ईमेल लिखना

Using this phrase is as easy as typing a subject line. You just need to conjugate the verb likhna to match who is doing the writing. If you are currently typing, you would say Main email likh raha hoon (if you are male) or Main email likh rahi hoon (if you are female). If you want to tell someone else to do it, you might say Ek email likho (Write an email). You usually place the recipient before the phrase using the particle ko. For instance, if you are writing to your boss, you say Boss ko email likhna. It is a transitive verb phrase, so the focus is on the object—the email itself.

This phrase is a powerhouse in the professional world. In Indian offices, from Mumbai to Delhi, you will hear this constantly. Use it when you are discussing work tasks, applying for a new job, or reaching out to a professor. It is also perfect for formal administrative tasks, like writing to your bank or a customer support team. Even in casual settings, if you are sending a long, thoughtful message that isn't just a quick text, ईमेल लिखना is the right choice. It implies a bit more effort than a simple "ping."

Avoid using this for quick, instant messages. If you are on WhatsApp or Telegram, saying ईमेल लिखना will sound very strange. In those cases, just say message karna. Also, try not to use it for physical, handwritten notes. If you are writing a birthday card or a paper letter, stick to chithhi or patra. Another nuance: if you have already sent the email and the writing part is over, you might prefer email bhejna (to send an email) or email kar diya (sent the email). Likhna is specifically about the act of composition.

India’s relationship with technology is fascinating. While Hindi has pure words for almost everything, the tech revolution happened so fast that English terms took over. You will rarely hear a local say the formal Hindi word for email (viddhyut-dak). Instead, email is part of the daily vocabulary. This phrase represents the "Digital India" era. It shows how Hindi is a living, breathing language that easily absorbs foreign words to stay relevant. It bridges the gap between traditional grammar and modern life.

You will often hear people say email dalna, which literally means "to drop an email." It sounds a bit more casual, like "I'll drop you a line." Another very common variation is email karna. This is the lazy, efficient version. Instead of "writing" an email, you are "doing" an email. Use email karna when the act of writing isn't as important as the act of sending. If you are being very formal, you might say email prashit karna, but honestly, that might make you sound like a textbook from the 1990s! Stick to likhna or karna for a natural vibe.