Hindi · Common Verbs
आना
aana
To come
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move toward the speaker or a place.
Example
मेरे घर खाने पर आओ।
Come to my home for dinner.
Etymology
'आना' (aana) comes from the Sanskrit 'आगमन' (āgamana), meaning 'to come.' It plays an essential role in indicating arrival and existence within discourse.
How & Where It’s Used
'आना' is common in both spoken and written Hindi, often used in everyday conversation, instructions, and storytelling. It spans both formal and informal registers.