Hindi · Everyday Verbs
"to learn" in Hindi: सीखना
सीखनाseekhna
To learn in Hindi is सीखना (seekhna). Main seekhta hoon means I learn. Past seekha / seekhi covers what you learned.
Language class
मैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ।main hindi seekh raha hoon.
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How to pronounce सीखना
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SEEKH-naa
/siːkʰnɑː/
Seekhna is SEEKH-naa with a long ee and aspirated kh. Keep the kh breathy.
"to learn" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| सीखनाseekhna | to learn Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| सीखता हूँseekhta hoon | I learn (male) Habitual. | Habitual. |
| सीखती हूँseekhti hoon | I learn (female) Habitual. | Habitual. |
| सीखाseekha | learned (male) Past participle. | Past participle. |
How to use सीखना in real life
- 1Language class
मैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ।
main hindi seekh raha hoon.
I’m learning Hindi.
Continuous seekh raha.
- 2New skill
उसने गिटार सीखा।
usne gitaar seekha.
He learned guitar.
Past seekha.
- 3Advice
रोज़ थोड़ा सीखिए।
roz thoda seekhiye.
Please learn a little every day.
Polite seekhiye.
Mistakes English speakers make with सीखना
Incorrect: Using padhaai karna for learning to swim.
Correct: Skills use seekhna / सीखना; padhaai karna is study.
सीखना is learn; पढ़ाई करना is study.
Incorrect: Main learn karta hoon.
Correct: Main seekhta hoon. / मैं सीखता हूँ।
Use सीखना conjugations, not English learn.
Good to know
Adults say umr bhar seekhte rahna (keep learning lifelong). Cooking, driving, and apps all take seekhna, not only school subjects.
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Talking about learning cooking
ChatPal
क्या आप खाना बनाना सीख रहे हैं?
kya aap khaana banana seekh rahe hain?
Are you learning to cook?
You
हाँ, माँ से सीखता हूँ।
haan, maa se seekhta hoon.
Yes — I learn from mom.
ChatPal
एक नई रेसिपी सीखिए आज।
ek nai recipe seekhiye aaj.
Please learn a new recipe today.
You
ठीक है, दाल बनाना सीखूँगा।
theek hai, daal banana seekhunga.
Okay — I’ll learn to make dal.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to learn" in Hindi
How do I say I learned it?
Maine seekha (male object agreement patterns vary) or main seekh gaya/gayi.
Is seekhna only for school?
No. Any skill: languages, sports, software.
How is it different from padhaai karna?
Padhaai karna is to study. Seekhna is to learn a skill or content.
What is the polite imperative?
Seekhiye.
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