To inform or communicate something to someone

To order or instruct

बताना

English Usage: "I will tell you the news tomorrow."

Hindi Usage: "मैं तुम्हें कल समाचार बताऊंगा।"

To express a narrative or story

कहानी सुनाना

English Usage: "She was telling a fascinating story about her travels."

Hindi Usage: "वह अपनी यात्राओं के बारे में एक दिलचस्प कहानी सुना रही थी।"