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Samay in English: Time (समय)
Time
Hindi (Devanagari)
समय
Hindi (English letters)
samay
समय (samay) can be expressed as “Time” in English. For example: “It is time to leave now.”
“samay” kehna ho, to English mein “Time” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Checking a watch
It is time to leave now.
अब समय हो गया है निकलने का।
ab samay ho gaya hai nikalne ka.
How to pronounce “Time”
Say it in English
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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.
Time: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Time | समय samay The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| It is time to leave now. | अब समय हो गया है निकलने का। ab samay ho gaya hai nikalne ka. Checking a watch | Checking a watch |
| I couldn't arrive on time, please forgive me. | समय पर नहीं पहुँच पाया, माफ़ कीजिए। samay par nahi pahunch paaya, maaf kijiye. Apologizing | Apologizing |
“Time” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “It is time to leave now.” 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 “Time” in English sentences
1. Checking a watch
It is time to leave now.
अब समय हो गया है निकलने का।
ab samay ho gaya hai nikalne ka.
2. Apologizing
I couldn't arrive on time, please forgive me.
समय पर नहीं पहुँच पाया, माफ़ कीजिए।
samay par nahi pahunch paaya, maaf kijiye.
3. Busy reply
I don't have time today.
आज मेरे पास समय नहीं है।
aaj mere paas samay nahi hai.
Common mistakes with “Time”
Instead of
It are time to leave now.
Say this
It is time to leave now.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Me couldn't arrive on time, please forgive me.
Say this
I couldn't arrive on time, please forgive me.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Trying to catch a movie show
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What is the movie's time?
Show Hindi meaning
फ़िल्म का समय क्या है?
film ka samay kya hai?
You
Seven o'clock, and we have little time.
Show Hindi meaning
सात बजे, और हमारे पास कम समय है।
saat baje, aur hamare paas kam samay hai.
Partner
Then come, don't waste time.
Show Hindi meaning
तो चलो, समय बर्बाद मत करो।
to chalo, samay barbaad mat karo.
You
Yes, arriving on time is important.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, समय पर पहुँचना ज़रूरी है।
haan, samay par pahunchna zarooni hai.
Your turn: use “Time”
Say this in English: समय पर नहीं पहुँच पाया, माफ़ कीजिए। (samay par nahi pahunch paaya, maaf kijiye.)
Reveal sample answer
I couldn't arrive on time, please forgive me.
समय पर नहीं पहुँच पाया, माफ़ कीजिए।
samay par nahi pahunch paaya, maaf kijiye.
Compare your word order with “I couldn't arrive on time, please forgive me.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Time” in English
Samay ko English mein kya kehte hain?
समय (samay) can be expressed as “Time” in English. For example: “It is time to leave now.”
What does “Time” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Time” means समय (samay). The sentence “It is time to leave now.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Time” in a sentence?
I couldn't arrive on time, please forgive me. Hindi meaning: समय पर नहीं पहुँच पाया, माफ़ कीजिए। (samay par nahi pahunch paaya, maaf kijiye.). “Time” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “It is time to leave now.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Time”?
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.
