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A1 noun #35 le plus courant 9 min de lecture

रात

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Explication रात in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'Raat' is a basic vocabulary word used to describe the time of day. Learners should focus on using it in simple sentences like 'Raat ko' (at night) and 'Shubh ratri' (Good night). The main goal is to recognize the word and understand its feminine gender in simple contexts like 'Raat acchi hai'. You will use it to talk about your daily routine, such as when you sleep or eat dinner. It is important to distinguish 'Raat' from 'Din' (day) and 'Shaam' (evening). At this stage, don't worry about complex poetic synonyms; just master the basic 'Raat' and its common pairing with the postposition 'ko'.

At the A2 level, you should start using 'Raat' with adjectives and more varied verbs. You will learn to say 'Puri raat' (all night) or 'Pichli raat' (last night). You should be comfortable using 'Raat' in the past tense, such as 'Kal raat main der se soya' (Last night I slept late). You will also encounter 'Raat' in common compound words like 'Raat-din' (night and day/constantly). At this level, the focus is on expanding the descriptive capacity—using words like 'Andheri' (dark) or 'Thandi' (cold) to describe the night and ensuring the feminine endings are correct.

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At the B1 level, you will encounter 'Raat' in more idiomatic expressions and complex sentence structures. You should understand the difference between 'Raat' and the more formal 'Ratri'. You will start to see 'Raat' used in storytelling and news reports. Phrases like 'Raat bhar jaagna' (to stay awake all night) or 'Raat dhalna' (the night passing) become part of your active vocabulary. You will also learn to use the oblique plural 'Raaton' in sentences like 'In raaton mein thand badh jati hai' (In these nights, the cold increases). Your understanding of the cultural significance of the night in Indian festivals will also begin to deepen.

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At the B2 level, you should be able to use 'Raat' in abstract and metaphorical contexts. You will understand idioms like 'Raat-din ek karna' (to work extremely hard, literally 'to make night and day one'). You can participate in discussions about nightlife, safety at night, or the poetic portrayal of night in cinema. You should be able to distinguish between 'Raat' and its Persian-origin synonym 'Shab' in literature. Your grammar should be flawless when using 'Raat' with various postpositions and in complex conditional sentences (e.g., 'Agar raat ko baarish hui, toh hum nahi jayenge').

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At the C1 level, you will appreciate the nuanced use of 'Raat' in high literature, poetry, and classical music. You will understand the subtle differences between 'Nisha', 'Rajni', 'Ratri', and 'Shab' and choose the appropriate word based on the desired register and tone. You can analyze how 'Raat' is used as a symbol for ignorance, peace, or longing in philosophical texts. You will be comfortable with archaic or highly Sanskritized forms and can use the word in sophisticated rhetorical structures. Your mastery of the word includes its role in complex idiomatic expressions and cultural allusions.

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At the C2 level, your command of 'Raat' is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker. You can use the word and its synonyms to convey the finest shades of meaning in any context—be it a legal document, a technical astronomical discussion, or a profound piece of creative writing. You understand the historical evolution of the word from Sanskrit to modern Hindi. You can play with the word in puns, double entendres, and complex metaphors. You are fully aware of the regional variations in how 'Raat' is perceived and used across the Hindi-speaking world.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

रात en 30 secondes

Raat means 'night' in Hindi and is a feminine noun.
Use 'Raat ko' to say 'at night' in daily conversation.
The plural form is 'Raatein', and the oblique plural is 'Raaton'.
It is a core A1 word essential for time-telling and routine.

The Hindi word रात (Raat) is one of the most fundamental nouns in the language, corresponding directly to the English word 'night'. In the linguistic landscape of India, 'Raat' represents the temporal boundary that begins when the sun dips below the horizon and ends with the first light of dawn. However, its usage extends far beyond a simple clock-based definition. It carries deep cultural, emotional, and poetic weight. In Hindi, 'Raat' is a feminine noun, which influences the adjectives and verbs associated with it. For instance, you would say 'Badi raat' (long night) or 'Raat ho gayi' (night has happened/arrived), using feminine endings. Understanding 'Raat' is essential for A1 learners because it forms the basis of daily greetings, scheduling, and describing one's routine.

