उपयोग करना
upyog karnā/ʊp.joːɡ kəɾ.nɑː/word by word
The English verb 'use' can be translated into Hindi as उपयोग करना (upyog karnā) or इस्तेमाल करना.
Meaning: employ, apply (verb)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| उपयोग करना | upyog karnā | /ʊp.joːɡ kəɾ.nɑː/ (Hindi, Standard, word by word) |
| इस्तेमाल करना | istemāl karnā | /ɪs.t̪eː.mɑːl kəɾ.nɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
Both forms mean to employ or apply something. The noun उपयोग can be used to refer to the act of using something or to its function.
Which one should you use?
उपयोग करना is a formal term often used in technical, academic or official contexts to describe the utility of a tool or resource.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the verb इस्तेमाल करना, the noun इस्तेमाल is used to refer to the act of using something.
How do you pronounce it?
upyog karnā (/ʊp.joːɡ kəɾ.nɑː/)
Did you know?
- The verb करना (to do) is a linguistic relative of the English verb 'to make'. Both words can be traced back to the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root, *kʷer-.
- While उपयोग करना is the formal way to say 'use', Hindi speakers often avoid it when referring to people, using instead verbs that mean 'to take help from' or 'to rely on'.
- The verb करना is part of a massive family of related verbs in Hindi, such as कराना and करवाना, which change the meaning from 'to do' to 'to cause something to be done'.
Examples in context
- क्या तुम कैंची का इस्तेमाल करना चाहते हो?Do you want to use scissors?This sentence is useful for asking about the desire to use the form इस्तेमाल करना.
- क्या आपको कम्प्यूटर का उपयोग करना आता है?Do you know how to use a computer?This sentence is useful for asking about the ability to use the form उपयोग करना.Tatoeba #691666 by minshirui, translation #513513 by CK
- तुम्हें अपने समय का ठीक से इस्तेमाल करना चाहिए।You should make good use of your time.This sentence is useful for giving advice regarding the form इस्तेमाल करना.Tatoeba #491640 by minshirui, translation #69287 by CK
- कृपया मोबाइल फ़ोन का प्रयोग करें।Please use the mobile phone.
- कंप्यूटर का उपयोग करें और दस्तावेज़ सहेजें।Use the computer and save the documents.
- मुझे तेरे चश्मे का इस्तेमाल करना है।I want to use your glasses.
- कृपया टीवी चलाएं।Please operate the TV.
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Example conversation
Vikas and Pooja are in a library.
- विकास Vikasक्या मैं यह किताब उपयोग करना शुरू करूँ?Kya main yeh kitaab upyog karna shuru karoon?Should I start using this book?
- पूजा Poojaहाँ, विकास, तुम इसे उपयोग कर सकते हो।Haan, Vikas, tum ise upyog kar sakte ho.Yes, Vikas, you can use it.
- विकास Vikasक्या यहाँ डिजिटल कैटलॉग का उपयोग करना आसान है?Kya yahan digital catalogue ka upyog karna aasaan hai?Is it easy to use the digital catalogue here?
- पूजा Poojaहाँ, पूजा तुम्हें सिखा देगी।Haan, Pooja tumhe sikha degi.Yes, Pooja will teach you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “use” translations and entries इस्तेमाल करना, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (उपयोग, करना) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries इस्तेमाल, उपयोग, करना, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
