Hindi · Everyday Verbs
"to wash" in Hindi: धोना
धोनाdhona
धोना (dhona) means to wash. Say मैं कपड़े धोता हूँ, हाथ धोइए, बर्तन धो दिए.
Laundry
मैं रविवार को कपड़े धोता हूँ।main ravivaar ko kapde dhota hoon.
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How to pronounce धोना
Say it
DHO-naa
/d̪ʱoːnɑː/
Dhona is DHO-naa. Soft aspirated dho, light naa. Two beats.
"to wash" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| धोनाdhona | to wash Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| धोता हूँdhota hoon | I wash (m.) Habit. | Habit. |
| धोइएdhoiye | please wash Polite aap. | Polite aap. |
| धो दियाdho diya | washed / has washed Completed. | Completed. |
How to use धोना in real life
- 1Laundry
मैं रविवार को कपड़े धोता हूँ।
main ravivaar ko kapde dhota hoon.
I wash clothes on Sunday.
Dhota.
- 2Kitchen
आप पहले हाथ धोइए।
aap pahle haath dhoiye.
Please wash your hands first.
Dhoiye.
- 3After dinner
मैंने बर्तन धो दिए।
maine bartan dho diye.
I washed the dishes.
Dho diye.
Mistakes English speakers make with धोना
Incorrect: Using साफ़ करना for rinsing hands with soap
Correct: Hands/clothes take धोना
धोना is wash with water; साफ़ करना is broader clean.
Incorrect: Aap dho with strangers
Correct: आप धोइए
Prefer धोइए with aap.
Good to know
Many homes still धोना clothes by hand beside a machine. Hosts remind kids हाथ धोइए before meals. Festival days mean piles of बर्तन धोना after guests leave.
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Sharing chore duty after lunch
ChatPal
आप बर्तन धोएँगे या मैं?
aap bartan dhoenge ya main?
Will you wash the dishes or shall I?
You
मैं धोता हूँ, आप आराम कीजिए।
main dhota hoon, aap aaraam kijiye.
I'll wash — please rest.
ChatPal
ठीक, साबुन वहाँ रखा है।
theek, saabun vahaan rakha hai.
Okay — soap is kept there.
You
हाँ, जल्दी धो लेता हूँ।
haan, jaldi dho leta hoon.
Yes — I'll finish washing quickly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to wash" in Hindi
Polite form?
धोइए.
I wash?
मैं धोता / धोती हूँ।
Wash hands?
हाथ धोइए।
Past?
धो दिया / धोए।
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