At the A1 level, 'ghanta' is one of the first units of time you learn. You use it to tell how long something takes. For example, 'Ek ghanta' (one hour). You also learn it as a physical object, like a bell in a school or temple. At this stage, you don't need to worry about slang; just focus on the fact that it is a masculine noun and its plural is 'ghante'. You will mostly use it with numbers (1, 2, 3) to describe your daily routine, like 'I study for one hour'.
At the A2 level, you begin to use 'ghanta' in more complex sentences involving postpositions. You learn to say 'ghante mein' (in an hour) or 'ghante se' (for an hour). You also start to distinguish between 'ghanta' (large bell) and 'ghanti' (small bell). You might use it to describe travel durations, such as 'The bus journey is four hours'. You are also introduced to the concept of 'ghantaghar' (clock tower) as a common landmark in Indian cities.
At the B1 level, you use 'ghanta' in more abstract ways. You might talk about 'kaam के ghante' (working hours) or 'padhai के ghante' (study hours). You understand the difference between 'ghanta' as a duration and 'samay' as a general concept. You can handle situations like complaining about a long wait at a government office or a hospital, using phrases like 'Main teen ghante se intezar kar raha hoon' (I have been waiting for three hours).
At the B2 level, you become aware of the informal and slang uses of 'ghanta'. You understand that in a heated argument or a cynical conversation, 'ghanta' can mean 'nonsense' or 'nothing'. You also start using it in idiomatic expressions like 'ghanton' (for hours on end) to emphasize long durations. You can discuss the cultural significance of the temple 'ghanta' in religious rituals and its role in creating a meditative atmosphere.
At the C1 level, you have a nuanced understanding of 'ghanta' in literature and media. You can identify when a writer uses the tolling of a 'ghanta' as a metaphor for death or the passage of time. You are comfortable using the slang 'ghanta' in appropriate social settings without sounding forced. You can also discuss technical aspects, such as 'manav ghante' (man-hours) in a business or economic context, and understand the historical evolution of the word from Sanskrit.
At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of 'ghanta'. You can appreciate the word's resonance in classical Hindi poetry and its sharp, biting use in modern street-style rap or cinema. You understand the subtle difference in tone when someone says 'ghanta' versus 'ghanti' in a symbolic sense. You can navigate any regional variation in its usage across the Hindi-speaking belt, from the 'khadi boli' of the north to the 'Bambaiya' Hindi of the west.

घंटा در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • Ghanta means 'hour' (time) and 'large bell' (object).
  • It is a masculine noun; plural is 'ghante'.
  • Commonly used in travel, daily routines, and religious contexts.
  • Be careful: in slang, it means 'nothing' or 'nonsense'.

The Hindi word घंटा (ghanta) is a multifaceted noun that every learner must master early on. Primarily, it serves two distinct purposes: as a measure of time and as a physical object. In the context of time, it translates directly to 'hour'—the sixty-minute block that governs our schedules. However, its secondary meaning is deeply rooted in Indian culture: it refers to a large bell, typically the heavy bronze or brass bells found hanging at the entrance of Hindu temples or the large bells used in traditional schools to signal the end of a period.

Temporal Usage
When you are talking about duration, 'ghanta' is your go-to word. Whether you are catching a bus that takes an hour or telling someone you will be late by two hours, this word is indispensable. It is a masculine noun, which is crucial for grammar agreement.

फिल्म दो घंटे की है। (The movie is two hours long.)

Physical Object
In a temple (mandir), the 'ghanta' is the large bell you ring to alert the deity of your arrival. Unlike the 'ghanti' (a small hand-held bell), the 'ghanta' is large and resonant. It symbolizes the sound of 'Om' and is meant to clear the mind of the devotee.

मंदिर का घंटा बहुत बड़ा है। (The temple bell is very large.)

Understanding the weight of this word requires looking at how it bridges the gap between the mundane (tracking time) and the spiritual (temple rituals). In a railway station, you might hear announcements about a train being delayed by an hour, while simultaneously hearing the rhythmic tolling of a bell from a nearby shrine. This duality makes 'ghanta' a word that resonates through every aspect of Indian life, from the rigid structure of a school day to the timeless echoes of a mountain temple.

