आधा दिन
half day
Literalmente: आधा (Aadha) = half, दिन (Din) = day
Use `आधा दिन` to describe a short work shift or half a day's duration in any context.
En 15 segundos
- Means exactly 'half day' for work or time duration.
- Commonly used for office leaves and school schedules.
- Grammatically masculine and used as a simple noun.
Significado
This phrase literally means 'half day.' You use it when you're talking about working a shorter shift, leaving school early, or when half of your day has already passed by.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Informing a colleague about your schedule
आज मेरा ऑफिस में आधा दिन है।
Today is my half day at the office.
Texting a friend to hang out
कल आधा दिन खाली है, चलें क्या?
Half of tomorrow is free, shall we go?
Complaining about a long task
इस काम में मेरा आधा दिन बर्बाद हो गया!
Half my day was wasted on this work!
Contexto cultural
The 'half-day' culture is a staple of Indian professional life, particularly on Saturdays. Historically, this allowed workers to handle personal errands or religious duties before the Sunday break. In many government offices, the 'half-day' is a cherished routine that signals the start of the weekend festivities.
The Hinglish Shortcut
If you forget `आधा दिन`, just say 'Half Day'. Everyone in India understands it, especially in urban areas.
Grammar Check
Remember that `दिन` is masculine. So you say `आधा दिन` (Aadha Din), not `आधी दिन` (Aadhi Din).
En 15 segundos
- Means exactly 'half day' for work or time duration.
- Commonly used for office leaves and school schedules.
- Grammatically masculine and used as a simple noun.
What It Means
आधा दिन is a very simple and useful phrase. It refers to a 4-hour work block or any period covering half the daylight hours. It is the Hindi equivalent of saying 'half day' in English. You will hear it most often in offices and schools. It is straightforward and literal.
How To Use It
You use it just like a noun. If you want to say you are working a half day, you say मेरा आधा दिन है. If you want to describe how much time a task took, you say इसमें आधा दिन लगेगा. It usually functions as the subject or object of your sentence. It is masculine in gender, which is good to remember for grammar.
When To Use It
Use it when you are requesting leave from your boss. Use it when planning a trip with friends. It is perfect for texting someone to explain why you are free early. If you finish your chores by noon, you can proudly say you have आधा दिन left to relax. It’s very common in professional settings across India.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it to mean 'noon.' For 12:00 PM, use दोपहर. Also, don't use it for 'half an hour'—that is आधा घंटा. Avoid using it if you mean a specific time of day like morning or evening. It refers to the duration, not a specific point on the clock. Don't use it for 'half a year' either!
Cultural Background
In India, the concept of a आधा दिन is deeply tied to Saturdays. Many traditional offices and schools operate for only half the day on Saturdays. It is a time for transition between work and family life. During major festivals like Diwali, many people take a आधा दिन to go shopping. It represents a small slice of freedom in a busy week.
Common Variations
You will very frequently hear the Hinglish version: हाफ डे (Half day). In modern cities, हाफ डे is actually more common than आधा दिन in offices. However, आधा दिन remains the standard and more poetic way to describe time passing. You might also hear आधे दिन की छुट्टी which specifically means 'half-day leave.'
Notas de uso
The phrase is neutral and can be used in any setting. Just remember to change `आधा` to `आधे` when followed by a postposition like `में` or `की` (e.g., `आधे दिन में`).
The Hinglish Shortcut
If you forget `आधा दिन`, just say 'Half Day'. Everyone in India understands it, especially in urban areas.
Grammar Check
Remember that `दिन` is masculine. So you say `आधा दिन` (Aadha Din), not `आधी दिन` (Aadhi Din).
The Saturday Secret
In India, if someone says 'It's a half day,' they almost always mean it's Saturday. It's the unofficial 'Half Day' of the nation.
Ejemplos
6आज मेरा ऑफिस में आधा दिन है।
Today is my half day at the office.
A standard way to announce you are leaving early.
कल आधा दिन खाली है, चलें क्या?
Half of tomorrow is free, shall we go?
Informal use for planning leisure time.
इस काम में मेरा आधा दिन बर्बाद हो गया!
Half my day was wasted on this work!
Expressing frustration about time management.
क्या मुझे कल आधा दिन मिल सकता है?
Can I get a half day tomorrow?
Polite request for a short leave.
आधा दिन तो बस भाग-दौड़ में निकल गया।
Half the day just went by in running around.
Reflective tone about a hectic schedule.
सफाई में आधा दिन लग जाएगा।
Cleaning will take half a day.
Estimating the duration of a task.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about leaving work early.
आज मैं ___ काम करूँगा।
`आधा दिन` is the only one that makes sense for a work shift.
How do you say 'Half day's leave' in Hindi?
मुझे आधे दिन की ___ चाहिए।
`छुट्टी` means leave or holiday, making it 'half-day leave'.
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Formality of 'आधा दिन'
Used with friends to plan outings.
आधा दिन मजे करेंगे!
Standard daily conversation.
आधा दिन बीत गया।
Used in emails or with supervisors.
आधे दिन की अनुमति दें।
Where to use 'आधा दिन'
At the Office
Leaving early for an appointment.
At School
Saturday schedule.
With Friends
Planning a movie trip.
At Home
Estimating cleaning time.
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it means a duration of half a day. For 12:00 PM, use the word दोपहर (Dopahar).
It is masculine. You should use आधा (masculine) instead of आधी (feminine).
Yes, it is perfectly fine. For example: मुझे आधे दिन की छुट्टी चाहिए (I need a half-day leave).
The plural is आधे दिन (Aadhe din), used when referring to multiple half-days.
In big cities and corporate offices, people often say 'Half Day' in English, but आधा दिन is used by everyone else.
Not strictly, but in a work context, it usually implies a 4-hour shift.
You can say मेरा आधा दिन बर्बाद हो गया (Mera aadha din barbaad ho gaya).
Not really. It specifically refers to one day's cycle, not the whole weekend.
आधा दिन is a quantity of time (half a day), while दोपहर is a specific time (afternoon/noon).
Yes, kids often celebrate a आधा दिन when school finishes early for parent-teacher meetings.
Frases relacionadas
पूरा दिन
Full day
आधा घंटा
Half an hour
छुट्टी का दिन
Holiday / Day off
दोपहर
Afternoon / Noon
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