Basic Verbs

1. जाणे

   jaane

   To go

   Usage

   The base verb of movement — combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary forms end in -णे (-ne). जाणे (to go) becomes मी जातो ("I go").

2. येणे

   yene

   To come

   Usage

   For someone or something arriving where you are

3. खाणे

   khaane

   To eat

   Usage

   The base verb for anything about meals

4. पिणे

   pine

   To drink

   Usage

   Used for drinks and for taking medicine

5. विकत घेणे

   vikat ghene

   To buy

   Usage

   The base verb for stating you want to purchase something

6. पाहणे

   paahane

   To see

   Usage

   Covers both sightseeing and checking something

7. थांबणे

   thaambane

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for arranging to meet

8. मला जायचं आहे

   mala jaaychan aahe

   I want to go

   Usage

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

9. मला खायचं आहे

   mala khaaychan aahe

   I want to eat

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a dish you want

10. मला हे हवं आहे

    mala he havan aahe

    I want it

    Usage

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

11. मला नको

    mala nako

    I don't need it

    Usage

    To decline a bag, a receipt or a tout

12. मी शोधतो आहे / शोधते आहे

    mi shodhto aahe / shodhte aahe

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

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

13. माझ्याकडे आहे

    maazhyaakade aahe

    I have it

    Usage

    To state you have something — tickets or documents, typically

14. माझ्याकडे नाही

    maazhyaakade naahi

    I don't have it

    Usage

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

15. मला पैसे काढायचे आहेत

    mala paise kaadhaayche aahet

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    When looking for an ATM or explaining you need cash first

16. मला बुकिंग करायचं आहे

    mala booking karaaychan aahe

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

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

17. यात मला मदत करा

    yaat mala madat kara

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    For concrete assistance — lifting a bag, working a machine

18. मला सांगा

    mala saanga

    Please tell me

    Usage

    When you want information — directions or times, for instance

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