Hindi · Everyday Verbs
"to teach" in Hindi: सिखाना
सिखानाsikhaana
Note: also: पढ़ाना (padhaana)
To teach in Hindi is सिखाना (sikhaana). Main sikhaata hoon means I teach. Padhaana is teaching by having someone read/study, a related but different verb.
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क्या आप मुझे गाना सिखाएँगे?kya aap mujhe gaana sikhaenge?
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How to pronounce सिखाना
Say it
si-KHAA-naa
/sɪkʰɑːnɑː/
Sikhaana is si-KHAA-naa with aspirated kh and long aa. Sikhaata keeps the long aa in the middle.
"to teach" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| सिखानाsikhaana | to teach Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| सिखाता हूँsikhaata hoon | I teach (male) Habitual. | Habitual. |
| सिखाती हूँsikhaati hoon | I teach (female) Habitual. | Habitual. |
| सिखाइएsikhaiye | please teach Polite imperative. | Polite imperative. |
How to use सिखाना in real life
- 1Skill exchange
क्या आप मुझे गाना सिखाएँगे?
kya aap mujhe gaana sikhaenge?
Will you teach me to sing?
Future sikhaenge.
- 2Job intro
मैं बच्चों को गणित सिखाता हूँ।
main bachchon ko ganit sikhaata hoon.
I teach math to kids.
Habitual sikhaata.
- 3Request
कृपया यह स्टेप सिखाइए।
kripya yah step sikhaiye.
Please teach this step.
Polite sikhaiye.
Mistakes English speakers make with सिखाना
Incorrect: Using only padhaana for teaching dance.
Correct: Skills use sikhaana / सिखाना; padhaana is more study-teaching.
Headword सिखाना covers teaching skills.
Incorrect: Main teach karta hoon.
Correct: Main sikhaata hoon. / मैं सिखाता हूँ।
Use सिखाना forms.
Good to know
Family members sikhaate cooking and prayer songs at home. Tuition culture still asks kaun sikhaata hai? for every subject.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking a friend to teach a recipe
ChatPal
क्या आप पराठा सिखा सकते हैं?
kya aap paraatha sikha sakte hain?
Can you teach paratha?
You
हाँ, आसान तरीका सिखाता हूँ।
haan, aasaan tareeka sikhaata hoon.
Yes — I’ll teach an easy method.
ChatPal
पहले आटा गूंधना सिखाइए।
pehle aata goondhna sikhaiye.
Please teach kneading the dough first.
You
ठीक है, अभी सिखाता हूँ।
theek hai, abhi sikhaata hoon.
Okay — I’ll teach it now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to teach" in Hindi
How is sikhaana different from padhaana?
Sikhaana is to teach a skill. Padhaana leans toward teaching lessons/reading.
How do I say teach me?
Mujhe sikhaiye or mujhe sikhao with friends.
What is the habitual form?
Sikhaata/sikhaati hoon.
Can it mean show how?
Yes. Sikhaana often means show someone how to do it.
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