100 Common Hindi Verbs for Beginners 🇮🇳 | Hindi, Roman Hindi & English Meanings with Examples
Learn 100 essential Hindi verbs with English meanings, Roman Hindi pronunciation, everyday sentences, and speaking practice. This beginner-friendly Hindi vocabulary guide helps international students, travelers, professionals, and language enthusiasts speak natural Hindi in everyday situations.
Whether you are learning Hindi for travel, studying in India, communicating with Indian friends, or building your vocabulary, these 100 common Hindi verbs will help you understand and express yourself more confidently.
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Table of Contents
What Are Hindi Verbs?
How to Use Hindi Verbs
100 Common Hindi Verbs with English Meanings
Essential Hindi Sentence Patterns
Hindi Verbs in Everyday Conversations
Present, Past, and Future Tense Examples
Hindi Speaking Practice
Common Hindi Verb Mistakes
Practice Quiz: Test Your Hindi
Answer Key
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
1. What Are Hindi Verbs?
Hindi verbs are words that describe an action, activity, experience, or state.
In English, verbs include words like:
Eat
Drink
Go
Come
Speak
Learn
Understand
Work
In Hindi, these verbs are:
| English | Hindi | Roman Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Eat | खाना | Khaana |
| Drink | पीना | Peena |
| Go | जाना | Jaana |
| Come | आना | Aana |
| Speak | बोलना | Bolna |
| Learn | सीखना | Seekhna |
| Understand | समझना | Samajhna |
| Work | काम करना | Kaam karna |
Most Hindi verbs are commonly introduced in their infinitive form, which generally ends in ना (na).
Hindi speaking practice
For example:
पढ़ना (Padhna) — To read or study
लिखना (Likhna) — To write
देखना (Dekhna) — To see or watch
सुनना (Sunna) — To listen
करना (Karna) — To do
Learning these basic verb forms makes it easier to build sentences and understand everyday Hindi conversations.
2. How to Use Hindi Verbs
Before learning the 100 verbs, understand these simple sentence patterns.
Pattern 1: I + Verb
Hindi: मैं पढ़ता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main padhta hoon.
English: I study.
For a female speaker:
Hindi: मैं पढ़ती हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main padhti hoon.
English: I study.
Pattern 2: I Want to + Verb
Hindi: मैं हिंदी सीखना चाहता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main Hindi seekhna chahta hoon.
English: I want to learn Hindi.
Female speaker:
Hindi: मैं हिंदी सीखना चाहती हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main Hindi seekhna chahti hoon.
English: I want to learn Hindi.
Pattern 3: Please + Verb
Hindi: कृपया धीरे बोलिए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya dheere boliye.
English: Please speak slowly.
Pattern 4: I Can + Verb
Hindi: मैं हिंदी बोल सकता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main Hindi bol sakta hoon.
English: I can speak Hindi.
Female speaker:
Hindi: मैं हिंदी बोल सकती हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main Hindi bol sakti hoon.
English: I can speak Hindi.
Beginner tip: Hindi verb forms can change according to gender, number, tense, and sentence structure. Learn the basic verb first, then practice using it in complete sentences.
3. 100 Common Hindi Verbs with English Meanings
Learn these frequently used Hindi verbs with their Devanagari forms, Roman Hindi pronunciation, English meanings, and practical examples.
A. Everyday Essential Hindi Verbs (1–20)
These verbs are useful for daily conversations, travel, studying, and communicating with Hindi speakers.
| No. | Hindi Verb | Roman Hindi | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | करना | Karna | To do |
| 2 | होना | Hona | To be |
| 3 | जाना | Jaana | To go |
| 4 | आना | Aana | To come |
| 5 | खाना | Khaana | To eat |
| 6 | पीना | Peena | To drink |
| 7 | लेना | Lena | To take |
| 8 | देना | Dena | To give |
| 9 | बोलना | Bolna | To speak |
| 10 | कहना | Kehna | To say |
| 11 | सुनना | Sunna | To hear / listen |
| 12 | देखना | Dekhna | To see / watch |
| 13 | समझना | Samajhna | To understand |
| 14 | जानना | Jaanna | To know |
| 15 | सीखना | Seekhna | To learn |
| 16 | पढ़ना | Padhna | To read / study |
| 17 | लिखना | Likhna | To write |
| 18 | पूछना | Poochhna | To ask |
| 19 | बताना | Bataana | To tell |
| 20 | मिलना | Milna | To meet / get |
Everyday examples
1. करना — Karna — To do
Hindi: मैं अपना काम करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apna kaam karta hoon.
English: I do my work.
2. होना — Hona — To be
Hindi: मैं घर पर हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main ghar par hoon.
English: I am at home.
3. जाना — Jaana — To go
Hindi: मैं स्कूल जाता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main school jaata hoon.
English: I go to school.
4. आना — Aana — To come
Hindi: आप कब आएँगे?
Roman Hindi: Aap kab aayenge?
English: When will you come?
5. खाना — Khaana — To eat
Hindi: मैं खाना खाता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main khaana khaata hoon.
English: I eat food.
6. पीना — Peena — To drink
Hindi: मैं पानी पीता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main paani peeta hoon.
English: I drink water.
7. लेना — Lena — To take
Hindi: मैं एक टैक्सी लेता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main ek taxi leta hoon.
English: I take a taxi.
8. देना — Dena — To give
Hindi: मुझे पानी दीजिए।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe paani dijiye.
English: Please give me water.
9. बोलना — Bolna — To speak
Hindi: मैं हिंदी बोलता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main Hindi bolta hoon.
English: I speak Hindi.
