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Kitne baje hain? in English: What time is it? (कितने बजे हैं?)
What time is it?
Hindi (Devanagari)
कितने बजे हैं?
Hindi (English letters)
kitne baje hain?
कितने बजे हैं? (kitne baje hain?) can be expressed as “What time is it?” in English. For example: “Brother, what time is it? The train hasn't left, has it?”
“kitne baje hain?” kehna ho, to English mein “What time is it?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
On a train platform
Brother, what time is it? The train hasn't left, has it?
भैया, कितने बजे हैं? गाड़ी छूट तो नहीं गई?
bhaiya, kitne baje hain? gaadi chhoot to nahi gayi?
How to pronounce “What time is it?”
Say it in English
wuht tighm iz it
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.
What time is it?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| What time is it? | कितने बजे हैं? kitne baje hain? The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Brother, what time is it? The train hasn't left, has it? | भैया, कितने बजे हैं? गाड़ी छूट तो नहीं गई? bhaiya, kitne baje hain? gaadi chhoot to nahi gayi? On a train platform | On a train platform |
| Sir, what time is it? When does the bell ring? | सर, कितने बजे हैं? घंटी कब लगेगी? sir, kitne baje hain? ghanti kab lagegi? In a classroom | In a classroom |
Use “What time is it?” 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 “What time is it?” in English sentences
1. On a train platform
Brother, what time is it? The train hasn't left, has it?
भैया, कितने बजे हैं? गाड़ी छूट तो नहीं गई?
bhaiya, kitne baje hain? gaadi chhoot to nahi gayi?
2. In a classroom
Sir, what time is it? When does the bell ring?
सर, कितने बजे हैं? घंटी कब लगेगी?
sir, kitne baje hain? ghanti kab lagegi?
3. Scheduling a call
What time is it there right now?
वहाँ कितने बजे हैं अभी?
vahaan kitne baje hain abhi?
Common mistakes with “What time is it?”
Instead of
Brother, what time are it? The train hasn't left, has it?
Say this
Brother, what time is it? The train hasn't left, has it?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Brother, what time is it? The train hasn't left, have it?
Say this
Brother, what time is it? The train hasn't left, has it?
Use has with this third-person singular subject. Use have with I, you, we, or they.
Waiting together for a museum opening
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What time is it? The gate is still closed.
Show Hindi meaning
कितने बजे हैं? गेट अभी बंद है।
kitne baje hain? gate abhi band hai.
You
My phone says it's nine.
Show Hindi meaning
मेरे फ़ोन में नौ बज रहे हैं।
mere fon mein nau baj rahe hain.
Partner
Okay, so what time does it open here?
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा, तो कितने बजे खुलता है यहाँ?
achha, to kitne baje khulta hai yahaan?
You
The board says ten. Should I check what time it is again?
Show Hindi meaning
बोर्ड पर लिखा है दस बजे। कितने बजे हैं फिर चेक करूँ?
board par likha hai das baje. kitne baje hain phir check karoon?
Your turn: use “What time is it?”
Say this in English: सर, कितने बजे हैं? घंटी कब लगेगी? (sir, kitne baje hain? ghanti kab lagegi?)
Reveal sample answer
Sir, what time is it? When does the bell ring?
सर, कितने बजे हैं? घंटी कब लगेगी?
sir, kitne baje hain? ghanti kab lagegi?
Compare your word order with “Sir, what time is it? When does the bell ring?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “What time is it?” in English
Kitne baje hain? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कितने बजे हैं? (kitne baje hain?) can be expressed as “What time is it?” in English. For example: “Brother, what time is it? The train hasn't left, has it?”
What does “What time is it?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “What time is it?” means कितने बजे हैं? (kitne baje hain?). The sentence “Brother, what time is it? The train hasn't left, has it?” shows it in context.
How do I use “What time is it?” in a sentence?
Sir, what time is it? When does the bell ring? Hindi meaning: सर, कितने बजे हैं? घंटी कब लगेगी? (sir, kitne baje hain? ghanti kab lagegi?). Use “What time is it?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “What time is it?”?
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.
