एक बार

मैं एक बार गया।

I went once.

'एक बार' (ek baar) means 'once'. It's a simple past tense statement.

यह एक बार हुआ।

This happened once.

Emphasizes the singularity of an event.

एक बार देखो।

Look once.

A simple imperative, suggesting a single look.

एक बार और।

Once more.

A common phrase indicating repetition, but starting from a single instance.

एक बार कोशिश करो।

Try once.

Encouragement to attempt something one time.

वह एक बार आया।

He came once.

Describes a single arrival.

एक बार मिलो।

Meet once.

Suggests a single meeting.

यह एक बार ही है।

This is only once.

Highlights that something occurs solely on one occasion.

मैंने उसे एक बार देखा है।

I have seen him once.

'एक बार' specifies the frequency of the past action 'देखा है' (have seen).

एक बार की बात है, एक जंगल में एक शेर रहता था।

Once upon a time, there lived a lion in a forest.

'एक बार की बात है' is a standard phrase to begin a story, equivalent to 'once upon a time'.

अगर तुम एक बार आओगे, तो मुझे ज़रूर बताना।

If you come once, then definitely tell me.

'एक बार' is used in a conditional clause to indicate a single future visit.

यह खाना एक बार ज़रूर चखना।

You must taste this food once.

Used as a recommendation, encouraging a single tasting experience.

मैंने यह फ़िल्म एक बार देखी थी।

I had seen this film once.

Specifies that the action of watching the film occurred only one time in the past.

हम एक बार दिल्ली गए थे।

We had gone to Delhi once.

Indicates a single trip or visit to a place.

क्या तुमने एक बार यह किताब पढ़ी है?

Have you read this book once?

A question asking about the frequency of reading a book.

यह एक बार का अनुभव था।

This was a one-time experience.

Describes an experience that happened only on one occasion.

मैं एक बार अपने दादाजी के साथ बाज़ार गया था।

I had gone to the market with my grandfather once.

Used to recall a specific, singular past event involving companionship.

अगर आप एक बार इस मंदिर में जाएँ, तो शांति महसूस करेंगे।

If you go to this temple once, you will feel peace.

Conditional sentence suggesting a single visit leads to a specific feeling.

उसने एक बार अपनी गलती मानी थी, पर फिर वही दोहराई।

He had admitted his mistake once, but then repeated it.

Contrasts a single instance of admission with subsequent repetition.

एक बार की बात है, एक बहुत चतुर लोमड़ी थी।

Once upon a time, there was a very clever fox.

A more elaborate storytelling opening, setting the scene for a narrative.

यह नौकरी मुझे एक बार ही मिली थी।

I got this job only once.

Emphasizes the exclusivity of receiving the job on a single occasion.

क्या आपने कभी एक बार भी कोशिश की?

Did you even try once?

A rhetorical question emphasizing the lack of even a single attempt.

मैं एक बार उस शहर में रहने गया था।

I had gone to live in that city once.

Describes a past decision to reside in a city for a singular period.

यह सलाह एक बार ज़रूर माननी चाहिए।

This advice should definitely be followed once.

A strong recommendation to heed advice at least one time.

यह तकनीक एक बार की विफलता के बाद फिर से विकसित की गई।

This technology was redeveloped after a failure once.

Refers to a singular instance of failure that preceded redevelopment.

उसने एक बार अपनी सारी जमा-पूंजी एक जोखिम भरे निवेश में लगा दी थी।

He had once invested all his savings in a risky venture.

Describes a significant past action that occurred on a single occasion.

यदि आप एक बार इस समस्या को समझ लेते हैं, तो समाधान आसान हो जाएगा।

If you understand this problem once, the solution will become easy.

Conditional statement where a single comprehension event leads to an outcome.

एक बार का अनुभव हमें जीवन के बारे में बहुत कुछ सिखा जाता है।

An experience once teaches us a lot about life.

Refers to a singular, impactful experience that imparts knowledge.

कलाकार ने एक बार अपनी सारी कलाकृतियाँ एक प्रदर्शनी में प्रदर्शित कीं।

The artist once displayed all his artworks in an exhibition.

Describes a singular event of displaying artworks.

यह घटना एक बार के लिए भुला दी जानी चाहिए।

This incident should be forgotten for once.

