Signification
To inquire about the current day of the week.
Contexte culturel
Each day (Vār) is associated with a planet and a deity. For example, 'Mangalvār' (Tuesday) is the day of Mars and Lord Hanuman. Many Hindus follow specific diets (like no meat) based on the day of the week. The concept of 'Dry Days' is very important. On certain national holidays or religious days, the sale of alcohol is prohibited. People often ask 'आज का दिन क्या है?' to check if it's a dry day before planning a party. Like the West, 'Monday Blues' (सोमवार का आलस) is a common theme. Friday (Shukravār) is celebrated as the start of the weekend, often referred to as 'Weekend ki shuruat'. The 'day' determines the 'Panchang' (almanac). Certain days are considered 'Ashubh' (inauspicious) for travel or starting new ventures. Asking the day is the first step in checking the astrological alignment.
The 'Vār' Shortcut
If you forget the word 'din', you can always use 'vār'. All days of the week end in 'vār' (Somvār, Mangalvār), so it's a great memory anchor.
Gender Matters
Never say 'आज की दिन'. 'Din' is masculine. Using 'ki' will make you sound like a beginner.
Signification
To inquire about the current day of the week.
The 'Vār' Shortcut
If you forget the word 'din', you can always use 'vār'. All days of the week end in 'vār' (Somvār, Mangalvār), so it's a great memory anchor.
Gender Matters
Never say 'आज की दिन'. 'Din' is masculine. Using 'ki' will make you sound like a beginner.
Small Talk
In India, asking the day is a common way to start a conversation about the weather or local events. Don't be afraid to use it!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask 'What day is it today?'
आज ___ दिन क्या है?
'Din' is a masculine singular noun, so the genitive marker must be 'ka'.
Which sentence correctly asks for the DATE (e.g., May 5th)?
Select the correct option:
'Tārikh' specifically refers to the numerical date, while 'din' refers to the day of the week.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: आज का दिन क्या है? B: आज _______ है, कल सोमवार होगा।
If tomorrow is Monday (Somvār), today must be Sunday (Ravivār).
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Phrase: 'आज क्या वार है?'
'Vār' is a more traditional/formal term often used by older generations or in rural contexts.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Days of the Week in Hindi
Work Days
- • सोमवार
- • मंगलवार
- • बुधवार
- • गुरुवार
- • शुक्रवार
Weekend
- • शनिवार
- • रविवार
Day vs. Date
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesआज ___ दिन क्या है?
'Din' is a masculine singular noun, so the genitive marker must be 'ka'.
Select the correct option:
'Tārikh' specifically refers to the numerical date, while 'din' refers to the day of the week.
A: आज का दिन क्या है? B: आज _______ है, कल सोमवार होगा।
If tomorrow is Monday (Somvār), today must be Sunday (Ravivār).
Phrase: 'आज क्या वार है?'
'Vār' is a more traditional/formal term often used by older generations or in rural contexts.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it's vague. It could mean 'What is today?' (holiday), 'What is this?' (object), or 'What's up?'. Adding 'din' makes it clear.
Yes, in Hindi, 'din' is always a masculine noun.
You say 'कल का दिन क्या था?' (Kal kā din kyā thā?).
'Din' is common and everyday. 'Divas' is formal and often used for special days like 'Hindi Divas' (Hindi Day).
It links 'today' (aaj) to 'day' (din), literally meaning 'the day of today'.
No, 'kya' is perfectly fine and very common. 'Kaun sa' is just slightly more specific ('which' vs 'what').
Not at all! It's a very normal, neutral question.
Use 'आज की तारीख क्या है?' (Aaj kī tārikh kyā hai?).
Hindi script (Devanagari) doesn't have capital letters, so no!
Simply say 'आज [Day] है'. For example, 'आज सोमवार है'.
Expressions liées
आज की तारीख क्या है?
similarWhat is today's date?
कल क्या दिन है?
builds onWhat day is it tomorrow?
आज कौन सा वार है?
synonymWhich day (traditional) is it today?
आज क्या है?
specialized formWhat is today?
