General Prayer:
* प्रार्थना करना (praarthana karna): This is the most common and general way to say "pray". It literally translates to "to do prayer".
Specific Types of Prayer:
* दुआ करना (dua karna): This is used specifically for Muslim prayers.
* मंत्र जपना (mantra japna): This refers to chanting mantras, a type of prayer common in Hinduism.
* आरती करना (aarti karna): This is a type of Hindu prayer where a flame is waved in front of a deity.
* भजन गाना (bhajan gaana): This refers to singing devotional songs, another form of Hindu prayer.
Informal:
* प्रार्थना (praarthana): This is a shorter, informal way to say "prayer".
The best way to say "pray" in Hindi will depend on the specific situation and the intended meaning.