Basic Verbs

1. जाइल

   Jaa-il

   To go

   Usage

   The citation form of "to go" (a verbal noun). In sentences the stem or an inflected form is used.

   Grammar Note

   Verbs are cited in "-ल"; Hindi "-ना" forms such as "जाना" are not used.

2. आइल

   Aa-il

   To come

   Usage

   The citation form of "to come" (a verbal noun).

   Grammar Note

   "आइल" also serves as the past "came"; "ना आइल" is "did not come".

3. खाइल

   Khaa-il

   To eat

   Usage

   The citation form of "to eat" (a verbal noun).

   Grammar Note

   Separate from the noun "खाना" (food), the verb is "खाइल".

4. पियल

   Pi-yal

   To drink

   Usage

   The citation form of "to drink" (a verbal noun), used for water or tea.

   Grammar Note

   Sometimes written "पीयल"; Hindi "पीना" is not used.

5. खरीदल

   Kha-ri-dal

   To buy

   Usage

   The citation form of "to buy" (a verbal noun).

   Grammar Note

   "खरीद" (purchase) plus "-ल"; Hindi "ख़रीदना" is not used.

6. देखल

   De-khal

   To see

   Usage

   The citation form of "to see" (a verbal noun).

   Grammar Note

   The form is "देखल", not Hindi "देखना".

7. इंतजार कइल

   In-ta-jaar ka-il

   To wait

   Usage

   The citation form of "to wait": the noun "इंतजार" plus "कइल" (to do).

   Grammar Note

   A noun plus "कइल" forms the verb; Hindi "करना" is not used.

8. हम जाए चाहत बानी।

   Ham jaa-e chaa-hat baa-ni.

   I want to go.

   Usage

   Said after naming the place you want to go to.

   Grammar Note

   "Want to" is verb + "ए चाहत बानी". Composed sentence; a native check is advisable.

9. हम खाए चाहत बानी।

   Ham khaa-e chaa-hat baa-ni.

   I want to eat.

   Usage

   Said when you want to eat.

   Grammar Note

   "Want to" is verb + "ए चाहत बानी". Composed sentence; a native check is advisable.

10. हमरा ई चाही।

    Ham-raa i chaa-hi.

    I want this.

    Usage

    Said in a shop or market while pointing at what you want.

    Grammar Note

    "I want X" is "हमरा X चाही", with the wanted thing as the subject. Composed sentence; a native check is advisable.

11. हमरा ई ना चाही।

    Ham-raa i naa chaa-hi.

    I don't need it.

    Usage

    Used to decline a sales pitch or an offer.

    Grammar Note

    "ना" before "चाही" gives "don't need". Composed sentence; a native check is advisable.

12. हम एकरा के खोजत बानी।

    Ham ek-raa ke kho-jat baa-ni.

    I'm looking for it.

    Usage

    Used for something lost or something you are looking for.

    Grammar Note

    "-ing" is the verb plus "-त बानी". Composed sentence; a native check is advisable.

13. हमरा लगे बा।

    Ham-raa la-ge baa.

    I have it.

    Usage

    A reply when asked whether you have something.

    Grammar Note

    Literally "it is with me"; no verb "to have" is used. Composed sentence; a native check is advisable.

14. हमरा लगे नइखे।

    Ham-raa la-ge na-i-khe.

    I don't have it.

    Usage

    A reply saying you do not have something.

    Grammar Note

    "Does not have" uses "नइखे", the negative of "बा". Composed sentence; a native check is advisable.

15. हमरा पइसा निकाले के बा।

    Ham-raa pa-i-saa ni-kaa-le ke baa.

    I'll withdraw money.

    Usage

    Said when you need to withdraw money at a bank or ATM.

    Grammar Note

    "Have to do" is verb + "ए के बा". Composed sentence; a native check is advisable.

16. हमरा बुकिंग करे के बा।

    Ham-raa bu-king ka-re ke baa.

    I'll make a reservation.

    Usage

    Said when you want to book at a hotel or restaurant.

    Grammar Note

    "करे के बा" means "there is to do". Composed sentence; a native check is advisable.

17. एह में हमार मदद करीं।

    Eh men ha-maar ma-dad ka-rin.

    Please help me with it.

    Usage

    Asks for help with a specific matter such as a procedure or luggage.

    Grammar Note

    "एह में" means "in this matter"; Hindi "इसमें" is not used. Composed sentence; a native check is advisable.

18. हमरा के बताईं।

    Ham-raa ke ba-taa-in.

    Please tell me.

    Usage

    Used to ask for something you want to know, such as a way or a price.

    Grammar Note

    "बताईं" is the stem "बता" with a respectful imperative ending. Composed sentence; a native check is advisable.

Browse all TravelPhrases languages