Hindi Word · Intermediate
रोना-कानना
to cry, lament
Pronunciation: /ɾoː.nɑː.kɑːn.nɑː/
Meaning
to cry, lament
Example
मरनेका सूतक मनाते हैं—बिना खाये, बिना बाल कटाये सात दिन तक स्त्री-पुरुष रोते-कानते हैं।
They observe a mourning period for the dead—men and women cry and wail for seven days without eating or cutting their hair.
Practice tips
- Practice रोना-कानना out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Hindi word is for intermediate-level learners.