Hindi · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Early" in Hindi: जल्दी
जल्दीjaldi
Early in Hindi is जल्दी (jaldi). You leave jaldi, wake jaldi, and ask someone to come jaldi. Jald hi means soon, not early.
Morning alarm
कल जल्दी उठना है।kal jaldi uthna hai.
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How to pronounce जल्दी
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JAL-di
/dʒəld̪iː/
Jaldi is JAL-di with a clear ja and a soft di. Do not stretch it into jaaal-dee.
"Early" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| जल्दीjaldi | early; quickly Default adverb. | Default adverb. |
| जल्दी आनाjaldi aana | to come early / soon Inviting someone. | Inviting someone. |
| जल्दी उठनाjaldi uthna | to wake early Morning routine. | Morning routine. |
| बहुत जल्दीbahut jaldi | very early / too soon Stronger timing. | Stronger timing. |
How to use जल्दी in real life
- 1Morning alarm
कल जल्दी उठना है।
kal jaldi uthna hai.
I have to wake early tomorrow.
Jaldi with uthna for early rising.
- 2Train platform
स्टेशन जल्दी पहुँचिए।
station jaldi pahunchiye.
Please reach the station early.
Polite pahunchiye with jaldi.
- 3Office start
मैं जल्दी ऑफ़िस जाता हूँ।
main jaldi office jaata hoon.
I go to the office early.
Habitual early commute.
Mistakes English speakers make with जल्दी
Incorrect: Jaldi hi for waking at 5 a.m.
Correct: Use jaldi / जल्दी for early; jald hi means soon.
जल्दी (jaldi) is early or quickly; जल्द ही is a different adverb meaning soon.
Incorrect: Main early aaya.
Correct: Main jaldi aaya. / मैं जल्दी आया।
Swap English early for jaldi in Hindi sentences.
Good to know
Jaldi covers both early and hurry-up. Parents say jaldi karo when kids are slow, and jaldi so jao before school nights.
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Planning a sunrise walk
ChatPal
क्या आप जल्दी निकल सकते हैं?
kya aap jaldi nikal sakte hain?
Can you leave early?
You
हाँ, मैं जल्दी तैयार हो जाऊँगा।
haan, main jaldi taiyaar ho jaunga.
Yes, I’ll get ready early.
ChatPal
छह बजे जल्दी पहुँचना बेहतर है।
chhah baje jaldi pahunchna behtar hai.
Reaching early at six is better.
You
ठीक है, जल्दी अलार्म लगाता हूँ।
theek hai, jaldi alarm lagaata hoon.
Okay, I’ll set the alarm early.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Early" in Hindi
Does jaldi only mean early?
No. It also means quickly, as in jaldi karo (hurry up).
How is jaldi different from jald hi?
Jaldi is early or fast. Jald hi means soon, in a little while.
How do I say wake up early?
Jaldi uthna or jaldi utho for a direct ask.
Can I use jaldi with aap?
Yes: aap jaldi aaiye is polite and natural.
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