बुकिंग करना در ۳۰ ثانیه
- A hybrid Hindi-English verb used to mean 'to reserve' or 'to book'.
- Extremely common in urban India for travel, hotels, and apps.
- Grammatically treated as a feminine noun when used in the past tense.
- A modern alternative to the formal Sanskrit word 'Arakshan karna'.
The Hindi phrase बुकिंग करना (Buking karnā) is a quintessential example of modern 'Hinglish'—a blend of English and Hindi that dominates contemporary urban conversation in India. While Hindi has a formal equivalent, आरक्षण करना (ārakshaṇ karnā), the loanword version is significantly more common in daily life, especially in the context of technology, travel, and hospitality. At its core, it means to reserve or secure a spot, a service, or a commodity for future use. Whether you are navigating the chaotic yet efficient Indian Railways system or trying to snag a table at a trendy cafe in South Mumbai, this is the verb you will need.
- The Grammatical Core
- This is a 'conjunct verb' consisting of the English noun 'booking' and the Hindi helper verb 'karnā' (to do). In Hindi grammar, when we adopt foreign nouns, we often pair them with 'karnā' to turn them into functional verbs.
- The Social Context
- Using 'booking karnā' signals a level of modernity and familiarity with digital services. While an elderly person in a village might say 'jagah rokna' (to stop/reserve a place), a professional in Delhi will invariably use 'booking'.
“क्या आपने होटल की बुकिंग कर ली है?” (Kyā āpne hoṭal kī buking kar lī hai?) — Have you finished making the hotel booking?
The versatility of this term extends beyond just travel. In the modern Indian economy, you 'booking karnā' for everything from a gas cylinder (LPG) to a wedding venue, or even a new car that has a long waiting period. The nuance lies in the commitment; once a 'booking' is made, there is usually a 'booking amount' (advance payment) involved. Therefore, the word carries a weight of financial and logistical commitment that simple 'asking' does not.
“मैंने कल रात ही टिकट बुकिंग की थी।” (Maine kal rāt hī ṭikaṭ buking kī thī.) — I made the ticket booking just last night.
Historically, before the digital revolution, the process was purely manual and referred to as 'rezarveshan' (reservation). However, with the advent of apps like MakeMyTrip, OYO, and Zomato, the word 'booking' has completely superseded other terms in the lexicon of the middle and upper classes. It is now a standard part of the Hindi vocabulary, taught in schools indirectly through its ubiquitous use in media and advertising.
- Register and Usage
- Informal: Used with friends for movie tickets. Formal: Used in business emails for conference rooms. It bridges the gap between different social strata perfectly.
Using बुकिंग करना correctly requires an understanding of Hindi's transitive verb structure. Since 'karnā' is the active component, the verb changes based on the tense and the aspect, while 'booking' remains constant as the object-noun within the verb phrase. However, a crucial point for learners is that 'booking' is generally treated as a feminine noun in Hindi gender logic (likely because the native word 'ārakshaṇ' is masculine but the concept of 'pustikaraṇ' or 'entry' can feel feminine, or simply by linguistic convention). Therefore, you will often see 'kī' (feminine) used with it in the past tense.
- Present Tense (Habitual/Ongoing)
- When you describe the act of booking as a general action or something happening now. Example: 'Main har mahine tickets booking kartā hoon' (I book tickets every month).
“वह अभी अपनी फ्लाइट की बुकिंग कर रहा है।” (Vah abhī apnī flāiṭ kī buking kar rahā hai.) — He is currently booking his flight.
In the past tense, Hindi uses the 'ne' construction for transitive verbs. This is where many learners stumble. When you say 'I booked', you must say 'Maine booking kī' (if treating booking as the direct object). If you use it as a compound verb, the 'ne' remains but the verb agrees with the object being booked if 'ko' is not used, or stays neutral if 'ko' is used. However, in the case of 'booking karna', the verb 'karna' usually agrees with the feminine gender of the word 'booking' itself.
Future tense usage is straightforward: 'Main booking karoongā' (Masculine) or 'Main booking karoongī' (Feminine). This is used for intentions. In professional settings, you might hear the passive form: 'Booking ho gayi hai' (The booking has been done/is complete). This shifts the focus from the person doing the action to the status of the reservation itself, which is very common in customer service interactions.
“अगले हफ्ते के लिए बुकिंग करना मुश्किल होगा।” (Agle hafte ke liye buking karnā mushkil hogā.) — It will be difficult to make a booking for next week.
