पढ़ना

paḍhnā
to read

मैं किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ।

I am reading a book.


general

To read or study written material, such as books, documents, or texts.

वह समाचार पढ़ता है।

He reads the news.

बच्चे स्कूल में पढ़ते हैं।

Children study at school.

This verb is commonly used for both casual reading and formal study.

formal

To learn or acquire knowledge through reading or study.

वह इतिहास पढ़ रहा है।

He is studying history.

Often used in educational contexts.

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'पढ़ना' is used for both reading and studying. For example, 'मैं किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ' means 'I am reading a book', while 'वह इतिहास पढ़ रहा है' means 'He is studying history'.

Gold Rule

Verb Conjugation

'पढ़ना' is a regular verb and follows standard Hindi verb conjugation rules. For example, 'मैं पढ़ता हूँ' (I read) and 'वह पढ़ती है' (she reads).

Word Origin

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

Usage Notes

In Hindi, 'पढ़ना' can refer to both casual reading and formal study. It is a common verb used in everyday conversation and academic settings.

Word Breakdown

पढ़
read
root
+
ना
infinitive marker
suffix
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