At the A1 level, you are just starting to learn about time and frequency. You probably know the word 'Saal' (year). 'Saalaana' is a slightly more advanced way to say 'yearly'. Think of it as a special label you put on things that happen once every year. For example, if you have a birthday party every year, you can think of it as your 'saalaana' (annual) party. At this stage, just focus on recognizing the word in simple sentences about money or school. Remember: 'Saal' = Year, 'Saalaana' = Yearly. It's like adding '-ly' to 'year' in English. You will mostly see it paired with words like 'fees' or 'income'. Don't worry about the grammar too much; just know that it describes something that belongs to the whole year.
At the A2 level, you should be able to use 'सालाना' to describe basic routines and financial facts. You can use it to talk about your 'saalaana aamdani' (annual income) or 'saalaana chhutti' (annual holiday). At this stage, it's important to differentiate 'saalaana' from 'har saal'. While 'har saal' is used to say how often you do something (I go to India every year), 'saalaana' is used as an adjective to describe a noun (This is my annual trip). You should also notice that 'saalaana' doesn't change its ending like other adjectives. Whether you are talking about a feminine noun like 'report' or a masculine one like 'budget', it stays as 'saalaana'. This makes it easier for you to build sentences without worrying about gender agreement.
For B1 learners, 'सालाना' becomes a key word for professional and social interactions. You will encounter it in news articles, bank documents, and workplace conversations. You should be comfortable using it in more complex sentences, such as 'Hamara saalaana turnover badh raha hai' (Our annual turnover is increasing). You should also begin to recognize its synonyms like 'Vaarshik' and understand that 'saalaana' is slightly more common in business and spoken contexts, while 'Vaarshik' is more formal. You can also start using the adverbial form 'saalaana taur par' (annually) to add variety to your speaking. At this level, you should be able to discuss yearly plans and financial goals using this term correctly.
At the B2 level, you should have a nuanced understanding of 'सालाना' and its Persian origins. You should be able to distinguish between the Persian-influenced administrative Hindi (using words like saalaana, rozana, maahana) and the Sanskrit-influenced formal Hindi (using vaarshik, dainik, maasik). You can use 'saalaana' to discuss macro-economic trends, like 'saalaana vridhhi dar' (annual growth rate) or 'saalaana ausat' (annual average). You should also be aware of cultural contexts, such as the 'Saalaana Urs' at a Sufi shrine, and how the word carries a sense of tradition. Your usage should be precise, placing the adjective correctly and using it to contrast with other frequencies (quarterly, monthly) in a professional setting.
At the C1 level, you should be able to use 'सालाना' with sophisticated precision in both writing and high-level debate. You understand the stylistic choice of using 'saalaana' over 'vaarshik' to sound more grounded or to fit into a specific linguistic register (such as legal or fiscal Hindi). You can use it in abstract contexts, such as 'saalaana chakra' (annual cycle) of nature or economics. You should be able to read complex financial reports or literary pieces where 'saalaana' is used to create a sense of recurring time. Your mastery allows you to use the word with complex grammatical structures, ensuring that it flows naturally within long, compound sentences, and you can explain the subtle differences between 'saalaana' and its various synonyms to lower-level learners.
At the C2 level, 'सालाना' is a word you use instinctively, with a full grasp of its historical, cultural, and linguistic weight. You can appreciate its use in classical Urdu-Hindi poetry or in the most technical modern economic analyses. You understand how the word has evolved and its place within the 'Hindustani' spectrum of the language. You can use it to discuss the nuances of fiscal policy, historical yearly tributes ('saalaana khiraaj'), or complex ecological cycles. For a C2 speaker, 'saalaana' is not just a vocabulary word but a tool for precise expression, used with an awareness of how it affects the tone and register of your entire discourse, whether you are giving a keynote speech or writing a scholarly article.

सालाना 30秒で

  • Saalaana means 'annual' or 'yearly'.
  • It is used for money, reports, and festivals.
  • It is an adjective that usually doesn't change for gender.
  • It comes from the Persian word 'saal' (year).

The word सालाना (Saalaana) is a cornerstone of Hindi vocabulary, particularly when discussing time, finances, and recurring events. At its core, it functions as an adjective meaning 'annual' or 'yearly.' Derived from the Persian word 'Saal' (meaning year) with the suffix '-ana' (indicating a relationship or frequency), it carries a slightly more formal or administrative weight than the simple phrase 'har saal' (every year), yet it remains deeply embedded in everyday conversation. When you use सालाना, you are not just talking about something that happens once; you are describing the character of an event or a figure that is measured over the span of twelve months.

