Verbs
A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being. The Hindi word for ‘verb’ is क्रिया (kriyaa). For example:
| Hindi Word | Transliteration (Pronunciation) | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| आना | Aanaa | To come |
| जाना | Jaanaa | To go |
| खाना | Khaanaa | To eat |
| पीना | Peenaa | To drink |
| पढ़ना | PaRhanaa | To read |
| लिखना | Likhanaa | To write |
| लेना | Lenaa | To take |
| देना | Denaa | To give |
| करना | Karnaa | To do |
In Hindi, verbs in the infinitive form (that is, the basic form of a verb not inflected or changed according to a particular subject, number, gender or tense) end in ना.
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