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Kab? in English: When? (कब?)
When?
Hindi (Devanagari)
कब?
Hindi (English letters)
kab?
कब? (kab?) can be expressed as “When?” in English. For example: “When are you free?”
“kab?” kehna ho, to English mein “When?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Scheduling dinner
When are you free?
आप कब फ़्री हैं?
aap kab free hain?
How to pronounce “When?”
Say it in English
wen
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.
When?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| When? | कब? kab? The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| When are you free? | आप कब फ़्री हैं? aap kab free hain? Scheduling dinner | Scheduling dinner |
| When will the train arrive? | ट्रेन कब पहुँचेगी? train kab pahunchegi? Train arrival | Train arrival |
“When?” 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 “When?” in English sentences
1. Scheduling dinner
When are you free?
आप कब फ़्री हैं?
aap kab free hain?
2. Train arrival
When will the train arrive?
ट्रेन कब पहुँचेगी?
train kab pahunchegi?
3. Learning Hindi
Since when have you been learning Hindi?
आप हिंदी कब से सीख रहे हैं?
aap Hindi kab se seekh rahe hain?
Common mistakes with “When?”
Instead of
When is you free?
Say this
When are you free?
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
When will to the train arrive?
Say this
When will the train arrive?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Planning a museum visit
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
When should we go to the museum?
Show Hindi meaning
हम संग्रहालय कब जाएँ?
hum sangrahaalay kab jaayen?
You
When are you free on Saturday?
Show Hindi meaning
शनिवार कब खाली है आपके पास?
shanivaar kab khaali hai aapke paas?
Partner
Saturday morning works. When can you leave?
Show Hindi meaning
शनिवार सुबह ठीक है। आप कब निकल सकते हैं?
shanivaar subah theek hai. aap kab nikal sakte hain?
You
At nine. Then when should we meet at the gate?
Show Hindi meaning
नौ बजे। फिर कब मिलें गेट पर?
nau baje. phir kab milen gate par?
Your turn: use “When?”
Say this in English: ट्रेन कब पहुँचेगी? (train kab pahunchegi?)
Reveal sample answer
When will the train arrive?
ट्रेन कब पहुँचेगी?
train kab pahunchegi?
Compare your word order with “When will the train arrive?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “When?” in English
Kab? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कब? (kab?) can be expressed as “When?” in English. For example: “When are you free?”
What does “When?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “When?” means कब? (kab?). The sentence “When are you free?” shows it in context.
How do I use “When?” in a sentence?
When will the train arrive? Hindi meaning: ट्रेन कब पहुँचेगी? (train kab pahunchegi?). “When?” 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 “When?”?
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.