Financial Context
In the world of business and personal finance, this word is indispensable. It is the standard term for 'annual income' (सालाना आमदनी) or 'annual budget' (सालाना बजट). If you are applying for a loan or discussing a salary in India, this is the word you will hear most often to describe your yearly earnings.
Institutional Events
Schools, colleges, and organizations use this word to describe their yearly celebrations or reports. The 'Saalaana Jalsa' (annual function) is a major highlight in the Indian academic calendar, involving months of preparation and a grand performance at the end of the year.

कंपनी की सालाना रिपोर्ट कल पेश की जाएगी। (The company's annual report will be presented tomorrow.)

Understanding the nuance of सालाना involves recognizing its Persian roots. In Hindi, we have two primary ways to express 'yearly': the Sanskrit-derived 'Vaarshik' (वार्षिक) and the Persian-derived 'Saalaana'. While 'Vaarshik' is often used in very formal, government, or highly literary contexts, 'Saalaana' strikes a perfect balance between professional and common speech. It feels natural in a newspaper headline, a bank statement, or a conversation between friends about their rent increases. It is an 'indeclinable' adjective in many practical uses, meaning it doesn't change its form based on the gender of the noun it modifies as strictly as other Hindi adjectives might, though it primarily modifies masculine nouns like 'income' (aamdani - which is feminine, but 'saalaana' stays the same) or 'budget' (masculine).

उनका सालाना वेतन दस लाख रुपये है। (His annual salary is ten lakh rupees.)

Furthermore, सालाना is often paired with administrative terms. You will see it on tax forms (सालाना टैक्स), in insurance documents (सालाना प्रीमियम), and in agricultural reports (सालाना पैदावार). It is a word of measurement and regularity. If something happens 'saalaana', it implies a cycle that is predictable and significant. Unlike 'har saal' which focuses on the repetition (every year), 'saalaana' focuses on the totality of that year's value or event. It is the difference between saying 'I go on vacation every year' and 'This is my annual vacation budget.'

Grammatical Flexibility
While technically an adjective, it can sometimes function adverbially in colloquial settings, though 'saalaana taur par' (on an annual basis) is the more correct adverbial phrase. It usually precedes the noun it qualifies, acting as a clear marker of time-based classification.

स्कूल का सालाना उत्सव बहुत शानदार था। (The school's annual festival was very grand.)

Using सालाना correctly requires understanding its position as a modifier. In Hindi syntax, the adjective generally comes before the noun. Because 'saalaana' is a loanword from Persian, it follows the pattern of many '-ana' adjectives (like 'rozana' for daily or 'haftana' for weekly) which are relatively stable and don't change their endings for gender or number as much as native Hindi adjectives ending in '-aa'. This makes it quite user-friendly for learners.

Describing Income and Money
The most common use case is financial. You place 'saalaana' before nouns like 'aamdani' (income), 'kharch' (expense), or 'munafa' (profit). Example: 'Hamara saalaana kharch badh gaya hai' (Our annual expenses have increased).

इस निवेश पर आपको सात प्रतिशत सालाना ब्याज मिलेगा। (You will get seven percent annual interest on this investment.)

When discussing events, 'saalaana' acts as a classifier. It distinguishes a regular meeting from the special 'annual' meeting. In a sentence like 'Saalaana jalsa agle mahine hai' (The annual function is next month), the word 'saalaana' elevates the importance of the 'jalsa'. It implies that this is the culmination of the year's work. You can also use it to describe biological or natural cycles, such as 'saalaana baarish' (annual rainfall).

शहर में सालाना पुस्तक मेला लगा है। (The annual book fair is being held in the city.)

To use it as an adverb (meaning 'annually'), you would typically add 'taur par' (manner/basis), making it 'saalaana taur par'. For example: 'Hum saalaana taur par yahan aate hain' (We come here on an annual basis). However, in modern spoken Hindi, people often just use 'saalaana' or 'har saal' for this purpose. If you want to sound more professional, stick to 'saalaana' as an adjective modifying a noun.

Comparison with 'Har Saal'
Use 'har saal' for the action: 'I run every year.' Use 'saalaana' for the category: 'This is my annual run.' Note that 'saalaana' is rarely used as a standalone adverb at the end of a sentence in formal Hindi.

क्या आपने अपनी सालाना फीस जमा कर दी है? (Have you submitted your annual fee?)