Using घंटा (ghanta) correctly requires an understanding of Hindi's gender and number system. Since it is a masculine noun ending in 'a', it follows standard inflection patterns. For one hour, we use 'ek ghanta'. For multiple hours, the ending changes to 'e', resulting in 'ghante'. This shift is vital for sounding natural to native speakers.

Singular vs. Plural
Singular: घंटा (ghanta). Plural: घंटे (ghante). Note that when followed by a postposition like 'mein' (in) or 'se' (from), the plural 'ghante' remains 'ghante' but the oblique singular also stays 'ghanta' unless it's a specific grammatical construction.

मैं एक घंटे में आऊँगा। (I will come in one hour.)

When describing the act of ringing a bell, the verb 'bajana' (to ring/play) is used. If the bell rings on its own (like a school bell at a set time), we use 'bajna'. This distinction between transitive and intransitive verbs is a common hurdle for English speakers.

स्कूल का घंटा बज गया। (The school bell rang.)

In formal writing, you might encounter 'ghanta' in administrative contexts, such as 'karya ghante' (working hours). In these settings, the word maintains its literal meaning of a 60-minute period. Conversely, in poetic or literary Hindi, 'ghanta' might be used metaphorically to represent the passage of time or the 'knell' of an era. Mastering these nuances allows you to transition from basic communication to nuanced expression.

If you find yourself in an Indian city, you will hear घंटा (ghanta) in a variety of high-energy environments. The most common is the bustling railway station. Indian Railways is the backbone of the country, and delays are a frequent topic of conversation. You will hear passengers asking, 'Gadi kitne ghante late hai?' (How many hours late is the train?).

The Spiritual Soundscape
Walk past any 'Chauraha' (crossroads) with a small temple, and the sound of the 'ghanta' is the soundtrack of the morning. Devotees reach up to pull the chain, creating a deep, resonant 'clanging' that cuts through the traffic noise. Here, the word is used physically: 'Ghanta bajao' (Ring the bell).

स्टेशन पर हर घंटे गाड़ी आती है। (A train arrives at the station every hour.)

In the workplace, 'ghanta' is used to discuss shifts and productivity. 'Overtime ghante' or 'kaam ke ghante' are standard terms. However, be prepared for the 'slang' version in casual settings. If you are in a college canteen and someone makes an unbelievable claim, a friend might scoff and say 'Ghanta!', which functions like 'Yeah, right!' or 'Bullsh*t!'. This usage is extremely common among youth in Delhi, Mumbai, and other metros.

For English speakers, the most frequent mistake with घंटा (ghanta) involves gender confusion and pluralization. Many learners accidentally treat it as feminine because it ends in a sound that they might confuse with feminine nouns in other languages, but in Hindi, it is strictly masculine.

The 'Ghanta' vs. 'Ghanti' Confusion
Learners often use 'ghanta' for all bells. However, 'ghanti' (feminine) is a small bell (like a doorbell or a hand bell), while 'ghanta' (masculine) is a large bell. Calling a massive temple bell a 'ghanti' sounds slightly ridiculous, like calling a cannon a 'pistol'.

Incorrect: दो घंटा हो गए।
Correct: दो घंटे हो गए।

Another pitfall is the use of 'ghanta' to mean 'time' in general. While 'ghanta' is a unit of time, the general word for time is 'samay' or 'vakt'. You cannot say 'Mere paas ghanta nahi hai' to mean 'I don't have time'—that would actually translate to the slang 'I don't have sh*t!' and could be quite offensive or confusing depending on the context.

While घंटा (ghanta) is specific, there are several words that occupy the same semantic space. Knowing when to use which word will elevate your Hindi from 'functional' to 'fluent'.

Ghanta vs. Samay
'Ghanta' is a duration (60 minutes). 'Samay' is the concept of time itself. You use 'ghanta' to count, and 'samay' to discuss the abstract.
Ghanta vs. Ghanti
As mentioned, size matters. 'Ghanta' is big and masculine; 'Ghanti' is small and feminine. Use 'ghanti' for doorbells, bicycle bells, and phone ringtones.
Ghanta vs. Vakt
'Vakt' is an Urdu-origin word for time, often used in more poetic or emotional contexts than the Sanskrit-derived 'samay'.

