English · Everyday verbs
Kaam karna in English: To work (काम करना)
to work
Hindi (Devanagari)
काम करना
Hindi (English letters)
kaam karna
काम करना (kaam karna) can be expressed as “to work” in English. For example: “I work in Delhi.”
“kaam karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to work” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Introducing your job
I work in Delhi.
मैं दिल्ली में काम करता हूँ।
main Dilli mein kaam karta hoon.
How to pronounce “to work”
Say it in English
too werk
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 work: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to work | काम करना kaam karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I work in Delhi. | मैं दिल्ली में काम करता हूँ। main Dilli mein kaam karta hoon. Introducing your job | Introducing your job |
| I have a lot of work to do today. | आज बहुत काम करना है। aaj bahut kaam karna hai. Busy afternoon | Busy afternoon |
The dictionary expression is “to work”. 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 work” in English sentences
1. Introducing your job
I work in Delhi.
मैं दिल्ली में काम करता हूँ।
main Dilli mein kaam karta hoon.
2. Busy afternoon
I have a lot of work to do today.
आज बहुत काम करना है।
aaj bahut kaam karna hai.
3. Asking a colleague
Where do you work?
आप कहाँ काम करते हैं?
aap kahaan kaam karte hain?
Common mistakes with “to work”
Instead of
Me work in Delhi.
Say this
I work in Delhi.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
I have an lot of work to do today.
Say this
I have a lot of work to do today.
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.
Catching up about jobs at a reunion
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Where are you working these days?
Show Hindi meaning
आप इन दिनों कहाँ काम करते हैं?
aap in dinon kahaan kaam karte hain?
You
I work at a startup.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं एक स्टार्टअप में काम करता हूँ।
main ek startup mein kaam karta hoon.
Partner
Do you like the work?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या काम करना अच्छा लगता है?
kya kaam karna achha lagta hai?
You
Yes, the work is interesting.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, काम रोचक है।
haan, kaam rochak hai.
Your turn: use “to work”
Say this in English: आज बहुत काम करना है। (aaj bahut kaam karna hai.)
Reveal sample answer
I have a lot of work to do today.
आज बहुत काम करना है।
aaj bahut kaam karna hai.
Compare your word order with “I have a lot of work to do today.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to work” in English
Kaam karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
काम करना (kaam karna) can be expressed as “to work” in English. For example: “I work in Delhi.”
What does “to work” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to work” means काम करना (kaam karna). The sentence “I work in Delhi.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to work” in a sentence?
I have a lot of work to do today. Hindi meaning: आज बहुत काम करना है। (aaj bahut kaam karna hai.). The dictionary expression is “to work”. 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 work”?
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.