10. कहना — Kehna — To say
Hindi: मुझे कुछ कहना है।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe kuch kehna hai.
English: I have something to say.
11. सुनना — Sunna — To listen
Hindi: मैं संगीत सुनता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main sangeet sunta hoon.
English: I listen to music.
12. देखना — Dekhna — To watch
Hindi: मैं फिल्म देखता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main film dekhta hoon.
English: I watch a movie.
13. समझना — Samajhna — To understand
Hindi: मैं आपकी बात समझता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main aapki baat samajhta hoon.
English: I understand what you are saying.
14. जानना — Jaanna — To know
Hindi: मैं आपका नाम जानता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main aapka naam jaanta hoon.
English: I know your name.
15. सीखना — Seekhna — To learn
Hindi: मैं हिंदी सीखता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main Hindi seekhta hoon.
English: I learn Hindi.
16. पढ़ना — Padhna — To read
Hindi: मैं किताब पढ़ता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main kitaab padhta hoon.
English: I read a book.
17. लिखना — Likhna — To write
Hindi: मैं अपना नाम लिखता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apna naam likhta hoon.
English: I write my name.
18. पूछना — Poochhna — To ask
Hindi: मैं एक सवाल पूछना चाहता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main ek sawaal poochhna chahta hoon.
English: I want to ask a question.
19. बताना — Bataana — To tell
Hindi: मुझे रास्ता बताइए।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe raasta bataaiye.
English: Please tell me the way.
20. मिलना — Milna — To meet
Hindi: मैं अपने दोस्त से मिलता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apne dost se milta hoon.
English: I meet my friend.
B. Movement and Daily Activities (21–40)
These verbs help you describe where you are going, what you are doing, and how you move through everyday situations.
| No. | Hindi Verb | Roman Hindi | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | चलना | Chalna | To walk / move |
| 22 | दौड़ना | Daudna | To run |
| 23 | बैठना | Baithna | To sit |
| 24 | उठना | Uthna | To get up |
| 25 | सोना | Sona | To sleep |
| 26 | जागना | Jaagna | To wake up |
| 27 | रुकना | Rukna | To stop / wait |
| 28 | ठहरना | Theharna | To stay / pause |
| 29 | घूमना | Ghoomna | To घूम / travel around |
| 30 | पहुँचना | Pahunchna | To arrive / reach |
| 31 | निकलना | Nikalna | To leave / exit |
| 32 | लौटना | Lautna | To return |
| 33 | खोलना | Kholna | To open |
| 34 | बंद करना | Band karna | To close |
| 35 | पहनना | Pehenna | To wear |
| 36 | उतारना | Utaarna | To remove / take off |
| 37 | धोना | Dhona | To wash |
| 38 | साफ़ करना | Saaf karna | To clean |
| 39 | बनाना | Banaana | To make |
| 40 | रखना | Rakhna | To keep / put |
Practical examples
21. चलना — Chalna — To walk
Hindi: मैं रोज़ चलता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main roz chalta hoon.
English: I walk every day.
22. दौड़ना — Daudna — To run
Hindi: वह तेज़ दौड़ता है।
Roman Hindi: Woh tez daudta hai.
English: He runs fast.
23. बैठना — Baithna — To sit
Hindi: कृपया यहाँ बैठिए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya yahaan baithiye.
English: Please sit here.
24. उठना — Uthna — To get up
Hindi: मैं सुबह छह बजे उठता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main subah chhe baje uthta hoon.
English: I get up at six in the morning.
25. सोना — Sona — To sleep
Hindi: मैं रात को जल्दी सोता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main raat ko jaldi sota hoon.
English: I sleep early at night.
26. जागना — Jaagna — To wake up
Hindi: मैं सुबह जल्दी जागता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main subah jaldi jaagta hoon.
English: I wake up early in the morning.
27. रुकना — Rukna — To stop
Hindi: कृपया यहाँ रुकिए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya yahaan rukiye.
English: Please stop here.
28. ठहरना — Theharna — To stay
Hindi: हम होटल में ठहरते हैं।
Roman Hindi: Hum hotel mein theharte hain.
English: We stay at a hotel.
29. घूमना — Ghoomna — To travel around
Hindi: मुझे भारत घूमना पसंद है।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe Bharat ghoomna pasand hai.
English: I like traveling around India.
30. पहुँचना — Pahunchna — To arrive
Hindi: मैं समय पर पहुँचता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main samay par pahunchta hoon.
English: I arrive on time.
31. निकलना — Nikalna — To leave
Hindi: हम सुबह घर से निकलते हैं।
Roman Hindi: Hum subah ghar se nikalte hain.
English: We leave home in the morning.
32. लौटना — Lautna — To return
Hindi: मैं शाम को घर लौटता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main shaam ko ghar lautta hoon.
English: I return home in the evening.
33. खोलना — Kholna — To open
Hindi: दरवाज़ा खोलिए।
Roman Hindi: Darwaaza kholiye.
English: Please open the door.
34. बंद करना — Band karna — To close
Hindi: खिड़की बंद कीजिए।
Roman Hindi: Khidki band kijiye.
English: Please close the window.
35. पहनना — Pehenna — To wear
Hindi: मैं नई शर्ट पहनता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main nayi shirt pehenta hoon.
English: I wear a new shirt.
36. उतारना — Utaarna — To take off
Hindi: कृपया जूते उतारिए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya joote utaariye.
English: Please take off your shoes.
37. धोना — Dhona — To wash
Hindi: मैं अपने हाथ धोता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apne haath dhota hoon.
English: I wash my hands.
38. साफ़ करना — Saaf karna — To clean
Hindi: मैं अपना कमरा साफ़ करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apna kamra saaf karta hoon.
