English · Everyday verbs
Likhna in English: To write (लिखना)
to write
Hindi (Devanagari)
लिखना
Hindi (English letters)
likhna
लिखना (likhna) can be expressed as “to write” in English. For example: “Please write your name here.”
“likhna” kehna ho, to English mein “to write” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Form counter
Please write your name here.
यहाँ अपना नाम लिखिए।
yahaan apna naam likhiye.
How to pronounce “to write”
Say it in English
too right
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 write: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to write | लिखना likhna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please write your name here. | यहाँ अपना नाम लिखिए। yahaan apna naam likhiye. Form counter | Form counter |
| I'm writing a message right now. | मैं अभी मैसेज लिख रहा हूँ। main abhi message likh raha hoon. Chat apology | Chat apology |
The dictionary expression is “to write”. 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 write” in English sentences
1. Form counter
Please write your name here.
यहाँ अपना नाम लिखिए।
yahaan apna naam likhiye.
2. Chat apology
I'm writing a message right now.
मैं अभी मैसेज लिख रहा हूँ।
main abhi message likh raha hoon.
3. Homework
I write five sentences every day.
रोज़ पाँच वाक्य लिखता हूँ।
roz paanch vaakya likhta hoon.
Common mistakes with “to write”
Instead of
Please write yours name here.
Say this
Please write your name here.
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Please to write your name here.
Say this
Please write your name here.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Filling a visitor register together
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Please write your name here in the register.
Show Hindi meaning
रजिस्टर में नाम लिखिए यहाँ।
register mein naam likhiye yahaan.
You
Please give a pen — I'm writing.
Show Hindi meaning
कलम दीजिए, मैं लिख रहा हूँ।
kalam dijiye, main likh raha hoon.
Partner
Don't forget to write the date too.
Show Hindi meaning
तारीख भी लिखना मत भूलिए।
taarikh bhi likhna mat bhooliye.
You
I've written it — please check.
Show Hindi meaning
लिख लिया, चेक कर लीजिए।
likh liya, check kar lijiye.
Your turn: use “to write”
Say this in English: मैं अभी मैसेज लिख रहा हूँ। (main abhi message likh raha hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
I'm writing a message right now.
मैं अभी मैसेज लिख रहा हूँ।
main abhi message likh raha hoon.
Compare your word order with “I'm writing a message right now.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to write” in English
Likhna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
लिखना (likhna) can be expressed as “to write” in English. For example: “Please write your name here.”
What does “to write” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to write” means लिखना (likhna). The sentence “Please write your name here.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to write” in a sentence?
I'm writing a message right now. Hindi meaning: मैं अभी मैसेज लिख रहा हूँ। (main abhi message likh raha hoon.). The dictionary expression is “to write”. 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 write”?
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.
