Meaning
To acquire new knowledge or a new skill.
Cultural Background
Learning is often associated with respect for the 'Guru'. The phrase is used to show humility; admitting you are 'learning' is a sign of respect.
Use with 'रहा हूँ'
To sound natural, use 'सीख रहा हूँ' for current learning projects.
Humility
Saying 'मैं अभी सीख रहा हूँ' is a great way to show you are open to feedback.
Meaning
To acquire new knowledge or a new skill.
Use with 'रहा हूँ'
To sound natural, use 'सीख रहा हूँ' for current learning projects.
Humility
Saying 'मैं अभी सीख रहा हूँ' is a great way to show you are open to feedback.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'सीखना'.
मैं गिटार _____ चाहता हूँ।
The infinitive is required after the verb 'चाहता हूँ'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
Past tense requires the 'ne' marker.
Match the Hindi word to its English meaning.
Match: 1. सीखना, 2. सिखाना, 3. सीखना है
Direct translation check.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तुम क्या कर रहे हो? B: मैं _____।
Standard subject-object-verb order.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमैं गिटार _____ चाहता हूँ।
The infinitive is required after the verb 'चाहता हूँ'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Past tense requires the 'ne' marker.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation check.
A: तुम क्या कर रहे हो? B: मैं _____।
Standard subject-object-verb order.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is used for hobbies, work, and life skills.
Use 'मैंने सीखा'.
Usually, we use 'जानना' for facts.
Seekhna is to learn; Sikhana is to teach.
It is neutral and used everywhere.
Yes, 'मैं क्रिकेट खेलना सीख रहा हूँ'.
Yes, 'सीखा हुआ'.
Because it becomes transitive in the past tense.
Related Phrases
सीखते रहना
builds onTo keep learning
ज्ञान प्राप्त करना
synonymTo acquire knowledge
अनुभव से सीखना
specialized formTo learn from experience
