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Kitna samay lagega? in English: How long does it take? (कितना समय लगेगा?)
How long does it take?
Hindi (Devanagari)
कितना समय लगेगा?
Hindi (English letters)
kitna samay lagega?
कितना समय लगेगा? (kitna samay lagega?) can be expressed as “How long does it take?” in English. For example: “How long will it take to the station?”
“kitna samay lagega?” kehna ho, to English mein “How long does it take?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
At a ticket window
How long will it take to the station?
स्टेशन तक कितना समय लगेगा?
station tak kitna samay lagega?
How to pronounce “How long does it take?”
Say it in English
how lawng duhz it tayk
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.
How long does it take?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| How long does it take? | कितना समय लगेगा? kitna samay lagega? The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| How long will it take to the station? | स्टेशन तक कितना समय लगेगा? station tak kitna samay lagega? At a ticket window | At a ticket window |
| How long will fixing the phone take? | फ़ोन ठीक करने में कितना समय लगेगा? phone theek karne men kitna samay lagega? Repair shop | Repair shop |
Use “How long does it take?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “How long does it take?” in English sentences
1. At a ticket window
How long will it take to the station?
स्टेशन तक कितना समय लगेगा?
station tak kitna samay lagega?
2. Repair shop
How long will fixing the phone take?
फ़ोन ठीक करने में कितना समय लगेगा?
phone theek karne men kitna samay lagega?
3. Cooking class
How long will the dal take to cook?
दाल पकने में कितना समय लगेगा?
daal pakne men kitna samay lagega?
Common mistakes with “How long does it take?”
Instead of
How long will to it take to the station?
Say this
How long will it take to the station?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Instead of
How long will to fixing the phone take?
Say this
How long will fixing the phone take?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Asking a driver about traffic
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How long will it take to the airport?
Show Hindi meaning
एयरपोर्ट तक कितना समय लगेगा?
airport tak kitna samay lagega?
You
Looking at traffic, tell me how long it will take.
Show Hindi meaning
ट्रैफ़िक देखकर कितना समय लगेगा बताइए।
traffic dekhkar kitna samay lagega bataaiye.
Partner
About forty minutes.
Show Hindi meaning
लगभग चालीस मिनट।
lagbhag chaalis minute.
You
Okay — then how long if we leave early?
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है — फिर कितना समय लगेगा अगर जल्दी निकलें?
theek hai — phir kitna samay lagega agar jaldi niklen?
Your turn: use “How long does it take?”
Say this in English: फ़ोन ठीक करने में कितना समय लगेगा? (phone theek karne men kitna samay lagega?)
Reveal sample answer
How long will fixing the phone take?
फ़ोन ठीक करने में कितना समय लगेगा?
phone theek karne men kitna samay lagega?
Compare your word order with “How long will fixing the phone take?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “How long does it take?” in English
Kitna samay lagega? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कितना समय लगेगा? (kitna samay lagega?) can be expressed as “How long does it take?” in English. For example: “How long will it take to the station?”
What does “How long does it take?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “How long does it take?” means कितना समय लगेगा? (kitna samay lagega?). The sentence “How long will it take to the station?” shows it in context.
How do I use “How long does it take?” in a sentence?
How long will fixing the phone take? Hindi meaning: फ़ोन ठीक करने में कितना समय लगेगा? (phone theek karne men kitna samay lagega?). Use “How long does it take?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “How long does it take?”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
