लाना
lānā/lɑː.nɑː/
The English phrase 'bring' is translated into Hindi as लाना (lānā).
The verb लाना is used to mean transporting something or someone toward somebody/somewhere.
Meaning: to transport toward somebody/somewhere (verb)
Which one should you use?
लाना means 'to bring' (toward the speaker), whereas ले जाना is used for 'to take' (away from the speaker).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the present tense, the verb changes based on the subject: use लाता है for masculine singular subjects and लाती है for feminine singular subjects. When speaking in the past tense, use लाया for masculine subjects and लायी for feminine subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /lɑː.nɑː/ (lānā).
Did you know?
- The word लाना is an anomaly in Hindi grammar because it does not use the ergative marker in the past tense, unlike most verbs that describe an action performed on an object.
Examples in context
- कृपया मेरे लिए आज का अख़बार लाना।Bring me today's paper, please.This sentence is useful for practicing a request using लाना.Tatoeba #883259 by thevikas, translation #242603 by CM
- वह अपना स्विमसूट लाना भूल गयी।She forgot to bring her swimsuit.This sentence shows how to use लाना when talking about forgetting an item.Tatoeba #3361024 by sabretou, translation #1777408 by Spamster
- अगली बार अपनी बहन को भी साथ लाना।Bring your sister next time.This sentence demonstrates using लाना when referring to bringing a person along.Tatoeba #485572 by minshirui, translation #242388 by CK
- मुझे एक कप चाय ले आना।Bring me a cup of tea.
- पाठशाला से कुछ किताबें ले आना।Bring some books from school.
Example conversation
Pooja and Vikas are preparing for a picnic.
- पूजा Poojaविकास, क्या तुम कुछ फल लाना भूल गए?Vikas, kya tum kuchh phal lana bhool gaye?Vikas, did you forget to bring some fruits?
- विकास Vikasनहीं, मैं सब कुछ लाना चाहता था इसलिए लाया हूँ।Nahin, main sab kuchh lana chahta tha isliye laya hoon.No, I wanted to bring everything, so I have brought them.
- पूजा Poojaबहुत अच्छे, क्या तुम पानी की बोतल भी लाना याद रखे?Bahut achhe, kya tum paani ki botal bhi lana yaad rakhe?Very good, did you remember to bring the water bottle too?
- विकास Vikasहाँ, मैं उसे लाना नहीं भूला।Haan, main use lana nahin bhoola.Yes, I did not forget to bring it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bring” translations and entries लाना, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries लाना, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
