर से जागी। (aaj der se jaagi.). The dictionary expression is “to wake up”. 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 wake up”?
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.