Temporal Range: While 'Shaam' refers to the evening or twilight, 'Raat' specifically denotes the period of darkness. In urban India, 'Raat' might start as late as 9:00 PM, whereas in rural settings, it begins shortly after sunset.
Grammatical Gender: As a feminine noun, any modifying adjective must end in 'i' (e.g., 'Andheri raat' - dark night) and verbs must take the feminine form (e.g., 'Raat beet rahi hai' - the night is passing).

आज की रात बहुत ठंडी है। (Tonight is very cold.)

In conversation, 'Raat' is often used to set the scene for stories or to discuss sleep patterns. It is also the root of many compound words and idiomatic expressions that describe hard work or late-night activities. For a learner, mastering 'Raat' involves not just the word itself, but the way it interacts with postpositions like 'ko' (at) or 'mein' (in). For example, 'Raat ko' is the standard way to say 'at night'.

वह पूरी रात जागता रहा। (He kept waking/stayed awake the whole night.)

The word also appears frequently in Bollywood music and literature, often symbolizing solitude, romance, or mystery. Whether you are ordering dinner late, booking a night bus ('Raat ki bus'), or simply wishing someone 'Shubh Ratri' (Good Night - though 'Good Night' is more common in Hinglish), this word is indispensable. It bridges the gap between formal Sanskritized Hindi (where 'Ratri' is used) and the colloquial Hindustani spoken on the streets.

Colloquial Usage: In casual speech, 'Raat' can also imply 'yesterday night' depending on the tense of the verb used in the sentence.

कल रात बारिश हुई थी। (It rained last night.)

Using रात correctly requires an understanding of Hindi syntax and gender agreement. Since 'Raat' is feminine, it dictates the form of the adjectives and verbs that surround it. Let's explore the various grammatical structures where 'Raat' plays a central role. The most common construction for beginners is expressing 'at night', which is rendered as 'Raat ko'. Unlike English, which uses 'at', Hindi uses the object marker 'ko' to indicate a specific time period in the daily cycle.

With Postpositions: When followed by a postposition like 'mein' (in) or 'se' (from), 'Raat' remains 'Raat' in the singular, but changes to 'Raaton' in the plural (oblique case).

मैं रात को जल्दी सोता हूँ। (I sleep early at night.)

Another important aspect is the use of 'Raat' to indicate duration. To say 'all night long', we use 'Puri raat' or 'Raat bhar'. Here, 'Puri' is the feminine form of 'Pura' (full/whole), matching the gender of 'Raat'. Similarly, if you want to describe a 'dark night', you use 'Andheri raat'. If you were to say 'Andhera raat', it would be grammatically incorrect and sound jarring to a native speaker.

चाँदनी रात बहुत सुंदर होती है। (A moonlit night is very beautiful.)

In complex sentences, 'Raat' can function as the subject or the object. When it is the subject, the verb must agree with its feminine gender. For example, 'Raat beet gayi' (The night passed). Here, 'gayi' is the feminine past tense of 'jaana' (to go/pass). If you are talking about multiple nights, the verb changes accordingly: 'Raatein beet gayin'. This consistency is key to reaching fluency.

Compound Verbs: Commonly paired with 'hona' (to be/become), 'dhallna' (to decline/set), and 'katna' (to pass time).

आधी रात हो चुकी है। (It is already midnight / Half the night has passed.)

The word रात is ubiquitous in Hindi-speaking environments, from the bustling streets of Delhi to the quiet villages of Uttar Pradesh. You will hear it in various registers, ranging from the most casual slang to the most elevated poetry. In the world of Bollywood, 'Raat' is a staple in song lyrics. It often sets a romantic or melancholic mood. Songs like 'Raat Akeli Hai' or 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko' (which mentions 'sadiyon se pyaasi raat') showcase how the word is used to evoke deep emotions.