Comparison:
1. मुझे एक घंटा दीजिए। (Give me one hour.)
2. मुझे थोड़ा समय दीजिए। (Give me some time.)

In some dialects, you might also hear 'hor' (from English 'hour'), but 'ghanta' remains the standard. For very short durations, 'pal' or 'kshan' (moment) are used. Understanding this hierarchy of time—from the fleeting 'kshan' to the structured 'ghanta'—is key to mastering Hindi temporal expressions.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The word 'ghanta' is an onomatopoeia in its ancient roots, mimicking the deep 'ghan-ghan' sound a large bell makes when struck.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ˈɡʌn.tɑː/
US /ˈɡʌn.tɑ/
Stress is on the first syllable 'Ghan'.
هم‌قافیه با
अंडा (Anda - Egg) डंडा (Danda - Stick) झंडा (Jhanda - Flag) ठंडा (Thanda - Cold) पंडा (Panda - Priest) गंडा (Ganda - Knot) फंडा (Fanda - Trick) बंडा (Banda - Person/Slang)
خطاهای رایج
  • Pronouncing 't' as dental (like in 'thin') instead of retroflex.
  • Ignoring the aspiration in 'gh' (pronouncing it as a simple 'g').
  • Making the 'n' too heavy instead of a smooth nasal transition.
  • Confusing it with 'Ganda' (dirty).
  • Shortening the final 'a' too much.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 1/5

Very easy to recognize and read.

نوشتن 2/5

Requires correct use of the nasal dot (bindu) and retroflex 'ta'.

صحبت کردن 3/5

Aspiration of 'gh' and retroflex 't' can be tricky for beginners.

گوش دادن 2/5

Distinctive sound, usually easy to pick out.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

समय एक दो बजना

بعداً یاد بگیرید

मिनट सेकंड दिन रात बजे

پیشرفته

प्रहर अंतराल अवधि

گرامر لازم

Masculine nouns ending in 'a' change to 'e' in plural.

घंटा -> घंटे

Postpositions cause nouns to take the oblique form.

एक घंटे में (In one hour)

Verb agreement with plural subjects.

दो घंटे बीत गए।

Use of 'se' for duration in continuous tenses.

दो घंटे से सो रहा है।

Compound nouns with 'ghar'.

घंटा + घर = घंटाघर

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

यह एक घंटा है।

This is one hour.

Singular masculine noun.

2

स्कूल का घंटा बजा।

The school bell rang.

Subject of the sentence.

3

एक घंटा रुको।

Wait for one hour.

Imperative sentence.

4

दो घंटे हो गए।

Two hours have passed.

Plural form 'ghante'.

5

मंदिर में घंटा है।

There is a bell in the temple.

Locative context.

6

आधा घंटा बचा है।

Half an hour is left.

'Adha' means half.

7

घंटा कहाँ है?

Where is the bell?

Interrogative sentence.

8

वह एक घंटा सोता है।

He sleeps for one hour.

Present indefinite tense.

1

मैं दो घंटे से पढ़ रहा हूँ।

I have been studying for two hours.

Present perfect continuous equivalent.

2

ट्रेन एक घंटा लेट है।

The train is one hour late.

Common travel phrase.

3

अगले घंटे मिलते हैं।

Let's meet in the next hour.

Future planning.

4

घंटा बहुत भारी है।

The bell is very heavy.

Adjective agreement.

5

क्या आप एक घंटा इंतज़ार कर सकते हैं?

Can you wait for an hour?

Polite request.

6

हर घंटे बस आती है।

A bus comes every hour.

'Har' means every.

7

काम के घंटे क्या हैं?

What are the working hours?

Possessive 'ke'.

8

उसने घंटा बजाया।

He rang the bell.

Transitive verb 'bajaya'.

1

बिजली एक घंटे के लिए चली गई।

The power went out for an hour.

Duration with 'ke liye'.

2

घंटा बजते ही बच्चे बाहर भागे।

As soon as the bell rang, children ran out.

Participle construction.

3

हमें घंटों इंतज़ार करना पड़ा।

We had to wait for hours.

Emphatic plural 'ghanton'.

4

मंदिर का घंटा दूर तक सुनाई देता है।

The temple bell can be heard far away.

Passive-like structure.

5

एक घंटे के भीतर जवाब दें।

Reply within an hour.

