छुट्टी का दिन
holiday
直訳: Day of holiday
Use it to describe any day you are free from work or school commitments.
15秒でわかる
- Means a day off, holiday, or Sunday.
- Used for both planned leaves and public holidays.
- A very positive, common, and essential A1 phrase.
意味
This phrase refers to a day when you don't have to work or go to school. It's your personal time to relax, celebrate a festival, or just sleep in.
主な例文
3 / 6Texting a friend about the weekend
कल छुट्टी का दिन है, चलो बाहर चलते हैं।
Tomorrow is a holiday, let's go out.
Asking a colleague about the office schedule
क्या अगले शुक्रवार को छुट्टी का दिन है?
Is next Friday a holiday?
Waking up late on a Sunday
आह, आखिरकार छुट्टी का दिन आ गया!
Ah, finally the holiday has arrived!
文化的背景
In India, 'Chutti' is more than a break; it's a social event. Sundays often involve 'Sunday Brunches' or visiting relatives. The phrase became a staple of Bollywood songs and middle-class life as the 5-day or 6-day work week became the standard norm in urban India.
Shorten it for speed
In fast conversation, Indians almost always drop 'ka din' and just say 'Aaj chutti hai' (Today is a holiday).
Don't confuse with 'Chhuti'
Be careful with pronunciation. 'Chutti' (holiday) has a double 't' sound. 'Chhuti' (with a heavy 'h') can sometimes sound like 'touched' in other contexts.
15秒でわかる
- Means a day off, holiday, or Sunday.
- Used for both planned leaves and public holidays.
- A very positive, common, and essential A1 phrase.
What It Means
छुट्टी का दिन is the ultimate phrase for freedom. It literally translates to 'day of leave' or 'day of holiday.' Think of it as your golden ticket away from the daily grind. Whether it is a Sunday, a national festival, or a day you took off for a wedding, this phrase covers it all. It is warm, positive, and universally loved. When you say this, people immediately think of relaxation and fun.
How To Use It
You use this phrase as a noun. It usually sits at the end or beginning of a sentence. For example, 'Today is a holiday' becomes आज छुट्टी का दिन है. You can also use it to plan things. If you want to meet a friend, you might ask if their tomorrow is a छुट्टी का दिन. It’s very flexible. You don't need fancy grammar to make this work. Just drop it in where you'd say 'day off' in English.
When To Use It
Use it when you are texting friends about weekend plans. Use it at the office when checking the calendar for upcoming public holidays. It is perfect for small talk with a neighbor. You can even use it when you are feeling lazy and dreaming of a break. It fits perfectly in casual conversations, professional emails regarding schedules, and family group chats. If there is no work, there is a छुट्टी का दिन.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for a quick 15-minute coffee break. That is just a break. Also, if you are going on a long two-week vacation to Europe, use the plural छुट्टियां (holidays) instead. छुट्टी का दिन usually refers to a single day or the concept of a day off. Don't use it for 'sick leave' specifically in a medical report; there, the formal word अवकाश or just sick leave is better. It’s too happy a phrase for a hospital note!
Cultural Background
In India, the छुट्टी का दिन culture is huge. Sundays are traditionally for 'family time' and heavy lunches. National holidays like Diwali or Eid turn the whole country into one big छुट्टी का दिन. There is also the concept of 'Gazetted Holidays'—these are the official ones everyone waits for. For many, a holiday isn't complete without a long afternoon nap or a game of street cricket. It’s a collective sigh of relief for millions.
Common Variations
You will often hear people just say छुट्टी for short. If someone asks, 'Is today a holiday?', they might just say आज छुट्टी है?. In very formal Hindi, like on the news, you might hear अवकाश का दिन, but nobody says that at a party. If you want to sound cool, just stick to छुट्टी. If it's a weekend, some might say इतवार (Sunday), which is the king of all holidays in the Indian psyche.
使い方のコツ
The phrase is very safe to use in almost any setting. It doesn't carry any negative connotations and is grammatically simple for beginners.
Shorten it for speed
In fast conversation, Indians almost always drop 'ka din' and just say 'Aaj chutti hai' (Today is a holiday).
Don't confuse with 'Chhuti'
Be careful with pronunciation. 'Chutti' (holiday) has a double 't' sound. 'Chhuti' (with a heavy 'h') can sometimes sound like 'touched' in other contexts.
The Sunday Nap
If it's a 'Chutti ka din' on a Sunday, don't call your Indian friends between 2 PM and 4 PM. That's the sacred afternoon nap time!
例文
6कल छुट्टी का दिन है, चलो बाहर चलते हैं।
Tomorrow is a holiday, let's go out.
A classic way to initiate plans.
क्या अगले शुक्रवार को छुट्टी का दिन है?
Is next Friday a holiday?
Used here to confirm a public holiday.
आह, आखिरकार छुट्टी का दिन आ गया!
Ah, finally the holiday has arrived!
Expressing relief and joy.
आज स्कूल में छुट्टी का दिन है।
Today is a holiday in school.
Simple statement of fact.
मेरा छुट्टी का दिन भी काम में निकल गया।
Even my holiday was spent working.
Using the phrase to express frustration.
छुट्टी का दिन मतलब सिर्फ सोना।
A holiday means only sleeping.
A very relatable sentiment in India.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about a day off.
आज मेरा ___ का दिन है, मैं ऑफिस नहीं जाऊंगा।
`छुट्टी का दिन` means holiday/day off, which fits the context of not going to the office.
Complete the question asking if tomorrow is a holiday.
क्या कल ___ का दिन है?
The speaker is asking if tomorrow is a holiday.
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Formality of 'Holiday' in Hindi
Just 'Chutti'. Used with friends.
आज छुट्टी है!
The standard phrase 'Chutti ka din'.
कल छुट्टी का दिन है।
'Avkash'. Used in news or government letters.
कल सार्वजनिक अवकाश है।
Where to use 'Chutti ka din'
Texting friends
Planning a movie
At the office
Checking the calendar
At home
Talking to family
At school
Talking to classmates
よくある質問
10 問No, it can mean any day off, including Saturdays, festivals, or a personal day you took off from work.
Yes, it is neutral enough for internal office emails like कल छुट्टी का दिन है (Tomorrow is a holiday).
The formal word is अवकाश (Avkash). You will see this on official holiday lists or formal announcements.
You can say हफ़्ते का अंत (Hafte ka ant), but most people just use the English word 'weekend' or say शनिवार-इतवार (Saturday-Sunday).
For a long vacation, use the plural छुट्टियां (Chuttiyan). छुट्टी का दिन is usually just one day.
Yes, kids use it all the time! गर्मी की छुट्टियां (Garmi ki chuttiyan) means summer vacations.
The verb होना (to be) is most common, as in आज छुट्टी है (Today is a holiday).
You can, but usually people say बीमारी की छुट्टी (Bimari ki chutti) or just 'sick leave'.
Not really a slang word, but people often say 'Mazze ka din' (Day of fun) to imply a holiday.
No, for a half-day, you would say आधी छुट्टी (Aadhi chutti).
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