You will encounter सालाना in a variety of real-world scenarios across the Hindi-speaking world. It is a word that bridges the gap between the marketplace and the classroom, the bank and the social club. If you are living in India or consuming Hindi media, here is where it will pop up most frequently.

News and Business Media
Turn on any Hindi news channel like NDTV India or Aaj Tak, especially during the budget season in February. You will hear anchors talking about 'saalaana budget' or 'saalaana vridhhi' (annual growth). Financial newspapers like 'Dainik Jagran' use it constantly in their business sections to describe fiscal performance.
Educational Environments
In schools across North India, the 'Saalaana Pariksha' (annual examination) is the most feared and respected event of the year. Parents will ask their children, 'Saalaana imtihan kab se hain?' (When do the annual exams start?). The end-of-year 'Saalaana Jalsa' is also a common term for the school's prize distribution ceremony.

अखबार में सालाना राशिफल छपा है। (The annual horoscope is printed in the newspaper.)

In the corporate world, employees look forward to their 'saalaana appraisal' or 'saalaana bonus.' HR departments use this word in official emails and contracts. It conveys a sense of formality and contractual obligation. Similarly, when dealing with government bureaucracy, forms will ask for your 'saalaana aay' (annual income) for tax purposes or subsidy eligibility.

गाँव में सालाना दंगल का आयोजन होता है। (An annual wrestling competition is organized in the village.)

Socially, 'saalaana' is used for religious or community commemorations. Many Sufi shrines (Dargahs) have a 'saalaana Urs' (death anniversary festival) which attracts thousands of pilgrims. In these contexts, the word connects the mundane concept of a calendar year with spiritual and communal cycles. Even in Bollywood, you might hear a character talk about their 'saalaana chhutti' (annual holiday) as a time for family reunions.

Advertisements
Insurance and banking ads are full of this word. 'Saalaana premium sirf 500 rupaye' (Annual premium only 500 rupees). It is a key marketing term used to make large costs seem manageable by spreading them over a year or highlighting the long-term value.

While सालाना is relatively straightforward, English speakers often stumble on its grammatical placement and its distinction from similar-sounding words. Avoiding these common pitfalls will make your Hindi sound much more natural and precise.

Confusing Noun and Adjective
The most common mistake is using 'saalaana' when you simply mean 'year' (saal). You cannot say 'Main ek saalaana se yahan hoon' (I have been here for one annual). You must say 'Main ek saal se yahan hoon' (I have been here for one year). 'Saalaana' must modify a noun; it cannot stand alone as a unit of time measurement.

गलत: वह सालाना दिल्ली जाता है। (Wrong: He goes to Delhi annual.)
सही: वह हर साल दिल्ली जाता है। (Right: He goes to Delhi every year.)

Another mistake involves the 'gender' of the adjective. Because most Hindi adjectives ending in '-aa' (like 'achchha' or 'bada') change to '-ee' for feminine nouns, learners often try to say 'saalaanee' for feminine nouns like 'aamdani' (income). However, 'saalaana' is a Persian loanword and is generally indeclinable. Saying 'saalaanee aamdani' is incorrect; it should remain 'saalaana aamdani'.

Furthermore, beginners often confuse 'saalaana' with 'saal-ba-saal' (year by year). While 'saalaana' is a static adjective (annual), 'saal-ba-saal' is an adverbial phrase describing a progression over time. For instance, 'His progress is increasing year by year' would use 'saal-ba-saal', not 'saalaana'.

Pronunciation Pitfall
Many learners mispronounce the first 'aa'. It is a long vowel. If you say 'sal-ana' with a short 'a', it sounds like 'sal' (the tree) or is simply unrecognizable. Ensure both 'aa' sounds are elongated: SAA-LAA-na.

गलत: मेरी सालाानी छुट्टी।
सही: मेरी सालाना छुट्टी। (My annual leave.)

In Hindi, as in English, there are multiple ways to say 'yearly' or 'annually' depending on how formal you want to be or what specific nuance you want to convey. Knowing these alternatives will help you understand different registers of speech and writing.

वार्षिक (Vaarshik)

This is the Sanskrit-derived equivalent. It is the most formal option and is used in government documents, high-level academic texts, and formal invitations.

Example: वार्षिक उत्सव (Vaarshik Utsav - Annual Festival). While 'Saalaana Jalsa' is common, 'Vaarshik Utsav' sounds more prestigious or 'pure' Hindi.

हर साल (Har Saal)

This literally means 'every year'. It is the most colloquial and common way to express frequency. It is usually used as an adverbial phrase.

