जाना
jānāTo go; to leave; to depart
मैं स्कूल जाना चाहता हूँ।
I want to go to school.
उसे घर जाना चाहिए।
He should go home.
This is a highly common verb used in everyday Hindi.
To be sold (in passive constructions)
यह किताब बहुत महंगी नहीं जानी चाहिए।
This book shouldn't be sold for too much.
This usage is less common and typically informal.
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💡Pro Tip
Irregular Conjugation
Remember that 'जाना' is an irregular verb, so its forms don't follow the standard patterns of regular Hindi verbs.
⚡Gold Rule
Directional Context
When 'जाना' is used with a place, it implies movement toward that place, unlike 'आना' which implies movement toward the speaker.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit 'गम्' (gam) meaning 'to go', with the addition of the Hindi verb suffix '-ना' (-nā).
📝Usage Notes
The verb 'जाना' is irregular in its conjugation, with forms like 'जाऊँ' (I go), 'जाओ' (you go), and 'जाए' (he/she goes).