Hindi · Everyday Verbs
"to look for" in Hindi: ढूँढना
ढूँढनाdhoondhna
ढूँढना (dhoondhna) means to look for. Say मैं चाबी ढूँढता हूँ, आप किताब ढूँढ रहे हैं? Keep ँ in ढूँढ — different from ढूँढ लेना (to find).
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मैं चश्मा ढूँढता हूँ कमरे में।main chashma dhoondhta hoon kamre mein.
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How to pronounce ढूँढना
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DHOONDH-naa
/ɖʱũːɖʱnɑː/
Dhoondhna: DHOONDH with chandrabindu, then naa. Soft aspirated dh.
"to look for" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ढूँढनाdhoondhna | to look for Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| ढूँढता हूँdhoondhta hoon | I look for (m.) Present. | Present. |
| ढूँढ रही हूँdhoondh rahi hoon | I am looking for (f.) Progressive. | Progressive. |
| ढूँढिएdhoondhiye | please look for Polite aap. | Polite aap. |
How to use ढूँढना in real life
- 1Home
मैं चश्मा ढूँढता हूँ कमरे में।
main chashma dhoondhta hoon kamre mein.
I'm looking for my glasses in the room.
Dhoondhta.
- 2Help
आप मेरी चाबी ढूँढिए न।
aap meri chaabi dhoondhiye na.
Please look for my key.
Aap.
- 3Market
हम सस्ता होटल ढूँढ रहे हैं।
hum sasta hotel dhoondh rahe hain.
We are looking for a cheap hotel.
Progressive.
Mistakes English speakers make with ढूँढना
Incorrect: Writing ढूंढना with anusvaar ं
Correct: ढूँढना with chandrabindu ँ
Copy ूँ exactly.
Incorrect: Confusing with मिलना
Correct: Looking for is ढूँढना
मिलना is to meet / be found.
Good to know
Lost kids get loudspeakers: माँ बच्चे को ढूँढ रही हैं. Shop staff help tourists ढूँढना a size. Families split: तुम ऊपर ढूँढो।
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Searching for a charger
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आप चार्जर कहाँ ढूँढ रहे हैं?
aap charger kahaan dhoondh rahe hain?
Where are you looking for the charger?
You
बैग में ढूँढता हूँ अभी।
bag mein dhoondhta hoon abhi.
I'm looking in the bag now.
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ड्रॉयर भी खोलकर देखिए।
drawer bhi kholkar dekhiye.
Please open the drawer and check too.
You
मिला नहीं — फिर ढूँढती हूँ।
mila nahin — phir dhoondhti hoon.
Didn't find it — I'll look again.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to look for" in Hindi
Infinitive?
ढूँढना.
Chandrabindu?
ढूँढ with ँ, not ढूंढ.
Please look?
ढूँढिए.
Vs ढूँढ लेना?
ढूँढना = look for; ढूँढ लेना = find.
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