Example: मैं हर साल यहाँ आता हूँ (I come here every year). You wouldn't say 'Main saalaana yahan aata hoon' as often in casual talk.

प्रतिवर्ष (Prativarsh)

A formal Sanskrit term meaning 'per year' or 'annually'. It is frequently used in statistics, science, and formal reporting.

Example: प्रतिवर्ष होने वाली बारिश (Rainfall occurring annually).

Comparison:
1. सालाना (Neutral/Admin): 'सालाना वेतन' (Annual salary).
2. वार्षिक (Formal/Sanskrit): 'वार्षिक विवरण' (Annual statement).
3. हर साल (Casual): 'वह हर साल आता है' (He comes every year).

There are also terms for other frequencies that follow a similar pattern, which can help you memorize 'saalaana' by association:

  • रोज़ाना (Rozana): Daily (from 'roz').
  • हफ़्तावार (Haftawaar) / हफ़्ताना (Haftana): Weekly (from 'hafta').
  • माहाना (Maahana) / मासिक (Maasik): Monthly (from 'maah' or 'maas').

Lastly, consider the word 'Salina' (सलीना), which is an older, more poetic or Urdu-heavy variation of 'saalaana', though it is much less common today. In modern Hindi, 'saalaana' has largely replaced it in administrative and general use.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The suffix '-ana' is very productive in Hindi/Urdu. It creates words like 'Mardaana' (manly), 'Zanaana' (womanly), and 'Dostaana' (friendly).

発音ガイド

UK /sɑː.lɑː.nɑː/
US /sɑ.lɑ.nə/
Primary stress on the second syllable 'laa'.
韻が合う語
रोज़ाना (Rozana) ज़माना (Zamana) खज़ाना (Khazana) निशाना (Nishana) दीवाना (Deewana) परवाना (Parwana) ताना-बाना (Taana-Baana) आना-जाना (Aana-Jaana)
よくある間違い
  • Pronouncing it as 'sal-na' (short 'a's).
  • Confusing it with 'salina' (sa-lee-na).
  • Adding an 'ee' sound at the end for feminine nouns (saalaanee).
  • Stressing the first syllable too heavily.
  • Muttering the final 'na' so it sounds like 'saalan' (curry).

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize once the root 'saal' is known.

ライティング 2/5

Simple spelling with consistent vowel marks.

スピーキング 3/5

Requires correct vowel elongation (SAA-LAA-na).

リスニング 2/5

Very common in news and formal contexts.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

साल (Year) महीना (Month) दिन (Day) आमदनी (Income) काम (Work)

次に学ぶ

वार्षिक (Formal Annual) त्रैमासिक (Quarterly) अर्धवार्षिक (Half-yearly) बजट (Budget)

上級

वित्तीय (Financial) प्रतिवेदन (Report) लेखा-जोखा (Accounts) नवीनीकरण (Renewal)

知っておくべき文法

Adjective Placement

सालाना (Adj) + रिपोर्ट (Noun) = सालाना रिपोर्ट

Indeclinable Adjectives

सालाना (Masc) बजट, सालाना (Fem) आमदनी (No change in saalaana)

Possessive Agreement

कंपनी 'की' (Fem) सालाना रिपोर्ट, कंपनी 'का' (Masc) सालाना बजट

Adverbial Phrases

सालाना तौर पर (Annually)

Loanword Stability

Persian loanwords in '-ana' usually don't decline.

レベル別の例文

1

मेरी सालाना फीस कम है।

My annual fee is low.

Simple adjective-noun relationship.

2

यह सालाना उत्सव है।

This is an annual festival.

Identifying a recurring event.

3

सालाना आमदनी कितनी है?

How much is the annual income?

Interrogative sentence using saalaana.

4

स्कूल की सालाना छुट्टी कब है?

When is the school's annual holiday?

Possessive 'ki' used with saalaana.

5

उसका सालाना बजट बड़ा है।

His annual budget is big.

Adjective 'bada' modifying 'budget'.

6

यह एक सालाना रिपोर्ट है।

This is an annual report.

Basic descriptive sentence.

7

क्या यह सालाना प्रोग्राम है?

Is this an annual program?

Yes/No question structure.

8

सालाना किराया बहुत ज़्यादा है।

The annual rent is very high.

Subject-adjective-adverb structure.

1

मेरी सालाना आमदनी पाँच लाख है।

My annual income is five lakhs.

Specifying a quantity with saalaana.

2

हम सालाना छुट्टी पर गोवा जाते हैं।

We go to Goa on our annual holiday.

