How are English-based complex verbs used in spoken Hindi?

In spoken Hindi, English-based complex verbs are formed by combining an English verb with the Hindi light verb karna ("to do"). This process allows speakers to integrate English terminology seamlessly into Hindi sentence structures.1

Examples of this usage include:

• rest karna (to rest), which can be used interchangeably with the Hindi equivalent aram karna.1
• study karna (to study), used alongside parhai karna.1
• plead karna (to plead), used alongside bahas karna.1

This practice is part of a broader linguistic trend where contact with the English language has enriched the Hindi lexicon. While purists have sometimes sought to limit such influences, these hybrid constructions remain a common feature of contemporary spoken Hindi.1