गाना
मैं एक सुंदर गाना सुनना चाहता हूँ।
I want to listen to a beautiful song.
A musical composition with lyrics intended to be sung.
उसने एक पुराना गाना गाया।
He sang an old song.
रेडियो पर मेरा पसंदीदा गाना बज रहा है।
My favorite song is playing on the radio.
Used for both the song itself and the act of singing.
To sing (verb).
बच्चे मिलकर गाना गा रहे हैं।
The children are singing together.
Often used in imperative forms like 'गाओ!' (Sing!)
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Pro Tip
Distinguish noun vs. verb
When 'गाना' is a noun, it means 'song'. When used as a verb (e.g., 'गाना गाना'), it means 'to sing'. Context clarifies the meaning.
Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'gāna' (गान), derived from the root 'gā' (गै) meaning 'to sing'.
Usage Notes
The noun form is masculine ('एक गाना'), while the verb form conjugates like 'गाना' (e.g., 'मैं गाता हूँ', 'तुम गाते हो').