When using the word with specific objects, the preposition 'kī' (of) is almost always used. You don't just 'book a hotel'; you 'do the booking *of* a hotel' (hoṭal kī buking karnā). This possessive link is vital for sounding natural. For example, 'Train kī booking', 'Table kī booking', 'Room kī booking'. Mastering this 'Object + kī + booking + karnā' template will make you sound like a native speaker instantly.
If you step into any major Indian city, बुकिंग करना will be one of the most frequent phrases hitting your ears. The most common environment is at travel hubs. At a railway station's 'Reservation Counter', even though the sign says 'Arakshan Kendra', every single person in the queue will tell their family on the phone, 'Main line mein hoon, booking kar raha hoon' (I am in line, I am booking). It is the language of the streets and the language of the apps.
- The Digital Ecosystem
- India's digital payment and service revolution (UPI, etc.) has made 'booking' a daily ritual. You 'book' a ride on Uber or Ola. The app interface might be in Hindi, but the button often says 'अभी बुक करें' (Book Now) or 'बुकिंग करें'.
“सर, आपकी बुकिंग कन्फर्म हो गई है।” (Sir, āpkī buking kanfarm ho gaī hai.) — Sir, your booking has been confirmed.
In the hospitality sector, from five-star hotels in Goa to small 'homestays' in Himachal Pradesh, the staff will use this term. When you call a restaurant to reserve a table for 'Saturday night', the receptionist will likely ask, 'Kitne logon ki booking karni hai?' (For how many people do you want to make the booking?). Here, the word acts as a bridge, ensuring there is no miscommunication between the English-speaking tourist and the Hindi-speaking staff.
Another interesting place you hear this is in the real estate and automobile sectors. In India, buying a car or a flat often involves a 'Booking Period'. Salespeople will urge you: 'Sir, aaj hi booking kar lijiye, price badhne wala hai' (Sir, make the booking today itself, the price is going to increase). In this context, 'booking karna' doesn't just mean reserving; it means 'locking in' a price or a deal. It is a high-stakes usage of the word.
“क्या ऑनलाइन बुकिंग करने पर कोई डिस्काउंट मिलेगा?” (Kyā onlāin buking karne par koī ḍiskāunṭ milegā?) — Will there be any discount on making an online booking?
Lastly, in the entertainment world, 'Advance Booking' is a major metric for the success of Bollywood films. News anchors will shout, 'Film ki booking ne saare record tod diye!' (The film's booking has broken all records!). This refers to the pre-release ticket sales. Thus, from the moment you wake up and book a cab to the moment you check the box office reports at night, this word is an inseparable part of the Indian auditory landscape.
Even though बुकिंग करना uses an English word, learners often make 'Hindi' mistakes when incorporating it into their speech. The most frequent error involves gender and the use of postpositions. Because 'booking' ends in '-ing', many English speakers assume it is neutral or masculine, but in Hindi, it is treated as feminine. Failing to use 'kī' (feminine possessive) is a dead giveaway of a non-native speaker.
- Mistake 1: Wrong Gender Agreement
- Incorrect: 'Maine ticket booking kiya'. Correct: 'Maine ticket booking kī'. Since 'booking' is the object and is feminine, the verb 'karnā' becomes 'kī' in the perfective aspect.
❌ “होटल का बुकिंग कहाँ है?” (Hoṭal kā buking kahāñ hai?)
✅ “होटल की बुकिंग कहाँ है?” (Hoṭal kī buking kahāñ hai?)
Another common mistake is confusing 'booking karnā' (to do the booking) with 'booking honā' (to be booked). If you say 'Main booking hoon', you are saying 'I am a booking', which is nonsensical. You must use the active form 'karnā' for yourself and the passive form 'honā' for the object. For example, 'Room booking ho gaya hai' (The room booking is done).
Learners also often forget that 'booking' in Hindi usually implies a formal transaction. Using it for simply 'saving a seat' for a friend at a lunch table might sound a bit too formal or technical. In that case, 'jagah rakhna' (to keep a place) is better. 'Booking karna' usually involves a name, a contact number, or money changing hands. Using it for very casual, non-transactional situations can sound slightly robotic.
- Mistake 2: Overusing 'Booking'
- Don't use it for appointments with doctors or barbers as much. For those, the word 'Appointment' (अप्वाइंटमेंट) is actually more common. 'Booking' is strictly for spaces, tickets, and commodities.
