बताना
batana
To tell in Hindi is बताना (batana).
The verb बताना means to pass information. It is a transitive verb, meaning it typically requires an object (the person being told) or a piece of information.
Meaning: to pass information (verb)
Which one should you use?
While बताना is used for conveying information or answering questions (to tell), कहना is used for the act of speaking or stating something (to say).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on the subject and tense.
How do you pronounce it?
batana
Did you know?
- Hindi uses a different verb for telling a story, often सुनाना, which literally means 'to make someone hear'.
- In Hindi, the act of telling a lie is expressed using the verb बोलना (to speak) rather than बताना (to tell), as in झूठ बोलना.
- The verb बताना is built from the root word बात, which means 'talk' or 'conversation'.
Examples in context
- वह मुझे बताना नहीं चाहता था।He didn't want to tell me.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of बताना in a negative context.Tatoeba #12403703 by Saumya, translation #7239446 by Hybrid
- हमें टॉम को बताना चाहिए।We have to tell Tom.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of बताना to express obligation.Tatoeba #3617728 by sabretou, translation #3199847 by CK
- मैं आपको बताना नहीं चाहता।I don't want to tell you.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of बताना to express intent.Tatoeba #10050589 by sabretou, translation #2012120 by CK
- कृपया मुझे यह बताएंPlease tell me this.
- उन्होंने मुझे यह ज्ञात करायाHe told me this.
- तुम उसे यह बता दोYou tell him this.
- उसे बोल देना कि मैं उसे पुरानी किताब दूंगाTell him that I will give him the old book.
- उसने मुझे यह बताया कि उसका जन्मदिन हैHe told me that it is his birthday.
- तुम्हें बता दूं कि आज संदेश आया हैShall I tell you that a message has arrived today?
- उसे बोल दो कि कल हम उसके घर जा रहे हैंTell him that we are going to his house tomorrow.
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Example conversation
Amit and Anjali are discussing a secret party.
- अमित Amitअंजलि, मुझे सच बताना।Anjali, mujhe sach batana.Anjali, tell me the truth.
- अंजलि Anjaliमैं अभी नहीं बता सकती।Main abhi nahi bata sakti.I cannot tell you right now.
- अमित Amitतुम मुझे कब बताओगी?Tum mujhe kab bataogi?When will you tell me?
- अंजलि Anjaliमैं कल बताऊँगी।Main kal bataungi.I will tell you tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries बताना, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