English: I clean my room.
39. बनाना — Banaana — To make
Hindi: मैं चाय बनाता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main chai banaata hoon.
English: I make tea.
40. रखना — Rakhna — To keep / put
Hindi: किताब मेज़ पर रखिए।
Roman Hindi: Kitaab mez par rakhiye.
English: Please put the book on the table.
Basic Hindi verbs for international students
C. Thinking, Feelings, and Communication (41–60)
These verbs are especially useful for expressing opinions, emotions, preferences, and ideas.
| No. | Hindi Verb | Roman Hindi | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | सोचना | Sochna | To think |
| 42 | मानना | Maanna | To believe / accept |
| 43 | याद करना | Yaad karna | To remember / memorize |
| 44 | भूलना | Bhoolna | To forget |
| 45 | पसंद करना | Pasand karna | To like |
| 46 | चाहना | Chaahna | To want / wish |
| 47 | प्यार करना | Pyaar karna | To love |
| 48 | मदद करना | Madad karna | To help |
| 49 | कोशिश करना | Koshish karna | To try |
| 50 | इंतज़ार करना | Intezaar karna | To wait |
| 51 | विश्वास करना | Vishvaas karna | To trust / believe |
| 52 | महसूस करना | Mehsoos karna | To feel |
| 53 | हँसना | Hansna | To laugh |
| 54 | रोना | Rona | To cry |
| 55 | मुस्कुराना | Muskurana | To smile |
| 56 | डरना | Darna | To be afraid |
| 57 | खुश होना | Khush hona | To be happy |
| 58 | नाराज़ होना | Naaraaz hona | To be upset / angry |
| 59 | धन्यवाद देना | Dhanyavaad dena | To thank |
| 60 | माफ़ करना | Maaf karna | To forgive / excuse |
Practical examples
41. सोचना — Sochna — To think
Hindi: मैं इसके बारे में सोचता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main iske baare mein sochta hoon.
English: I think about it.
42. मानना — Maanna — To believe / accept
Hindi: मैं आपकी बात मानता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main aapki baat maanta hoon.
English: I accept what you say.
43. याद करना — Yaad karna — To remember
Hindi: मैं नए शब्द याद करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main naye shabd yaad karta hoon.
English: I memorize new words.
44. भूलना — Bhoolna — To forget
Hindi: मैं आपका नाम भूल गया।
Roman Hindi: Main aapka naam bhool gaya.
English: I forgot your name.
45. पसंद करना — Pasand karna — To like
Hindi: मुझे हिंदी पसंद है।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe Hindi pasand hai.
English: I like Hindi.
46. चाहना — Chaahna — To want
Hindi: मैं पानी चाहता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main paani chahta hoon.
English: I want water.
47. प्यार करना — Pyaar karna — To love
Hindi: मैं अपने परिवार से प्यार करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apne parivaar se pyaar karta hoon.
English: I love my family.
48. मदद करना — Madad karna — To help
Hindi: क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं?
Roman Hindi: Kya aap meri madad kar sakte hain?
English: Can you help me?
49. कोशिश करना — Koshish karna — To try
Hindi: मैं हिंदी बोलने की कोशिश करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main Hindi bolne ki koshish karta hoon.
English: I try to speak Hindi.
50. इंतज़ार करना — Intezaar karna — To wait
Hindi: मैं आपका इंतज़ार कर रहा हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main aapka intezaar kar raha hoon.
English: I am waiting for you.
51. विश्वास करना — Vishvaas karna — To trust
Hindi: मैं आप पर विश्वास करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main aap par vishvaas karta hoon.
English: I trust you.
52. महसूस करना — Mehsoos karna — To feel
Hindi: मैं अच्छा महसूस करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main achha mehsoos karta hoon.
English: I feel good.
53. हँसना — Hansna — To laugh
Hindi: हम साथ में हँसते हैं।
Roman Hindi: Hum saath mein hanste hain.
English: We laugh together.
54. रोना — Rona — To cry
Hindi: बच्चा रो रहा है।
Roman Hindi: Bachcha ro raha hai.
English: The child is crying.
55. मुस्कुराना — Muskurana — To smile
Hindi: वह हमेशा मुस्कुराती है।
Roman Hindi: Woh hamesha muskurati hai.
English: She always smiles.
56. डरना — Darna — To be afraid
Hindi: मुझे अँधेरे से डर लगता है।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe andhere se dar lagta hai.
English: I am afraid of the dark.
57. खुश होना — Khush hona — To be happy
Hindi: मैं आपसे मिलकर खुश हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main aapse milkar khush hoon.
English: I am happy to meet you.
58. नाराज़ होना — Naaraaz hona — To be upset
Hindi: वह मुझसे नाराज़ है।
Roman Hindi: Woh mujhse naaraaz hai.
English: He is upset with me.
59. धन्यवाद देना — Dhanyavaad dena — To thank
Hindi: मैं आपकी मदद के लिए धन्यवाद देता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main aapki madad ke liye dhanyavaad deta hoon.
English: I thank you for your help.
60. माफ़ करना — Maaf karna — To forgive / excuse
Hindi: मुझे माफ़ कीजिए।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe maaf kijiye.
English: Please forgive me / Excuse me.
D. Work, Shopping, and Travel Verbs (61–80)
These verbs are valuable for international travelers, students, shoppers, and people working in India.
