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पढ़ना

paṛhnā
verb★Beginner
formal

To read or study something

मैं किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ।

I am reading a book.

बच्चे स्कूल में पढ़ते हैं।

Children study at school.

💡

This verb is used for both reading books and studying subjects.

formal

To learn or acquire knowledge

वह अंग्रेजी सीखने के लिए पढ़ रहा है।

He is studying to learn English.

💡

Often used in the context of formal education.

Collocations

पढ़ाई करनाto studyपढ़ना सीखनाto learn to readपढ़ाई लिखाईstudies and writing

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

पढ़ाई लिखाईphrase
studies and writing
पढ़ाई करनी चाहिएphrase
one should study

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'पढ़ना' is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts, from reading a book to studying a subject.

⚡Gold Rule

Verb Conjugation

The verb 'पढ़ना' conjugates differently based on the subject and tense. For example, 'मैं पढ़ता हूँ' (I read) and 'वह पढ़ती है' (she reads).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'पठ्' (paṭh), meaning 'to read' or 'to study'.

📝Usage Notes

The verb 'पढ़ना' is used for both reading books and studying subjects. It can also mean to learn or acquire knowledge in a formal educational context.

Word Breakdown

पढ़
read or study
root
+
ना
infinitive verb ending
suffix
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश

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