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Jaldi in English: Early (जल्दी)

Early

Hindi (Devanagari)

जल्दी

Hindi (English letters)

jaldi

Say it: ER-leeadverb

जल्दी (jaldi) can be expressed as “Early” in English. For example: “I have to wake early tomorrow.”

“jaldi” kehna ho, to English mein “Early” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Morning alarm

I have to wake early tomorrow.

कल जल्दी उठना है।

kal jaldi uthna hai.

How to pronounce “Early”

Say it in English

ER-lee

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.

Early: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Early

जल्दी

jaldi

The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below.
I have to wake early tomorrow.

कल जल्दी उठना है।

kal jaldi uthna hai.

Morning alarm

Morning alarm
Please reach the station early.

स्टेशन जल्दी पहुँचिए।

station jaldi pahunchiye.

Train platform

Train platform

“Early” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.

Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.

How to use “Early” in English sentences

  1. 1. Morning alarm

    I have to wake early tomorrow.

    कल जल्दी उठना है।

    kal jaldi uthna hai.

  2. 2. Train platform

    Please reach the station early.

    स्टेशन जल्दी पहुँचिए।

    station jaldi pahunchiye.

  3. 3. Office start

    I go to the office early.

    मैं जल्दी ऑफ़िस जाता हूँ।

    main jaldi office jaata hoon.

Common mistakes with “Early”

Instead of

I has to wake early tomorrow.

Say this

I have to wake early tomorrow.

Use I have. Has goes with he, she, or it in the present simple.

Instead of

Me have to wake early tomorrow.

Say this

I have to wake early tomorrow.

I is the subject of the sentence. Me is used as an object, for example after a verb or a preposition.

Planning a sunrise walk

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    Can you leave early?

    Show Hindi meaning

    क्या आप जल्दी निकल सकते हैं?

    kya aap jaldi nikal sakte hain?

  2. You

    Yes. I'll get ready early.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, मैं जल्दी तैयार हो जाऊँगा।

    haan, main jaldi taiyaar ho jaunga.

  3. Partner

    Reaching early at six is better.

    Show Hindi meaning

    छह बजे जल्दी पहुँचना बेहतर है।

    chhah baje jaldi pahunchna behtar hai.

  4. You

    Okay. I'll set the alarm early.

    Show Hindi meaning

    ठीक है, जल्दी अलार्म लगाता हूँ।

    theek hai, jaldi alarm lagaata hoon.

Your turn: use “Early”

Say this in English: स्टेशन जल्दी पहुँचिए। (station jaldi pahunchiye.)

Reveal sample answer

Please reach the station early.

स्टेशन जल्दी पहुँचिए।

station jaldi pahunchiye.

Compare your word order with “Please reach the station early.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Early” in English

Jaldi ko English mein kya kehte hain?

जल्दी (jaldi) can be expressed as “Early” in English. For example: “I have to wake early tomorrow.”

What does “Early” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Early” means जल्दी (jaldi). The sentence “I have to wake early tomorrow.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Early” in a sentence?

Please reach the station early. Hindi meaning: स्टेशन जल्दी पहुँचिए। (station jaldi pahunchiye.). “Early” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.

What should I watch for when using “Early”?

Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.

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