लेना
The verb 'लेना' (lenā) primarily means to take, receive, or accept something. It is also used as an auxiliary verb in compound constructions to indicate that the action is performed for the benefit of the subject themselves.
Exemples
3 sur 5क्या मैं आपकी कलम ले सकता हूँ?
Can I take your pen?
कृपया अपना प्रमाण पत्र ले लीजिए।
Please take your certificate.
तू मेरा हिस्सा भी ले ले।
You take my share too.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'lenā' as 'leaning in' to take something you want. Both start with 'Le'.
Quiz rapide
मैंने बाज़ार से फल ___।
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : लिए
Exemples
क्या मैं आपकी कलम ले सकता हूँ?
everydayCan I take your pen?
कृपया अपना प्रमाण पत्र ले लीजिए।
formalPlease take your certificate.
तू मेरा हिस्सा भी ले ले।
informalYou take my share too.
इतिहासकारों को कई तथ्यों को ध्यान में लेना पड़ता है।
academicHistorians have to take many facts into consideration.
बोर्ड ने नया निवेश लेने का फैसला किया है।
businessThe board has decided to take new investment.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
दम लेना
to rest or take a break
मोल लेना
to buy (often used figuratively like 'inviting trouble')
आड़े हाथों लेना
to rebuke or take someone to task
Souvent confondu avec
लाना means 'to bring' (motion towards), whereas लेना means 'to take' (possession/reception).
देना is the opposite, meaning 'to give'.
Notes d'usage
When used as a main verb in the past tense (perfective aspect), it is transitive and requires the 'ne' (ने) postposition with the subject. As an auxiliary, it combines with the root of another verb (e.g., 'सीख लेना') to show the action is completed for oneself.
Erreurs courantes
Beginners often say 'main liya' instead of 'maine liya' (मैंने लिया) because they forget that 'lenā' is transitive and requires the 'ne' construction in the past tense.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'lenā' as 'leaning in' to take something you want. Both start with 'Le'.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Sanskrit root 'labh' (लभते), meaning to obtain or receive.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Indian social contexts, it is considered polite to use the right hand when taking (लेना) or giving items, especially food or money.
Quiz rapide
मैंने बाज़ार से फल ___।
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : लिए
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