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Raat in English: Night (रात)
Night
Hindi (Devanagari)
रात
Hindi (English letters)
raat
रात (raat) can be expressed as “Night” in English. For example: “Shall we go to a movie tonight?”
“raat” kehna ho, to English mein “Night” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Making evening plans
Shall we go to a movie tonight?
रात को फ़िल्म चलें क्या?
raat ko film chalen kya?
How to pronounce “Night”
Say it in English
night
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.
Night: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Night | रात raat The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Shall we go to a movie tonight? | रात को फ़िल्म चलें क्या? raat ko film chalen kya? Making evening plans | Making evening plans |
| It's very late — let's head home. | बहुत रात हो गई, घर चलते हैं। bahut raat ho gai, ghar chalte hain. Leaving a party | Leaving a party |
“Night” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Shall we go to a movie tonight?” 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 “Night” in English sentences
1. Making evening plans
Shall we go to a movie tonight?
रात को फ़िल्म चलें क्या?
raat ko film chalen kya?
2. Leaving a party
It's very late — let's head home.
बहुत रात हो गई, घर चलते हैं।
bahut raat ho gai, ghar chalte hain.
3. Hotel request
Please no noise at night.
रात में शोर न हो, कृपया।
raat mein shor na ho, kripya.
Common mistakes with “Night”
Instead of
Shall we go to an movie tonight?
Say this
Shall we go to a movie tonight?
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.
Instead of
It are very late — let's head home.
Say this
It's very late — let's head home.
The contraction here includes is. Expand it with is rather than are when keeping the same singular subject.
Wrapping up a late dinner
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Look how late the night has gotten outside.
Show Hindi meaning
देखो, बाहर कितनी रात हो गई।
dekho, baahar kitni raat ho gai.
You
Yes, taking an Uber at night will be safer.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, रात को उबर लेना सुरक्षित रहेगा।
haan, raat ko Uber lena surakshit rahega.
Partner
Okay, we'll talk tomorrow — have a good night.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, कल बात करते हैं, रात अच्छी रहे।
theek hai, kal baat karte hain, raat achhi rahe.
You
May your night be peaceful too.
Show Hindi meaning
आपकी भी रात शांत हो।
aapki bhi raat shaant ho.
Your turn: use “Night”
Say this in English: बहुत रात हो गई, घर चलते हैं। (bahut raat ho gai, ghar chalte hain.)
Reveal sample answer
It's very late — let's head home.
बहुत रात हो गई, घर चलते हैं।
bahut raat ho gai, ghar chalte hain.
Compare your word order with “It's very late — let's head home.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Night” in English
Raat ko English mein kya kehte hain?
रात (raat) can be expressed as “Night” in English. For example: “Shall we go to a movie tonight?”
What does “Night” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Night” means रात (raat). The sentence “Shall we go to a movie tonight?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Night” in a sentence?
It's very late — let's head home. Hindi meaning: बहुत रात हो गई, घर चलते हैं। (bahut raat ho gai, ghar chalte hain.). “Night” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Shall we go to a movie tonight?” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Night”?
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.
