Hindi · Everyday Verbs
"to work" in Hindi: काम करना
काम करनाkaam karna
To work in Hindi is काम करना (kaam karna). Habitual main kaam karta hoon means I work. Kaam alone is the noun work or task.
Introducing your job
मैं दिल्ली में काम करता हूँ।main Dilli mein kaam karta hoon.
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How to pronounce काम करना
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kaam KAR-naa
/kɑːm kərnɑː/
Kaam karna is kaam KAR-naa. Hold the long aa in kaam; karna has a clear dental t-free r.
"to work" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| काम करनाkaam karna | to work; to do work Dictionary verb phrase. | Dictionary verb phrase. |
| काम करता हूँkaam karta hoon | I work (male) Habitual present. | Habitual present. |
| काम करती हूँkaam karti hoon | I work (female) Habitual present. | Habitual present. |
| काम पर जानाkaam par jaana | to go to work Commute phrase. | Commute phrase. |
How to use काम करना in real life
- 1Introducing your job
मैं दिल्ली में काम करता हूँ।
main Dilli mein kaam karta hoon.
I work in Delhi.
Kaam karta is the habitual form.
- 2Busy afternoon
आज बहुत काम करना है।
aaj bahut kaam karna hai.
I have a lot of work to do today.
Kaam karna hai for obligation.
- 3Asking a colleague
आप कहाँ काम करते हैं?
aap kahaan kaam karte hain?
Where do you work?
Polite aap with karte hain.
Mistakes English speakers make with काम करना
Incorrect: Main work karta hoon.
Correct: Main kaam karta hoon. / मैं काम करता हूँ।
Use काम करना forms, not English work plus karna.
Incorrect: Only naukri karna for any work.
Correct: Naukri is a job; kaam karna / काम करना is to work or do tasks.
काम करना covers work and chores; नौकरी is employment.
Good to know
Kaam ranges from office jobs to household chores. Elders ask kaam kaisa chal raha hai? as a daily check-in, not only about career.
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आप इन दिनों कहाँ काम करते हैं?
aap in dinon kahaan kaam karte hain?
Where are you working these days?
You
मैं एक स्टार्टअप में काम करता हूँ।
main ek startup mein kaam karta hoon.
I work at a startup.
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क्या काम करना अच्छा लगता है?
kya kaam karna achha lagta hai?
Do you like the work?
You
हाँ, काम रोचक है।
haan, kaam rochak hai.
Yes, the work is interesting.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to work" in Hindi
How do I say I am working right now?
Main kaam kar raha hoon (male) or kar rahi hoon (female).
Is kaam a noun or a verb?
Kaam is the noun. The verb phrase is kaam karna.
How do I ask what someone does?
Aap kya kaam karte hain? is a polite default.
Can kaam mean homework?
Yes. Ghar ka kaam or bas kaam karo can mean chores or tasks.
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