Hindi · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Morning" in Hindi: सुबह
सुबहsubah
Morning in Hindi is सुबह (subah), a feminine noun. Say subah ko for "in the morning". Good morning as a greeting is often namaste or English good morning rather than a literal subah line.
Making a plan
सुबह आठ बजे मिलते हैं।subah aath baje milte hain.
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How to pronounce सुबह
Say it
SU-bah
/sʊbəɦ/
Subah is SU-bah, two short syllables. The h at the end is a light breath, not a hard English "huh".
"Morning" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| सुबहsubah | morning Default time-of-day word. | Default time-of-day word. |
| सुबह कोsubah ko | in the morning Scheduling and habits. | Scheduling and habits. |
| सुबह-सुबहsubah-subah | early in the morning Emphasizes an early start. | Emphasizes an early start. |
| मॉर्निंगmorning | morning Offices and Hinglish. | Offices and Hinglish. |
How to use सुबह in real life
- 1Making a plan
सुबह आठ बजे मिलते हैं।
subah aath baje milte hain.
Let's meet at eight in the morning.
Subah plus a clock time is crystal clear.
- 2Talking about habits
मैं सुबह दौड़ने जाता हूँ।
main subah daudne jaata hoon.
I go running in the morning.
Routine talk.
- 3Weather chat
आज सुबह हल्की धूप थी।
aaj subah halki dhoop thi.
There was light sun this morning.
Subah as a time frame.
Mistakes English speakers make with सुबह
Incorrect: Subah hai! as a greeting to a neighbour
Correct: Namaste / good morning
Subah names the time of day; it is not the usual hello.
Incorrect: Mera subah (wrong gender feel)
Correct: Subah (feminine): meri subah achhi thi
When you possess it, subah takes feminine agreement.
Good to know
Indian mornings often start with chai and school runs before traffic peaks. Temples and parks fill early. If someone says subah-subah aa jaana, they mean truly early — not a relaxed brunch hour.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a Taj visit from a hotel lobby
ChatPal
सुबह कितने बजे निकलना ठीक रहेगा?
subah kitne baje nikalna theek rahega?
What time in the morning should we leave?
You
सुबह छह बजे, भीड़ कम होगी।
subah chheh baje, bheed kam hogi.
Six in the morning — there will be less crowd.
ChatPal
ठीक। अलार्म सुबह पाँच का लगा लो।
theek. alarm subah paanch ka laga lo.
Okay. Set the alarm for five in the morning.
You
लग गया। सुबह कॉफ़ी लेकर चलते हैं।
lag gaya. subah kofi lekar chalte hain.
Done. We'll take coffee in the morning and go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Morning" in Hindi
How do I say tomorrow morning?
Kal subah.
Is subah feminine?
Yes. Achhi subah, meri subah.
What counts as subah?
Roughly dawn until late morning; after that people shift to dopahar.
How do I greet in the morning?
Namaste or good morning — not just the word subah.
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