Hindi · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Time" in Hindi: समय
समयsamay
Note: also: वक़्त (vakt)
समय (samay) means time, and it is masculine. वक़्त (vakt) is a common twin from Urdu. Ask samay kya hua? or time kya ho raha hai? for the clock. Kitne baje means what time o'clock.
Checking a watch
अब समय हो गया है निकलने का।ab samay ho gaya hai nikalne ka.
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How to pronounce समय
Say it
su-MAY
/səməj/
Samay is su-MAY with a light first a and clear final ay. Vakt is vakt in one compact beat. Keep samay soft, not clipped.
"Time" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| समयsamay | time General time and schedules. | General time and schedules. |
| वक़्तvakt | time Very common in speech and songs. | Very common in speech and songs. |
| समय क्या हुआsamay kya hua | what time is it A clear clock question. | A clear clock question. |
| देरder | lateness Der se means late. | Der se means late. |
How to use समय in real life
- 1Checking a watch
अब समय हो गया है निकलने का।
ab samay ho gaya hai nikalne ka.
It is time to leave now.
Samay ho gaya means the moment has come.
- 2Apologizing
समय पर नहीं पहुँच पाया, माफ़ कीजिए।
samay par nahin pahunch paaya, maaf keejiye.
I couldn't arrive on time, please forgive me.
Samay par means on time.
- 3Busy reply
आज मेरे पास समय नहीं है।
aaj mere paas samay nahin hai.
I don't have time today.
Paas + samay is a natural possession pattern.
Mistakes English speakers make with समय
Incorrect: Meri samay nahin hai.
Correct: Mere paas samay nahin hai. / Mera samay nahin hai.
Prefer mere paas samay nahin hai. If you use mera, keep masculine agreement.
Incorrect: Asking only o'clock without kitne baje
Correct: Kitne baje hain? / Samay kya hua?
Kitne baje is the everyday clock question.
Good to know
Indian time can be flexible in social settings and stricter for trains and exams. Saying I'll come around five may mean a wider window. For appointments, confirm clearly and arrive a bit early when unsure.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Trying to catch a movie show
ChatPal
फ़िल्म का समय क्या है?
film ka samay kya hai?
What is the movie's time?
You
सात बजे, और हमारे पास कम समय है।
saat baje, aur hamare paas kam samay hai.
Seven o'clock, and we have little time.
ChatPal
तो चलो, समय बर्बाद मत करो।
to chalo, samay barbaad mat karo.
Then come, don't waste time.
You
हाँ, समय पर पहुँचना ज़रूरी है।
haan, samay par pahunchna zarooni hai.
Yes, arriving on time is important.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Time" in Hindi
Samay or vakt?
Both mean time. Samay is Sanskrit-origin; vakt is common in conversation.
How do I ask the time?
Say samay kya hua? or kitne baje hain?
How do I say on time?
Say samay par or time par.
How do I say I don't have time?
Say mere paas samay nahin hai.
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