In Media and News: News anchors frequently use 'Raat' when reporting events: 'Kal raat ki ghatna' (Last night's incident). It is the standard term for time-stamping events that occur after dark.

देर रात तक काम मत करो। (Don't work until late at night.)

In daily social interactions, 'Raat' appears in greetings and plans. While 'Shubh Ratri' is the formal 'Good Night', most people simply say 'Good Night' in English or use phrases like 'Raat ko milte hain' (Let's meet at night/in the evening). In markets, vendors might talk about 'Raat ki bachi hui sabzi' (Vegetables left over from the night). The word is also central to religious and cultural festivals, many of which are celebrated at night, such as 'Diwali ki raat' or 'Maha Shivratri' (The Great Night of Shiva).

आज रात का खाना क्या है? (What is for dinner tonight? Literally: What is tonight's food?)

You will also encounter 'Raat' in professional settings. 'Night shifts' are called 'Raat की ड्यूटी' (Raat ki duty) or 'Night shift' itself. If you are traveling, you will hear announcements for 'Raat ki gaadi' (The night train). The word is so deeply embedded in the rhythm of life that it serves as a primary anchor for time-telling. Whether you are watching a movie, listening to a podcast, or chatting with a friend on WhatsApp, 'Raat' will inevitably surface.

Public Announcements: 'Yatri kripya dhyan dein, raat ki sabhi gaadiyan vilamb se hain.' (Passengers please note, all night trains are delayed.)

For English speakers learning Hindi, रात presents a few specific challenges, primarily related to gender and prepositional usage. The most frequent error is treating 'Raat' as a masculine noun. In many languages, time-related words are masculine, but in Hindi, 'Raat' is strictly feminine. This means saying 'Mera raat' (My night - masculine) instead of 'Meri raat' (My night - feminine) is a tell-tale sign of a beginner. Adjectives must also be carefully matched.

Mistake 1: Incorrect Gender Agreement: Using masculine adjectives like 'Accha' or 'Bada' with 'Raat'. Correct: 'Acchi raat', 'Badi raat'.

Incorrect: वह रात बहुत लंबा था।
Correct: वह रात बहुत लंबी थी। (That night was very long.)

Another common pitfall is the confusion between 'Raat' and 'Shaam'. While English speakers might use 'evening' and 'night' somewhat interchangeably for social plans, Hindi is more specific. 'Shaam' is the period of sunset and early darkness (approx. 5 PM to 8 PM), while 'Raat' is the deeper darkness. Inviting someone for 'Raat ka khana' implies a late dinner, whereas 'Shaam की चाय' (Shaam ki chai) is strictly early evening tea.

Incorrect: मैं रात में सोता हूँ। (While not 'wrong', 'Raat ko' is much more natural for 'at night'.)

Learners also struggle with the oblique plural form. When saying 'in the nights', one must use 'Raaton mein' rather than 'Raatein mein'. The addition of a postposition triggers the change from the direct plural (Raatein) to the oblique plural (Raaton). Finally, avoid using 'Raat' when you mean 'yesterday' (Kal). While you can say 'Kal raat' for 'last night', you cannot use 'Raat' alone to mean 'yesterday'.

Mistake 2: Over-reliance on English Prepositions: Trying to translate 'at night' as 'Raat par' or 'in the night' as 'Raat mein' exclusively. Stick to 'Raat ko' for general 'at night' usage.

While रात is the most common word for night, Hindi offers a rich palette of synonyms and related terms that vary in formality, poetic quality, and specific meaning. Understanding these alternatives will help you navigate different social and literary contexts. The most formal alternative is रात्रि (Ratri), which is derived directly from Sanskrit. You will see 'Ratri' on official documents, in religious contexts (like 'Navratri'), and in very formal announcements.

