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Shanivaar in English: Saturday (शनिवार)
Saturday
Hindi (Devanagari)
शनिवार
Hindi (English letters)
shanivaar
शनिवार (shanivaar) can be expressed as “Saturday” in English. For example: “We have to go to the vegetable market on Saturday.”
“shanivaar” kehna ho, to English mein “Saturday” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Market trip
We have to go to the vegetable market on Saturday.
शनिवार को सब्ज़ी बाज़ार जाना है।
shanivaar ko sabzi bazaar jaana hai.
How to pronounce “Saturday”
Say it in English
SA-ter-dee
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.
Saturday: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | शनिवार shanivaar The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| We have to go to the vegetable market on Saturday. | शनिवार को सब्ज़ी बाज़ार जाना है। shanivaar ko sabzi bazaar jaana hai. Market trip | Market trip |
| The test is Saturday morning. | टेस्ट शनिवार सुबह है। test shanivaar subah hai. Exam prep | Exam prep |
“Saturday” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “We have to go to the vegetable market on Saturday.” 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 “Saturday” in English sentences
1. Market trip
We have to go to the vegetable market on Saturday.
शनिवार को सब्ज़ी बाज़ार जाना है।
shanivaar ko sabzi bazaar jaana hai.
2. Exam prep
The test is Saturday morning.
टेस्ट शनिवार सुबह है।
test shanivaar subah hai.
3. Family call
Grandma does a video call on Saturdays.
दादी शनिवार को वीडियो कॉल करती हैं।
daadi shanivaar ko video call karti hain.
Common mistakes with “Saturday”
Instead of
The test are Saturday morning.
Say this
The test is Saturday morning.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Grandma does an video call on Saturdays.
Say this
Grandma does a video call on Saturdays.
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.
Booking a weekend haircut
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
There is a free Saturday afternoon slot.
Show Hindi meaning
शनिवार दोपहर स्लॉट खाली है।
shanivaar dopahar slot khaali hai.
You
Saturday works — please keep three o'clock.
Show Hindi meaning
शनिवार ठीक है — तीन बजे रखिए।
shanivaar theek hai — teen baje rakhie.
Partner
I've noted the name.
Show Hindi meaning
नाम नोट कर लिया।
naam note kar liya.
You
Thanks — see you Saturday.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, शनिवार को मिलते हैं।
dhanyavaad, shanivaar ko milte hain.
Your turn: use “Saturday”
Say this in English: टेस्ट शनिवार सुबह है। (test shanivaar subah hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The test is Saturday morning.
टेस्ट शनिवार सुबह है।
test shanivaar subah hai.
Compare your word order with “The test is Saturday morning.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Saturday” in English
Shanivaar ko English mein kya kehte hain?
शनिवार (shanivaar) can be expressed as “Saturday” in English. For example: “We have to go to the vegetable market on Saturday.”
What does “Saturday” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Saturday” means शनिवार (shanivaar). The sentence “We have to go to the vegetable market on Saturday.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Saturday” in a sentence?
The test is Saturday morning. Hindi meaning: टेस्ट शनिवार सुबह है। (test shanivaar subah hai.). “Saturday” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “We have to go to the vegetable market on Saturday.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Saturday”?
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.