'Ke bhitar' means within.

6

यह रास्ता दो घंटे का है।

This route is two hours long.

Possessive used for duration.

7

घंटा घर शहर के बीच में है।

The clock tower is in the middle of the city.

Compound noun.

8

उसने घंटों मेहनत की।

He worked hard for hours.

Adverbial use of plural.

1

उसे समझाने का कोई फायदा नहीं, उसे घंटा समझ नहीं आएगा।

There's no point explaining to him, he won't understand a thing.

Slang usage meaning 'nothing'.

2

फिल्म के बीच में घंटा बजना शुभ माना जाता है?

Is ringing a bell in the middle of a film considered auspicious?

Interrogative about culture.

3

घंटों की मशक्कत के बाद आग बुझाई गई।

The fire was extinguished after hours of struggle.

Formal/Journalistic style.

4

तुमने क्या किया? घंटा!

What did you do? Nothing!

Exclamatory slang.

5

पूजा के समय घंटा बजाना अनिवार्य है।

Ringing the bell during prayer is mandatory.

Formal religious context.

6

घंटे भर की देरी से पूरा कार्यक्रम बिगड़ गया।

The entire program was ruined by an hour's delay.

'Ghante bhar' means 'a full hour'.

7

वह घंटों तक शीशे के सामने खड़ा रहता है।

He stands in front of the mirror for hours.

Duration emphasis.

8

इस मशीन को हर दो घंटे में आराम चाहिए।

This machine needs rest every two hours.

Technical instruction.

1

राजनीति में नैतिकता की बात करना घंटा है।

Talking about ethics in politics is nonsense.

Highly informal/slang.

2

मंदिर के घंटे की ध्वनि मन को शांति प्रदान करती है।

The sound of the temple bell provides peace to the mind.

Elevated vocabulary (dhvani, shanti, pradan).

3

परियोजना में कुल कितने मानव-घंटे लगे?

How many total man-hours were spent on the project?

Business terminology.

4

घंटों के सन्नाटे को एक चीख ने तोड़ दिया।

A scream broke the silence of hours.

Literary/Narrative style.

5

वह अपनी बात मनवाने के लिए घंटों बहस कर सकता है।

He can argue for hours to get his point across.

Complex sentence structure.

6

घंटा बजाने की परंपरा सदियों पुरानी है।

The tradition of ringing the bell is centuries old.

Historical context.

7

तुम्हारी बातों में घंटा भी सच्चाई नहीं है।

There isn't a shred of truth in your words.

Idiomatic slang.

8

अंतिम घंटे में मैच का रुख बदल गया।

The course of the match changed in the final hour.

Sports commentary style.

1

समय का पहिया और मंदिर का घंटा, दोनों ही निरंतरता के प्रतीक हैं।

The wheel of time and the temple bell are both symbols of continuity.

Philosophical/Abstract.

2

उसने अपनी पूरी ज़िंदगी उन घंटों को गिनने में बिता दी जो कभी आए ही नहीं।

He spent his whole life counting the hours that never came.

Poetic/Existential.

3

प्रशासनिक दृष्टिकोण से, कार्य-घंटों का लचीलापन अनिवार्य है।

From an administrative perspective, flexibility of working hours is essential.

High-level formal Hindi.

4

घंटा! अब पछताने से क्या होगा?

Nonsense! What's the use of regretting now?

Colloquial dismissal.

5

ध्वनि विज्ञान के अनुसार, घंटे की बनावट उसकी गूँज को निर्धारित करती है।

According to acoustics, the design of a bell determines its resonance.

Scientific context.

6

इतिहास के पन्नों में वह घंटा दर्ज है जब आज़ादी की घोषणा हुई।

The hour when independence was declared is recorded in the pages of history.

Metaphorical time.

7

घंटों की उस गहन चर्चा का निष्कर्ष शून्य निकला।

The conclusion of that intense discussion of hours turned out to be zero.

Sophisticated narrative.

8

क्या तुम्हें लगता है कि मैं तुम्हारी बातों में आ जाऊँगा? घंटा!

Do you think I'll fall for your words? No way!

Aggressive slang.

