दिन
A day refers to a 24-hour period or the specific time during which the sun is visible and there is light. It is a fundamental unit of time used to track the passage of time and schedule activities.
Examples
3 of 5आज बहुत अच्छा दिन है।
Today is a very good day.
कार्य दिवस सोमवार से शुक्रवार तक है।
The working days are from Monday to Friday.
और भाई, दिन कैसा रहा?
Hey brother, how was your day?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'D' in 'Day' matching the 'D' in 'Din'. Just remember it's a short, quick sound like the 'di' in 'dinner'.
Quick Quiz
आज ______ बहुत सुहावना है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: दिन
Examples
आज बहुत अच्छा दिन है।
everydayToday is a very good day.
कार्य दिवस सोमवार से शुक्रवार तक है।
formalThe working days are from Monday to Friday.
और भाई, दिन कैसा रहा?
informalHey brother, how was your day?
पृथ्वी अपना एक चक्कर एक दिन में पूरा करती है।
academicThe Earth completes one rotation in a day.
हमें इस प्रोजेक्ट को दस दिनों में पूरा करना है।
businessWe have to complete this project in ten days.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
दिन दूनी रात चौगुनी
to progress by leaps and bounds
दिन फिरना
times to change for the better
दिन दहाड़े
in broad daylight
Often Confused With
Din (short 'i') means 'day', whereas Deen (long 'ee') means 'poor' or 'miserable'.
Usage Notes
Din is a masculine noun. It is used both to denote the 24-hour cycle and the period of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often confuse the short vowel in 'Din' (day) with the long vowel in 'Deen' (poor). Also, remember that 'Din' remains 'Din' in the plural unless a postposition follows it, in which case it becomes 'Dinon'.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'D' in 'Day' matching the 'D' in 'Din'. Just remember it's a short, quick sound like the 'di' in 'dinner'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'दिन' (dina), which shares an ancient root with the Latin 'dies'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Hindu culture, specific days of the week are dedicated to specific deities and often involve specific dietary restrictions or fasts.
Quick Quiz
आज ______ बहुत सुहावना है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: दिन
Related Grammar Rules
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More time words
सुबह
A1The period of time from sunrise until noon. It is commonly used to describe the start of the day or to set a timeframe for early daily activities.
शाम
A1Evening refers to the period of time at the end of the day, typically from late afternoon until nightfall. In Hindi, it is a feminine noun used to describe a time for leisure, social interaction, and transitioning from work to rest.
अब
A1The word 'अब' is a fundamental temporal adverb in Hindi used to indicate the current moment or the immediate present. It marks a transition from a previous state or time to the situation happening right now.
आज
A1Refers to the current day or the present point in time. It is most commonly used as a temporal adverb to indicate that an action is occurring on the specific date that is currently in progress.
कल
A1A unique Hindi word that refers to both 'yesterday' (the day before today) and 'tomorrow' (the day after today). The specific meaning is determined by the tense of the verb used in the sentence.
रात
A1The period of time between sunset and sunrise when the sky is dark. It is primarily used to describe the hours of rest, sleep, or the evening timeframe in daily conversation.
समय
A1Samay refers to the general concept of time or a specific point or duration in time. It is used to discuss schedules, the passage of events, and personal availability.
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