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Aaj in English: Today (आज)
Today
Hindi (Devanagari)
आज
Hindi (English letters)
aaj
आज (aaj) can be expressed as “Today” in English. For example: “Let's meet this evening today.”
“aaj” kehna ho, to English mein “Today” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Making a plan
Let's meet this evening today.
आज शाम को मिलते हैं।
aaj shaam ko milte hain.
How to pronounce “Today”
Say it in English
tuh-DAY
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.
Today: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Today | आज aaj The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Let's meet this evening today. | आज शाम को मिलते हैं। aaj shaam ko milte hain. Making a plan | Making a plan |
| The office is closed today. | आज ऑफ़िस बंद है। aaj office band hai. News about work | News about work |
“Today” 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 “Today” in English sentences
1. Making a plan
Let's meet this evening today.
आज शाम को मिलते हैं।
aaj shaam ko milte hain.
2. News about work
The office is closed today.
आज ऑफ़िस बंद है।
aaj office band hai.
3. Weather chat
It is very hot today.
आज बहुत गर्मी है।
aaj bahut garmi hai.
Common mistakes with “Today”
Instead of
The office are closed today.
Say this
The office is closed today.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
It are very hot today.
Say this
It is very hot today.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Confirming same-day errands with a roommate
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do we have to go to the market today?
Show Hindi meaning
आज बाज़ार जाना है क्या?
aaj bazaar jaana hai kya?
You
Yes. We need to get vegetables today itself.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, आज ही सब्ज़ी लेनी है।
haan, aaj hi sabzi leni hai.
Partner
Then let's go after noon today.
Show Hindi meaning
तो आज दोपहर बाद चलते हैं।
to aaj dopahar baad chalte hain.
You
Okay, today will be a busy day.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, आज व्यस्त दिन होगा।
theek hai, aaj vyast din hoga.
Your turn: use “Today”
Say this in English: आज ऑफ़िस बंद है। (aaj office band hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The office is closed today.
आज ऑफ़िस बंद है।
aaj office band hai.
Compare your word order with “The office is closed today.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Today” in English
Aaj ko English mein kya kehte hain?
आज (aaj) can be expressed as “Today” in English. For example: “Let's meet this evening today.”
What does “Today” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Today” means आज (aaj). The sentence “Let's meet this evening today.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Today” in a sentence?
The office is closed today. Hindi meaning: आज ऑफ़िस बंद है। (aaj office band hai.). “Today” 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 “Today”?
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.