ترکیب‌های رایج

एक घंटा
घंटा बजाना
घंटों तक
काम के घंटे
घंटा घर
आधा घंटा
हर घंटे
घंटा बजना
दो घंटे
अंतिम घंटा

عبارات رایج

घंटे भर में

— Within an hour.

मैं घंटे भर में आ जाऊँगा।

घंटों इंतज़ार करना

— To wait for hours.

हमें घंटों इंतज़ार करना पड़ा।

घंटा फर्क पड़ना

— To not matter at all (slang).

मुझे घंटा फर्क नहीं पड़ता।

घंटा समझना

— To understand nothing (slang).

उसे घंटा समझ नहीं आया।

पूरे घंटे

— For the whole hour.

वह पूरे घंटे रोता रहा।

अगले घंटे

— In the next hour.

अगले घंटे बारिश होगी।

घंटे के हिसाब से

— By the hour (payment/rate).

वह घंटे के हिसाब से पैसे लेता है।

घंटा हिलाना

— To do nothing (slang/vulgar).

तुम वहाँ क्या घंटा हिला रहे थे?

मंदिर का घंटा

— A temple bell.

मंदिर का घंटा बहुत बड़ा है।

घंटे की सुई

— The hour hand of a clock.

घंटे की सुई टूट गई है।

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

घंटा vs घंटी

Ghanti is a small bell (feminine), Ghanta is a large bell (masculine).

घंटा vs गंदा

Ganda means 'dirty'. The 'd' is dental, while 'ghanta' has a retroflex 't'.

घंटा vs घटना

Ghatna means 'to happen' or 'incident'. It sounds similar but has a different 't' sound.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"घंटा बजना"

— To be finished or to have a realization.

उसकी पोल खुल गई, अब उसका घंटा बज गया।

Informal
"घंटा उखाड़ना"

— To achieve nothing (slang).

तुमने क्या घंटा उखाड़ लिया?

Slang
"घंटा देना"

— To give nothing (slang).

उसने मुझे घंटा दिया।

Slang
"घंटे की चोट पर"

— Openly and confidently (like a bell tolling).

मैं यह बात घंटे की चोट पर कह सकता हूँ।

Formal/Literary
"घंटा होना"

— To be zero/nothing.

मेरा रिजल्ट घंटा रहा।

Slang
"घंटों का काम मिनटों में"

— Doing a long task very quickly.

कंप्यूटर घंटों का काम मिनटों में कर देता है।

Neutral
"घंटा भी नहीं"

— Not even a bit.

उसे घंटा भी नहीं पता।

Slang
"घंटी बजना (in mind)"

— To get a warning or a sudden idea.

मेरे दिमाग की घंटी बजी।

Informal
"घंटा हिलाना"

— Wasting time (crude slang).

बैठकर घंटा मत हिलाओ, काम करो।

Vulgar Slang
"घंटे से"

— For a long time (exaggerated).

मैं घंटे से तुम्हारा इंतज़ार कर रहा हूँ।

Informal

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

घंटा vs समय

Both mean time.

Samay is general time; Ghanta is a specific 60-minute unit.

समय कीमती है, पर मुझे एक घंटा चाहिए।

घंटा vs बजे

Both used for time.

Baje is 'o'clock' (point in time); Ghanta is 'hour' (duration).

दो बजे (2 o'clock) vs दो घंटे (2 hours).

घंटा vs घड़ी

Related to time.

Ghadi is the 'clock' (the device); Ghanta is the 'hour'.

घड़ी में एक घंटा बाकी है।

घंटा vs मिनट

Units of time.

Minut is 60 seconds; Ghanta is 60 minutes.

साठ मिनट एक घंटा होता है।

घंटा vs दिन

Units of time.

Din is 24 hours; Ghanta is 1 hour.

एक दिन में चौबीस घंटे होते हैं।

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

यह [Number] घंटा है।

यह एक घंटा है।

A2

[Number] घंटे लगेंगे।

तीन घंटे लगेंगे।

B1

मैं [Number] घंटे से [Verb] रहा हूँ।

मैं दो घंटे से खेल रहा हूँ।

B2

[Noun] का घंटा [Verb] गया।

स्कूल का घंटा बज गया।

C1

घंटों की [Noun] के बाद...

घंटों की मेहनत के बाद...

C2

[Concept] तो घंटा है।

ईमानदारी तो घंटा है।

B1

हर [Number] घंटे में...