Hindi action words with English translation
| No. | Hindi Verb | Roman Hindi | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | काम करना | Kaam karna | To work |
| 62 | खेलना | Khelna | To play |
| 63 | खरीदना | Khareedna | To buy |
| 64 | बेचना | Bechna | To sell |
| 65 | भुगतान करना | Bhugtaan karna | To pay |
| 66 | खर्च करना | Kharch karna | To spend |
| 67 | बचाना | Bachaana | To save |
| 68 | कमाना | Kamaana | To earn |
| 69 | भेजना | Bhejna | To send |
| 70 | प्राप्त करना | Praapt karna | To receive / obtain |
| 71 | इस्तेमाल करना | Istemaal karna | To use |
| 72 | बदलना | Badalna | To change |
| 73 | चुनना | Chunना / Chunna | To choose |
| 74 | ढूँढना | Dhoondhna | To search / find |
| 75 | खोना | Khona | To lose |
| 76 | बुक करना | Book karna | To book |
| 77 | यात्रा करना | Yatra karna | To travel |
| 78 | चलाना | Chalaana | To drive / operate |
| 79 | पहुँचाना | Pahunchana | To deliver |
| 80 | भरना | Bharna | To fill |
Practical examples
61. काम करना — Kaam karna — To work
Hindi: मैं एक कंपनी में काम करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main ek company mein kaam karta hoon.
English: I work at a company.
62. खेलना — Khelna — To play
Hindi: बच्चे क्रिकेट खेलते हैं।
Roman Hindi: Bachche cricket khelte hain.
English: Children play cricket.
63. खरीदना — Khareedna — To buy
Hindi: मैं फल खरीदता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main phal khareedta hoon.
English: I buy fruit.
64. बेचना — Bechna — To sell
Hindi: वह किताबें बेचता है।
Roman Hindi: Woh kitaabein bechta hai.
English: He sells books.
65. भुगतान करना — Bhugtaan karna — To pay
Hindi: मैं बिल का भुगतान करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main bill ka bhugtaan karta hoon.
English: I pay the bill.
66. खर्च करना — Kharch karna — To spend
Hindi: मैं पैसे खर्च करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main paise kharch karta hoon.
English: I spend money.
67. बचाना — Bachaana — To save
Hindi: मैं पैसे बचाता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main paise bachaata hoon.
English: I save money.
68. कमाना — Kamaana — To earn
Hindi: मैं पैसे कमाता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main paise kamaata hoon.
English: I earn money.
69. भेजना — Bhejna — To send
Hindi: मैं आपको संदेश भेजता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main aapko sandesh bhejta hoon.
English: I send you a message.
70. प्राप्त करना — Praapt karna — To receive
Hindi: मुझे आपका ईमेल प्राप्त हुआ।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe aapka email praapt hua.
English: I received your email.
71. इस्तेमाल करना — Istemaal karna — To use
Hindi: मैं मोबाइल इस्तेमाल करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main mobile istemaal karta hoon.
English: I use a mobile phone.
72. बदलना — Badalna — To change
Hindi: मैं अपना टिकट बदलना चाहता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apna ticket badalna chahta hoon.
English: I want to change my ticket.
73. चुनना — Chunna — To choose
Hindi: आप कोई भी रंग चुन सकते हैं।
Roman Hindi: Aap koi bhi rang chun sakte hain.
English: You can choose any color.
74. ढूँढना — Dhoondhna — To search / find
Hindi: मैं अपना होटल ढूँढ रहा हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apna hotel dhoondh raha hoon.
English: I am looking for my hotel.
75. खोना — Khona — To lose
Hindi: मैंने अपना बैग खो दिया।
Roman Hindi: Maine apna bag kho diya.
English: I lost my bag.
76. बुक करना — Book karna — To book
Hindi: मैं होटल बुक करना चाहता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main hotel book karna chahta hoon.
English: I want to book a hotel.
77. यात्रा करना — Yatra karna — To travel
Hindi: मैं भारत में यात्रा करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main Bharat mein yatra karta hoon.
English: I travel in India.
78. चलाना — Chalaana — To drive / operate
Hindi: मैं कार चलाता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main car chalaata hoon.
English: I drive a car.
79. पहुँचाना — Pahunchana — To deliver
Hindi: कृपया यह पैकेट पहुँचाइए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya yah packet pahunchaiye.
English: Please deliver this package.
80. भरना — Bharna — To fill
Hindi: कृपया यह फ़ॉर्म भरिए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya yah form bhariye.
English: Please fill out this form.
E. Essential Conversation and Advanced Everyday Verbs (81–100)
These verbs help you describe decisions, plans, actions, and everyday experiences.
| No. | Hindi Verb | Roman Hindi | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | शुरू करना | Shuru karna | To start |
| 82 | समाप्त करना | Samaapt karna | To finish / end |
| 83 | जारी रखना | Jaari rakhna | To continue |
| 84 | छोड़ना | Chhodna | To leave / quit |
| 85 | पकड़ना | Pakadna | To catch / hold |
| 86 | तोड़ना | Todna | To break |
| 87 | जोड़ना | Jodna | To join / add |
| 88 | गिरना | Girna | To fall |
| 89 | गिराना | Giraana | To drop / make fall |
| 90 | उठाना | Uthaana | To lift / pick up |
| 91 | बचना | Bachna | To escape / avoid |
| 92 | जीतना | Jeetna | To win |
| 93 | हारना | Haarna | To lose |
| 94 | बदल जाना | Badal jaana | To change / become different |
| 95 | लगना | Lagna | To seem / take time |
| 96 | रखना | Rakhna | To keep / place |
| 97 | दिखाना | Dikhaana | To show |
| 98 | मान लेना | Maan lena | To accept / assume |
| 99 | अनुमति देना | Anumati dena | To allow |
| 100 | निर्णय लेना | Nirnay lena | To decide |
Practical examples
81. शुरू करना — Shuru karna — To start
Hindi: मैं अपना काम शुरू करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apna kaam shuru karta hoon.
