Hindi · Everyday Verbs
"to write" in Hindi: लिखना
लिखनाlikhna
To write in Hindi is लिखना (likhna). Habitual main likhta hoon means I write; past likha / likhi is wrote, and likhiye is the polite please write.
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यहाँ अपना नाम लिखिए।yahaan apna naam likhiye.
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How to pronounce लिखना
Say it
LIKH-naa
/lɪkʰnɑː/
Likhna is LIKH-naa with aspirated kh. Likhiye keeps -iye clear for politeness.
"to write" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| लिखनाlikhna | to write Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| लिखिएlikhiye | please write Polite imperative. | Polite imperative. |
| लिख रहा हूँlikh raha hoon | I am writing Continuous. | Continuous. |
| लिखाईlikhaai | handwriting Related noun. | Related noun. |
How to use लिखना in real life
- 1Form counter
यहाँ अपना नाम लिखिए।
yahaan apna naam likhiye.
Please write your name here.
Polite likhiye.
- 2Chat apology
मैं अभी मैसेज लिख रहा हूँ।
main abhi message likh raha hoon.
I’m writing a message right now.
Continuous.
- 3Homework
रोज़ पाँच वाक्य लिखता हूँ।
roz paanch vaakya likhta hoon.
I write five sentences every day.
Habitual likhta.
Mistakes English speakers make with लिखना
Incorrect: Main write kar raha hoon.
Correct: Main likh raha hoon. / मैं लिख रहा हूँ।
Use लिखना forms, not English write plus karna.
Incorrect: Aap likho on a form for elders.
Correct: Aap लिखिए (likhiye).
With aap prefer लिखिए (likhiye).
Good to know
School still grades likhaai (handwriting) separately from content. In offices, likh dijiye on a notepad remains a polite ask when phones feel too casual.
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Filling a visitor register together
ChatPal
रजिस्टर में नाम लिखिए यहाँ।
register mein naam likhiye yahaan.
Please write your name here in the register.
You
कलम दीजिए, मैं लिख रहा हूँ।
kalam dijiye, main likh raha hoon.
Please give a pen — I’m writing.
ChatPal
तारीख भी लिखना मत भूलिए।
taarikh bhi likhna mat bhooliye.
Don’t forget to write the date too.
You
लिख लिया, चेक कर लीजिए।
likh liya, check kar lijiye.
I’ve written it — please check.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to write" in Hindi
Polite please write?
Likhiye.
I am writing?
Likh raha hoon / likh rahi hoon.
Handwriting word?
Likhaai.
Past wrote?
Likha / likhi depending on agreement with ne patterns.
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