Hindi · Everyday Verbs
"to believe" in Hindi: विश्वास करना
विश्वास करनाvishvaas karna
Note: also: मानना (maanna)
To believe in Hindi is विश्वास करना (vishvaas karna). Everyday speech often uses मुझे विश्वास है (mujhe vishvaas hai) for I believe / I am sure.
Trusting a friend's plan
मुझे आप पर पूरा विश्वास है।mujhe aap par poora vishvaas hai.
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How to pronounce विश्वास करना
Say it
vish-VAAS KAR-naa
/ʋɪʃʋɑːs kərnɑː/
Vishvaas is vish-VAAS with a clear long aa. Karna is KAR-naa. Keep the v soft, not like English w.
"to believe" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| विश्वास करनाvishvaas karna | to believe; to trust Full verb phrase. | Full verb phrase. |
| मुझे विश्वास हैmujhe vishvaas hai | I believe; I am sure Most common spoken pattern. | Most common spoken pattern. |
| विश्वास रखनाvishvaas rakhna | to keep trust / faith Aap par vishvaas rakhta hoon. | Aap par vishvaas rakhta hoon. |
| भरोसा करनाbharosa karna | to trust Close synonym for trusting a person. | Close synonym for trusting a person. |
How to use विश्वास करना in real life
- 1Trusting a friend's plan
मुझे आप पर पूरा विश्वास है।
mujhe aap par poora vishvaas hai.
I fully believe in you / trust you.
Mujhe … vishvaas hai is natural.
- 2News doubt
इस खबर पर विश्वास करना मुश्किल है।
is khabar par vishvaas karna mushkil hai.
It is hard to believe this news.
Infinitive as subject.
- 3Encouragement
अपने आप पर विश्वास कीजिए।
apne aap par vishvaas kijiye.
Please believe in yourself.
Polite imperative with kijiye.
Mistakes English speakers make with विश्वास करना
Incorrect: Main maanta hoon (when you need vishvaas)
Correct: Mujhe vishvaas hai / vishvaas karta hoon
Maanna alone does not count for विश्वास करना unless विश्वास is also present.
Incorrect: Main vishvaas hoon
Correct: Mujhe vishvaas hai
Use mujhe vishvaas hai, not main vishvaas hoon.
Good to know
Saying मुझे विश्वास है softens disagreement more than a blunt English I don't believe you. With elders, aap par vishvaas hai shows respect. In temples and homes, vishvaas also shades into faith.
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Deciding whether to trust a travel tip
ChatPal
क्या आपको इस गाइड पर विश्वास है?
kya aapko is guide par vishvaas hai?
Do you believe in / trust this guide?
You
थोड़ा विश्वास है, पर रिव्यू भी देखूँगा।
thoda vishvaas hai, par review bhi dekhunga.
I believe a bit, but I'll check reviews too.
ChatPal
ठीक है, जल्दी तय कर लेते हैं।
theek hai, jaldi tay kar lete hain.
Okay — let's decide soon.
You
अगर रिव्यू अच्छे हों तो मैं विश्वास करूँगा।
agar review achhe hon to main vishvaas karunga.
If the reviews are good, I will believe it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to believe" in Hindi
How do I say I believe you?
Mujhe aap par vishvaas hai.
Vishvaas karna or maanna?
Vishvaas karna is the headword; maanna is a note synonym and needs विश्वास in the sentence for this page.
I don't believe it?
Mujhe vishvaas nahin / mushkil hai vishvaas karna.
Believe in yourself?
Apne aap par vishvaas kijiye / rakhiye.
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