Time and Daily Routine Vocabulary
Understanding the vocabulary related to time and daily routines in Hindi is essential for effective communication. Whether you are planning your day, discussing your schedule, or engaging in casual conversations, mastering these terms will enhance your fluency and confidence while speaking Hindi. Let's delve into some important words and phrases!
Vocabulary for Time
Basic Time Terms
- समय (Samay) - Time
- घड़ी (Ghadi) - Clock/Wristwatch
- साल (Saal) - Year
- महिना (Mahina) - Month
- सप्ताह (Saptaah) - Week
- दिन (Din) - Day
- घंटा (Ghanta) - Hour
- मिनट (Minute) - Minute
- सेकंड (Second) - Second
Specific Time Expressions
- सुबह (Subah) - Morning
- दोपहर (Dopahar) - Afternoon
- शाम (Shaam) - Evening
- रात (Raat) - Night
- आज (Aaj) - Today
- कल (Kal) - Tomorrow
- कल रात (Kal raat) - Tomorrow night
- बीती रात (Beeti raat) - Last night
- इस हफ्ते (Is hafte) - This week
- पिछले हफ्ते (Pichhle hafte) - Last week
- इस महीने (Is mahine) - This month
- पिछले महीने (Pichhle mahine) - Last month
- साल के अंत (Saal ke ant) - End of the year
Telling Time
- क्या समय हुआ है? (Kya samay hua hai?) - What time is it?
- यह तीन बजे हैं। (Yah teen baje hain.) - It is three o’clock.
- यह एक बजे हैं। (Yah ek baje hain.) - It is one o’clock.
- सात मिनट हुए हैं। (Saat minute hue hain.) - It’s seven minutes past.
- दोपहर के बारह बजे हैं। (Dopahar ke baarah baje hain.) - It is twelve in the afternoon.
- रात के दस बजे (Raat ke dus baje) - It is ten in the night.
Phrases Related to Time Management
- समय पर आना (Samay par aana) - To arrive on time
- समय बर्बाद करना (Samay barbaad karna) - To waste time
- समय का सही उपयोग (Samay ka sahi upyog) - Proper use of time
- कोई कार्यक्रम है? (Koi karyakram hai?) - Is there any event?
Vocabulary for Daily Routine
Morning Activities
- उठना (Uthna) - To wake up
- नहा लेना (Naha lena) - To take a bath
- ब्रश करना (Brush karna) - To brush (teeth)
- नाश्ता करना (Nashta karna) - To have breakfast
- पढ़ाई करना (Padhai karna) - To study
- ध्यान लगाना (Dhyan lagana) - To meditate
Daytime Activities
- काम करना (Kaam karna) - To work
- बाज़ार जाना (Bazaar jaana) - To go to the market
- दोपहर का खाना खाना (Dopahar ka khana khana) - To have lunch
- छुट्टी लेना (Chutti lena) - To take a break
- दोस्तों से मिलना (Doston se milna) - To meet friends
Evening Activities
- रात का खाना बनाना (Raat ka khana banana) - To prepare dinner
- टीवी देखना (TV dekhna) - To watch television
- किताब पढ़ना (Kitaab padhna) - To read a book
- सैर पर जाना (Sair par jaana) - To go for a walk
- कॉफी पीना (Coffee peena) - To drink coffee
Nighttime Activities
- सोना (Sona) - To sleep
- बिस्तर पर जाना (Bistar par jaana) - To go to bed
- सपने देखना (Sapne dekhna) - To dream
- गहरी नींद आना (Gehri neend aana) - To fall into deep sleep
Daily Routine Phrases
- मेरा दिन कैसा था? (Mera din kaisa tha?) - How was my day?
- मैं सुबह जल्दी उठता हूँ। (Main subah jaldi uthta hoon.) - I wake up early in the morning.
- मैं रोज़ काम पर जाता हूँ। (Main roz kaam par jaata hoon.) - I go to work every day.
- मैं रात में किताब पढ़ता हूँ। (Main raat mein kitaab padhta hoon.) - I read a book at night.
- वह रोज़ जॉगिंग करता है। (Vah roz jogging karta hai.) - He goes jogging every day.
- क्या हम कहीं बाहर चलें? (Kya hum kahin baahar chalein?) - Shall we go out somewhere?
Practice Conversations
Morning Routine
A: आप कितने बजे उठते हैं? (Aap kitne baje uthte hain?)
B: मैं सुबह छह बजे उठता हूँ। (Main subah chhah baje uthta hoon.)
A: और नाश्ता कब करते हैं? (Aur nashta kab karte hain?)
B: नाश्ता मैं सुबह सात बजे करता हूँ। (Nashta main subah saat baje karta hoon.)
Evening Plans
A: आज रात क्या कर रहे हैं? (Aaj raat kya kar rahe hain?)
B: मैं टीवी देख रहा हूँ। (Main TV dekh raha hoon.)
A: चलो, साथ में देखते हैं! (Chalo, saath mein dekhte hain!)
B: हाँ, मुझे यह विचार पसंद है! (Haan, mujhe yah vichar pasand hai!)
Conclusion
As you become more comfortable with Hindi vocabulary related to time and daily routines, you’ll find it easier to plan your day, have conversations, and express your thoughts and feelings. Whether it's discussing your daily activities, setting appointments, or simply chatting about your plans, this vocabulary is a building block for your Hindi language skills.
Keep practicing these terms and phrases in your everyday life. It’s not just about learning words; it’s about using them in context. Before you know it, you’ll be conversing fluently and confidently. Happy learning!