Using saalaana in a prepositional phrase.

3

कंपनी सालाना बोनस देती है।

The company gives an annual bonus.

Direct object modification.

4

सालाना परीक्षा मार्च में होगी।

The annual exam will be in March.

Future tense with saalaana.

5

आपका सालाना खर्च कितना है?

How much is your annual expense?

Possessive 'aapka' with saalaana.

6

यह मैगज़ीन सालाना छपती है।

This magazine is published annually.

Adverbial-like use of saalaana.

7

सालाना जलसा कल शाम को है।

The annual function is tomorrow evening.

Time expression with saalaana.

8

बैंक सालाना ब्याज दर बढ़ा रहा है।

The bank is increasing the annual interest rate.

Present continuous tense.

1

सालाना रिपोर्ट के अनुसार मुनाफा बढ़ा है।

According to the annual report, profit has increased.

Using 'ke anusar' (according to) with saalaana.

2

उन्होंने अपना सालाना लक्ष्य पूरा कर लिया।

They have completed their annual target.

Perfect tense with 'kar liya'.

3

सालाना मेन्टेनेंस के लिए लिफ्ट बंद है।

The lift is closed for annual maintenance.

Using 'ke liye' (for) with saalaana.

4

इस पॉलिसी का सालाना प्रीमियम कम है।

The annual premium of this policy is low.

Possessive 'ka' linking policy and premium.

5

सालाना खेल प्रतियोगिता में भाग लें।

Participate in the annual sports competition.

Imperative sentence.

6

हमें सालाना ऑडिट की तैयारी करनी है।

We have to prepare for the annual audit.

Obligatory 'karni hai' construction.

7

सालाना जलसे में मुख्य अतिथि कौन हैं?

Who is the chief guest at the annual function?

Locative 'mein' with saalaana.

8

उनकी सालाना आय में गिरावट आई है।

There has been a decline in their annual income.

Abstract noun 'giravat' with saalaana.

1

सालाना बजट सत्र में कई नए कानून पेश हुए।

Many new laws were introduced in the annual budget session.

Passive-like construction 'pesh hue'.

2

कंपनी का सालाना टर्नओवर करोड़ों में है।

The company's annual turnover is in crores.

Describing large-scale finances.

3

सालाना आधार पर यह निवेश सुरक्षित है।

On an annual basis, this investment is safe.

Using 'saalaana aadhar par' (on an annual basis).

4

सालाना पैदावार मौसम पर निर्भर करती है।

Annual yield depends on the weather.

Habitual present with 'nirbhar karti hai'.

5

सालाना उत्सव की परंपरा सदियों पुरानी है।

The tradition of the annual festival is centuries old.

Compound noun phrase.

6

सालाना समीक्षा बैठक में सभी मैनेजर आए।

All managers came to the annual review meeting.

Adjective modifying 'sameeksha baithak'.

7

सालाना सब्सक्रिप्शन लेने पर छूट मिलती है।

You get a discount on taking an annual subscription.

Conditional 'par' construction.

8

इस क्षेत्र की सालाना वर्षा का औसत गिर रहा है।

The average annual rainfall of this region is falling.

Complex possessive chain.

1

सालाना वित्तीय विवरण में पारदर्शिता अनिवार्य है।

Transparency is mandatory in the annual financial statement.

Formal vocabulary like 'vittiya', 'paardarsheetaa', 'anivaarya'.

2

संस्था का सालाना प्रतिवेदन अभी प्रकाशित नहीं हुआ है।

The organization's annual report has not been published yet.

Formal term 'prativedan' instead of 'report'.

3

सालाना कार्ययोजना को बोर्ड ने मंजूरी दे दी है।

The board has approved the annual action plan.

Compound word 'kaaryayojna'.

4

सालाना वृद्धि दर में स्थिरता एक चुनौती है।

Stability in the annual growth rate is a challenge.

Economic terminology.

5

सालाना मूल्यांकन प्रक्रिया को और कड़ा किया गया है।

The annual evaluation process has been made more stringent.

Passive voice 'kiya gaya hai'.

6

सालाना जलसे के उपलक्ष्य में विशेष आयोजन हैं।

Special events are organized on the occasion of the annual function.

Formal phrase 'ke upalakshya mein'.

7

सालाना लेखा-जोखा प्रस्तुत करना सचिव का कर्तव्य है।

It is the secretary's duty to present the annual accounts.

Idiomatic 'lekha-jokha' (accounts/records).

