Basic Verbs

1. जाना

   jaana

   To go

   Usage

   The base verb of movement — combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary forms end in -ना (-naa). जाना (to go) inflects as मैं जाता हूँ (I go).

2. आना

   aana

   To come

   Usage

   For someone or something arriving where you are

3. खाना

   khaana

   To eat

   Usage

   The base verb for anything about meals

4. पीना

   peena

   To drink

   Usage

   Used for drinks and for taking medicine

5. ख़रीदना

   khareedna

   To buy

   Usage

   The base verb for stating you want to purchase something

6. देखना

   dekhna

   To see

   Usage

   Covers both sightseeing and checking something

7. इंतज़ार करना

   intazaar karna

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for arranging to meet

8. मुझे जाना है

   mujhe jaana hai

   I want to go

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a destination in a taxi or at a counter

9. मुझे खाना है

   mujhe khaana hai

   I want to eat

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a dish you want

10. मुझे यह चाहिए

    mujhe yah chaahiye

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at something and say it — works as an order on its own

11. मुझे नहीं चाहिए

    mujhe nahin chaahiye

    I don't need it

    Usage

    To decline a bag, a receipt or a tout

12. मैं ढूँढ रहा हूँ

    main dhoondh raha hoon

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    For naming what you are looking for — showing a photo speeds it up

13. मेरे पास है

    mere paas hai

    I have it

    Usage

    To state you have something — tickets or documents, typically

14. मेरे पास नहीं है

    mere paas nahin hai

    I don't have it

    Usage

    To state you do not have something — small change or a card, say

15. मुझे पैसे निकालने हैं

    mujhe paise nikaalne hain

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    When looking for an ATM or explaining you need cash first

16. मुझे बुकिंग करनी है

    mujhe booking karni hai

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    To offer to book a room, a table or a tour

17. इसमें मेरी मदद कीजिए

    isme meri madad kijiye

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    For concrete assistance — lifting a bag, working a machine

18. मुझे बताइए

    mujhe bataiye

    Please tell me

    Usage

    When you want information — directions or times, for instance

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