Hindi Verbs & Conjugation: Complete Beginner Guide

Hindi verb conjugation is essential for proper communication. This guide breaks down each tense with clear explanations and examples.

Verb Basics

Hindi verbs have:

**Root form**: जाना (jaana) - to go

**Stem**: जा (jaa)

**Infinitive**: जाना (jaana)

Present Tense (वर्तमान काल)

Simple Present

Formula: Stem + ता/ती/ते + हूं/है/हो/हैं

Example with जाना (to go):

मैं जाता हूं (Main jaata hoon) - I go (masculine)

मैं जाती हूं (Main jaati hoon) - I go (feminine)

Present Continuous

Currently happening actions.

Formula: Stem + रहा/रही/रहे + हूं/है/हो/हैं

Example:

मैं जा रहा हूं (Main jaa raha hoon) - I am going

Practice with our [sentence examples](/sentences/examples).

Past Tense (भूत काल)

Simple Past

Completed actions.

Formula: Stem + या/ई/ए

Example:

मैं गया (Main gaya) - I went (masculine)

मैं गई (Main gayi) - I went (feminine)

Future Tense (भविष्य काल)

Simple Future

Will happen.

Formula: Stem + ऊंगा/ऊंगी/एंगे/ओगे

Example:

मैं जाऊंगा (Main jaaunga) - I will go (masculine)

मैं जाऊंगी (Main jaaungi) - I will go (feminine)

Common Verbs to Learn

होना (hona) - to be

करना (karna) - to do

खाना (khaana) - to eat

पीना (peena) - to drink

बोलना (bolna) - to speak

Learn these in our [100 common words](/blog/100-common-hindi-words) list.

Gender Agreement

Verbs must match noun gender. Review [common mistakes](/blog/hindi-grammar-mistakes) to avoid errors.

Practice Strategy

Master एक verb in all tenses

Practice with [daily sentences](/sentences/daily-use)

Use [translator](/translate) to verify

Speak with native speakers

Verb conjugation is complex but learnable with consistent practice!