English · Everyday verbs
Chalna in English: To walk (चलना)
to walk
Hindi (Devanagari)
चलना
Hindi (English letters)
chalna
चलना (chalna) can be expressed as “to walk” in English. For example: “I walk in the park every morning.”
“chalna” kehna ho, to English mein “to walk” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Morning habit
I walk in the park every morning.
मैं हर सुबह पार्क में चलता हूँ।
main har subah park mein chalta hoon.
How to pronounce “to walk”
Say it in English
too wawk
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 walk: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to walk | चलना chalna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I walk in the park every morning. | मैं हर सुबह पार्क में चलता हूँ। main har subah park mein chalta hoon. Morning habit | Morning habit |
| Walking to the station on foot is easy. | स्टेशन पैदल चलकर जाना आसान है। station paidal chalkar jaana aasaan hai. Short distance | Short distance |
The dictionary expression is “to walk”. 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 walk” in English sentences
1. Morning habit
I walk in the park every morning.
मैं हर सुबह पार्क में चलता हूँ।
main har subah park mein chalta hoon.
2. Short distance
Walking to the station on foot is easy.
स्टेशन पैदल चलकर जाना आसान है।
station paidal chalkar jaana aasaan hai.
3. Past trip home
She walked home in the rain.
बारिश में घर तक चली।
baarish mein ghar tak chali.
Common mistakes with “to walk”
Instead of
Me walk in the park every morning.
Say this
I walk in the park every morning.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Walking to the station on foot are easy.
Say this
Walking to the station on foot is easy.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Choosing to walk instead of a rickshaw
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall we take a rickshaw or walk?
Show Hindi meaning
रिक्शा लें या पैदल चलें?
rickshaw len ya paidal chalen?
You
I'll walk — the weather is nice.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं चलता हूँ, मौसम अच्छा है।
main chalta hoon, mausam achha hai.
Partner
Okay. Let's walk slowly.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, धीरे चलते हैं।
theek, dheere chalte hain.
You
We'll arrive in five minutes if we keep walking.
Show Hindi meaning
पाँच मिनट में पहुँच जाएँगे अगर चलते रहें।
paanch minute mein pahunch jaayenge agar chalte rahen.
Your turn: use “to walk”
Say this in English: स्टेशन पैदल चलकर जाना आसान है। (station paidal chalkar jaana aasaan hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Walking to the station on foot is easy.
स्टेशन पैदल चलकर जाना आसान है।
station paidal chalkar jaana aasaan hai.
Compare your word order with “Walking to the station on foot is easy.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to walk” in English
Chalna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
चलना (chalna) can be expressed as “to walk” in English. For example: “I walk in the park every morning.”
What does “to walk” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to walk” means चलना (chalna). The sentence “I walk in the park every morning.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to walk” in a sentence?
Walking to the station on foot is easy. Hindi meaning: स्टेशन पैदल चलकर जाना आसान है। (station paidal chalkar jaana aasaan hai.). The dictionary expression is “to walk”. 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 walk”?
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.