हर चार घंटे में दवा लो।

A2

आधा घंटा [Verb]...

आधा घंटा इंतज़ार करो।

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

घंटी (Small bell)
घंटाघर (Clock tower)
घंटानाद (Sound of a bell)

فعل‌ها

घंटाना (To ring - rare)
बजाना (To ring)

صفت‌ها

घंटेवार (Hourly)

مرتبط

समय
मिनट
सेकंड
घड़ी
पहरा

نحوه استفاده

frequency

Extremely frequent in daily conversation.

اشتباهات رایج
  • Using 'ghanta' as feminine. घंटा (Masculine)

    Many learners say 'badi ghanta' but it should be 'bada ghanta'.

  • Confusing 'ghanta' with 'baje'. दो घंटे (2 hours) vs दो बजे (2 o'clock)

    'Ghanta' is duration; 'baje' is a specific time point.

  • Using 'ghanta' for a doorbell. घंटी (Ghanti)

    'Ghanta' is only for large bells. Small bells are 'ghanti'.

  • Pronouncing 'ghanta' like 'ganda'. Ghanta (Retroflex T)

    'Ganda' means dirty. The sounds are distinct in Hindi.

  • Using slang 'ghanta' in a job interview. कुछ नहीं (Kuch nahi)

    The slang 'ghanta' is very informal and inappropriate for professional settings.

نکات

Plural Rule

Always change 'ghanta' to 'ghante' for any number greater than one. 'Ek ghanta' but 'Do ghante'.

Temple Etiquette

When you see a 'ghanta' in a temple, it's customary to ring it once upon entering to focus your mind.

Slang Usage

Only use 'ghanta' as slang with close friends. Using it with elders or in an office is considered disrespectful.

Retroflex T

Make sure your tongue touches the roof of your mouth for the 'ta' sound. This is the retroflex 'T'.

Clock Tower

If you are lost in an Indian city, look for the 'Ghantaghar'. It's usually a central landmark.

Nasalization

Don't forget the dot (bindu) over the 'gha'. It provides the 'n' sound in 'ghanta'.

Duration

To say 'for hours', use 'ghanton se'. The 'on' ending adds emphasis to the long duration.

Railway Announcements

Listen for 'ghante' in train stations. 'Ek ghanta vilamb' means 'one hour delay'.

Association

Associate 'Ghanta' with 'Giant' to remember it's the BIG bell, not the small one (ghanti).

Regional Use

In Mumbai, 'ghanta' is used much more frequently as slang than in more conservative rural areas.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of a 'Giant' (Ghan) 'Tower' (ta) with a big bell. A Giant Tower takes an hour to climb.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a massive golden bell in a temple with a clock face painted on it.

شبکه واژگان

Time Hour Bell Temple School Clock Tower Slang Duration

چالش

Try to use 'ghanta' in three different ways today: once for time, once for a bell, and once (mentally) as slang.

ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'घण्टा' (ghaṇṭā), which refers to a bell.

معنای اصلی: A resonant metal instrument used for signaling or worship.

Indo-Aryan.

بافت فرهنگی

Avoid using 'ghanta' as slang in formal or respectful settings, as it can be seen as rude or uneducated.

English speakers often find the slang use of 'ghanta' similar to 'bollocks' or 'my foot'.

The Ghantaghar of Jodhpur The song 'Ghanta' from various Bollywood movies Temple rituals in Varanasi

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

At the Railway Station

  • ट्रेन कितने घंटे लेट है?
  • अगले घंटे कौन सी ट्रेन है?
  • दो घंटे का सफर है।
  • घंटा बज गया क्या?

In a Temple

  • घंटा बजाओ।
  • घंटे की आवाज़ बहुत सुंदर है।
  • बड़ा घंटा कहाँ है?
  • पूजा का घंटा।

At School

  • छुट्टी का घंटा बज गया।
  • अगला घंटा गणित का है।
  • एक घंटे की क्लास है।
  • घंटा बजने वाला है।

In an Argument

  • घंटा पता है तुम्हें!
  • कुछ नहीं मिलेगा, घंटा!
  • घंटा फर्क पड़ता है।
  • चुप रहो, घंटा मत बोलो।

Booking a Taxi

  • एक घंटे का कितना लोगे?
  • दो घंटे के लिए गाड़ी चाहिए।
  • घंटे के हिसाब से पैसे।
  • आधे घंटे में पहुँचो।

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"क्या आपको पता है कि ट्रेन कितने घंटे लेट है?"

