English · Everyday verbs
Dhona in English: To wash (धोना)
to wash
Hindi (Devanagari)
धोना
Hindi (English letters)
dhona
धोना (dhona) can be expressed as “to wash” in English. For example: “I wash clothes on Sunday.”
“dhona” kehna ho, to English mein “to wash” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Laundry
I wash clothes on Sunday.
मैं रविवार को कपड़े धोता हूँ।
main ravivaar ko kapde dhota hoon.
How to pronounce “to wash”
Say it in English
too wahsh
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 wash: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to wash | धोना dhona The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I wash clothes on Sunday. | मैं रविवार को कपड़े धोता हूँ। main ravivaar ko kapde dhota hoon. Laundry | Laundry |
| Please wash your hands first. | आप पहले हाथ धोइए। aap pehle haath dhoiye. Kitchen | Kitchen |
The dictionary expression is “to wash”. 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 wash” in English sentences
1. Laundry
I wash clothes on Sunday.
मैं रविवार को कपड़े धोता हूँ।
main ravivaar ko kapde dhota hoon.
2. Kitchen
Please wash your hands first.
आप पहले हाथ धोइए।
aap pehle haath dhoiye.
3. After dinner
I washed the dishes.
मैंने बर्तन धो दिए।
maine bartan dho diye.
Common mistakes with “to wash”
Instead of
Me wash clothes on Sunday.
Say this
I wash clothes on Sunday.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Please wash yours hands first.
Say this
Please wash your hands first.
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Sharing chore duty after lunch
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will you wash the dishes or shall I?
Show Hindi meaning
आप बर्तन धोएँगे या मैं?
aap bartan dhoenge ya main?
You
I'll wash — please rest.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं धोता हूँ, आप आराम कीजिए।
main dhota hoon, aap aaraam kijiye.
Partner
Okay — soap is kept there.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, साबुन वहाँ रखा है।
theek, saabun vahaan rakha hai.
You
Yes — I'll finish washing quickly.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, जल्दी धो लेता हूँ।
haan, jaldi dho leta hoon.
Your turn: use “to wash”
Say this in English: आप पहले हाथ धोइए। (aap pehle haath dhoiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Please wash your hands first.
आप पहले हाथ धोइए।
aap pehle haath dhoiye.
Compare your word order with “Please wash your hands first.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to wash” in English
Dhona ko English mein kya kehte hain?
धोना (dhona) can be expressed as “to wash” in English. For example: “I wash clothes on Sunday.”
What does “to wash” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to wash” means धोना (dhona). The sentence “I wash clothes on Sunday.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to wash” in a sentence?
Please wash your hands first. Hindi meaning: आप पहले हाथ धोइए। (aap pehle haath dhoiye.). The dictionary expression is “to wash”. 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 wash”?
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.
