Hindi · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Tomorrow" in Hindi: कल
कलkal
Note: same word as yesterday; context decides
कल (kal) means tomorrow, and the same word also means yesterday. Context and verb tense decide. Kal aaunga points to tomorrow; kal aaya pointed to yesterday. Beginners can add clear time words when needed.
Scheduling a call
कल सुबह फ़ोन करूँगा।kal subah phone karunga.
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How to pronounce कल
Say it
kal
/kəl/
Kal is a short sharp kal: plain k, short a, light l. Do not stretch it. The meaning rides on the rest of the sentence.
"Tomorrow" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| कलkal | tomorrow / yesterday Meaning depends on tense and context. | Meaning depends on tense and context. |
| कल सुबहkal subah | tomorrow morning Pin a part of the next day. | Pin a part of the next day. |
| कल शामkal shaam | tomorrow evening Evening plans for the next day. | Evening plans for the next day. |
| परसोंparson | day after tomorrow The day after tomorrow (also day before yesterday in other contexts). | The day after tomorrow (also day before yesterday in other contexts). |
How to use कल in real life
- 1Scheduling a call
कल सुबह फ़ोन करूँगा।
kal subah phone karunga.
I'll call tomorrow morning.
Future tense makes kal mean tomorrow.
- 2Class plans
कल छुट्टी है।
kal chhutti hai.
Tomorrow is a holiday.
Schedule talk usually means the coming day.
- 3Soft delay
आज नहीं, कल मिलते हैं।
aaj nahin, kal milte hain.
Not today, let's meet tomorrow.
Aaj nahin clarifies the contrast.
Mistakes English speakers make with कल
Incorrect: Assuming kal always means yesterday
Correct: Read the tense
Future forms make kal tomorrow; past forms make it yesterday.
Incorrect: Kal gone without a clarifying verb
Correct: Kal aaunga / kal aaya
Add a clear verb so listeners know which day you mean.
Good to know
Because kal is flexible, Indians rely on tense, gestures, and extra words like subah. If you are unsure, add aaj ke baad wala din in plain speech while you learn.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Moving a coffee meet by one day
ChatPal
आज समय नहीं है। कल चलेंगे?
aaj samay nahin hai. kal chalenge?
No time today. Shall we go tomorrow?
You
हाँ, कल दोपहर ठीक रहेगी।
haan, kal dopahar theek rahegi.
Yes, tomorrow afternoon will be fine.
ChatPal
कल तीन बजे कॉफ़ी हाउस?
kal teen baje kofi house?
Coffee house at three tomorrow?
You
ठीक है, कल तीन बजे मिलते हैं।
theek hai, kal teen baje milte hain.
Okay, see you at three tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tomorrow" in Hindi
How can kal mean two things?
It is one word. Future tense usually means tomorrow; past tense usually means yesterday.
How do I make tomorrow crystal clear?
Say kal subah/shaam, or aaj ke baad, plus a future verb.
What is parson?
Often the day after tomorrow. Context matters there too.
How do I say see you tomorrow?
Say kal milte hain.
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