English: I start my work.
82. समाप्त करना — Samaapt karna — To finish
Hindi: मैं अपना काम समाप्त करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apna kaam samaapt karta hoon.
English: I finish my work.
83. जारी रखना — Jaari rakhna — To continue
Hindi: कृपया अभ्यास जारी रखिए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya abhyaas jaari rakhiye.
English: Please continue practicing.
84. छोड़ना — Chhodna — To leave / quit
Hindi: मैं अपना काम छोड़ता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apna kaam chhodta hoon.
English: I leave my work.
85. पकड़ना — Pakadna — To catch / hold
Hindi: मेरा हाथ पकड़िए।
Roman Hindi: Mera haath pakadiye.
English: Please hold my hand.
86. तोड़ना — Todna — To break
Hindi: बच्चे ने खिलौना तोड़ दिया।
Roman Hindi: Bachche ne khilauna tod diya.
English: The child broke the toy.
87. जोड़ना — Jodna — To add
Hindi: कृपया ये नंबर जोड़िए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya ye number jodiye.
English: Please add these numbers.
88. गिरना — Girna — To fall
Hindi: मैं सीढ़ियों से गिर गया।
Roman Hindi: Main seedhiyon se gir gaya.
English: I fell down the stairs.
89. गिराना — Giraana — To drop
Hindi: मैंने अपना फोन गिरा दिया।
Roman Hindi: Maine apna phone gira diya.
English: I dropped my phone.
90. उठाना — Uthaana — To lift / pick up
Hindi: कृपया यह बैग उठाइए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya yah bag uthaaiye.
English: Please pick up this bag.
91. बचना — Bachna — To avoid / escape
Hindi: हमें बारिश से बचना है।
Roman Hindi: Humein baarish se bachna hai.
English: We need to avoid the rain.
92. जीतना — Jeetna — To win
Hindi: हमारी टीम मैच जीतती है।
Roman Hindi: Hamaari team match jeetti hai.
English: Our team wins the match.
93. हारना — Haarna — To lose
Hindi: हमारी टीम मैच हार गई।
Roman Hindi: Hamaari team match haar gayi.
English: Our team lost the match.
94. बदल जाना — Badal jaana — To change
Hindi: मौसम बदल गया।
Roman Hindi: Mausam badal gaya.
English: The weather changed.
95. लगना — Lagna — To seem / take time
Hindi: मुझे यह अच्छा लगता है।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe yah achha lagta hai.
English: I like this.
Another example:
Hindi: यहाँ पहुँचने में दस मिनट लगते हैं।
Roman Hindi: Yahaan pahunchne mein das minute lagte hain.
English: It takes ten minutes to reach here.
96. रखना — Rakhna — To keep / place
Hindi: अपना पासपोर्ट सुरक्षित रखिए।
Roman Hindi: Apna passport surakshit rakhiye.
English: Keep your passport safe.
97. दिखाना — Dikhaana — To show
Hindi: कृपया मुझे अपना टिकट दिखाइए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya mujhe apna ticket dikhaaiye.
English: Please show me your ticket.
98. मान लेना — Maan lena — To accept / assume
Hindi: मैं आपकी बात मान लेता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main aapki baat maan leta hoon.
English: I accept what you say.
99. अनुमति देना — Anumati dena — To allow
Hindi: क्या आप मुझे अंदर आने की अनुमति देंगे?
Roman Hindi: Kya aap mujhe andar aane ki anumati denge?
English: Will you allow me to come inside?
100. निर्णय लेना — Nirnay lena — To decide
Hindi: मुझे आज निर्णय लेना है।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe aaj nirnay lena hai.
English: I have to make a decision today.
Hindi verbs with pronunciation and examples
4. Essential Hindi Sentence Patterns
Now that you know 100 common verbs, learn how to use them in everyday sentences.
Pattern 1: Subject + Verb
Hindi: मैं काम करता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main kaam karta hoon.
English: I work.
Hindi: वह पढ़ती है।
Roman Hindi: Woh padhti hai.
English: She studies.
Pattern 2: Subject + Object + Verb
Hindi: मैं किताब पढ़ता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main kitaab padhta hoon.
English: I read a book.
Hindi: वह पानी पीती है।
Roman Hindi: Woh paani peeti hai.
English: She drinks water.
Important: Hindi usually places the verb at the end of the sentence.
English: I eat food.
Hindi: मैं खाना खाता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main khaana khaata hoon.
Pattern 3: I Want to + Verb
Hindi: मैं घर जाना चाहता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main ghar jaana chahta hoon.
English: I want to go home.
Hindi: मैं हिंदी सीखना चाहता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main Hindi seekhna chahta hoon.
English: I want to learn Hindi.
Pattern 4: Please + Verb
Hindi: कृपया मेरी मदद कीजिए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya meri madad kijiye.
English: Please help me.
Hindi: कृपया धीरे बोलिए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya dheere boliye.
English: Please speak slowly.
Pattern 5: Can You + Verb?
Hindi: क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं?
Roman Hindi: Kya aap meri madad kar sakte hain?
English: Can you help me?
Hindi: क्या आप मुझे रास्ता बता सकते हैं?
Roman Hindi: Kya aap mujhe raasta bata sakte hain?
English: Can you tell me the way?
Pattern 6: I Am + Verb-ing
Hindi: मैं खाना खा रहा हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main khaana kha raha hoon.
English: I am eating.