Raat vs. Ratri: 'Raat' is everyday speech (Tadbhav); 'Ratri' is formal/literary (Tatsam). You wouldn't tell a friend 'Ratri ko milte hain' unless you were being jokingly formal.
Nisha (निशा): A poetic synonym often used in literature and as a female name. It evokes a sense of beauty and stillness.

आज की रात्रि मंगलमय हो। (May tonight be auspicious - Very formal greeting.)

Other poetic terms include रजनी (Rajni) and शब (Shab). 'Shab' is of Persian origin and is frequently used in Urdu-inflected Hindi poetry (Ghazals) and Bollywood songs (e.g., 'Shab-e-gham' - night of grief). For specific parts of the night, you might use आधी रात (Aadhi Raat) for midnight or पिछला पहर (Pichla Pahar) for the late hours of the night before dawn.

शब-ए-बारात एक महत्वपूर्ण त्यौहार है। (Shab-e-Barat is an important festival.)

When comparing 'Raat' with 'Andhera' (darkness), remember that 'Raat' is a time period, while 'Andhera' is a physical state. You can have 'Andhera' during the day (in a cave), but 'Raat' only happens at a specific time. Similarly, 'Sanjh' or 'Sandhya' are more poetic terms for 'Shaam' (evening), serving as the precursor to 'Raat'.

Comparison Table

Raat: Common, neutral, everyday use.
Ratri: Religious, formal, scientific.
Shab: Poetic, romantic, Urdu-origin.
Nisha: Literary, used in names.

How Formal Is It?

Formel

"रात्रि विश्राम का समय है।"

Neutre

"रात को बारिश हो सकती है।"

Informel

"आज रात पार्टी करेंगे!"

Child friendly

"चलो बेटा, रात हो गई, सो जाओ।"

Argot

"भाई, कल रात क्या सीन था?"

Le savais-tu ?

The Sanskrit 'Ratri' is a cognate of the Latin 'Noctis' and the English 'Night', all stemming from the Proto-Indo-European root *nókʷts.

Guide de prononciation

UK /rɑːt/

US /rɑt/

Single syllable word; no specific stress pattern.

Rime avec

बात (Baat - Talk) साथ (Saath - With) हाथ (Haath - Hand) लात (Laat - Kick) जात (Jaat - Caste) पात (Paat - Leaf) मात (Maat - Defeat) खात (Khaat - Bed)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing the 't' as a hard English 't' (alveolar). It should be soft (dental).
Shortening the 'aa' sound to a short 'a' like in 'cat'.
Treating it as two syllables (Ra-at).

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 1/5

Very easy to read; two simple characters.

Écriture 1/5

Simple formation in Devanagari.

Expression orale 2/5

Requires soft dental 't' which can be tricky for English speakers.

Écoute 1/5

Distinct sound, easy to identify.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

दिन (Day) सूरज (Sun) अंधेरा (Darkness) सोना (To sleep) चाँद (Moon)

Apprends ensuite

सुबह (Morning) दोपहर (Afternoon) शाम (Evening) कल (Yesterday/Tomorrow) समय (Time)

Avancé

संध्या (Twilight) भोर (Dawn) प्रहर (Watch of the day) निशाचर (Nocturnal) रजनीगंधा (Tuberose)

Grammaire à connaître

Feminine Noun Agreement

रात अच्छी 'थी' (not 'था').

Postposition 'ko'

रात 'को' (at night).

Oblique Plural

रात'ओं' में (in the nights).

Adjective Agreement

'पूरी' रात (not 'पूरा').

Compound Tense

रात हो 'रही' है।

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Exemples par niveau

रात हो गई है।

It has become night.

Feminine verb 'ho gayi'.

शुभ रात।

Good night.

Common greeting.

मैं रात को सोता हूँ।

I sleep at night.

Use of 'ko' for 'at'.

यह रात ठंडी है।

This night is cold.

