Hindi · Common Verbs
लिखना
likhna
To write
Beginnerverb
Definition
To form letters or words on paper or a screen.
Example
कृपया यहाँ अपना नाम लिखिए।
Please write your name here.
Etymology
'लिखना' (likhna) comes from the Sanskrit 'लिखित' (likhita), meaning 'to write.' It represents a crucial element of communication in various languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'लिखना' is applicable in formal and informal contexts, including both spoken and written forms, especially in literary and academic settings.
Literary Heritage
Often appears in poetry and prose that emphasizes the art of writing.