Hindi · Time, Numbers & Colors

"Evening" in Hindi: शाम

शामshaam

Say it: shaamfeminine noun/ʃɑːm/

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.

Let's walk by the river in the evening.
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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

HindiEnglish
शामshaamevening

Default.

शाम कोshaam koin the evening

Plans.

शाम ढलेshaam dhaleat nightfall

Poetic/casual timing.

ईवनिंगeveningevening

Hinglish.

How to use शाम in real life

  1. 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.

  2. 2Work chat

    शाम तक रिपोर्ट भेज दूँगा।

    shaam tak report bhej doonga.

    I'll send the report by evening.

    Woman: doongi.

  3. 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.

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Choosing an evening activity in the city

  1. 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?

  2. You

    बाज़ार बेहतर शाम की रोशनी अच्छी लगती है।

    bazaar behtar — shaam ki roshni achhi lagti hai.

    Market is better — evening lights look nice.

  3. ChatPal

    ठीक। शाम सात बजे निकलते हैं।

    theek. shaam saat baje nikalte hain.

    Okay. We leave at seven in the evening.

  4. You

    मिल गए। शाम का प्लान पक्का।

    mil gaye. shaam ka plan pakka.

    Deal. The evening plan is set.

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"Evening" in other languages

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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