Le verbe hindi Sakna : Pouvoir et Capacité (सकना)
sakta, sakti, sakte.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'sakna' (सकना) to express ability or possibility by adding it to the root of your main verb.
- Remove the 'na' from the main verb: 'karna' (to do) becomes 'kar'.
- Add 'sakna' to the root: 'kar' + 'sakna' = 'karsakna'.
- Conjugate 'sakna' based on the subject and tense: 'Main kar sakta hoon' (I can do).
Overview
sakna (सकना).How This Grammar Works
sakna ne sort jamais seul. C'est un verbe auxiliaire qui se colle à la racine d'un autre verbe.sakna gérer le genre, le nombre et le temps.sakna comme le conducteur. Le passager reste assis (forme racine), tandis que le conducteur (sakna) passe les vitesses (se conjugue) selon qui parle.Formation Pattern
bolna - parler) et enlève na. Il reste bol.
sak: Colle sak à la racine. Tu as bol sak.
sak: Ajoute la terminaison (ta, te, ti).
sakta
sakte
sakti
hoon, hai, hain.
When To Use It
- 1Capacité: « Je peux conduire. »
- 2Permission: « Puis-je entrer ? »
- 3Possibilité: « Il peut pleuvoir. »
Common Mistakes
- Double Conjugaison: Ne conjugue pas les deux ! Garde le verbe principal en racine.
- Pas de « Ne »: Au passé,
saknane prend jamaisne.
Contrast With Similar Patterns
Sakna est la capacité générale. Paana c'est réussir à faire quelque chose (souvent utilisé si on échoue).Quick FAQ
Pour le futur ?
R: Oui, conjugue sakna au futur.
La négation ?
R: Mets nahin avant la racine.
Conjugation of Sakna (Present Tense)
| Subject | Masculine Singular | Feminine Singular | Plural/Formal |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Main (I)
|
sakta hoon
|
sakti hoon
|
-
|
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Tum (You informal)
|
sakte ho
|
sakti ho
|
-
|
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Tu (You intimate)
|
sakta hai
|
sakti hai
|
-
|
|
Woh/Yeh (He/She/It)
|
sakta hai
|
sakti hai
|
-
|
|
Hum (We)
|
-
|
-
|
sakte hain
|
|
Aap (You formal)
|
-
|
-
|
sakte hain
|
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Ve/Ye (They)
|
-
|
-
|
sakte hain
|
Meanings
The verb 'sakna' is used to express physical ability, permission, or possibility.
Physical Ability
Possessing the skill or strength to perform an action.
“Main tair sakta hoon.”
“Woh tez daud sakti hai.”
Possibility
Something that might happen.
“Aaj baarish ho sakti hai.”
“Woh aa sakta hai.”
Permission
Asking or giving leave to do something.
“Kya main andar aa sakta hoon?”
“Tum ja sakte ho.”
Reference Table
| Sujet | Structure (Racine + Sakna) | Exemple (Verbe: Jaana - Aller) |
|---|---|---|
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Main (Je - Masc)
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racine + sakta hoon
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Main jaa sakta hoon
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Main (Je - Fem)
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racine + sakti hoon
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Main jaa sakti hoon
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Tum (Tu - Informel)
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racine + sakte ho / sakti ho
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Tum jaa sakte ho
|
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Aap (Vous - Formel)
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racine + sakte hain / sakti hain
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Aap jaa sakte hain
|
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Yeh/Woh (Il - Masc)
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racine + sakta hai
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Woh jaa sakta hai
|
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Yeh/Woh (Elle - Fem)
|
racine + sakti hai
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Woh jaa sakti hai
|
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Hum/Ve (Nous/Ils)
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racine + sakte hain
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Hum jaa sakte hain
|
Spectre de formalité
Kya main andar aa sakta hoon? (Entering a room)
Kya main andar aa sakta hoon? (Entering a room)
Andar aaun? (Entering a room)
Aaun kya? (Entering a room)
Construire une phrase avec 'Pouvoir'
Quel est le verbe principal ?
Qui est le sujet ?
C'est un homme seul ?
C'est une femme ?
L'univers de Sakna
Usages
- Capacité Je peux courir
- Permission Puis-je partir ?
- Possibilité Il peut pleuvoir
Formes
- Sakta Masc. Sing.
- Sakte Masc. Plur.
- Sakti Féminin
Sakna vs Can en anglais
Mémo Sakna
Masculin
- • Sakta (Singulier)
- • Sakte (Pluriel)
- • Saka (Passé)
Féminin
- • Sakti (Singulier)
- • Sakti (Pluriel)
- • Saki (Passé)
Exemples par niveau
Main Hindi bol sakta hoon.
I can speak Hindi.
Woh aa sakti hai.
She can come.
Kya tum khel sakte ho?
Can you play?
Main nahin ja sakta.
I cannot go.
Kya main yahan baith sakta hoon?
Can I sit here?
Aaj baarish ho sakti hai.
It might rain today.
Aap kal aa sakte hain.
You can come tomorrow.
Hum yeh kaam kar sakte hain.
We can do this work.
Agar tum koshish karo, toh tum seekh sakte ho.
If you try, you can learn.
Mujhe nahi lagta ki woh aa sakega.
I don't think he will be able to come.
Kya aap mujhe bata sakte hain ki station kahan hai?
Can you tell me where the station is?
Woh itni tez daud sakta tha ki koi use pakad nahi paya.
He could run so fast that no one could catch him.
Is samasya ka samadhan nikala ja sakta hai.
The solution to this problem can be found.
Mujhe umeed hai ki hum is project ko samay par pura kar sakenge.
I hope we will be able to complete this project on time.
Kya yeh sambhav hai ki hum kal mil sakein?