Feminine adjective 'thandi'.

रात को चाँद दिखता है।

The moon is seen at night.

Subject-Object-Verb order.

कल रात तुम कहाँ थे?

Where were you last night?

'Kal raat' means last night.

रात बहुत काली है।

The night is very dark (black).

Feminine adjective 'kaali'.

वह रात को काम करता है।

He works at night.

Routine action.

पूरी रात बारिश हुई।

It rained all night.

'Puri' matches 'Raat'.

आज रात का खाना क्या है?

What is for dinner tonight?

'Raat ka khana' is dinner.

हम रात को फिल्म देखेंगे।

We will watch a movie at night.

Future tense.

रात के समय बाहर मत जाओ।

Don't go out during the night time.

'Raat ke samay' means night time.

पिछली रात बहुत शोर था।

There was a lot of noise last night.

'Pichli' means previous/last.

रात को तारे चमकते हैं।

Stars shine at night.

Plural subject 'tare'.

वह रात भर पढ़ता रहा।

He kept studying all night.

'Raat bhar' means throughout the night.

देर रात तक जागना बुरा है।

Staying awake until late night is bad.

'Der raat' means late night.

आधी रात को अचानक फोन बजा।

The phone suddenly rang at midnight.

'Aadhi raat' is midnight.

रात के अंधेरे में कुछ नहीं दिख रहा था।

Nothing was visible in the darkness of the night.

Genitive 'ke' used with 'andhere'.

सर्दियों में रातें लंबी होती हैं।

Nights are long in winters.

Plural 'raatein' and 'hoti hain'.

वह रात की बस से दिल्ली गया।

He went to Delhi by the night bus.

'Raat ki bus' is night bus.

रात गहराते ही सन्नाटा छा गया।

As the night deepened, silence spread.

Participle 'geharaate hi'.

क्या आपने कल रात का समाचार देखा?

Did you see last night's news?

Compound noun phrase.

वह अक्सर रात को टहलने जाता है।

He often goes for a walk at night.

Adverb 'aksar'.

रात के सन्नाटे में आवाज़ें गूँजती हैं।

Voices echo in the silence of the night.

Plural verb 'goonjti hain'.

उसने परीक्षा के लिए रात-दिन एक कर दिया।

He worked day and night for the exam.

Idiom 'raat-din ek karna'.

चाँदनी रात में ताजमहल अद्भुत दिखता है।

The Taj Mahal looks amazing on a moonlit night.

'Chandni raat' is moonlit night.

रात के बारह बजते ही नया साल शुरू हो गया।

The new year started as soon as it struck twelve at night.

Temporal clause.

वह रात का राही है, उसे अंधेरे से डर नहीं लगता।

He is a traveler of the night; he isn't afraid of the dark.

Metaphorical usage.

रात की खामोशी बहुत कुछ कह जाती है।

The silence of the night says a lot.

Personification.

शहर की रातें बहुत रंगीन होती हैं।

City nights are very colorful/vibrant.

Adjective 'rangeen'.

रात के पहर बीतते गए और वह इंतज़ार करता रहा।

The watches of the night passed and he kept waiting.

'Pahar' refers to a 3-hour period.

कल रात की पार्टी में बहुत मज़ा आया।

Last night's party was a lot of fun.

Colloquial expression.

रात की कालिमा ने पूरे आकाश को ढक लिया था।

The blackness of the night had covered the entire sky.

Literary word 'kaalima'.

उसकी बातें रात के सन्नाटे को चीर रही थीं।

His words were piercing the silence of the night.

Metaphorical verb 'cheer rahi thin'.

अमावस्या की रात सबसे अंधेरी होती है।

The night of the new moon is the darkest.

'Amavasya' is new moon.

रात के अंतिम प्रहर में पंछी चहकने लगते हैं।

In the last watch of the night, birds start chirping.

'Antim prahar' is pre-dawn.

वह रातों-रात मशहूर हो गया।

He became famous overnight.

