मिलवाना
To introduce two people to each other so they become acquainted.
Explanation at your level:
You use milwana when you introduce people. If you have two friends, you say, 'Main tumhe apne dost se milwata hoon.' It is a very helpful word for making new friends!
When you are at a party, you often need to milwana (introduce) your guests. It is a way to help people feel comfortable. Use it when you are the bridge between two people who do not know each other yet.
In intermediate Hindi, milwana is essential for social navigation. Whether you are introducing a client to a manager or a family member to a friend, this verb is the standard way to describe the act of facilitating an introduction.
At this level, you recognize that milwana can also imply a sense of 'bringing together' in a broader, more abstract sense, such as bringing two ideas or groups into contact. It carries a nuance of responsibility for the connection formed.
Advanced speakers use milwana to describe complex social orchestrations. It is often used in formal narratives to describe how a third party successfully aligned different interests or personalities, acting as a mediator in a social or professional framework.
At the mastery level, milwana is understood through its etymological depth. It reflects the cultural importance of sangat (company) and the role of the individual in weaving the social fabric. It is used in literary contexts to describe the 'meeting of minds' or the alignment of destinies.
Palavra em 30 segundos
- Means 'to introduce'.
- Causative of 'to meet'.
- Essential for social skills.
- Used with 'se'.
The word milwana is a beautiful Hindi verb that captures the essence of social connection. Derived from the root milna (to meet), the suffix -wana turns it into a causative verb, meaning 'to cause to meet'.
You use this word whenever you act as the connector. Whether you are introducing your colleague to your boss or bringing two friends together at a party, you are performing the action of milwana. It is a fundamental social skill that helps build communities and professional networks.
The word has deep roots in Sanskrit, stemming from the root mil, which means 'to unite' or 'to encounter'. Over centuries, it evolved through Middle Indo-Aryan languages into the modern Hindi milna.
The causative suffix -wana is a classic feature of Hindi grammar, allowing speakers to describe actions where they are the catalyst rather than the primary participant. This linguistic evolution highlights how Indian culture values the role of the 'middleman' or the introducer in social harmony.
In daily life, milwana is used in both casual and formal contexts. You might say, 'Mujhe apne doston se milwana' (Introduce me to your friends). In a business setting, it is used to describe networking.
Common collocations include parichay karwana (to introduce/familiarize) or simply using it with names. It is a versatile word that fits perfectly in any scenario where introductions are required.
While there aren't many direct idioms using only this word, it is central to social expressions. 1. Milna-julna: To socialize or meet up regularly. 2. Aankh milwana: To look someone in the eye (often used in challenges). 3. Haath milwana: To facilitate a handshake. 4. Raasta milwana: To show someone the way. 5. Dil milwana: To bring two hearts together.
As a causative verb, milwana follows standard conjugation patterns in Hindi. It is transitive, meaning it requires an object (the person being introduced).
Pronunciation is straightforward: mil (as in 'mill') + vaa (long 'a' sound) + naa. The stress is typically on the second syllable. It rhymes with khilwana (to feed) and silwana (to get something stitched).
Fun Fact
The suffix -wana is a powerful tool in Hindi to make any verb causative.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'mil' sound followed by long 'vaa' and 'naa'.
Similar to UK, consistent vowel sounds.
Common Errors
- Pronouncing 'v' as 'w'
- Shortening the long 'aa'
- Stress on the wrong syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Requires grammar knowledge
Common in speech
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Avançado
Grammar to Know
Causative Verbs
Milna -> Milwana
Oblique Case
Dost -> Doston se
Transitive Verbs
Milwana requires object
Examples by Level
Main tumhe apne bhai se milwata hoon.
I you to my brother introduce.
Causative verb usage.
Kya tum mujhe apne dost se milwaoge?
Will you me to your friend introduce?
Future tense.
Usne mujhe sabse milwaya.
He me to everyone introduced.
Past tense.
Mujhe usse milwana hai.
I him/her to introduce want.
Infinitive construction.
Woh mujhe teacher se milwayega.
He me to teacher will introduce.
Future causative.
Maine use apni maa se milwaya.
I him to my mother introduced.
Past tense.
Tumne mujhe kisse milwaya?
You me to whom introduced?
Interrogative.
Hum milwana chahte hain.
We to introduce want.
Plural subject.
Main kal tumhe apne boss se milwaunga.
Kya tum mujhe apne parivar se milwa sakte ho?
Usne badi khushi se mujhe sabse milwaya.
Mujhe tumhare naye dost se milwana.
Woh hamesha logon ko ek-dusre se milwata hai.
Maine socha tha tum mujhe milwaoge.
Kal hum tumhe apne team se milwayenge.
Kya tum mujhe usse milwa sakte ho?
Networking ka matlab hai sahi logon ko ek-dusre se milwana.
Usne apni nayi team ko manager se milwaya.
Mujhe tumhare naye project ke lead se milwana hoga.
Is event ka maqsad logon ko milwana hai.
Maine use apne mentor se milwane ka vada kiya.
Woh logon ko milwane mein bahut mahir hai.
Kya tum mujhe usse milwaoge jisse tumne baat ki thi?
Humne sabhi guests ko ek-dusre se milwaya.
Woh hamesha alag-alag vicharon ke logon ko milwane ki koshish karta hai.
Usne mujhe apne purane doston se milwakar purani yaadein taaza kar di.
Naye employees ko purane staff se milwana zaroori hai.
Is meeting ka agenda sirf logon ko milwana nahi, balki collaborate karwana hai.
Woh logon ko milwane ka ek zariya ban gaya.
Maine use usse milwaya jo is field ka expert hai.
Sahi logon ko milwana hi kamyabi ki kunji hai.
Usne mujhe apne naye business partner se milwaya.
