मैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ
main hindī sīkh rahā hū̃
मैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ (main hindī sīkh rahā hū̃) is how to say 'I am learning Hindi' in Hindi.
This phrase is used to inform a listener that you are currently in the process of studying the Hindi language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of main (I), hindī (Hindi), sīkh (the root of learn) and rahā hū̃ (the continuous aspect marker for 'am doing').
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase must change depending on the gender of the speaker. A female speaker must change the masculine rahā to the feminine rahī to say मैं हिंदी सीख रही हूँ.
How do you pronounce it?
main hindī sīkh rahā hū̃
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Examples in context
- अभी मैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ।Abhi main Hindi seekh raha hoon.Right now, I am learning Hindi.
- मैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ, इसलिए धीरे बोलिए।Main Hindi seekh raha hoon, isliye dheere boliye.I am learning Hindi, so please speak slowly.
Example conversation
Vikas and Neha meet at a language cafe.
- नेहा Nehaआप क्या कर रहे हैं?Aap kya kar rahe hain?What are you doing?
- विकास Vikasमैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ।Main Hindi seekh raha hoon.I am learning Hindi.
- नेहा Nehaयह बहुत अच्छी बात है!Yeh bahut achhi baat hai!That is a very good thing!
- विकास Vikasधन्यवाद, नेहा।Dhanyavad, Neha.Thank you, Neha.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries मैं, सीख, हिंदी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
