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Dopahar in English: Afternoon (दोपहर)
Afternoon
Hindi (Devanagari)
दोपहर
Hindi (English letters)
dopahar
दोपहर (dopahar) can be expressed as “Afternoon” in English. Afternoon is the period after noon. Noon means twelve o'clock in the daytime. Say in the afternoon, but at noon.
“dopahar” kehna ho, to English mein “Afternoon” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Booking a call
Let's talk at three in the afternoon.
दोपहर तीन बजे बात करते हैं।
dopahar teen baje baat karte hain.
How to pronounce “Afternoon”
Say it in English
af-ter-NOON
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Afternoon: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon | दोपहर dopahar Afternoon is the period after noon. Noon means twelve o'clock in the daytime. Say in the afternoon, but at noon. | Afternoon is the period after noon. Noon means twelve o'clock in the daytime. Say in the afternoon, but at noon. |
| Let's talk at three in the afternoon. | दोपहर तीन बजे बात करते हैं। dopahar teen baje baat karte hain. Booking a call | Booking a call |
| The sun stays harsh in the afternoon. | दोपहर में धूप तेज़ रहती है। dopahar mein dhoop tez rahti hai. Weather | Weather |
“Afternoon” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Let's talk at three in the afternoon.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “Afternoon” in English sentences
1. Booking a call
Let's talk at three in the afternoon.
दोपहर तीन बजे बात करते हैं।
dopahar teen baje baat karte hain.
2. Weather
The sun stays harsh in the afternoon.
दोपहर में धूप तेज़ रहती है।
dopahar mein dhoop tez rahti hai.
3. Rest
A little rest is needed in the afternoon.
दोपहर में थोड़ा आराम ज़रूरी है।
dopahar mein thoda aaraam zaruri hai.
Common mistakes with “Afternoon”
Instead of
A little rest are needed in the afternoon.
Say this
A little rest is needed in the afternoon.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
an little rest is needed in the afternoon.
Say this
A little rest is needed in the afternoon.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Planning museum tickets
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
An afternoon slot will be better — less crowd.
Show Hindi meaning
दोपहर का स्लॉट बेहतर रहेगा भीड़ कम।
dopahar ka slot behtar rahega bheed kam.
You
Okay. Let's take the two o'clock afternoon one.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, दोपहर दो बजे का ले लेते हैं।
theek, dopahar do baje ka le lete hain.
Partner
Yes, and keep water with you in the afternoon.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, और दोपहर में पानी साथ रखना।
haan, aur dopahar mein paani saath rakhna.
You
Sure. The afternoon already feels hot.
Show Hindi meaning
ज़रूर। दोपहर गर्म लग रही है पहले से।
zaroor. dopahar garam lag rahi hai pehle se.
Your turn: use “Afternoon”
Say this in English: दोपहर में धूप तेज़ रहती है। (dopahar mein dhoop tez rahti hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The sun stays harsh in the afternoon.
दोपहर में धूप तेज़ रहती है।
dopahar mein dhoop tez rahti hai.
Compare your word order with “The sun stays harsh in the afternoon.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Afternoon” in English
Dopahar ko English mein kya kehte hain?
दोपहर (dopahar) can be expressed as “Afternoon” in English. Afternoon is the period after noon. Noon means twelve o'clock in the daytime. Say in the afternoon, but at noon.
What does “Afternoon” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Afternoon” means दोपहर (dopahar). Afternoon is the period after noon. Noon means twelve o'clock in the daytime. Say in the afternoon, but at noon.
How do I use “Afternoon” in a sentence?
The sun stays harsh in the afternoon. Hindi meaning: दोपहर में धूप तेज़ रहती है। (dopahar mein dhoop tez rahti hai.). “Afternoon” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Let's talk at three in the afternoon.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Afternoon”?
Afternoon is the period after noon. Noon means twelve o'clock in the daytime. Say in the afternoon, but at noon.
