When you want to talk about something that happened before or the one that came just before the current one, you use पिछला. Think of it like saying 'previous' or 'last' in English.
For instance, if you're talking about the week before this one, you'd say 'पिछला हफ़्ता' (pichla hafta). Or if you're discussing the last year, it would be 'पिछला साल' (pichla saal).
It helps to place things in a sequence, always referring to what has just passed.
Beispiele nach Niveau
पिछला हफ्ता बहुत अच्छा था।
The previous week was very good.
पिछला साल मेरे लिए कठिन था।
The last year was difficult for me.
पिछला दरवाजा बंद कर दो।
Close the back door.
हमने पिछली बार यह फिल्म देखी थी।
We watched this movie last time.
पिछली सीट पर कौन बैठा है?
Who is sitting on the back seat?
पिछला पाठ बहुत आसान था।
The previous lesson was very easy.
वह पिछली रात नहीं सोया।
He did not sleep last night.
पिछली मीटिंग में क्या हुआ?
What happened in the last meeting?
पिछली बार जब मैं दिल्ली गया था, तब मैंने कुतुब मीनार देखी थी।
Last time when I went to Delhi, I saw Qutub Minar.
क्या आप पिछली कक्षा के नोट्स साझा कर सकते हैं?
Can you share the previous class notes?
उसने अपने पिछले अनुभवों से बहुत कुछ सीखा है।
He has learned a lot from his previous experiences.
पिछली रात पार्टी बहुत मज़ेदार थी।
The last night's party was very fun.
पिछली शताब्दी में विज्ञान ने बहुत प्रगति की।
Science made great progress in the previous century.
पिछला महीना मेरे लिए बहुत व्यस्त था।
The last month was very busy for me.
क्या आप पिछली सीट पर बैठना चाहेंगे?
Would you like to sit in the previous (back) seat?
उसने अपनी पिछली नौकरी छोड़ दी क्योंकि उसे बेहतर अवसर मिला।
He left his previous job because he got a better opportunity.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Opposite of 'पिछला', meaning 'next'.
Refers to something that has 'passed' or 'gone by'.
Means 'old', referring to age or condition.
Leicht verwechselbar
Often confused with 'previous' due to its similar sound and common usage in sequences.
Means 'next' or 'upcoming'.
अगले हफ़्ते मिलते हैं। (Agale hafte milte hain.) - See you next week.
Both 'पिछला' and 'बीता' refer to something that has passed, leading to confusion.
'बीता' specifically refers to 'passed' or 'gone by', often used with time.
बीते साल हमने बहुत मज़ा किया। (Beete saal humne bahut mazaa kiya.) - Last year we had a lot of fun.
Can be confused because both refer to something that existed before, but their nuances differ.
Means 'old' or 'ancient', referring to age or condition, not necessarily sequence.
यह मेरी पुरानी किताब है। (Yeh meri puraanee kitaab hai.) - This is my old book.
Both relate to position in a sequence, but 'पहला' is about the very beginning.
Means 'first' or 'initial'.
यह मेरा पहला घर है। (Yeh mera pahlaa ghar hai.) - This is my first house.
Both 'पिछला' and 'पूर्व' can mean 'previous' in some contexts, but 'पूर्व' is more formal or directional.
Can mean 'east', 'former', or 'preceding' in a more formal or geographical sense.
यह उनका पूर्व अनुभव है। (Yeh unkaa poorv anubhav hai.) - This is their prior experience.
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Basic Meaning of 'पिछला'
The word 'पिछला' (pichlā) is a Hindi adjective that primarily means previous or last. Think of it as referring to something that came before the present.
Using 'पिछला' for Time
You'll often hear 'पिछला' used when talking about time. For example, 'पिछला हफ़्ता' (pichlā haftā) means last week.
Using 'पिछला' for Order/Sequence
'पिछला' can also refer to something that is previous in a sequence or order. Like 'पिछला पन्ना' (pichlā pannā) means previous page.
Agreement with Noun Gender
Remember that 'पिछला' is an adjective, so its ending will change based on the gender and number of the noun it modifies. For feminine nouns, it becomes 'पिछली' (pichlī), and for plural nouns, it can be 'पिछले' (pichle).
Example: Last Year
To say 'last year', you'd use 'पिछला साल' (pichlā sāl). साल (sāl) is masculine, so 'पिछला' is used.
Example: Last Night
'पिछली रात' (pichlī rāt) means last night. रात (rāt) is feminine, so 'पिछली' is used.
Example: Previous Question
If you want to say 'previous question', it's 'पिछला सवाल' (pichlā savāl). सवाल (savāl) is masculine.
Common Phrase: 'पिछली बार'
'पिछली बार' (pichlī bār) is a very common phrase meaning last time. This is a good one to memorize.
Contrast with 'अगला'
The opposite of 'पिछला' (previous/last) is 'अगला' (aglā), which means next or coming. Learning them together can help.
Practice with Sentences
Try forming simple sentences using 'पिछला'. For instance, 'मैं पिछले महीने दिल्ली गया था।' (Main pichle mahīne Dillī gayā thā.) - 'I went to Delhi last month.'
Teste dich selbst 30 Fragen
Were you in Shimla last week?