Finally, watch out for the pronunciation. While it is an English word, in a Hindi sentence, the stress patterns change slightly. Native speakers don't emphasize the '-ing' as much as the 'Book-'. If you over-pronounce it with a thick British or American accent in the middle of a Hindi sentence, it can disrupt the flow. Try to 'Hindi-ize' the loanword slightly by making it flatter and faster.
While बुकिंग करना is the most popular choice, Hindi offers several alternatives depending on the level of formality and the specific context. Understanding these will help you navigate different social environments, from a government office to a casual hangout with friends.
- 1. आरक्षण करना (Ārakshaṇ karnā)
- This is the formal, Sanskrit-derived word for 'to reserve'. You will see this on government websites, in newspapers, and on official signs. Use this if you want to sound highly educated or if you are writing a formal letter to a government department. It is also used for 'reservations' in the sense of affirmative action quotas in India.
- 2. रिज़र्व करना (Rizarv karnā)
- Another loanword, almost as common as 'booking'. However, 'reserve karna' is more frequently used for tables in restaurants or specific seats, whereas 'booking karna' is broader and covers tickets and entire events. You 'reserve' a table, but you 'book' a flight.
“क्या यह सीट रिज़र्व है?” (Kyā yah sīṭ rizarv hai?) — Is this seat reserved?
For very informal situations, you might use जगह रोकना (jagah roknā) or जगह रखना (jagah rakhnā). These literally mean 'to block a place' or 'to keep a place'. If you are at a cinema and your friend is coming late, you are 'jagah roking' for them. It doesn't involve a system; it just involves your physical presence or a bag on a chair.
In the context of 'booking' a person for a performance (like a singer or a speaker), you might hear the word अनुबंधित करना (anubandhit karnā) in very formal Hindi, which means 'to contract'. However, even in the music industry in Mumbai, people just say 'Artist ki booking ho gayi hai'.
“हमने शादी के लिए हॉल बुक कर लिया है।” (Hamne shādī ke liye haull buk kar liyā hai.) — We have booked the hall for the wedding.
Note that 'Book karna' and 'Booking karna' are used interchangeably. 'Book karna' is slightly more like a direct verb, while 'Booking karna' focuses on the process. In 90% of cases, 'Booking karna' will be your safest and most natural-sounding bet.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
In the early 20th century, Indian villagers often called the railway booking office 'Tikat Ghar' (Ticket House). The word 'Booking' only became dominant with the rise of the urban middle class in the 1990s.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'karna' as 'karna' (rhyming with 'burn-a') instead of 'kar-naa'.
- Over-emphasizing the 'g' in 'booking' (Hindi speakers usually nasalize it).
- Using a hard 'T' sound in 'ticket' when saying 'ticket booking karna'.
- Forgetting the aspiration in other Hindi words used around it.
- Saying 'Booking-oo' (adding a vowel at the end) which happens in some regional South Indian accents.
سطح دشواری
Very easy to read as it uses a familiar English loanword.
Requires knowledge of the 'ne' particle in past tense.
Natural and flows easily in conversation.
Easily recognizable even in fast speech.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Compound Verbs with 'Karna'
English Noun + Karna = Hindi Verb (e.g., Study karna, Work karna).
The 'Ne' Particle
Maine booking ki (I did the booking). 'Ne' is used with transitive past tense.
Feminine Gender of Loanwords
Many '-ing' words are treated as feminine in Hindi (e.g., Meeting, Planning, Booking).
Infinitive as a Noun
Booking karna achha hai (Booking is good). The verb acts as the subject.
Causative Verbs
Booking karvana (To get someone else to book for you).
مثالها بر اساس سطح
मुझे टिकट बुकिंग करना है।
I need to do ticket booking.
Simple 'Subject + Object + Verb' structure.
क्या आपने बुकिंग की?
Did you do the booking?
Past tense with feminine agreement 'ki'.
होटल की बुकिंग कहाँ है?
Where is the hotel booking?
Use of 'ki' for possession.
मैं कल बुकिंग करूँगा।
I will book tomorrow.
Future tense masculine.
एक रूम की बुकिंग चाहिए।
Need a room booking.
Casual request format.
बुकिंग बहुत आसान है।
Booking is very easy.
Adjective 'aasaan' describing the process.
क्या यह बुकिंग फ्री है?
Is this booking free?
Loanword 'free' used with 'booking'.
मेरी बुकिंग दिखाओ।
Show my booking.
Imperative form 'dikhao'.