Usne do vipreet vichardharaon ke logon ko milwane ka saahas kiya.
Sahi samay par sahi logon ko milwana ek kala hai.
Woh logon ko milwane ke liye jaana jaata hai.
Is naye platform ka uddeshya alag-alag culture ke logon ko milwana hai.
Usne mujhe us vyakti se milwaya jisne meri zindagi badal di.
Logon ko milwana sirf ek formal kriya nahi, ek rishta banane ki shuruat hai.
Usne mujhe apne guru se milwaya.
Is project mein logon ko milwana sabse badi chunauti thi.
Usne itihas ke do bade chintakon ko milwane ka prayas kiya.
Manavta ko ek-dusre se milwana hi sabse bada dharm hai.
Woh logon ko milwane ke liye ek setu ke roop mein kaam karta hai.
Usne mujhe us parampara se milwaya jiske baare mein main anjaan tha.
Do alag duniyaon ko milwana uska shauk tha.
Usne mujhe mere antarmann se milwaya.
Logon ko milwana ek aisa karya hai jo samaj ko jodta hai.
Usne mujhe us kalakar se milwaya jiski kala ne mujhe prabhavit kiya.
Colocações comuns
Idioms & Expressions
"Haath milwana"
To facilitate a handshake/agreement.
Usne dono parties ka haath milwaya.
neutral"Aankh milwana"
To make someone face the truth or meet eyes.
Usne use sach se aankh milwaya.
literary"Dil milwana"
To bring hearts together.
Woh logon ka dil milwane ka kaam karta hai.
poetic"Raasta milwana"
To show the path.
Usne mujhe sahi raasta milwaya.
neutral"Sangat milwana"
To introduce to good company.
Usne mujhe achhi sangat milwayi.
formalEasily Confused
Root verb
To meet vs to introduce
Main milta hoon vs Main milwata hoon.
Similar meaning
Slightly more casual
Use milwa dena for quick intros.
Formal synonym
Noun vs Verb
Parichay karwana is formal.
Connecting
General connection vs introduction
Logon ko jodna (general) vs Milwana (specific intro).
Sentence Patterns
Subject + Object + se + milwana
Main tumhe usse milwata hoon.
Kya + Subject + object + se + milwana?
Kya tum mujhe milwaoge?
Subject + milwana + chahta + hai
Woh milwana chahta hai.
Subject + ne + object + se + milwaya
Usne mujhe sabse milwaya.
Milwana + ek + kala + hai
Logon ko milwana ek kala hai.
Família de palavras
Nouns
Verbs
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How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Erros comuns
Milna is 'to meet', Milwana is 'to cause someone else to meet'.
Always use 'se' when introducing someone to another.
Some learners use 'milna' for introductions.
You must specify who is being introduced.
Use parichay in formal business settings.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a bridge between two people.
Native Speakers
Always use 'se' before the person.
Cultural Insight
Introductions are key to Indian hospitality.
Grammar Shortcut
-wana is your causative friend.
Say It Right
Hold the long 'aa' sound.
Don't Mix Up
Don't say 'Mujhe milna' for 'Introduce me'.
Did You Know?
It's a causative verb.
Study Smart
Practice with your own friends' names.
Listen Closely
Hear the 'v' sound clearly.
Context Matters
Use 'parichay' for formal meetings.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Mil (Meet) + wana (Cause) = Make them meet.
Visual Association
Imagine a bridge connecting two islands.
Word Web
Desafio
Introduce two people to each other today using this verb.
Origem da palavra
Hindi/Sanskrit
Original meaning: To cause to unite
Contexto cultural
None, very neutral and positive.
Used similarly to 'introduce' in English.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At a party
- Main tumhe milwata hoon
- Kya tum mile ho?
- Milkar achha laga
At work
- Manager se milwana
- Team se milwana
- Client se milwana
With family
- Doston se milwana
- Rishtedaron se milwana
Networking
- Expert se milwana
- Contact karwana
Conversation Starters
"Tumhe sabse achha kisne milwaya?"
"Kya tum mujhe apne doston se milwaoge?"
"Tumhare liye logon ko milwana kitna aasaan hai?"
"Pehli baar milwana kaisa lagta hai?"
"Kya tumne kabhi kisi ko galat insaan se milwaya hai?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you introduced two people.
Why is it important to introduce people?
How do you feel when you meet new people?
Write about a person who is great at introducing others.
Perguntas frequentes
8 perguntasIt is neutral and can be used in most settings.
Follow standard -na verb rules.
Yes, 'Mujhe milwana' (Introduce me).
Primarily yes.
Milna is 'to meet', milwana is 'to introduce'.
Yes, very common.
Yes, milwaya.
Yes, often in romantic contexts.
Teste-se
Main tumhe apne bhai se ___.
Grammatically correct causative form.
What does 'milwana' mean?
It is the causative of meet.
Milwana is the same as Milna.
Milna is to meet, Milwana is to cause to meet.
Word
Significado
Direct translation match.
Subject + Object + se + verb.
Kya tum mujhe ___ se milwaoge?
Plural/Oblique case usage.
Which suffix makes it causative?
The -wana suffix indicates causation.
You can use milwana for objects.
Usually used for people.
Correct sentence structure.
What is the formal synonym?
Parichay karwana is the formal version.
Pontuação: /10
Summary
Milwana is the bridge that connects people through introduction.
- Means 'to introduce'.
- Causative of 'to meet'.
- Essential for social skills.
- Used with 'se'.
Memory Palace
Imagine a bridge between two people.
Native Speakers
Always use 'se' before the person.
Cultural Insight
Introductions are key to Indian hospitality.
Grammar Shortcut
-wana is your causative friend.
Exemplo
मैं तुम्हें अपने दोस्त से मिलवाना चाहता हूँ।
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