Female speaker:
Hindi: मैं खाना खा रही हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main khaana kha rahi hoon.
English: I am eating.
5. Hindi Verbs in Everyday Conversations
Practice these short conversations to learn how common Hindi verbs work naturally.
Conversation 1: Meeting a New Friend
Person A
Hindi: नमस्ते! आप कहाँ से आए हैं?
Roman Hindi: Namaste! Aap kahaan se aaye hain?
English: Hello! Where are you from?
Person B
Hindi: मैं अमेरिका से आया हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main America se aaya hoon.
English: I am from America.
Person A
Hindi: क्या आप हिंदी सीख रहे हैं?
Roman Hindi: Kya aap Hindi seekh rahe hain?
English: Are you learning Hindi?
Person B
Hindi: हाँ, मैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Haan, main Hindi seekh raha hoon.
English: Yes, I am learning Hindi.
Conversation 2: Ordering Food
Customer
Hindi: मुझे एक चाय चाहिए।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe ek chai chahiye.
English: I would like a tea.
Waiter
Hindi: आप कुछ खाना भी चाहेंगे?
Roman Hindi: Aap kuch khaana bhi chaaheinge?
English: Would you also like something to eat?
Customer
Hindi: हाँ, मैं समोसा खाना चाहता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Haan, main samosa khaana chahta hoon.
English: Yes, I want to eat a samosa.
Waiter
Hindi: ठीक है, मैं अभी लाता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Theek hai, main abhi laata hoon.
English: Okay, I will bring it now.
Conversation 3: Asking for Directions
Traveler
Hindi: माफ़ कीजिए, मुझे स्टेशन जाना है।
Roman Hindi: Maaf kijiye, mujhe station jaana hai.
English: Excuse me, I need to go to the station.
Local Person
Hindi: आप सीधे जाइए।
Roman Hindi: Aap seedhe jaaiye.
English: Go straight.
Traveler
Hindi: क्या मैं यहाँ से पैदल जा सकता हूँ?
Roman Hindi: Kya main yahaan se paidal ja sakta hoon?
English: Can I walk from here?
Local Person
Hindi: हाँ, आप दस मिनट में पहुँच जाएँगे।
Roman Hindi: Haan, aap das minute mein pahunch jaayenge.
English: Yes, you will arrive in ten minutes.
Conversation 4: At a Hotel
Guest
Hindi: नमस्ते, मैंने एक कमरा बुक किया है।
Roman Hindi: Namaste, maine ek kamra book kiya hai.
English: Hello, I have booked a room.
Receptionist
Hindi: कृपया अपना पासपोर्ट दिखाइए।
Roman Hindi: Kripya apna passport dikhaaiye.
English: Please show your passport.
Guest
Hindi: क्या मैं अभी चेक-इन कर सकता हूँ?
Roman Hindi: Kya main abhi check-in kar sakta hoon?
English: Can I check in now?
Receptionist
Hindi: जी हाँ, आपका कमरा तैयार है।
Roman Hindi: Ji haan, aapka kamra taiyaar hai.
English: Yes, your room is ready.
Conversation 5: Asking for Help
Person A
Hindi: क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं?
Roman Hindi: Kya aap meri madad kar sakte hain?
English: Can you help me?
Person B
Hindi: जी हाँ, बताइए।
Roman Hindi: Ji haan, bataaiye.
English: Yes, please tell me.
Person A
Hindi: मैं अपना फोन ढूँढ रहा हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main apna phone dhoondh raha hoon.
English: I am looking for my phone.
Person B
Hindi: क्या आपने उसे यहाँ रखा था?
Roman Hindi: Kya aapne use yahaan rakha tha?
English: Did you put it here?
6. Hindi Verbs in Present, Past, and Future Tense
Learning the verb alone is helpful, but using it in different tenses makes your Hindi more natural.
Verb 1: जाना — Jaana — To Go
| Tense | Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present | मैं जाता हूँ। | Main jaata hoon. | I go. |
| Past | मैं गया। | Main gaya. | I went. |
| Future | मैं जाऊँगा। | Main jaaunga. | I will go. |
Female speaker:
Present: मैं जाती हूँ। — Main jaati hoon. — I go.
Past: मैं गई। — Main gayi. — I went.
Future: मैं जाऊँगी। — Main jaaungi. — I will go.
Verb 2: खाना — Khaana — To Eat
| Tense | Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present | मैं खाना खाता हूँ। | Main khaana khaata hoon. | I eat. |
| Past | मैंने खाना खाया। | Maine khaana khaaya. | I ate. |
| Future | मैं खाना खाऊँगा। | Main khaana khaaunga. | I will eat. |
Female speaker:
Present: मैं खाना खाती हूँ। — Main khaana khaati hoon.
Past: मैंने खाना खाया। — Maine khaana khaaya.
Future: मैं खाना खाऊँगी। — Main khaana khaaungi.
Verb 3: बोलना — Bolna — To Speak
| Tense | Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present | मैं हिंदी बोलता हूँ। | Main Hindi bolta hoon. | I speak Hindi. |
| Past | मैंने हिंदी बोली। | Maine Hindi boli. | I spoke Hindi. |
| Future | मैं हिंदी बोलूँगा। | Main Hindi bolunga. | I will speak Hindi. |
Female speaker:
Present: मैं हिंदी बोलती हूँ।
Past: मैंने हिंदी बोली।
Future: मैं हिंदी बोलूँगी।
Verb 4: सीखना — Seekhna — To Learn
| Tense | Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present | मैं हिंदी सीखता हूँ। | Main Hindi seekhta hoon. | I learn Hindi. |
| Past | मैंने हिंदी सीखी। | Maine Hindi seekhi. | I learned Hindi. |
| Future | मैं हिंदी सीखूँगा। | Main Hindi seekhunga. | I will learn Hindi. |
Verb 5: करना — Karna — To Do
| Tense | Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present | मैं काम करता हूँ। | Main kaam karta hoon. | I work. |
| Past | मैंने काम किया। | Maine kaam kiya. | I worked. |
| Future | मैं काम करूँगा। | Main kaam karunga. | I will work. |
Remember: Hindi tense and verb agreement can depend on the subject, gender, number, and whether the sentence includes an object. These examples introduce common beginner patterns rather than every grammatical rule.