मैंने कल दो टिकटों की बुकिंग की थी।
I had booked two tickets yesterday.
Past perfect with 'ne' and feminine agreement.
क्या आप मेरे लिए बुकिंग कर सकते हैं?
Can you make a booking for me?
Use of 'sakna' (can) for ability/request.
हम अगले हफ्ते की बुकिंग कर रहे हैं।
We are booking for next week.
Present continuous tense.
बुकिंग करने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें।
Click here to make a booking.
Infinitive 'karne ke liye' (for doing).
उसने अभी तक बुकिंग नहीं की है।
He hasn't made the booking yet.
Present perfect negative.
क्या बुकिंग के लिए पैसे देने होंगे?
Will money have to be given for booking?
Future 'hoga' indicating necessity.
आपकी बुकिंग कन्फर्म हो गई है।
Your booking has been confirmed.
Passive construction 'ho gayi'.
होटल की बुकिंग कैंसिल कर दो।
Cancel the hotel booking.
Compound verb 'kar do' for completion.
अगर आप जल्दी बुकिंग करते हैं, तो किराया कम होगा।
If you book early, the fare will be less.
First conditional structure.
मुझे समझ नहीं आ रहा कि बुकिंग कैसे करूँ।
I don't understand how to make the booking.
Indirect question with subjunctive 'karoon'.
क्या आपने बुकिंग की शर्तों को पढ़ा है?
Have you read the booking terms?
Plural possessive 'sharton' (terms).
बिना बुकिंग के होटल में कमरा मिलना मुश्किल है।
It's difficult to get a room in the hotel without a booking.
Use of 'bina' (without).
मैंने अपनी बुकिंग की तारीख बदल दी है।
I have changed my booking date.
Transitive 'badal di' (changed).
क्या इस वेबसाइट पर बुकिंग करना सुरक्षित है?
Is it safe to book on this website?
Gerundial use of 'booking karna'.
बुकिंग के समय अपना आधार कार्ड साथ रखें।
Keep your Aadhaar card with you at the time of booking.
Time expression 'ke samay' (at the time of).
उसने गलती से दो बार बुकिंग कर दी।
He accidentally made the booking twice.
Adverbial 'galti se' (by mistake).
त्योहारों के दौरान बुकिंग करना एक बड़ी चुनौती होती है।
Booking during festivals is a big challenge.
Abstract noun 'chunauti' (challenge).
कंपनी ने सभी कर्मचारियों के लिए फ्लाइट बुकिंग कर दी है।
The company has booked flights for all employees.
Benefactive 'kar di' (did for others).
बुकिंग रद्द करने पर आपको पूरा रिफंड नहीं मिलेगा।
You won't get a full refund on canceling the booking.
Conditional participle 'karne par'.
क्या आप जानते हैं कि एडवांस बुकिंग कब शुरू होगी?
Do you know when the advance booking will start?
Complex sentence with 'ki' clause.
ऑनलाइन बुकिंग ने एजेंटों का काम कम कर दिया है।
Online booking has reduced the work of agents.
Perfective 'kar diya' (has reduced).
मैंने कल ही अपनी नई कार की बुकिंग करवाई है।
I got my new car booked just yesterday.
Causative verb 'karvaai' (got it done).
बुकिंग फुल होने की वजह से हमें दूसरा होटल ढूंढना पड़ा।
We had to find another hotel because the booking was full.
Use of 'padna' for compulsion.
ग्रुप बुकिंग के लिए विशेष छूट उपलब्ध है।
Special discounts are available for group bookings.
Formal adjective 'uplabdh' (available).
बुकिंग प्रक्रिया को सरल बनाने के लिए नए सॉफ्टवेयर का उपयोग किया जा रहा है।
New software is being used to simplify the booking process.
Passive voice 'kiya ja raha hai'.
पर्यटन उद्योग में बुकिंग के रुझानों का विश्लेषण करना आवश्यक है।
It is necessary to analyze booking trends in the tourism industry.
Genitive 'ke' with plural 'rujhanon' (trends).
अंतिम समय में बुकिंग करने से बचने के लिए पहले से योजना बनाएं।
Plan ahead to avoid last-minute booking.
Infinitive 'karne se bachne ke liye'.
बुकिंग की वैधता केवल 24 घंटों के लिए है।
The validity of the booking is only for 24 hours.
Formal noun 'vaidhata' (validity).
क्या बुकिंग के नियमों में कोई हालिया बदलाव हुए हैं?