"मंदिर का घंटा किसने बजाया?"

"क्या हम एक घंटे बाद मिल सकते हैं?"

"आपके ऑफिस के काम के घंटे क्या हैं?"

"क्या आपने कभी 'घंटा' शब्द का स्लैंग सुना है?"

موضوعات نگارش

आज आपने कितने घंटे पढ़ाई की? विस्तार से लिखें।

अगर आपको एक घंटा अतिरिक्त मिले, तो आप क्या करेंगे?

अपने शहर के किसी पुराने घंटाघर (Clock Tower) के बारे में लिखें।

मंदिर के घंटे की आवाज़ सुनकर आपको कैसा महसूस होता है?

क्या समय (घंटा) वास्तव में कीमती है? अपने विचार लिखें।

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is masculine. You say 'ek ghanta' and 'do ghante'.

No, for a doorbell, use 'ghanti' (feminine).

In slang, it means 'nothing', 'nonsense', or 'no way'. It is very informal.

You say 'aadha ghanta'.

Yes, it is used formally to mean 'hour', such as in 'working hours' (kaarya ghante).

A 'ghantaghar' is a clock tower, a common landmark in many Indian cities.

The plural is 'ghante'. If used with a postposition, it remains 'ghante'.

Yes, it refers to the large bell that signals the start or end of classes.

'Ghanta' is a specific hour; 'vakt' is a general term for time, often used poetically.

It is an aspirated 'g'. Imagine saying 'g' and 'h' together quickly with a puff of air.

خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال

writing

Write a sentence using 'घंटा' to mean a unit of time.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence about a temple bell using 'घंटा'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

How would you say 'I have been waiting for two hours' in Hindi?

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'The school bell rang.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Use 'घंटों' (ghanton) in a sentence to show a long duration.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence using 'घंटाघर' (clock tower).

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'Working hours are from 9 to 5.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence using the slang meaning of 'घंटा'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'Wait for half an hour.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Describe the sound of a 'घंटा' in one sentence.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence about a train delay using 'घंटा'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'I will finish this work in an hour.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Use 'हर घंटे' (every hour) in a sentence.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'How many hours are left?'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence about the hour hand of a clock.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'He worked for hours.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence about ringing a bell in a temple.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'This movie is two hours long.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Use 'घंटा' in a question about travel time.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'The bell is made of bronze.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Pronounce 'घंटा' (ghanta). Pay attention to the aspirated 'gh' and retroflex 't'.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Two hours' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'The bell rang' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'I will come in an hour' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Wait for half an hour' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'How many hours?' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Every hour' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'For hours' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Clock tower' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Temple bell' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Working hours' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Nothing!' (slang) in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'One hour is left' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Ring the bell' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Three hours late' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Within an hour' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Hour hand' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'A full hour' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Two hours of travel' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'It doesn't matter at all' (slang) in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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listening

Listen to the word: 'घंटा'. Does it end in a long 'a' or short 'i'?

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listening

Listen to: 'दो घंटे'. Is it singular or plural?

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listening

Listen to: 'घंटी'. Is this a large bell or a small bell?

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listening

Listen to: 'घंटाघर'. Does this refer to a person or a building?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen to: 'घंटों से'. Does this mean 'since an hour' or 'for hours'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen to the 'gh' sound in 'ghanta'. Is it aspirated?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen to: 'आधा घंटा'. How many minutes is this?

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listening

Listen to: 'घंटा बज गया'. Did the bell ring or is it ringing now?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen to: 'हर घंटे'. Does this mean 'every hour' or 'last hour'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen to the 'T' in 'ghanta'. Is it dental or retroflex?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen to: 'काम के घंटे'. Does this refer to work or sleep?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen to: 'घंटा!'. Is the tone polite or dismissive?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen to: 'एक घंटा बाकी है'. Is the time over?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen to: 'घंटे भर में'. Does this mean 'in an hour' or 'after an hour'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen to: 'मंदिर का घंटा'. Where is the bell?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

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