Basic Verbs

1. ਜਾਣਾ

   jaana

   To go

   Usage

   The base verb of movement — combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary forms end in -ਣਾ / -ਨਾ. ਜਾਣਾ (to go) becomes ਮੈਂ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ ("I go").

2. ਆਉਣਾ

   aauna

   To come

   Usage

   For someone or something arriving where you are

3. ਖਾਣਾ

   khaana

   To eat

   Usage

   The base verb for anything about meals

4. ਪੀਣਾ

   peena

   To drink

   Usage

   Used for drinks and for taking medicine

5. ਖਰੀਦਣਾ

   khareedna

   To buy

   Usage

   The base verb for stating you want to purchase something

6. ਵੇਖਣਾ

   vekhna

   To see

   Usage

   Covers both sightseeing and checking something

7. ਉਡੀਕਣਾ

   udikna

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for arranging to meet

8. ਮੈਂ ਜਾਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ

   main jaana chaahunda haan

   I want to go

   Usage

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

9. ਮੈਂ ਖਾਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ

   main khaana chaahunda haan

   I want to eat

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a dish you want

10. ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ

    mainu ih chaahida hai

    I want it

    Usage

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

11. ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ

    mainu nahin chaahida

    I don't need it

    Usage

    To decline a bag, a receipt or a tout

12. ਮੈਂ ਲੱਭ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ

    main labbh riha haan

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

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

13. ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਹੈ

    mere kol hai

    I have it

    Usage

    To state you have something — tickets or documents, typically

14. ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ

    mere kol nahin hai

    I don't have it

    Usage

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

15. ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪੈਸੇ ਕਢਵਾਉਣੇ ਹਨ

    mainu paise kadhvaune han

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    When looking for an ATM or explaining you need cash first

16. ਮੈਨੂੰ ਬੁਕਿੰਗ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ

    mainu booking karni hai

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

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

17. ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰੋ

    is vich meri madad karo

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    For concrete assistance — lifting a bag, working a machine

18. ਮੈਨੂੰ ਦੱਸੋ ਜੀ

    mainu dasso ji

    Please tell me

    Usage

    When you want information — directions or times, for instance

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