Have there been any recent changes in the booking rules?
Adjective 'haaliya' (recent).
थोक बुकिंग (bulk booking) के लिए आपको सीधे प्रबंधक से बात करनी होगी।
For bulk booking, you will have to speak directly to the manager.
Internal object 'thok booking'.
बुकिंग डेटा की सुरक्षा कंपनी की सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता है।
Security of booking data is the company's top priority.
Compound noun 'sarvocch priyarkta'.
गलत जानकारी देने पर आपकी बुकिंग रद्द की जा सकती है।
Your booking can be canceled if you provide incorrect information.
Potential passive 'ki ja sakti hai'.
बुकिंग प्रणालियों का एकीकरण वैश्विक पर्यटन के विकास के लिए अपरिहार्य है।
The integration of booking systems is indispensable for the growth of global tourism.
High-level vocabulary like 'ekikaran' and 'apariharya'.
उपभोक्ता व्यवहार में आए बदलाव ने बुकिंग के पारंपरिक तरीकों को हाशिए पर धकेल दिया है।
The shift in consumer behavior has marginalized traditional booking methods.
Idiomatic 'hashiye par dhakelna' (to marginalize).
बुकिंग के दौरान होने वाली तकनीकी खामियों से राजस्व का भारी नुकसान हो सकता है।
Technical glitches during booking can lead to significant revenue loss.
Formal 'rajasva' (revenue) and 'khamiyon' (glitches).
क्या बुकिंग अनुबंध की कानूनी पेचीदगियों को स्पष्ट किया गया है?
Have the legal intricacies of the booking contract been clarified?
Noun 'pechidgiyon' (intricacies).
बुकिंग एल्गोरिदम अब व्यक्तिगत प्राथमिकताओं के आधार पर सुझाव देते हैं।
Booking algorithms now provide suggestions based on personal preferences.
Technical term 'algoridam'.
संसाधनों की रणनीतिक बुकिंग ही किसी भी बड़े आयोजन की सफलता की कुंजी है।
Strategic booking of resources is the key to the success of any large event.
Metaphorical use of 'kunji' (key).
बुकिंग के नाम पर होने वाली धोखाधड़ी को रोकने के लिए कड़े कानून आवश्यक हैं।
Strict laws are necessary to prevent fraud occurring in the name of booking.
Phrase 'ke naam par' (in the name of).
स्वचालित बुकिंग प्रणालियों ने मानव श्रम की आवश्यकता को काफी हद तक सीमित कर दिया है।
Automated booking systems have significantly limited the need for human labor.
Adverbial 'kaafi had tak' (to a large extent).
مترادفها
متضادها
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— The reservation capacity has been reached. No more spots are available.
आज रात के लिए होटल की बुकिंग फुल है।
— The current state of a reservation (confirmed, pending, etc.).
अपना बुकिंग स्टेटस चेक कर लें।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Use this for doctors or professional meetings, not 'booking karna'.
Use this for physical goods like food or clothes.
Buying implies ownership, booking implies reservation.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To secure one's position or spot, often through a booking.
उसने एडवांस बुकिंग करके अपनी जगह पक्की कर ली।
Common— To get caught up in the hassle of making reservations.
मैं इस त्यौहार पर बुकिंग के चक्कर में नहीं पड़ना चाहता।
Informal— Literally to stand in line, often a prerequisite for manual booking.
टिकट बुकिंग के लिए सुबह से लाइन में लगना पड़ता है।
Common— To lose an opportunity because someone else booked it first.
जल्दी करो, वरना होटल हाथ से निकल जाएगा।
Informal— To grab or 'book' a seat quickly (very informal).
बस में चढ़ते ही उसने सीट मार ली।
Slang— A metaphorical way to say something was predestined.
यह नौकरी तो मेरी किस्मत की बुकिंग थी।
Poetic/Informal— To have something in one's name, like a booking.
यह कमरा मेरे नाम का है, बुकिंग चेक कीजिये।
Common— The complex or competitive nature of getting reservations.
रेलवे टिकट पाना भी एक बुकिंग का खेल है।
Informal— To be completely booked out for a long period.
यह रेस्टोरेंट आजकल फुल चल रहा है।
Informal— To be ahead of time, usually by booking early.
वो हमेशा अडवांस में चलता है, बुकिंग पहले ही कर लेता है।
Informalبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
They mean the same thing in English.