8

सालाना प्रवासन की यह प्रक्रिया अद्भुत है।

This process of annual migration is amazing.

Scientific context.

1

सालाना कर निर्धारण की जटिलताओं को समझना आवश्यक है।

It is essential to understand the complexities of annual tax assessment.

High-level administrative Hindi.

2

सालाना उर्स के दौरान सांप्रदायिक सौहार्द दिखता है।

Communal harmony is visible during the annual Urs.

Sociopolitical commentary.

3

सालाना लाभ-हानि का विश्लेषण गहन शोध की मांग करता है।

The analysis of annual profit and loss demands deep research.

Using 'maang karta hai' for abstract demand.

4

सालाना अनुबंधों में निहित शर्तों का सूक्ष्म अध्ययन करें।

Conduct a microscopic study of the conditions inherent in annual contracts.

Legalistic register.

5

सालाना उत्सव मात्र मनोरंजन नहीं, संस्कृति का प्रतिबिंब है।

The annual festival is not just entertainment; it is a reflection of culture.

Philosophical 'maatra... nahi... pratibimb' structure.

6

सालाना सांख्यिकीय आंकड़े भविष्य की योजना हेतु महत्वपूर्ण हैं।

Annual statistical data are crucial for future planning.

Highly technical vocabulary.

7

सालाना नवीनीकरण न होने पर सदस्यता रद्द कर दी जाएगी।

In the event of no annual renewal, the membership will be cancelled.

Conditional negative 'na hone par'.

8

सालाना कार्य-निष्पादन की समीक्षा हेतु समिति गठित की गई।

A committee was constituted to review annual performance.

Formal 'hetu' and 'gathit ki gai'.

よく使う組み合わせ

सालाना आमदनी
सालाना रिपोर्ट
सालाना जलसा
सालाना बजट
सालाना परीक्षा
सालाना ब्याज
सालाना छुट्टी
सालाना शुल्क
सालाना वृद्धि
सालाना रखरखाव

よく使うフレーズ

सालाना जलसा

— Annual function or gathering, usually in schools.

सालाना जलसे में बच्चों ने डांस किया।

सालाना आमदनी

— Annual income or salary.

उसकी सालाना आमदनी बहुत अच्छी है।

सालाना रिपोर्ट

— A document detailing a year's activities.

सालाना रिपोर्ट बोर्ड को भेज दी गई है।

सालाना बजट

— Financial plan for the year.

सालाना बजट पर चर्चा हो रही है।

सालाना फीस

— Total fees paid for a year.

कॉलेज की सालाना फीस जमा करनी है।

सालाना बोनस

— Yearly extra payment.

दिवाली पर सालाना बोनस मिलता है।

सालाना छुट्टी

— Yearly vacation time.

सालाना छुट्टी के लिए अर्जी दी है।

सालाना परीक्षा

— Final exams at the end of the year.

सालाना परीक्षा अगले हफ्ते से है।

सालाना किराया

— Rent calculated for the whole year.

दुकान का सालाना किराया बढ़ गया है।

सालाना मेन्टेनेंस

— Annual maintenance or upkeep.

कार का सालाना मेन्टेनेंस हो रहा है।

よく混同される語

सालाना vs साल (Saal)

Saal is a noun (year), Saalaana is an adjective (annual).

सालाना vs साला (Saala)

Be careful! 'Saala' means brother-in-law and is also used as a mild slang/insult. 'Saalaana' is a neutral adjective.

सालाना vs सलीना (Salina)

An older, rarer form of the same word.

慣用句と表現

"सालाना लेखा-जोखा"

— Taking stock of the whole year's events or finances.

आज हम अपने काम का सालाना लेखा-जोखा करेंगे।

Business/Reflective
"सालाना फेर"

— The cycle of the year coming around.

वक्त का सालाना फेर फिर वही ले आया।

Poetic/Literary
"सालाना गांठ"

— Yearly anniversary (sometimes used for weddings).

उनकी शादी की सालाना गांठ है।

Informal
"सालाना चक्कर"

— The annual routine or cycle.

यह तो दुनिया का सालाना चक्कर है।

Philosophical
"सालाना कमाई"

— Everything earned in a year.

उसकी सालाना कमाई से घर चलता है।

Neutral
"सालाना भेंट"

— An annual gift or tribute.

वह सालाना भेंट लेकर दरबार पहुंचा।

Historical
"सालाना जलसा मनाना"

— To celebrate the annual function with pomp.

पूरा गाँव सालाना जलसा मना रहा है।

Social
"सालाना हिसाब"

— Final yearly accounts.

