पढ़ना
paṛhnā/pəɽʱ.nɑː/
The English word 'reading' is translated into Hindi as पढ़ना (paṛhnā).
The term refers to the process of interpreting written language.
Meaning: process of interpreting written language (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the verb पढ़ना in the continuous or habitual aspect, the form changes based on the subject: use पढ़ता for masculine singular subjects, पढ़ती for feminine singular subjects and पढ़ रहे हैं for plural subjects or to show respect to a single person.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is paṛhnā. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The root of पढ़ना is found in the word 'partition' in English, through the distant Sanskrit connection to 'separating'. This links the mechanics of reading to the breaking down of complex information.
- You can create a whole hierarchy of meaning from the root पढ़ना by changing its form. For instance, पढ़ाना means 'to teach' and पढ़वाना means 'to cause someone to read' or 'to have something read'.
- In common usage, saying someone is पढ़ता can imply they are an educated person or a student, regardless of whether they are reading at that moment.
Examples in context
- उसे सबसे ज़्यादा पढ़ना पसंद है।She likes reading the most.This sentence shows how to express a preference for the activity using पढ़ना.Tatoeba #2022344 by sabretou, translation #3941678 by sabretou
- मैंने अभी-अभी किताब को पढ़ना खतम किया है।I have just finished reading the book.This sentence is useful for describing the completion of the activity with पढ़ना.Tatoeba #516790 by minshirui, translation #254666 by CC
- वह अध्ययन के लिए मेहनत करता है।He works hard for studying.
- मैं रोज़ाना अख़बार पढ़ता हूँ।I read the newspaper daily.
- मारवाड़ी भाषा में पाठन करना आवश्यक है।Reading in the Marwadi language is essential.
- तेज़ पढ़ना एक अच्छी आदत है।tez padhna ek achhi aadat hai.Reading fast is a good habit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reading” translations and entries पढ़ना, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पढ़ना, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
