Key Vocabulary: Days, Months, and Numbers
Days of the Week in Hindi
- Sunday – रविवार (Ravivaar)
- Monday – सोमवार (Somvaar)
- Tuesday – मंगलवार (Mangalvaar)
- Wednesday – बुधवार (Budhvaar)
- Thursday – गुरुवार (Guruwaar)
- Friday – शुक्रवार (Shukravaar)
- Saturday – शनिवार (Shanivaar)
Months of the Year in Hindi
- January – जनवरी (Janavari)
- February – फरवरी (Pharavari)
- March – मार्च (Maarch)
- April – अप्रैल (Aprail)
- May – मई (Mai)
- June – जून (Joon)
- July – जुलाई (Julai)
- August – अगस्त (Agast)
- September – सितम्बर (Sitambar)
- October – अक्टूबर (Aktubar)
- November – नवम्बर (Navambar)
- December – दिसम्बर (Disambar)
Numbers for Dates
- One – एक (Ek)
- Two – दो (Do)
- Three – तीन (Teen)
- Four – चार (Chaar)
- Five – पाँच (Paanch)
- Ten – दस (Das)
- Twenty – बीस (Bees)
- Thirty – तीस (Tees)
Tip: Numbers are essential for saying dates, times, and years, so practice them regularly.
How to Ask and Tell the Time in Hindi
Basic Time-Related Vocabulary
- Time – समय (Samay) or वक्त (Vakt)
- Hour – घंटा (Ghanta)
- Minute – मिनट (Minat)
- Second – सेकंड (Sekand)
- Morning – सुबह (Subah)
- Afternoon – दोपहर (Dopahar)
- Evening – शाम (Shaam)
- Night – रात (Raat)
How to Ask the Time
To ask “What time is it?” in Hindi, use: समय क्या हुआ है? (Samay kya hua hai?) or कितने बजे हैं? (Kitne baje hain?)
How to Tell the Time
When telling the time, Hindi uses the structure: [Number] + बजे (baje). For example:
- It is 3 o’clock – तीन बजे हैं। (Teen baje hain.)
- It is 6:30 – साढ़े छह बजे हैं। (Saadhe chhah baje hain.)
- It is 4:15 – चार बजकर पंद्रह मिनट हुए हैं। (Chaar bajkar pandrah minat hue hain.)
For AM and PM, you can add सुबह (subah) for morning, शाम (shaam) for evening, or simply specify the context.
How to Talk About Dates in Hindi
Common Phrases for Dates
- What is today’s date? – आज कौन-सी तारीख है? (Aaj kaun-si tareekh hai?)
- Today is 5th April – आज पाँच अप्रैल है। (Aaj paanch Aprail hai.)
- My birthday is on 12th June – मेरा जन्मदिन १२ जून को है। (Mera janmdin 12 Joon ko hai.)
Forming Dates
In Hindi, the typical order is: [Date] + [Month] + है (is). For example:
- 15th August – १५ अगस्त (15 Agast)
- 25th December – २५ दिसम्बर (25 Disambar)
Years are read out digit by digit, just as in English. For example, 2024 is दो हज़ार चौबीस (Do hazaar chaubees).
Practical Conversation Examples
Setting an Appointment
- Let’s meet on Friday at 6 PM. – हम शुक्रवार को शाम छह बजे मिलें। (Hum Shukravaar ko shaam chhah baje milen.)
Discussing Past and Future Dates
- I went there last month – मैं पिछले महीने वहाँ गया था। (Main pichle maheene wahan gaya tha.)
- We will go next week – हम अगले हफ्ते जाएंगे। (Hum agle hafte jaayenge.)
Tips for Practicing Time and Dates in Hindi
- Practice saying the date and time every day to develop fluency.
- Use flashcards for days, months, and numbers.
- Try writing your daily schedule in Hindi.
- Listen to Hindi news or watch Hindi shows to hear real-life usage.
- Interact with Hindi speakers or use language learning platforms like Talkpal for practical exercises.
Conclusion
Mastering how to talk about time and dates in Hindi is an essential step in your language learning journey. By consistently practicing the vocabulary, phrases, and sentence structures shared in this guide, you’ll find it much easier to manage daily activities and engage in conversations. For more interactive lessons and tips on learning Hindi, be sure to explore Talkpal’s AI language learning blog and resources. Happy learning!
