Hindi · Everyday Verbs
"to drink" in Hindi: पीना
पीनाpeena
पीना (peena) means to drink. A man says main paani peeta hoon; a woman says peeti hoon. Offer politely with pijiye. Tea, water, and juice all use peena.
As a guest
पानी पी लीजिए, गरमी तेज़ है।paani pee leejiye, garmi tez hai.
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How to pronounce पीना
Say it
PEE-naa
/piːnɑː/
Peena is PEE-naa with a long ee and long aa. The p is plain. Keep both vowels clear so it does not collapse into one clipped sound.
"to drink" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| पीनाpeena | to drink The infinitive for any drink. | The infinitive for any drink. |
| पीजिएpijiye | please drink Polite offer with aap. | Polite offer with aap. |
| पी लोpee lo | drink up Friendly push to take a sip. | Friendly push to take a sip. |
| पियाpiya | drank Past form: maine paani piya. | Past form: maine paani piya. |
How to use पीना in real life
- 1As a guest
पानी पी लीजिए, गरमी तेज़ है।
paani pee leejiye, garmi tez hai.
Please drink water; the heat is strong.
Hosts press drinks before deeper talk.
- 2Ordering tea
मैं चाय पीना चाहता हूँ।
main chaai peena chaahata hoon.
I want to drink tea.
A woman says chaahati hoon.
- 3After spicy food
मुझे ठंडा पानी पीना है।
mujhe thanda paani peena hai.
I need to drink cold water.
Mujhe…peena hai expresses need.
Mistakes English speakers make with पीना
Incorrect: मुझे पानी खाना है।
Correct: मुझे पानी पीना है।
Solids use khaana; drinks use peena.
Incorrect: आपसे कहना: पानी पीना—पियो।
Correct: आपको पानी पीना हो तो पिजिए कहिए।
Piyo matches tum. Elders and aap take pijiye.
Good to know
Refusing a drink once is normal; hosts may offer again. Alcohol is sensitive by family and region—follow the room. Chai peena is social glue as much as thirst.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A host offers drinks after you arrive
ChatPal
क्या पिएँगे, चाय या पानी?
kya piyenge, chaai ya paani?
What will you drink, tea or water?
You
पहले पानी पीऊँगा।
pehla paani piunga.
I'll drink water first.
ChatPal
लो, ठंडा पानी पी लो।
lo, thanda paani pee lo.
Here, drink the cold water.
You
शुक्रिया, अब चाय भी पी सकता हूँ।
shukriya, ab chaai bhi pee sakta hoon.
Thanks, now I can drink tea too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to drink" in Hindi
How does peena change for gender?
Peeta hoon for a man, peeti hoon for a woman in the habitual present.
How do I politely offer a drink?
Say paani pijiye or chaai pijiye.
Is alcohol also peena?
Yes: sharaab peena. Use care with when and whom you ask.
How do I say I already drank?
Say maine pee liya.
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