Hindi · Common Verbs
जानना
jaanna
To know
Beginnerverb
Definition
To have information or be aware of something.
Example
क्या तुम उसका नाम जानते हो?
Do you know his name?
Etymology
'जानना' (jaanna) comes from the Sanskrit 'जानाति' (jānāti), which means 'to know.' It emphasizes the process of cognition and understanding historically.
How & Where It’s Used
'जानना' is commonly employed in both spoken and written forms, across formal and informal settings, often relating to knowledge or awareness.