Is it possible that we can meet tomorrow?
Unhe yahan aane ki anumati di ja sakti hai.
They can be given permission to come here.
Aisi sthiti mein, koi bhi vyakti ghabra sakta hai.
In such a situation, anyone can get nervous.
Yeh kaha ja sakta hai ki unka yogdan atulniya hai.
It can be said that their contribution is incomparable.
Shayad woh bhool gaya ho, isliye nahi aa saka.
Perhaps he forgot, that's why he couldn't come.
Hamein yeh sunishchit karna hoga ki sabhi log hissa le sakein.
We must ensure that everyone can participate.
Yadi humne pehle kadam uthaye hote, toh parinam kuch aur ho sakte the.
If we had taken steps earlier, the results could have been different.
Vah apni baat ko itni spashtata se rakh sakta hai ki koi bhi prashn nahi uthata.
He can present his point so clearly that no one raises a question.
Sanskriti ka prabhav itna gehra ho sakta hai ki vyakti apni pehchan bhool jaye.
The influence of culture can be so deep that a person forgets their identity.
Kintu kya vastav mein aisa hona sambhav ho sakta hai?
But can it really be possible for this to happen?
Facile à confondre
Both relate to ability, but 'paana' implies overcoming a struggle.
Learners use future tense for ability.
Both are modal verbs.
Erreurs courantes
Main khana sakta hoon
Main kha sakta hoon
Main ja sakti hoon (said by a male)
Main ja sakta hoon
Main sakta hoon ja
Main ja sakta hoon
Main nahin sakta ja
Main nahin ja sakta
Hum ja sakta hain
Hum ja sakte hain
Kya tum ja sakta?
Kya tum ja sakte ho?
Woh aa sakna
Woh aa sakta hai
Main aa paya (when meaning ability)
Main aa sakta hoon
Agar main kar sakta, main karta
Agar main kar sakta, toh main karta
Woh kar sakti the
Woh kar sakti thi
Structures de phrases
Main ___ sakta hoon.
Kya tum ___ sakte ho?
Agar tum ___, toh tum ___ sakte ho.
Kya yeh ___ ja sakta hai?
Real World Usage
Aa sakte ho?
Main team ke saath kaam kar sakta hoon.
Kya main yahan ticket le sakta hoon?
Kya aap order jaldi la sakte hain?
Koi bhi seekh sakta hai!
Hum is par kal baat kar sakte hain.
La racine est reine
Main kha sakta hoon.
Pas de 'Ne' ici
Main nahin aa saka.
Demandes polies
Kya aap meri madad kar sakte hain?
Où mettre le 'Nahin' ?
Main jaa nahin sakta.
Smart Tips
Always check if the first verb is the root.
Use 'sakte hain' to show respect.
Use 'paana' instead of 'sakna'.
Use 'kya main' at the start.
Prononciation
Sakna
The 'k' is unaspirated, like in 'sky'.
Question
Kya tum ja sakte ho? ↑
Rising intonation at the end for yes/no questions.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of 'Sakna' as 'Sack-na' — you have the 'sack' (ability) to carry the verb.
Association visuelle
Imagine a person lifting a heavy box. The box is the verb root, and they are holding it up with the 'Sakna' handle.
Rhyme
Root plus sakna, makes you able, speaking Hindi, now is stable!
Story
Rohan wants to climb a mountain. He looks at the mountain (the verb). He says 'Main chadh sakta hoon' (I can climb). He reaches the top and says 'Main chadh paya' (I managed to climb).
Word Web
Défi
Write 5 sentences about things you can do today using 'Main ___ sakta/sakti hoon'.
Notes culturelles
Using 'sakna' with 'aap' is highly polite and expected in professional settings.
Younger speakers often drop the 'sakna' entirely and use the future tense to imply ability.
In formal writing, 'sakna' is often replaced by 'samarth hona' (to be capable).
Derived from the Sanskrit root 'shak' (to be able).
Amorces de conversation
Kya aap Hindi bol sakte hain?
Kya hum kal mil sakte hain?
Kya aapko lagta hai ki baarish ho sakti hai?
Kya aap is samasya ka hal nikal sakte hain?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
Main yeh kaam kar ___ hoon. (Je peux faire ce travail.)
Find and fix the mistake:
Woh gaana gaata sakta hai.
Choisis la phrase correcte :
Score: /3
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesMain Hindi ___ (speak).
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Main khana sakta hoon.
sakta / hoon / main / ja
Can you come?
Hum ___ (go).
Main + khel + sakna
Match 'sakna' usage.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesMain French nahin bol ___ hoon.
Maine nahin aa saka.
madad / tum / ho / kya / meri / sakte / kar / ?
Quelle phrase signifie 'Puis-je m'asseoir ?'
Associe les paires :
Traduire en hindi.
Kya aap yeh __ sakte hain? (faire)
Hum log jaa sakta hai.
Je n'ai pas pu dormir hier. (Homme)
sakti / hai / baarish / aaj / ho
Ve wahan nahin jaa ___.
Je pourrai venir.
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
Mostly yes, but use 'paana' for 'managed to'.
It agrees with the subject's gender and number.
It is neutral and used in all registers.
Put 'nahin' before 'sakna'.
Yes, conjugate it in the future tense.
Use 'sakti'.
Yes, it attaches to the verb root.
Yes, it is very common for polite requests.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Poder
Spanish uses an infinitive after 'poder', Hindi uses a root.
Pouvoir
French requires an infinitive, Hindi requires a root.
Können
German places the main verb at the end of the clause.
-koto ga dekiru
Japanese uses a noun-based structure (can-do-thing).
Istata'a
Arabic is highly inflected for gender/number in the verb itself.
Néng
Chinese does not change the verb form at all.
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