सालाना हिसाब में गड़बड़ निकली।

Neutral
"सालाना चिट्ठा"

— The yearly record or balance sheet.

कंपनी का सालाना चिट्ठा साफ़ है।

Business
"सालाना उर्स"

— Annual death anniversary festival at a shrine.

अजमेर में सालाना उर्स शुरू हो गया है।

Religious/Cultural

間違えやすい

सालाना vs साला (Saala)

Similar spelling/sound.

Saala is brother-in-law or slang; Saalaana is annual. Always use the full word 'saalaana' for annual.

मेरा साला (My brother-in-law) vs मेरी सालाना आय (My annual income).

सालाना vs सालन (Saalan)

Sounds similar.

Saalan means curry/gravy in Urdu/Hindi; Saalaana means annual.

सालन बहुत तीखा है (The curry is spicy).

सालाना vs सालाना vs वार्षिक

Same meaning.

Saalaana is Persian-based and neutral/business-like; Vaarshik is Sanskrit-based and very formal/academic.

सालाना बजट vs वार्षिक प्रतिवेदन.

सालाना vs सालाना vs हर साल

Both relate to yearly frequency.

Saalaana is an adjective (annual); Har saal is an adverbial phrase (every year).

सालाना रिपोर्ट vs मैं हर साल आता हूँ।

सालाना vs सलीना (Salina)

Older variant.

Salina is poetic/archaic; Saalaana is modern/standard.

Use 'saalaana' in 99% of cases.

文型パターン

A1

यह [Noun] सालाना है।

यह उत्सव सालाना है।

A2

मेरी सालाना [Noun] [Value] है।

मेरी सालाना फीस दस हज़ार है।

B1

[Subject] सालाना [Noun] [Verb] है।

कंपनी सालाना बोनस देती है।

B2

सालाना [Noun] के आधार पर [Action]।

सालाना रिपोर्ट के आधार पर फैसला लें।

C1

सालाना [Noun] में [Quality] आवश्यक है।

सालाना बजट में पारदर्शिता आवश्यक है।

C2

सालाना [Noun] का [Noun] [Verb]।

सालाना कार्य-निष्पादन का मूल्यांकन किया गया।

A2

क्या [Subject] सालाना है?

क्या यह फीस सालाना है?

B1

[Time] पर सालाना [Noun] होता है।

दिसंबर में सालाना जलसा होता है।

語族

名詞

साल (Year)
सालगिरह (Anniversary)
संवत (Era/Year)

形容詞

सालाना (Annual)
वार्षिक (Annual)
साला (Yearly - rare)

関連

महीना (Month)
हफ़्ता (Week)
दिन (Day)
वक्त (Time)
दौर (Era)

使い方

frequency

Common in media, business, and education.

よくある間違い
  • मेरी सालाानी आमदनी (Saalaanee aamdani) मेरी सालाना आमदनी (Saalaana aamdani)

    Learners often try to make 'saalaana' feminine to match 'aamdani', but 'saalaana' is indeclinable.

  • वह सालाना आता है। (He comes annual.) वह हर साल आता है। (He comes every year.)

    In English, 'annually' works as an adverb. In Hindi, 'saalaana' is primarily an adjective. Use 'har saal' for the action.

  • एक सालाना बाद (One annual later) एक साल बाद (One year later)

    'Saalaana' cannot replace the noun 'saal' (year). It must modify another noun.

  • सालाना वाला प्रोग्राम (The annual one program) सालाना प्रोग्राम (The annual program)

    Adding 'wala' to 'saalaana' is redundant and incorrect because 'saalaana' is already a fully functional adjective.

  • साला बजट (Saala budget) सालाना बजट (Saalaana budget)

    'Saala' is a different word (brother-in-law). Always include the '-na' for 'annual'.

ヒント

Gender Stability

Unlike native Hindi adjectives ending in 'aa', 'saalaana' does not change to 'saalaanee' for feminine nouns. Keep it 'saalaana' always.

Professional Tone

Use 'saalaana' in emails and office work to sound more professional than using 'har saal'.

Vowel Length

Make sure you don't rush the word. The three long 'aa' sounds are important for being understood correctly.

School Functions

If you are invited to a 'Saalaana Jalsa', expect a long event with many cultural performances by students.

Money Matters

When looking at bank ads, 'saalaana' is the key word for interest rates and fees.

Compound Nouns

In Hindi, 'saalaana' is often written as part of a compound phrase like 'saalaana-report'.