Adverbial phrase 'raaton-raat'.

रात की ओस घास पर मोतियों जैसी लग रही थी।

The night dew on the grass looked like pearls.

Simile 'motiyon jaisi'.

कवि ने रात को एक रहस्यमयी सुंदरी के रूप में चित्रित किया है।

The poet has depicted the night as a mysterious beauty.

Passive construction.

रात के सन्नाटे में मन की आवाज़ साफ़ सुनाई देती है।

In the silence of the night, the voice of the soul is heard clearly.

Philosophical context.

रात की निस्तब्धता को भंग करना अनुचित है।

It is inappropriate to break the stillness of the night.

High-register word 'nistabdhta'.

उसने अपने जीवन की काली रातों को पीछे छोड़ दिया है।

He has left behind the dark nights (difficult times) of his life.

Symbolic use of 'kaali raaton'.

रात के साये में कई राज़ दफ़न होते हैं।

Many secrets are buried in the shadows of the night.

Idiomatic/Literary.

वह रात की रानी की तरह महक रही थी।

She was fragrant like the 'Night Queen' (a flower).

'Raat ki rani' is a specific flower.

रात के गहन चिंतन ने उसे एक नया दृष्टिकोण दिया।

The deep contemplation of the night gave him a new perspective.

Abstract noun 'chintan'.

तमाम रात वह करवटें बदलता रहा।

He kept tossing and turning all night long.

Idiom 'karvatein badalna'.

रात की विभीषिका ने सबको डरा दिया।

The horror of the night terrified everyone.

Sanskritized word 'vibheeshika'.

रात के आगोश में पूरी दुनिया सो रही है।

The whole world is sleeping in the embrace of the night.

Poetic word 'aagosh' (embrace).

Synonymes

रात्रि निशा रजनी रैन यामिनी

Antonymes

दिन सवेरा धूप

Collocations courantes

रात को

पूरी रात

आधी रात

देर रात

अंधेरी रात

चाँदनी रात

कल रात

आज रात

रात भर

रात का खाना

Phrases Courantes

रात हो गई

— It has become night. Used to indicate the day has ended.

चलो घर चलें, अब रात हो गई।

रात का समय

— Night time. Used to specify the period.

रात के समय यहाँ सन्नाटा होता है।

रात की ड्यूटी

— Night shift/duty. Used in professional contexts.

मेरी आज रात की ड्यूटी है।

रात बितानी

— To spend the night. Often used for travel or staying over.

हमें यहाँ एक रात बितानी होगी।

रात का नज़ारा

— The night view. Used for scenery.

पहाड़ों से रात का नज़ारा अद्भुत है।

रात की रानी

— Night Queen. Refers to a specific night-blooming jasmine.

रात की रानी की खुशबू बहुत तेज़ है।

रात का राजा

— King of the night. Can refer to the moon or someone who thrives at night.

उल्लू रात का राजा है।

रात-बेरात

— At odd hours of the night. Often implies an inconvenient time.

रात-बेरात बाहर जाना ठीक नहीं।

रात की नींद

— Night's sleep. Refers to the quality of rest.

मेरी रात की नींद खराब हो गई।

रात का सन्नाटा

— The silence of the night.

रात के सन्नाटे में डर लगता है।

Souvent confondu avec

रात vs शाम (Shaam)

Shaam is evening (sunset); Raat is night (darkness).

रात vs अंधेरा (Andhera)

Andhera is the state of darkness; Raat is the time period.

रात vs कल (Kal)

Kal means yesterday/tomorrow; 'Kal raat' is needed for 'last night'.

Expressions idiomatiques

"रात-दिन एक करना"

— To work extremely hard. Literally: To make night and day one.

उसने आईएएस बनने के लिए रात-दिन एक कर दिया।

Common

"रातों-रात"

— Overnight. Used for sudden success or changes.

