معنی
To indicate that one has just understood or learned something.
زمینه فرهنگی
Saying 'Mujhe ab pata chala' is a standard way to apologize for not attending an event without sounding rude. It shifts the 'blame' to the information flow rather than your personal choice. This phrase is a staple in dramatic 'reveal' scenes where a character learns about their true parentage or a betrayal. It is often delivered with a dramatic pause. In Indian offices, this phrase is frequently used to navigate the 'CC' culture of emails. If someone asks why you didn't act on an email, 'Mujhe ab pata chala' implies you just saw it in your crowded inbox. With the explosion of 'fake news' in India, this phrase is often used when someone corrects a piece of misinformation. It's a humble way to admit you were wrong.
The 'Toh' Trick
Add 'toh' for emphasis: 'मुझे तो अब पता चला' (I *only* just found out). It makes you sound very native.
Gender Trap
Remember, even if you are a girl, say 'chala', not 'chali'. The verb follows 'pata' (masculine).
معنی
To indicate that one has just understood or learned something.
The 'Toh' Trick
Add 'toh' for emphasis: 'मुझे तो अब पता चला' (I *only* just found out). It makes you sound very native.
Gender Trap
Remember, even if you are a girl, say 'chala', not 'chali'. The verb follows 'pata' (masculine).
The Sarcastic Reveal
You can use this sarcastically when someone tells you something obvious. 'Achha? Mujhe toh ab pata chala!' (Oh really? I just found out! /s)
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of the pronoun and verb.
____ (I) अब पता ____ (found out) कि आज सोमवार है।
'Mujhe' is the correct indirect subject, and 'chala' agrees with the masculine noun 'pata'.
Which sentence best translates 'I just found out that he is coming'?
Select the correct Hindi translation:
Option A uses the correct indirect subject and the correct verb for 'found out'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You realize your phone was on silent and you missed 10 calls.
You use 'Mujhe ab pata chala' for a sudden realization of something you missed.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या आपको खबर मिली? B: नहीं, ____।
B is reacting to news they didn't have, so 'I just found out' is the most natural response.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Active vs Passive Discovery
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها____ (I) अब पता ____ (found out) कि आज सोमवार है।
'Mujhe' is the correct indirect subject, and 'chala' agrees with the masculine noun 'pata'.
Select the correct Hindi translation:
Option A uses the correct indirect subject and the correct verb for 'found out'.
Situation: You realize your phone was on silent and you missed 10 calls.
You use 'Mujhe ab pata chala' for a sudden realization of something you missed.
A: क्या आपको खबर मिली? B: नहीं, ____।
B is reacting to news they didn't have, so 'I just found out' is the most natural response.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, but it means you found out *about* them or their location. 'Mujhe uska pata chala' means 'I found out where he is' or 'I found out his secret.'
'Ab' means 'now'. 'Abhi' means 'right now'. 'Mujhe abhi पता चला' is even more immediate.
No, it's neutral. However, adding 'Maaf kijiye' (Excuse me/Sorry) before it makes it more professional.
Hindi uses the dative case for experiences. You don't 'do' the finding out; the knowledge 'happens' to you.
Yes! 'Gaya' adds a sense of completion. It means 'I have found out (and now I know).'
Mujhe kabhi pata nahi chalega.
In this phrase, it means 'knowledge' or 'trace'. In other contexts, yes, it means 'address'.
Hindi speakers in South India use it, but the local languages (Tamil, Telugu, etc.) have their own similar passive constructions.
Usually no. For a smell, you'd say 'Khushbu aayi' (Smell came). 'Pata chalna' is for information.
'Mujhe pehle se pata tha' (I already knew).
عبارات مرتبط
पता लगाना
builds onTo investigate or find out actively.
मालूम होना
synonymTo be known.
समझ में आना
similarTo understand.
खबर मिलना
similarTo receive news.
अंजाम पता चलना
specialized formTo find out the consequence.