In Hindi, 'Booking' is more common for apps and travel, while 'Reservation' (as Arakshan) is for government/railways.
I have a booking (Hinglish) vs. I have a reservation (Formal).
Both follow 'Booking'.
Karna is active (I do), Hona is passive (It is done).
Main booking karta hoon vs. Booking ho gayi.
Often used together.
Ticket is the physical/digital paper; Booking is the act of getting it.
Mere paas ticket hai vs. Maine booking ki.
Both used as verbs.
Book karna is more direct; Booking karna is more process-oriented.
Hotel book karo vs. Hotel ki booking karo.
Both imply keeping something.
Saving (Bachana) is for money/time; Booking is for services.
Paisa bachao vs. Seat book karo.
الگوهای جملهسازی
मुझे [Object] बुकिंग करना है।
मुझे होटल बुकिंग करना है।
क्या आपने [Object] की बुकिंग की?
क्या आपने टिकट की बुकिंग की?
अगर [Condition], तो मैं बुकिंग करूँगा।
अगर पैसे होंगे, तो मैं बुकिंग करूँगा।
[Object] की बुकिंग करना [Adjective] है।
फ्लाइट की बुकिंग करना आजकल महंगा है।
[Object] की बुकिंग करने के बजाय, हमें [Alternative] चाहिए।
होटल की बुकिंग करने के बजाय, हमें होमस्टे ढूंढना चाहिए।
[Nouns] की बुकिंग में [Problem] आ रही है।
संसाधनों की बुकिंग में तकनीकी समस्या आ रही है।
बुकिंग प्रणाली का [Noun] [Effect] है।
बुकिंग प्रणाली का आधुनिकीकरण अत्यंत आवश्यक है।
यद्यपि बुकिंग हो चुकी थी, फिर भी [Conflict]।
यद्यपि बुकिंग हो चुकी थी, फिर भी हमें कमरा नहीं मिला।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Extremely high in urban areas and travel contexts.
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Maine booking kiya.
→
Maine booking ki.
Booking is feminine, so the verb must agree with it in the perfective aspect.
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Main hotel booking karna hai.
→
Mujhe hotel booking karni hai.
When expressing desire/necessity with 'hai', the subject takes 'ko' (Mujhe) and the verb agrees with the object.
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Main ticket book kar raha hoon.
→
Main ticket ki booking kar raha hoon.
While 'Ticket book karna' is okay, 'Ticket ki booking karna' is more grammatically standard in Hindi.
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Booking cancel ho gaya.
→
Booking cancel ho gayi.
Again, the feminine gender of 'booking' dictates that the auxiliary verb 'hona' becomes 'ho gayi'.
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Using 'Booking' for a doctor's visit.
→
Using 'Appointment'.
Booking is for tickets/rooms; Appointment is for people's time.
نکات
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'booking' is feminine. Use 'ki' in the past tense: 'Maine booking ki'.
Railway Context
When at an Indian railway station, look for the 'Reservation' sign, but ask people for the 'Booking counter'.
Natural Flow
Don't over-pronounce the 'g'. Say it like 'Bookin-karna' for a more native urban sound.
App Usage
Most Indian apps use 'Book Now' translated as 'अभी बुक करें'. It's the same root.
Formal Alternative
Use 'Arakshan' if you are writing an official exam or a formal letter to a government body.
Booking Full
If a hotel is full, they will say 'Booking full hai'. This is a very common phrase to hear.
Use of 'Ki'
Always use 'ki' between the object and the word booking. 'Hotel ki booking', not 'Hotel booking'.
Hinglish Power
This is a perfect example of Hinglish. Don't be afraid to use English loanwords; they are part of the language now.
Confirming
After booking, always ask 'Kya meri booking pakki hai?' (Is my booking confirmed/firm?).
Gas Booking
In India, 'Gas booking' refers specifically to ordering a refill for your cooking gas cylinder.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of a 'Book' and a 'Car'. To get the 'Car', you have to 'Book-ing' it first. 'Karna' is just the action of doing it. Book + Car + Na = Booking Karna.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a giant physical book at a hotel reception where your name is being written in gold letters. That is 'Booking Karna'.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to use 'Booking karna' in three different tenses today: 'I will book a cab', 'I am booking a table', and 'I booked a ticket'.
ریشه کلمه
A compound of the English word 'Booking' and the Hindi verb 'Karna'. 'Booking' comes from the Old English 'bōcian', meaning 'to enter in a book'. 'Karna' comes from the Sanskrit root 'kṛ', meaning 'to do' or 'to make'.
