General soaking:
* भिगोना (bhigoona): This is the most common word for soaking something in liquid, like soaking clothes in water.
* डुबाना (dubana): This implies immersing something completely in liquid, like soaking a cloth in dye.
Soaking in a metaphorical sense:
* अब्सॉर्ब करना (absorb karna): This is used for absorbing information or knowledge.
* ढालना (dhalna): This can be used for absorbing the impact of something, like soaking up the sun.
Specific contexts:
* गिला करना (gila karna): This means to make something wet or moist.
* छानना (chhanna): This can be used for soaking beans or lentils to remove impurities.
The best translation for "soak" will depend on the specific situation.