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How to say “I'd rather ...” in Hindi
State which alternative you would prefer.
मैं … करना पसंद करूँगा / करूँगी।main ... karna pasand karoonga / karoongi.
I'd rather …
Use the complete example to see whether the expression takes a noun, an action, or a clause.
Use it in three situations
Choosing an activity
मैं यहीं रहना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।main yahin rehna pasand karoonga/karoongi.
I'd rather stay here.
Comparing travel options
मैं पैदल जाना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।main paidal jaana pasand karoonga/karoongi.
I'd rather walk.
Suggesting a different meal
मैं चाय लेना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।main chaay lena pasand karoonga/karoongi.
I'd rather have tea.
What to watch for
A literal translation of 'rather' may not express preference naturally.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine expressing preferences. Say this in Hindi: I'd rather walk.
Reveal a sample reply
मैं पैदल जाना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।main paidal jaana pasand karoonga/karoongi.
I'd rather walk.
Build a useful exchange
Explain what you would enjoy and make a joint choice.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Hindi
These examples generally use respectful आप (aap). Familiar तुम (tum) changes the verb ending, and तू (tu) can sound too intimate or disrespectful in the wrong relationship. Where gender changes a first-person form, choose the version that describes the speaker.
Read the Devanagari alongside the romanization. Romanization is a reading aid rather than an exact description of every sound. Everyday Hindi can use familiar loanwords, while a literal English word order may sound unnatural.
