बोलना
Bolna is the primary Hindi verb meaning to speak, talk, or utter sounds. It is used to describe the physical act of vocalizing, the ability to communicate in a specific language, or the delivery of specific information like the truth or lies.
Examples
3 of 5मैं रोज़ हिंदी बोलता हूँ।
I speak Hindi every day.
कृपया मंच पर आकर कुछ बोलिए।
Please come to the stage and speak something.
तू क्या बोल रहा है?
What are you saying?
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
The word 'Bol' sounds a bit like 'Bellow' or a 'Bowl' echoing. Imagine someone speaking into a large bowl to make their voice louder.
Quick Quiz
हमेशा ____ बोलना चाहिए।
Correct!
The correct answer is: सच
Examples
मैं रोज़ हिंदी बोलता हूँ।
everydayI speak Hindi every day.
कृपया मंच पर आकर कुछ बोलिए।
formalPlease come to the stage and speak something.
तू क्या बोल रहा है?
informalWhat are you saying?
इस शोध पत्र में लेखक स्पष्ट रूप से बोलते हैं।
academicThe author speaks clearly in this research paper.
हमें क्लाइंट के सामने सोच-समझकर बोलना चाहिए।
businessWe should speak carefully in front of the client.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
बोलती बंद होना
to be speechless (literally: speech being stopped)
मुँह खोलना
to speak up or reveal a secret
बोलबाला होना
to have a dominant influence or say
Often Confused With
Bolna emphasizes the act of speaking/vocalizing, while Kehna focuses more on the content or message being said.
Usage Notes
Bolna is used for languages (e.g., 'I speak Hindi') and for the physical capacity to talk. In the past tense, it is one of the few transitive verbs that often does not take the 'ne' (ने) particle in common usage (e.g., 'Main bola' instead of 'Maine bola'), though 'Maine bola' is also frequently heard.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often confuse it with 'Batana' (to tell/inform). Remember: you 'speak' (bolna) a language, but you 'tell' (batana) a story.
Memory Tip
The word 'Bol' sounds a bit like 'Bellow' or a 'Bowl' echoing. Imagine someone speaking into a large bowl to make their voice louder.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit root 'boll', which refers to speaking or uttering.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Indian households, speaking softly to elders is a sign of 'lihaaz' (respect/modesty).
Quick Quiz
हमेशा ____ बोलना चाहिए।
Correct!
The correct answer is: सच
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
More communication words
सुनना
A1'सुनना' (sunnā) means to perceive sound with the ears or to pay attention to someone speaking. It serves as the equivalent for both 'to hear' (passive) and 'to listen' (active) in English.
देखना
A1To perceive something through sight or to deliberately direct your attention toward an object, person, or event. It functions as a versatile verb meaning to see, to watch, to look at, to observe, or to check something for verification.
समझना
A2To perceive the intended meaning of words, a situation, or a person's feelings. It is also frequently used to mean 'to consider' or 'to deem' something in a certain way.
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