Suggests a temporary or singular act of forgetting.

उसने एक बार के लिए हार मान ली थी, लेकिन फिर उसने हिम्मत जुटाई।

He had given up for once, but then he gathered courage.

Indicates a temporary cessation of effort on a single occasion.

इतिहास खुद को एक बार नहीं, बार-बार दोहराता है।

History repeats itself not once, but again and again.

Contrasts the idea of history repeating just once with its actual repeated nature.

उसकी प्रसिद्धि एक बार के लिए शिखर पर पहुँच गई, लेकिन फिर वह धीरे-धीरे कम हो गई।

His fame reached its peak for once, but then it gradually declined.

Describes a singular, albeit temporary, peak of popularity.

इस जटिल समस्या का समाधान एक बार में मिलना संभव नहीं है।

It is not possible to find a solution to this complex problem at once.

Implies that a single attempt or moment is insufficient for resolution.

जब हम एक बार सत्य का सामना कर लेते हैं, तो जीवन की दिशा बदल जाती है।

When we face the truth once, the direction of life changes.

Suggests that a singular encounter with truth can be transformative.

यह ऐतिहासिक क्षण एक बार ही घटित हुआ, और इसे भुलाया नहीं जा सकता।

This historic moment occurred only once and cannot be forgotten.

Emphasizes the unique and unrepeatable nature of a historic event.

उसने एक बार के लिए अपने सिद्धांतों से समझौता कर लिया, जिसका उसे बाद में पछतावा हुआ।

He compromised his principles for once, which he later regretted.

Indicates a singular instance of deviating from one's principles.

ज्ञान की खोज में एक बार का गहरा चिंतन भी पर्याप्त हो सकता है।

In the pursuit of knowledge, even one deep contemplation can be sufficient.

Suggests that a single instance of profound thinking can yield significant insights.

यह अवसर एक बार ही मिलेगा, इसे खोना नहीं चाहिए।

This opportunity will come only once, it should not be lost.

Highlights the unique and non-repeatable nature of an opportunity.

उसकी कहानी एक बार की बात नहीं, बल्कि कई बार सुनने योग्य है।

His story is not just for once, but worth listening to many times.

Contrasts a single hearing with the value of repeated engagement.

मानव इतिहास में ऐसे क्षण आते हैं जब एक बार का निर्णय युगों का मार्ग प्रशस्त कर देता है।

Moments come in human history when a single decision paves the way for ages.

Emphasizes the profound and lasting impact of a singular decision.

कभी-कभी एक बार की मुलाकात भी जीवन की दिशा बदल सकती है।

Sometimes, even a single meeting can change the course of life.

Suggests the transformative power of a solitary encounter.

उसने एक बार के लिए अपनी महत्वाकांक्षाओं को तिलांजलि दे दी थी, लेकिन नियति उसे फिर वहीं ले आई।

He had abandoned his ambitions for once, but destiny brought him back there again.

Describes a singular act of renunciation, followed by an inevitable return.

यह कलाकृति एक बार के अवलोकन से परे है; इसका गहन अध्ययन आवश्यक है।

This artwork is beyond a single viewing; its deep study is essential.

Implies that a single glance is insufficient to grasp the complexity of the artwork.

विफलता एक बार की घटना मात्र नहीं, बल्कि एक प्रक्रिया है जो सुधार की ओर ले जाती है।

Failure is not merely a one-time event, but a process that leads to improvement.

Contrasts a single instance of failure with its potential as a continuous process.

उसकी अंतर्दृष्टि एक बार के लिए स्पष्ट हुई, और फिर वह उसी पुरानी उलझन में खो गया।

His insight became clear for once, and then he got lost in the same old confusion.

Describes a singular, transient period of clarity.

साहित्य में, एक बार का मार्मिक क्षण पाठक के मन पर अमिट छाप छोड़ जाता है।

In literature, one poignant moment leaves an indelible mark on the reader's mind.

Highlights the lasting impact of a single, emotionally resonant moment in literature.

यह वह क्षण था जब एक बार के लिए दुनिया थम सी गई।

This was the moment when for once, the world seemed to stop.

Evokes a sense of a singular, extraordinary moment where time appears to halt.