Basic Verbs

1. جانا

   jaana

   To go

   Usage

   The base verb of movement — combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary forms end in -نا (-na). جانا (to go) becomes میں جاتا ہوں ("I go").

2. آنا

   aana

   To come

   Usage

   For someone or something arriving where you are

3. کھانا

   khaana

   To eat

   Usage

   The base verb for anything about meals

4. پینا

   peena

   To drink

   Usage

   Used for drinks and for taking medicine

5. خریدنا

   khareedna

   To buy

   Usage

   The base verb for stating you want to purchase something

6. دیکھنا

   dekhna

   To see

   Usage

   Covers both sightseeing and checking something

7. انتظار کرنا

   intezaar karna

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for arranging to meet

8. میں جانا چاہتا ہوں

   main jaana chaahta hoon

   I want to go

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a destination in a taxi or at a counter

9. میں کھانا کھانا چاہتا ہوں

   main khaana khaana chaahta hoon

   I want to eat

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a dish you want

10. مجھے یہ چاہیے

    mujhe yeh chaahiye

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at something and say it — works as an order on its own

11. مجھے نہیں چاہیے

    mujhe nahin chaahiye

    I don't need it

    Usage

    To decline a bag, a receipt or a tout

12. میں ڈھونڈ رہا ہوں

    main dhoond raha hoon

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    For naming what you are looking for — showing a photo speeds it up

13. میرے پاس ہے

    mere paas hai

    I have it

    Usage

    To state you have something — tickets or documents, typically

14. میرے پاس نہیں ہے

    mere paas nahin hai

    I don't have it

    Usage

    To state you do not have something — small change or a card, say

15. مجھے پیسے نکلوانے ہیں

    mujhe paise nikalwaane hain

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    When looking for an ATM or explaining you need cash first

16. مجھے بکنگ کرانی ہے

    mujhe booking karaani hai

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    To offer to book a room, a table or a tour

17. اس میں میری مدد کیجیے

    is mein meri madad kijiye

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    For concrete assistance — lifting a bag, working a machine

18. مجھے بتائیے

    mujhe bataaiye

    Please tell me

    Usage

    When you want information — directions or times, for instance

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