वह रातों-रात अमीर बन गया।

Common

"रात आँखों में कटना"

— To pass the night without sleep. Literally: Night passing in the eyes.

चिंता के कारण उसकी रात आँखों में कटी।

Literary

"रात गई बात गई"

— Let bygones be bygones. Literally: The night passed, the matter passed.

पुरानी बातों को भूल जाओ, रात गई बात गई।

Colloquial

"आधी रात को गधा भी घोड़ा बन जाता है"

— In the dark, everything looks better than it is (Rare/Humorous).

अंधेरे में मत चुनो, आधी रात को गधा भी घोड़ा लगता है।

Informal

"काली रात"

— A period of trouble or misfortune.

देश के लिए वह एक काली रात थी।

Metaphorical

"रात का राही"

— A person who travels or works at night.

मुसाफ़िर रात का राही है।

Poetic

"रात ढलना"

— The passing of the night/approaching dawn.

अब रात ढल रही है, सूरज निकलने वाला है।

Neutral

"रात भारी होना"

— A night that feels very long due to suffering or waiting.

मरीज़ के लिए वह रात बहुत भारी थी।

Common

"रात जवान होना"

— The night is young. Used in party contexts.

अभी मत जाओ, अभी तो रात जवान है!

Slang/Informal

Facile à confondre

रात vs रथ (Rath)

Similar sound.

Rath means 'chariot'; Raat means 'night'. The vowel sounds are different.

राजा रथ पर आया। (The king came on a chariot.)

रात vs रात (Raat) vs. रत्ती (Ratti)

Similar root.

Ratti is a tiny unit of weight or 'a little bit'.

मुझे रत्ती भर भी फर्क नहीं पड़ता। (I don't care even a little bit.)

रात vs रात (Raat) vs. राज (Raaj)

Similar ending sound for beginners.

Raaj means 'rule' or 'secret' (if spelled Raaz).

यह एक गहरा राज़ है। (This is a deep secret.)

रात vs रात (Raat) vs. रेत (Ret)

Vowel confusion.

Ret means 'sand'.

रेत गरम है। (The sand is hot.)

रात vs रात (Raat) vs. रोत (Rot)

Pronunciation error.

'Rot' is not a word, but 'Rona' means to cry.

वह रोता है। (He cries.)

Structures de phrases

आज रात [Noun] है।

आज रात पार्टी है।

रात को [Verb-Present].

रात को तारे चमकते हैं।

कल रात [Verb-Past].

कल रात बारिश हुई।

पूरी रात [Verb-Past].

वह पूरी रात सोता रहा।

जैसे ही रात हुई, [Clause].

जैसे ही रात हुई, सब सो गए।

[Adjective] रात में [Clause].

अंधेरी रात में डर लगता है।

रात-दिन एक करके [Verb].

उसने रात-दिन एक करके काम पूरा किया।

रात की [Noun] ने [Verb].

रात की खामोशी ने उसे डरा दिया।

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Adjectifs

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frequency

Extremely High (Top 100 nouns)

Erreurs courantes

Mera raat → Meri raat
Raat is feminine, so the possessive pronoun must be 'meri'.
Raat mein → Raat ko
While 'Raat mein' is used, 'Raat ko' is the standard way to say 'at night'.
Raat tha → Raat थी
The verb must agree with the feminine gender of 'Raat'.
Bada raat → Badi raat
Adjectives must take the feminine 'i' ending.
Raat par → Raat को
Hindi doesn't use 'par' (on/at) for time periods like night.

Astuces

Gender Tip

Always pair 'Raat' with 'थी' (thi) in the past tense, never 'था' (tha).

Synonym Choice

Use 'Raat' for 99% of conversations. Save 'Ratri' for formal writing.

Bollywood Connection

Many famous songs start with 'Raat'. Listening to them is a great way to remember the word.

Soft 'T'

Make sure your tongue touches your teeth for the 't' in 'Raat' to sound like a native.

Plural Spelling

Remember the dot (bindu) on the 'e' in 'Raatein' (रातें).