معنای اصلی: The original English meaning referred to entering a legal or official record in a physical book. In Hindi, it was adopted during the British colonial era for railways and has since evolved to cover all digital reservations.
Indo-European (English) + Indo-Aryan (Hindi).بافت فرهنگی
Be aware that in very rural or traditional settings, using too much English like 'booking' might make you seem disconnected, but it is never offensive.
English speakers will find this word very easy, but they must be careful not to use it for 'booking a criminal' (police context), which is 'Case darj karna' in Hindi.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
At a Railway Station
- अगली ट्रेन की बुकिंग कब है?
- क्या स्लीपर क्लास में बुकिंग मिलेगी?
- बुकिंग काउंटर कहाँ है?
- मुझे दो टिकटों की बुकिंग करनी है।
Booking a Cab
- ऐप से बुकिंग कर लो।
- बुकिंग कैंसिल क्यों हुई?
- क्या आपकी बुकिंग आ गई?
- कैब की बुकिंग में कितना समय लगेगा?
At a Restaurant
- शाम 8 बजे के लिए बुकिंग चाहिए।
- क्या बिना बुकिंग के टेबल मिलेगी?
- बुकिंग किसके नाम पर है?
- हमारी बुकिंग कन्फर्म कर दीजिये।
Movie Theater
- फर्स्ट डे फर्स्ट शो की बुकिंग मिल गई!
- बुकिंग विंडो अभी बंद है।
- ऑनलाइन बुकिंग पर एक्स्ट्रा चार्ज है।
- क्या एडवांस बुकिंग शुरू हो गई?
Gas/Utility Service
- गैस सिलेंडर की बुकिंग कर दी क्या?
- बुकिंग नंबर क्या है?
- ऑनलाइन बुकिंग करना बहुत आसान है।
- मेरी बुकिंग पेंडिंग दिखा रहा है।
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आपने छुट्टियों के लिए होटल की बुकिंग कर ली है?"
"इस फिल्म की बुकिंग करना बहुत मुश्किल हो रहा है, क्या आपने ट्राई किया?"
"क्या आप जानते हैं कि सबसे सस्ती फ्लाइट बुकिंग कहाँ से होती है?"
"मुझे शादी के लिए एक अच्छा हॉल बुकिंग करना है, कोई सुझाव?"
"क्या रेलवे स्टेशन पर अभी भी लंबी लाइन लगकर बुकिंग करनी पड़ती है?"
موضوعات نگارش
आज मैंने अपनी अगली यात्रा के लिए बुकिंग की। उस अनुभव के बारे में लिखें।
अगर आपको दुनिया में कहीं भी जाने की मुफ्त बुकिंग मिले, तो आप कहाँ जाएंगे?
क्या आपको ऑनलाइन बुकिंग करना पसंद है या काउंटर पर जाकर? क्यों?
एक बार जब आपकी बुकिंग कैंसिल हो गई और आपको परेशानी हुई, उस बारे में लिखें।
भविष्य में बुकिंग प्रणालियाँ कैसी होंगी? अपनी कल्पना से लिखें।
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is considered standard modern Hindi. While 'Arakshan' is more formal, 'Booking karna' is perfectly acceptable in offices and businesses.
It's better to use 'Appointment lena'. However, if it's a very famous doctor with a system, people might say 'Booking kar li'.
You say 'Mujhe apni booking cancel karni hai'.
It is treated as feminine. That's why we say 'Booking ki' and not 'Booking kiya'.
Yes, 'Marriage hall ki booking karna' is the standard way to say it.
It is simply called 'Advance booking' (एडवांस बुकिंग) in common speech.
Very little. 'Book karna' is slightly more informal and punchy.
You can ask 'Kya booking chalu hai?' or 'Kya booking open hai?'
It means booking many tickets or rooms at once, usually for a group.
Usually, yes. In India, it implies a commitment which often involves a 'booking amount'.