He bought a new car last month.
When did we last speak?
Read this aloud:
पिछला साल मेरे लिए बहुत अच्छा था।
Focus: पिछला (pichla), साल (saal)
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यह मेरी पिछली कक्षा है।
Focus: पिछली (pichli), कक्षा (kaksha)
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क्या आपने पिछली रात का खाना खाया?
Focus: पिछली (pichli), रात (raat), खाना (khana)
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This sentence means 'Last time we went to Delhi.' 'पिछली बार' (pichli baar) means 'last time'.
This sentence translates to 'He/She read a book last night.' 'पिछली रात' (pichli raat) means 'last night'.
This means 'It was last month when I met him/her.' 'पिछला महीना' (pichla maheena) means 'last month'.
The last week was very busy.
When did we talk last time?
Who is sitting on the previous/back seat?
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पिछला अध्याय बहुत मुश्किल था।
Focus: pichla adhyay
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पिछली गर्मियों में हम घूमने गए थे।
Focus: pichli garmiyon mein
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क्या आप पिछली कहानी दोहरा सकते हैं?
Focus: pichli kahani dohra sakte hain
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Choose the best translation for 'पिछला हफ्ता' (pichla hafta).
'पिछला' means previous or last, and 'हफ्ता' means week.
Which sentence correctly uses 'पिछला' to mean 'previous'?
'पिछला' directly translates to previous or last. The other options do not use it in this context.
If someone says 'यह मेरा पिछला अनुभव था,' what are they referring to?
'पिछला' means previous, and 'अनुभव' means experience.
The phrase 'पिछली बार' (pichli baar) means 'next time'.
'पिछली बार' means 'last time' or 'previous time', not 'next time'.
In Hindi, 'पिछला' can be used to describe something that happened before the present moment.
'पिछला' specifically refers to something that is previous or last in a sequence of time or events.
The word 'पिछला' can be used interchangeably with 'नया' (naya) which means 'new'.
'पिछला' means previous/last, which is the opposite of 'नया' (new). They are not interchangeable.
Choose the most appropriate synonym for "पिछला" (pichlā) in the context of a previous meeting's agenda.
While 'पिछला' directly translates to 'previous' or 'last', 'पूर्व' more accurately conveys the nuance of 'prior' or 'former' when referring to a past event or agenda, especially in a formal context.
In a philosophical discussion about the 'पिछले' (pichle) जन्म (janm - birth), what concept is being referred to?
'पिछला जन्म' specifically refers to the concept of a 'past life' in discussions related to reincarnation or spiritual philosophy.
Which of the following phrases uses "पिछला" (pichlā) to denote something that has just occurred or is immediately preceding?
While all options refer to something in the past, 'पिछला हफ़्ता' most accurately conveys something that has just immediately preceded, similar to 'last week'. 'पिछला दरवाज़ा' is about location, not time.
The phrase "पिछला प्रदर्शन" (pichlā pradarśan) always refers to a performance that was inadequate or poor.
"पिछला प्रदर्शन" simply means 'previous performance' and does not inherently carry a negative connotation of being inadequate or poor. It could refer to a good previous performance as well.
When referring to a 'previous' or 'last' monarch, the term "पिछला" (pichlā) can be appropriately used without implying a negative judgment about their rule.
The term "पिछला" (pichlā) is neutral and simply indicates sequential order in time. It does not carry inherent judgment about the quality of the monarch's rule.
If someone asks for "पिछला अनुभव" (pichlā anubhav) in a job interview, they are exclusively interested in your most recent work experience.
"पिछला अनुभव" refers to 'previous experience' in general, not strictly the 'most recent' one. It encompasses all relevant past experiences.
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Basic Meaning of 'पिछला'
The word 'पिछला' (pichlā) is a Hindi adjective that primarily means previous or last. Think of it as referring to something that came before the present.
Using 'पिछला' for Time
You'll often hear 'पिछला' used when talking about time. For example, 'पिछला हफ़्ता' (pichlā haftā) means last week.
Using 'पिछला' for Order/Sequence
'पिछला' can also refer to something that is previous in a sequence or order. Like 'पिछला पन्ना' (pichlā pannā) means previous page.
Agreement with Noun Gender
Remember that 'पिछला' is an adjective, so its ending will change based on the gender and number of the noun it modifies. For feminine nouns, it becomes 'पिछली' (pichlī), and for plural nouns, it can be 'पिछले' (pichle).
Beispiel
मैंने पिछले हफ्ते फिल्म देखी थी।
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आभार व्यक्त करना
B1Dankbarkeit oder Anerkennung ausdrücken.
आचरण करना
C1Sich verhalten; sich auf eine bestimmte Weise benehmen.
आगे
A1Forward; ahead.
आगे बढ़ना
A2Vorwärts gehen oder Fortschritte machen.
आगामी
B1Happening in the near future; upcoming or next.
आह्वान करना
B1To call, to summon, to request someone's presence.
आज रात
A2The night of the present day; tonight.
आजमाना
A2Einen Versuch unternehmen oder etwas testen.
आक्रमण करना
B2Militärische Operationen gegen ein Land oder eine Gruppe beginnen.
आखिरी
A2Last, final.