Time Precision

Use 'Shaam' for 6 PM and 'Raat' for 10 PM.

Rat Mnemonic

Rats come out at Raat.

Hard Work

Use 'Raat-din ek karna' to impress native speakers when talking about your studies.

Greetings

In a formal setting, 'Shubh Ratri' is a very polite way to say goodbye.

Context Clues

If you hear 'Kal raat', look at the verb to see if it means 'last night' or 'tomorrow night'.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Raat' as 'Rot' (decay) of the light. When the light rots away, it becomes 'Raat'. Or associate it with 'Rat' - rats come out at 'Raat'.

Association visuelle

Imagine a large, dark 'R' shaped like a crescent moon hanging over a sleeping city.

Word Web

Moon Stars Sleep Dark Dinner Dreams Midnight Silence

Défi

Try to use 'Raat ko' in three different sentences today describing your evening routine.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'रात्रि' (Rātri). Over centuries, through the process of linguistic evolution (Prakrit and Apabhramsha), the word simplified into the modern Hindi 'रात' (Raat).

Sens originel : Night, darkness, or the goddess of night.

Indo-Aryan

Contexte culturel

Be aware that in some contexts, 'Raat' can be associated with safety concerns in urban areas, similar to many other cultures.

English speakers often use 'evening' for social events, while Hindi speakers might use 'Raat' for anything after dark.

Movie: 'Raat Akeli Hai' (The Night is Alone) Song: 'Raat Baaki, Baat Baaki' Festival: 'Maha Shivratri' (The Great Night of Shiva)

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Daily Routine

रात को सोना
रात का खाना
देर रात तक जागना
जल्दी सोना

Travel

रात की बस
रात की ट्रेन
रात का सफ़र
रात को पहुँचना

Weather

ठंडी रात
तूफ़ानी रात
साफ़ रात
बरसाती रात

Socializing

आज रात मिलें?
रात की पार्टी
कल रात की बात
पूरी रात बातें करना

Work

रात की शिफ़्ट
रात का काम
देर रात तक ऑफिस
रात की मीटिंग

Amorces de conversation

"कल रात आपने क्या किया?"

"क्या आपको रात को टहलना पसंद है?"

"आज रात का खाना कहाँ खाएंगे?"

"क्या आप रात को जल्दी सोते हैं?"

"कल रात बहुत अच्छी नींद आई।"

Sujets d'écriture

आज रात के अपने सपनों के बारे में लिखें।

आपको रात का समय क्यों पसंद है (या नहीं पसंद है)?

एक ऐसी रात के बारे में लिखें जो आप कभी नहीं भूल सकते।

रात के सन्नाटे में आप क्या सोचते हैं?

अपने शहर के रात के नज़ारे का वर्णन करें।

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

It is feminine. You should use feminine adjectives and verbs with it. For example, 'Badi raat' and 'Raat beet gayi'.

The most common way is 'Raat ko'. You can also use 'Raat mein', but 'Raat ko' is more natural for general time references.

'Raat' is the common, everyday word. 'Ratri' is formal, Sanskritized, and often used in religious or official contexts.

Use 'Kal raat'. 'Kal' means both yesterday and tomorrow, but in the context of 'night', the verb tense usually clarifies it's 'last night'.

The direct plural is 'Raatein' (रातें). The oblique plural (used with postpositions) is 'Raaton' (रातों).

No, 'Raat' only means night. To say 'yesterday', use 'Kal'. To say 'last night', use 'Kal raat'.

Yes, 'Good Night' is very common in urban India. The formal Hindi equivalent is 'Shubh Ratri', but it is less common in casual speech.

It literally means 'night-day' and is used as an idiom meaning 'constantly' or 'all the time'.

It means 'half-night', which is the Hindi term for 'midnight'.

Not usually 'Raat' itself, but its synonyms like 'Nisha' or 'Rajni' are very common female names.

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