Hindi · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Evening" in Hindi: शाम
शामshaam
Evening in Hindi is शाम (shaam), a feminine noun. Say shaam ko for "in the evening". Shaam covers late afternoon into nightfall before raat fully takes over.
Making plans
शाम को नदी किनारे चलते हैं।shaam ko nadi kinaare chalte hain.
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How to pronounce शाम
Say it
shaam
/ʃɑːm/
Shaam is shaam — long aa, soft sh as in "ship", final m clear. One long syllable, not sha-am.
"Evening" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| शामshaam | evening Default. | Default. |
| शाम कोshaam ko | in the evening Plans. | Plans. |
| शाम ढलेshaam dhale | at nightfall Poetic/casual timing. | Poetic/casual timing. |
| ईवनिंगevening | evening Hinglish. | Hinglish. |
How to use शाम in real life
- 1Making plans
शाम को नदी किनारे चलते हैं।
shaam ko nadi kinaare chalte hain.
Let's walk by the river in the evening.
Classic outing.
- 2Work chat
शाम तक रिपोर्ट भेज दूँगा।
shaam tak report bhej doonga.
I'll send the report by evening.
Woman: doongi.
- 3Weather
आज शाम हवा ठंडी है।
aaj shaam hawa thandi hai.
The wind is cool this evening.
Small talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with शाम
Incorrect: Using shaam as the greeting alone
Correct: Namaste / good evening
Shaam is the time period.
Incorrect: Mera shaam
Correct: Meri shaam / aaj ki shaam
Shaam is feminine.
Good to know
Shaam is chai time, park time, and temple-bell time in many towns. Markets brighten as shaam falls. Inviting someone shaam ko ghar aaiye is everyday hospitality.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing an evening activity in the city
ChatPal
शाम को फ़िल्म देखें या बाज़ार घूमें?
shaam ko film dekhen ya bazaar ghoomen?
In the evening shall we watch a film or roam the market?
You
बाज़ार बेहतर — शाम की रोशनी अच्छी लगती है।
bazaar behtar — shaam ki roshni achhi lagti hai.
Market is better — evening lights look nice.
ChatPal
ठीक। शाम सात बजे निकलते हैं।
theek. shaam saat baje nikalte hain.
Okay. We leave at seven in the evening.
You
मिल गए। शाम का प्लान पक्का।
mil gaye. shaam ka plan pakka.
Deal. The evening plan is set.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Evening" in Hindi
Shaam vs raat?
Shaam is evening; raat is night.
This evening?
Aaj shaam.
Good evening greeting?
Namaste or good evening — not just shaam.
Gender?
Feminine.
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