News Keywords

During February, listen for 'saalaana budget' on Indian news channels to hear the word in a high-stakes context.

Persian Suffix

Remember '-ana' means 'pertaining to'. It's the same suffix in 'rozana' (daily) and 'haftana' (weekly).

Hinglish Usage

In modern cities, people often say 'Annual report' but if you use 'Saalaana report', your Hindi will sound much more authentic.

Not a Unit

Remember 'saalaana' is a description, not a unit. You can't say 'two saalaanas', only 'two years' (do saal).

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'Saal' (year) and 'Ana' (to come). Something that 'comes' once a 'year' is 'Saalaana'.

視覚的連想

Imagine a calendar where the last page is being flipped, and a big 'Annual Report' or 'Annual Party' sticker is on it.

Word Web

साल आमदनी बजट रिपोर्ट जलसा परीक्षा छुट्टी बोनस

チャレンジ

Try to list three things in your life that are 'saalaana' (e.g., your birthday, your tax filing, your car service).

語源

Derived from the Persian word 'Sāl' (سال) meaning 'year'. The suffix '-āna' is added to form an adjective or adverb meaning 'pertaining to' or 'like'.

元の意味: Pertaining to the year; yearly.

Indo-European (via Persian/Iranian branch).

文化的な背景

The word is neutral and has no negative or sensitive connotations.

In English-speaking countries, we often use 'annual' for formal things and 'every year' for casual things. Hindi 'saalaana' covers both but leans toward the formal/administrative side.

Saalaana Jalsa (Common term for school annual days in literature and film). Saalaana Budget (The most watched TV event in India every February). Urs-e-Saalaana (The annual Urs at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah).

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実際の使用場面

Banking

  • सालाना ब्याज दर
  • सालाना स्टेटमेंट
  • सालाना शुल्क
  • सालाना टर्नओवर

School/College

  • सालाना परीक्षा
  • सालाना जलसा
  • सालाना फीस
  • सालाना मैगज़ीन

Workplace

  • सालाना बोनस
  • सालाना छुट्टी
  • सालाना रिव्यू
  • सालाना लक्ष्य

Government/Tax

  • सालाना आय
  • सालाना टैक्स
  • सालाना रिटर्न
  • सालाना बजट

Social/Events

  • सालाना मेला
  • सालाना उत्सव
  • सालाना प्रोग्राम
  • सालाना डिनर

会話のきっかけ

"आपकी कंपनी का सालाना टर्नओवर क्या है?"

"क्या आप अपनी सालाना छुट्टी पर कहीं जा रहे हैं?"

"आपके स्कूल का सालाना जलसा कैसा रहा?"

"क्या आपको इस साल सालाना बोनस मिला?"

"इस बैंक की सालाना ब्याज दर कितनी है?"

日記のテーマ

अपने पिछले साल के सालाना खर्चों के बारे में लिखें।

आपके जीवन का सबसे यादगार सालाना उत्सव कौन सा है?

अगले साल के लिए आपके सालाना लक्ष्य (annual goals) क्या हैं?

क्या आपको लगता है कि सालाना परीक्षा छात्रों के लिए अच्छी है?

अपने पसंदीदा सालाना मेले (annual fair) का वर्णन करें।

よくある質問

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No, 'saalaana' is an indeclinable adjective. It stays the same for masculine and feminine nouns. For example: 'saalaana budget' (masc) and 'saalaana aamdani' (fem).

In informal speech, yes. However, in formal writing, it is better to say 'saalaana taur par' (on an annual basis) or use 'har saal' (every year).

Yes, 'saalaana' is more formal and is typically used in professional, financial, and institutional contexts, whereas 'har saal' is common in everyday casual conversation.

Both mean 'annual'. 'Saalaana' has Persian roots and is common in business and neutral Hindi. 'Vaarshik' has Sanskrit roots and is used in very formal, government, or literary contexts.

You say 'saalaana aamdani' (सालाना आमदनी) or 'saalaana aay' (सालाना आय).

Not usually. For birthdays, we use 'saalgirah' (anniversary) or 'janamdin'. 'Saalaana' is for reports, fees, or functions.

It is the 'annual function' or 'annual day' celebrated in schools and organizations, usually involving performances and awards.

No. 'Last year' is 'pichhla saal'. 'Saalaana' only means 'annual' or 'yearly'.

Pronounce it as SAA-LAA-NAA. All three vowels are long 'aa' sounds. Do not say 'sal-ana'.

It comes from the Persian word 'saal' (year) plus the suffix '-ana'.

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