7. Hindi Speaking Practice: 20 Useful Sentences
Use these sentences to practice speaking Hindi aloud.
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| मैं हिंदी सीखता हूँ। | Main Hindi seekhta hoon. | I learn Hindi. |
| मैं रोज़ पढ़ता हूँ। | Main roz padhta hoon. | I study every day. |
| मैं पानी पीता हूँ। | Main paani peeta hoon. | I drink water. |
| मैं खाना बनाता हूँ। | Main khaana banaata hoon. | I cook food. |
| मैं घर जाता हूँ। | Main ghar jaata hoon. | I go home. |
| मैं स्कूल जाता हूँ। | Main school jaata hoon. | I go to school. |
| मैं काम करता हूँ। | Main kaam karta hoon. | I work. |
| मैं संगीत सुनता हूँ। | Main sangeet sunta hoon. | I listen to music. |
| मैं किताब पढ़ता हूँ। | Main kitaab padhta hoon. | I read a book. |
| मैं हिंदी बोलता हूँ। | Main Hindi bolta hoon. | I speak Hindi. |
| मैं आपको समझता हूँ। | Main aapko samajhta hoon. | I understand you. |
| मैं आपकी मदद करता हूँ। | Main aapki madad karta hoon. | I help you. |
| मैं पैसे बचाता हूँ। | Main paise bachaata hoon. | I save money. |
| मैं टिकट खरीदता हूँ। | Main ticket khareedta hoon. | I buy a ticket. |
| मैं होटल बुक करता हूँ। | Main hotel book karta hoon. | I book a hotel. |
| मैं अपना नाम लिखता हूँ। | Main apna naam likhta hoon. | I write my name. |
| मैं दोस्तों से मिलता हूँ। | Main doston se milta hoon. | I meet friends. |
| मैं जल्दी उठता हूँ। | Main jaldi uthta hoon. | I get up early. |
| मैं घर लौटता हूँ। | Main ghar lautta hoon. | I return home. |
| मैं हिंदी बोलने की कोशिश करता हूँ। | Main Hindi bolne ki koshish karta hoon. | I try to speak Hindi. |
Five-Minute Speaking Challenge
Try this simple daily routine:
Minute 1: Read 10 Hindi verbs aloud.
Minute 2: Repeat their Roman Hindi pronunciation.
Minute 3: Create five sentences using the verbs.
Minute 4: Speak without looking at the English translation.
Minute 5: Record yourself and listen again.
Practice consistently instead of trying to memorize all 100 verbs in one day.
8. Common Hindi Verb Mistakes Beginners Should Avoid
Mistake 1: Confusing खाना and खाना खाना
खाना (Khaana) can mean food or the verb “to eat,” depending on context.
Hindi: मुझे खाना चाहिए।
Roman Hindi: Mujhe khaana chahiye.
English: I want food.
Hindi: मैं खाना खाता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main khaana khaata hoon.
English: I eat food.
Mistake 2: Confusing बोलना and कहना
बोलना (Bolna): To speak or say something.
कहना (Kehna): To say, tell, or express something.
Example:
Hindi: मैं हिंदी बोलता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main Hindi bolta hoon.
English: I speak Hindi.
Hindi: उसने मुझे कुछ कहा।
Roman Hindi: Usne mujhe kuch kaha.
English: He said something to me.
Mistake 3: Confusing लेना and देना
लेना (Lena): To take.
देना (Dena): To give.
Hindi: मैं किताब लेता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main kitaab leta hoon.
English: I take a book.
Hindi: मैं किताब देता हूँ।
Roman Hindi: Main kitaab deta hoon.
English: I give a book.
Mistake 4: Forgetting Gender Agreement
Hindi:
मैं जाता हूँ।
Main jaata hoon.
I go. — Masculine speaker.
मैं जाती हूँ।
Main jaati hoon.
I go. — Feminine speaker.
The verb form changes in many Hindi sentences depending on the speaker's gender.
Mistake 5: Translating English Word Order Directly
English:
I eat food.
Hindi:
मैं खाना खाता हूँ।
Main khaana khaata hoon.
Hindi commonly places the verb at the end.
9. Practice Quiz: Test Your Hindi Vocabulary
Choose the correct Hindi verb for each English meaning.
Part A: Match the Verbs
To eat
To drink
To go
To come
To speak
To learn
To read
To write
To help
To buy
Options:
A. लिखना — Likhna
B. आना — Aana
C. खरीदना — Khareedna
D. सीखना — Seekhna
E. खाना — Khaana
F. जाना — Jaana
G. बोलना — Bolna
H. पीना — Peena
I. पढ़ना — Padhna
J. मदद करना — Madad karna
Part B: Complete the Sentences
Choose the correct verb.
मैं पानी ______ हूँ।
Main paani ______ hoon.
I drink water.मैं हिंदी ______ हूँ।
Main Hindi ______ hoon.
I learn Hindi.मैं स्कूल ______ हूँ।
Main school ______ hoon.
I go to school.मैं किताब ______ हूँ।
Main kitaab ______ hoon.
