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Every phrase below is a fixed shape you can fill in and use immediately, ordered from the simplest to the most advanced. Each one carries what it means in English and in Hindi, three examples that vary the slot, and the situations it actually gets said in.
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I want to learn English properly this year.
Say what you would like to do.
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Choose an answer, then check why it fits.
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मैं ___ करना चाहता/चाहती हूँ।
I want to learn English properly this year.
Say what you would like to do.
I'd like to apply for this position.
Say what you want — politely. The grown-up version of "I want to".
I feel like going out tonight.
Say what you are in the mood for.
I'd rather stay home tonight.
Say which of two things you prefer.
Simplest first. The braces mark the part you change.
Say what you would like to do.
मैं ___ करना चाहता/चाहती हूँ।
As a question: What do you want to do?
In the negative: I don't want to argue about it.
Anywhere · say it as: I want to / learn English · used everyday life, at work, shops and services
Practise this phrase →Say what you want — politely. The grown-up version of "I want to".
मैं ___ करना चाहूँगा/चाहूँगी।
As a question: What would you like to do?
In the negative: I'd rather not say.
Polite — strangers, seniors, customers · say it as: I'd like to / apply for this · used interviews, shops and services, on the phone
Practise this phrase →Say what you are in the mood for.
मेरा ___ करने का मन है।
In the negative: I don't feel like cooking today.
With friends · say it as: I feel like / going out tonight · used everyday life, at work
Practise this phrase →Say which of two things you prefer.
मैं ___ करना ज़्यादा पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।
As a question: Would you rather work from home or from the office?
In the negative: I'd rather not discuss it.
Anywhere · say it as: I'd rather / stay home tonight · used at work, everyday life
Practise this phrase →Say what you want, while admitting it is not certain.
मैं ___ करने की उम्मीद कर रहा/रही हूँ।
Polite — strangers, seniors, customers · say it as: I'm hoping to / finish by Friday · used interviews, at work
Practise this phrase →The versions that get said instead, and why they land differently.
| Commonly said | Correct English |
|---|---|
I want that you come with me. | I want you to come with me. After "want", the other person takes "to + verb". English does not use "that" here. |
I am wanting to go. | I want to go. "Want" describes a state, not an action in progress, so it does not take -ing. |
I would like to went. | I'd like to go. After "would like to", the verb stays plain. |
I feel like to go out. | I feel like going out. After "feel like", a verb takes -ing. |
I'd rather to stay home. | I'd rather stay home. After "would rather", the verb is plain — no "to". |
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