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence in Hindi: 'I want to book a hotel room.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence in Hindi: 'Did you book the train tickets?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short paragraph about your last trip booking experience.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the difference between 'Booking' and 'Arakshan' in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal email asking to cancel a hotel booking.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Advance booking ensures a stress-free journey.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe the steps to book a cab on an app in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 5 items you can 'Book' in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The booking was full, so we returned.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a dialogue between a customer and a travel agent.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Is there a discount for group booking?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write about the importance of online booking in modern times.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I have a confirmation message on my phone.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a complaint about a failed booking despite payment.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Booking starts from Monday.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Check your booking status regularly.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Tatkal booking'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'We should have booked earlier.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Booking Amount'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Without booking, entry is not allowed.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say in Hindi: 'I have booked the tickets.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask in Hindi: 'Is the booking open?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I want to book a table for two.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask in Hindi: 'How much is the booking amount?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'My booking is not confirmed yet.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask in Hindi: 'Can I cancel my booking?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'The booking was full yesterday.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask in Hindi: 'Where is the booking counter?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I am trying to book online.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Please check my booking ID.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask in Hindi: 'Do you have a reservation?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I will book the car tomorrow.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'There is a discount on advance booking.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I forgot to book the tickets.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask in Hindi: 'Is it safe to book here?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'The booking process is very slow.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I need to change my booking date.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask in Hindi: 'When will the booking start?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I made the booking by mistake.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Wait for the confirmation email.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to: 'Maine kal rāt hoṭal kī buking kī thī.' When was the booking made?
Listen to: 'Kyā āpne ṭikaṭ buking kar lī?' What is being asked?
Listen to: 'Buking ful hai, koī sīṭ nahīñ milegī.' Are there any seats?
Listen to: 'Onlāin buking par 10% kī chhūṭ hai.' How much is the discount?
Listen to: 'Apnī buking āī-ḍī batāiye.' What does the speaker want?
Listen to: 'Buking kainsil karne par paise vāpas nahīñ milenge.' Will money be returned on cancellation?
Listen to: 'Agla hafte kī buking somvār se khulegī.' When does next week's booking open?
Listen to: 'Hamne shādī ke liye haull buk kar liyā hai.' What has been booked?
Listen to: 'Kya bina buking ke entry milegi?' What is the question about?
Listen to: 'Tatkāl buking das baje shurū hotī hai.' At what time does Tatkal booking start?
Listen to: 'Meri buking vaiting list mein hai.' What is the status of the booking?
Listen to: 'Buking ke liye ādhār kārd dikhānā hogā.' What document is needed?
Listen to: 'Vebsāiṭ par buking nahīñ ho rahī hai.' Where is the booking not working?
Listen to: 'Hamne tīn mahīne pahle buking kī thī.' How long ago was the booking made?
Listen to: 'Sabhi buking radd kar dī gaī haiñ.' What happened to all bookings?
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Summary
बुकिंग करना (Booking karna) is the most common way to talk about reservations in India today. It is more natural in daily speech than the formal 'Arakshan'. Example: 'Maine ticket booking ki' (I booked the ticket).
- A hybrid Hindi-English verb used to mean 'to reserve' or 'to book'.
- Extremely common in urban India for travel, hotels, and apps.
- Grammatically treated as a feminine noun when used in the past tense.
- A modern alternative to the formal Sanskrit word 'Arakshan karna'.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'booking' is feminine. Use 'ki' in the past tense: 'Maine booking ki'.
Railway Context
When at an Indian railway station, look for the 'Reservation' sign, but ask people for the 'Booking counter'.
Natural Flow
Don't over-pronounce the 'g'. Say it like 'Bookin-karna' for a more native urban sound.
App Usage
Most Indian apps use 'Book Now' translated as 'अभी बुक करें'. It's the same root.
محتوای مرتبط
عبارات مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر travel
आबोहवा
B1آب و هوا یا شرایط محیطی یک مکان. 'آب و هوای این روستا بسیار پاک است.' (इस गाँव की आबोहवा बहुत साफ़ है।)
आगे की ओर
A2به سمت جلو؛ رو به جلو.
आगमन हॉल
B1سالن ورودی مکانی است که مسافران پس از پیاده شدن از هواپیما به آنجا میروند. आगमन हॉल معمولاً بسیار شلوغ است.
आगमन होना
B1رسیدن به مقصد (در بافت رسمی). 'ورود قطار اعلام شد.'
आगमन कक्ष
B1سالن ورودی در فرودگاه یا ایستگاه.
आगमन करना
A2وارد شدن یا رسیدن. در موقعیتهای رسمی مانند ورود قطار یا مهمان ویژه استفاده میشود.
आगमन समय
A2Arrival time
आगमन द्वार
B1Arrival gate, the gate where a flight arrives.
आगंतुक
B1A person visiting a place or person, especially socially or as a tourist.
आहार ग्रहण करना
B1To consume food, to eat.