I read a book.मैं अपना नाम ______ हूँ।
Main apna naam ______ hoon.
I write my name.
Part C: Translate into Hindi
Translate these sentences into Hindi and Roman Hindi.
I eat food.
I drink water.
I speak Hindi.
I want to learn Hindi.
Please help me.
I am going home.
I am reading a book.
I want to buy a ticket.
I understand you.
I will come tomorrow.
10. Answer Key
Part A
E — खाना
H — पीना
F — जाना
B — आना
G — बोलना
D — सीखना
I — पढ़ना
A — लिखना
J — मदद करना
C — खरीदना
Part B
पीता / पीती — Peeta / Peeti
सीखता / सीखती — Seekhta / Seekhti
जाता / जाती — Jaata / Jaati
पढ़ता / पढ़ती — Padhta / Padhti
लिखता / लिखती — Likhta / Likhti
Part C: Suggested Answers
मैं खाना खाता हूँ।
Main khaana khaata hoon.
I eat food.मैं पानी पीता हूँ।
Main paani peeta hoon.
I drink water.मैं हिंदी बोलता हूँ।
Main Hindi bolta hoon.
I speak Hindi.मैं हिंदी सीखना चाहता हूँ।
Main Hindi seekhna chahta hoon.
I want to learn Hindi.कृपया मेरी मदद कीजिए।
Kripya meri madad kijiye.
Please help me.मैं घर जा रहा हूँ।
Main ghar ja raha hoon.
I am going home.मैं किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ।
Main kitaab padh raha hoon.
I am reading a book.मैं टिकट खरीदना चाहता हूँ।
Main ticket khareedna chahta hoon.
I want to buy a ticket.मैं आपको समझता हूँ।
Main aapko samajhta hoon.
I understand you.मैं कल आऊँगा।
Main kal aaunga.
I will come tomorrow.
11. Frequently Asked Questions About Hindi Verbs
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1. What are the 10 most common Hindi verbs?
Some essential Hindi verbs for beginners are:
करना — Karna — To do
होना — Hona — To be
जाना — Jaana — To go
आना — Aana — To come
खाना — Khaana — To eat
पीना — Peena — To drink
बोलना — Bolna — To speak
देखना — Dekhna — To see
लेना — Lena — To take
देना — Dena — To give
These verbs appear frequently in everyday conversations and are useful for building basic Hindi sentences.
2. How many Hindi verbs should beginners learn?
Start with 20–30 frequently used verbs. Once you can use them in complete sentences, gradually expand your vocabulary to 100 or more verbs.
Learning verbs in context is more effective than memorizing isolated words.
3. What is the easiest way to memorize Hindi verbs?
Try these techniques:
Learn five verbs every day.
Write each verb in Devanagari and Roman Hindi.
Create one practical sentence for each verb.
Speak the sentence aloud.
Review previously learned verbs regularly.
Practice with a Hindi-speaking partner.
4. Are Hindi verbs different for male and female speakers?
Yes. Many Hindi verb forms change according to gender.
For example:
Male speaker:
मैं जाता हूँ।
Main jaata hoon.
I go.
Female speaker:
मैं जाती हूँ।
Main jaati hoon.
I go.
The basic verb जाना (Jaana) remains the same, but its form changes in the sentence.
5. What is the difference between Hindi and Roman Hindi?
Hindi is commonly written using the Devanagari script.
Example:
Hindi: नमस्ते
Roman Hindi: Namaste
English: Hello
Roman Hindi represents Hindi pronunciation using the Latin alphabet. It is useful for beginners who cannot yet read Devanagari.
6. Can I learn Hindi by memorizing verbs?
Memorizing verbs helps, but you also need to practice:
Sentence structure
Pronunciation
Listening
Speaking
Verb agreement
Everyday vocabulary
Combine vocabulary learning with practical conversations for better results.
7. Which Hindi verbs are useful for travelers?
Travelers should prioritize:
जाना — Jaana — To go
आना — Aana — To come
पहुँचना — Pahunchna — To arrive
पूछना — Poochhna — To ask
बताना — Bataana — To tell
खरीदना — Khareedna — To buy
देना — Dena — To give
लेना — Lena — To take
ढूँढना — Dhoondhna — To find
मदद करना — Madad karna — To help
These verbs are useful at airports, hotels, restaurants, markets, and train stations.
8. How can I improve my Hindi speaking skills?
Practice speaking every day.
Start with simple sentences:
मैं हिंदी सीखता हूँ।
Main Hindi seekhta hoon.
I learn Hindi.
Then gradually create longer sentences using different verbs.
Listen to native Hindi speakers, repeat useful expressions, and practice conversations related to your daily life.
12. Conclusion: Start Speaking Hindi with 100 Common Verbs
Learning Hindi becomes easier when you understand how everyday verbs work.
The 100 common Hindi verbs in this guide provide a foundation for:
Speaking with Indian friends
Traveling around India
Ordering food
Asking questions
Understanding everyday conversations
Studying in India
Communicating at work
Expressing thoughts and feelings
Remember that vocabulary is only the beginning.
The most effective way to learn Hindi is to use the words in meaningful sentences, listen carefully, practice speaking, and review regularly.
100 common Hindi verbs
Your daily Hindi challenge:
Choose five verbs from this article. Write their Hindi, Roman Hindi, and English meanings. Create five sentences and speak them aloud.
Repeat this activity every day, and gradually build your confidence in Hindi.
अभ्यास करते रहिए और हिंदी बोलते रहिए!
Abhyaas karte rahiye aur Hindi bolte rahiye!
Keep practicing and keep speaking Hindi! 🇮🇳
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