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जल्दी सुबह

early morning

Wörtlich: early + morning

Use `जल्दी सुबह` to describe activities happening at the very start of the day before 7 AM.

In 15 Sekunden

  • Refers to the time between dawn and around 7 AM.
  • Used to describe routines, travel plans, or healthy habits.
  • Combines 'early' (jaldi) and 'morning' (subah) for a simple collocation.

Bedeutung

This phrase refers to the crack of dawn or the very start of the day. It is used when you are talking about doing something before the rest of the world is really awake.

Wichtige Beispiele

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Talking about a workout routine

मैं जल्दी सुबह जिम जाता हूँ।

I go to the gym early in the morning.

😊
2

Planning a road trip with friends

हमें जल्दी सुबह निकलना चाहिए।

We should leave early in the morning.

🤝
3

A formal meeting request

क्या हम जल्दी सुबह मिल सकते हैं?

Can we meet early in the morning?

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Kultureller Hintergrund

In Indian culture, waking up early is highly valued and associated with spiritual purity and health. The concept of 'Brahma Muhurta' suggests that the mind is most clear during the early morning hours, making it the best time for meditation and study. This phrase is frequently used in the context of 'morning walks' and 'Chai' culture.

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The 'Subah-Subah' Double

If you repeat the word like `सुबह-सुबह`, it adds emphasis, meaning 'very early' or 'first thing in the morning'.

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Don't confuse with 'Jaldi'

Remember `जल्दी` can also mean 'hurry'. If you say 'Jaldi karo!', you are telling someone to hurry up, not to be 'morning'!

In 15 Sekunden

  • Refers to the time between dawn and around 7 AM.
  • Used to describe routines, travel plans, or healthy habits.
  • Combines 'early' (jaldi) and 'morning' (subah) for a simple collocation.

What It Means

जल्दी सुबह is your go-to phrase for the pre-breakfast hours. It usually refers to the time between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM. In Hindi, जल्दी means early or fast, and सुबह means morning. When you put them together, you are talking about that peaceful, quiet time. It is the time for birds chirping and fresh tea.

How To Use It

You can use this phrase as an adverbial time marker. It usually comes near the start of your sentence. You might say you wake up जल्दी सुबह or exercise then. It works perfectly with verbs like उठना (to wake up) or जाना (to go). Just drop it in to specify the time of day. It is very simple and follows basic grammar rules.

When To Use It

Use it when planning a trip or a long drive. It is great for talking about your daily routine. If you are meeting a friend for a morning walk, use this. It sounds productive and disciplined to use this phrase. You will hear it often in professional settings regarding early shifts. It is also common when discussing religious prayers or rituals.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this if it is already 9:00 AM. By then, it is just सुबह (morning). Avoid using it for late-night events that bleed into morning. If you stayed up until 3:00 AM, that is देर रात (late night). Using it for a mid-morning brunch might get you funny looks. It implies a sense of freshness, not exhaustion.

Cultural Background

India is traditionally an early-rising culture. Many people believe the 'Brahma Muhurta' (around 4 AM) is sacred. You will see parks full of people at जल्दी सुबह. Elders often take pride in waking up at this time. It is seen as a sign of a healthy lifestyle. Even in busy cities, the 'early morning' hustle is very real.

Common Variations

You might hear सुबह-सुबह which means 'early in the morning' too. Another word is तड़के (tarkey), which is more poetic or rustic. Some people just say भोर (bhor) for dawn. However, जल्दी सुबह is the most modern and standard version. It is understood by everyone across India. It is safe, clear, and very common.

Nutzungshinweise

The phrase is highly versatile and works in almost any social setting. There are no major grammatical traps, just ensure `जल्दी` precedes `सुबह`.

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The 'Subah-Subah' Double

If you repeat the word like `सुबह-सुबह`, it adds emphasis, meaning 'very early' or 'first thing in the morning'.

⚠️

Don't confuse with 'Jaldi'

Remember `जल्दी` can also mean 'hurry'. If you say 'Jaldi karo!', you are telling someone to hurry up, not to be 'morning'!

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The Chai Connection

In India, `जल्दी सुबह` is synonymous with the first cup of tea. If someone invites you for tea at this time, expect a very fresh start!

Beispiele

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#1 Talking about a workout routine
😊

मैं जल्दी सुबह जिम जाता हूँ।

I go to the gym early in the morning.

Shows a regular habit using the phrase as a time marker.

#2 Planning a road trip with friends
🤝

हमें जल्दी सुबह निकलना चाहिए।

We should leave early in the morning.

Used here to suggest a time for departure.

#3 A formal meeting request
💼

क्या हम जल्दी सुबह मिल सकते हैं?

Can we meet early in the morning?

Professional way to ask for an early appointment.

#4 Texting a friend about a flight
😊

मेरी फ्लाइट जल्दी सुबह है, सो जाओ!

My flight is early morning, go to sleep!

Short, punchy use in a text message context.

#5 Complaining about a noisy neighbor (Humorous)
😄

पड़ोसी जल्दी सुबह गाना क्यों गाते हैं?

Why do the neighbors sing early in the morning?

Expresses mild annoyance at an early hour activity.

#6 Remembering a peaceful moment
💭

जल्दी सुबह की शांति बहुत अच्छी लगती है।

The peace of the early morning feels very good.

Focuses on the atmosphere of the time of day.

Teste dich selbst

Complete the sentence to say 'I wake up early in the morning.'

मैं ___ उठता हूँ।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: जल्दी सुबह

`जल्दी सुबह` (early morning) is the correct fit for waking up early.

Which word means 'morning' in the phrase?

जल्दी ___

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: सुबह

`सुबह` means morning, while `शाम` is evening and `रात` is night.

🎉 Ergebnis: /2

Visuelle Lernhilfen

Formality Spectrum of 'Jaldi Subah'

Informal

Used with friends when planning a hang-out.

Jaldi subah milte hain!

Neutral

Standard way to describe your daily routine.

Main jaldi subah yoga karta hoon.

Formal

Used in emails or professional scheduling.

Meeting jaldi subah rakhi gayi hai.

When to use 'Jaldi Subah'

जल्दी सुबह
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Catching a Train

Train jaldi subah ki hai.

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Morning Exercise

Main jaldi subah daudta hoon.

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Spiritual Practice

Dadi jaldi subah puja karti hain.

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Studying

Jaldi subah padhna achha hai.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

Usually, it is any time between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Once the sun is high and people are at work, it's just सुबह.

Yes, it is perfectly neutral. You can say Meeting jaldi subah hai (The meeting is early morning).

It's close, but dawn is specifically भोर (Bhor). जल्दी सुबह is a broader term for the early hours.

You can say मुझे जल्दी सुबह उठना पसंद है (I like waking up early in the morning).

The opposite would be देर रात (late night) or देर सुबह (late morning).

Not really. जल्दी just means 'early'. You need सुबह to specify the time of day.

Not exactly slang, but तड़के (tarke) is a more colloquial/regional way to say 'at the crack of dawn'.

Yes, it is standard Hindi used across all Hindi-speaking regions and major cities.

In this context, it means 'early'. Hindi uses the same word for both 'fast' and 'early'.

It's a bit late for जल्दी सुबह. By 8:00 AM, most people just say सुबह.

Verwandte Redewendungen

सुबह-सुबह

Very early in the morning / First thing in the morning

कल सुबह

Tomorrow morning

आज सुबह

This morning

तड़के

At the crack of dawn (colloquial)

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