Complete Guide to Using “I’d rather + (verb)” in English

The phrase “I’d rather + verb” (contraction of “I would rather”) is used to express preferences between options. This common structure helps communicate what you prefer to do in various situations.

“I’d rather” Usage Examples

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi TranslationContext Type
1I’d rather talk about this later.मैं इस बारे में बाद में बात करना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।Time preference
2I’d rather eat at home.मैं घर पर खाना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।Food preference
3I’d rather ski than snowboard.मैं स्नोबोर्डिंग की बजाय स्कीइंग करना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।Activity choice
4I’d rather stay late than come early.मैं जल्दी आने के बजाय देर से रुकना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।Schedule preference
5I’d rather handle it myself.मैं इसे खुद संभालना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।Independence
6I’d rather go by train.मैं ट्रेन से जाना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।Travel preference
7I’d rather not discuss this now.मैं अभी इस पर चर्चा नहीं करना चाहूँगा/चाहूँगी।Sensitive topic
8I’d rather watch a comedy.मैं कॉमेडी देखना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।Entertainment choice
9I’d rather pay in cash.मैं नकद भुगतान करना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।Payment method
10I’d rather stay home tonight.मैं आज रात घर पर रहना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।Evening plans

Negative Form (“I’d rather not”)

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi Translation
1I’d rather not go.मैं नहीं जाना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।
2I’d rather not say.मैं नहीं बताना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।
3I’d rather not eat that.मैं वह नहीं खाना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।
4I’d rather not talk about it.मैं इस बारे में बात नहीं करना चाहूँगा/चाहूँगी।
5I’d rather not work late.मैं देर तक काम नहीं करना चाहूँगा/चाहूँगी।

Comparison Structure (“rather X than Y”)

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi Translation
1I’d rather read than watch TV.मैं टीवी देखने के बजाय पढ़ना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।
2I’d rather walk than take a taxi.मैं टैक्सी लेने के बजाय पैदल चलना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।
3I’d rather cook than order food.मैं खाना ऑर्डर करने के बजाय खुद पकाना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।
4I’d rather wait than make a mistake.मैं गलती करने के बजाय इंतज़ार करना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।
5I’d rather laugh than cry.मैं रोने के बजाय हँसना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी।

Key Grammar Rules

  1. Structure:
    • “I’d rather” + base verb (without “to”)
    • Correct: “I’d rather go”
    • Incorrect: “I’d rather to go”
  2. Contractions:
    • “I would rather” can be contracted to “I’d rather”
    • Both forms are correct
  3. Comparison Form:
    • “I’d rather X than Y”
    • Both X and Y should be base verbs
  4. Question Form:
    • “Would you rather…?”
    • Example: “Would you rather stay or go?”

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ “I’d rather to sleep early”
✅ “I’d rather sleep early” (no “to”)

❌ “I’d rather going home”
✅ “I’d rather go home” (base verb form)

❌ “I’d rather not to attend”
✅ “I’d rather not attend” (no “to” in negative)

Formal vs Informal Comparison

FormalInformalHindi Meaning
I would rather leave earlyI’d rather leave earlyमैं जल्दी निकलना पसंद करूँगा/करूँगी
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