जैम है?
Is there jam?
字面意思: Jam is?
Use this short phrase to check for jam or any item in a casual setting.
15秒了解
- A simple way to ask if jam is available.
- Uses the basic 'Noun + hai?' question structure.
- Best for casual settings like home or small cafes.
意思
This is a simple way to ask if jam is available. You use it when checking the fridge or asking a server at a breakfast table.
关键例句
3 / 6At the breakfast table with a friend
Table par jaim hai?
Is there jam on the table?
Asking a shopkeeper at a small stall
Bhaiya, jaim hai?
Brother, is there jam?
In a formal hotel dining room
Kya yahan jaim hai?
Is there jam here?
文化背景
While India has a rich history of chutneys and preserves, fruit jam became a household staple during the post-colonial era. The phrase reflects a common middle-class breakfast scene where Western-style bread and jam are served alongside tea. In many homes, 'jam' specifically refers to mixed fruit jam, which is a nostalgic childhood favorite for millions.
The Question Tone
In Hindi, you don't always need to change word order for a question. Just raise your voice at the end of 'hai' like you're surprised!
Jam vs. Traffic
In India, 'jam' also means a traffic jam! If you are on the road and say 'Jaim hai?', people will think you're complaining about the cars, not looking for fruit spread.
15秒了解
- A simple way to ask if jam is available.
- Uses the basic 'Noun + hai?' question structure.
- Best for casual settings like home or small cafes.
What It Means
Jaim hai? is a basic question. It literally translates to "Is there jam?" Use it to check for availability. It is short and direct. You are asking if the item exists in a specific place. It is perfect for beginners.
How To Use It
Just say the name of the item followed by hai?. Raise your pitch at the end. This turns the statement into a question. You do not need complex grammar here. It works for food, objects, or even people. It is the Swiss Army knife of Hindi questions. Just point and ask!
When To Use It
Use it during breakfast with your host family. Use it at a small grocery store. It is great for quick checks. If you are looking through a cupboard, say it aloud. It helps people know what you are hunting for. It is very common in casual daily life.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this in a high-end luxury restaurant. There, you should use more formal phrasing. Avoid it in serious business meetings. It is a bit too blunt for professional requests. Do not use it if you want to sound poetic. It is a functional, blue-collar phrase.
Cultural Background
In India, breakfast is a big deal. While traditional breakfasts like paratha are common, toast and jam are staples. Many Indian households grew up with "Kissan" brand jam. Asking for jam is a sign of a quick, modern meal. It represents the fusion of Western and Indian morning habits. It is a very relatable, domestic question.
Common Variations
If you want to be polite, add kya. Say Kya jaim hai?. To ask for a lot of things, just swap the noun. Swap jaim for doodh to ask for milk. You can also add yahan to ask "Is there jam here?". It is a very flexible template for your vocabulary. Keep it simple and keep it moving.
使用说明
This is a neutral-to-informal phrase. It relies heavily on intonation to convey that it is a question rather than a statement.
The Question Tone
In Hindi, you don't always need to change word order for a question. Just raise your voice at the end of 'hai' like you're surprised!
Jam vs. Traffic
In India, 'jam' also means a traffic jam! If you are on the road and say 'Jaim hai?', people will think you're complaining about the cars, not looking for fruit spread.
The 'Kissan' Factor
If you want to sound like a local, just ask for 'Kissan'. It's the most famous brand and often used as a synonym for jam itself.
例句
6Table par jaim hai?
Is there jam on the table?
Adding the location 'Table par' makes the question specific.
Bhaiya, jaim hai?
Brother, is there jam?
Adding 'Bhaiya' is a common way to address male shopkeepers.
Kya yahan jaim hai?
Is there jam here?
Adding 'Kya' makes it slightly more structured and polite.
Ghar par jaim hai?
Is there jam at home?
Short and efficient for quick texting.
Fridge mein sirf jaim hai!
There is only jam in the fridge!
Using 'sirf' (only) adds a humorous touch to a sad fridge.
Mummy, kya jaim hai?
Mom, is there jam?
A simple, soft request in a family setting.
自我测试
Complete the question to ask if there is jam.
___ hai?
To ask if something exists, you place the noun before 'hai?'.
Choose the correct word to ask 'Is there jam here?'
Yahan jaim ___?
'Hai' is the singular present tense of 'to be' used for objects like jam.
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视觉学习工具
Formality Scale
Talking to siblings or close friends.
Jaim hai?
Asking a shopkeeper or waiter.
Kya jaim hai?
Asking a host at a formal dinner.
Kya kripya jaim mil sakta hai?
Where to ask 'Jaim hai?'
Breakfast Table
Asking for the jar.
Grocery Store
Checking stock.
Texting
Checking the pantry.
Small Cafe
Ordering toast.
常见问题
10 个问题Not exactly. It means 'Is there jam?'. To say 'I have jam', you would say Mere paas jaim hai.
Yes! Just replace 'jaim' with anything, like Doodh hai? (Is there milk?) or Chai hai? (Is there tea?).
In casual settings with friends or family, it is perfectly fine. In formal settings, add kya at the beginning to be more polite.
If there is jam, say Haan, hai. If there isn't, say Nahi, nahi hai.
Put the flavor first, like Mango jaim hai? or Mixed fruit jaim hai?.
Yes, 'jam' is used directly in Hindi. Most people will not use a pure Hindi word for it in daily conversation.
At a local dhaba or cafe, yes. At a 5-star hotel, it's better to say Kya jaim mil sakta hai? (Can I get some jam?).
Jam is usually treated as an uncountable mass, so hai (singular) remains the same even if you mean multiple jars.
Yes! If you are stuck in a car, you can ask Traffic jaim hai? and it makes perfect sense.
You would say Jaim nahi hai? with a questioning tone.
相关表达
Doodh hai?
Is there milk?
Chini hai?
Is there sugar?
Bread hai?
Is there bread?
Kuch hai?
Is there anything?
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