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A2 adverb #800 よく出る 10分で読める

उस समय

Then; at that time.

us samay 上位800

At the A1 level, you should learn 'उस समय' (us samay) as a fixed phrase that means 'then' or 'at that time'. It is used to talk about things that happened in the past. For example, if you are talking about yesterday at 5 PM, you can say 'उस समय मैं घर पर था' (At that time, I was at home). It helps you move beyond just saying 'now' and allows you to point to a specific moment you just mentioned. Think of it as a pointer for your timeline. You don't need to worry too much about the grammar yet, just remember that 'us' and 'samay' go together to mean 'at that time'. It is very useful for simple storytelling and answering questions about your day. You will often hear it when people are describing their childhood or a specific event that happened earlier in a conversation. It is one of the most basic 'time words' in Hindi.

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At the A2 level, you begin to understand why it is 'उस समय' and not 'वह समय'. You learn that 'उस' is the oblique form of 'वह' (that). In Hindi, when we use a noun like 'समय' to indicate a point in time, the word for 'that' must change to 'उस'. This level is where you start using the phrase to connect two sentences. For example, 'कल बारिश हो रही थी। उस समय मैं बाहर था।' (Yesterday it was raining. At that time, I was outside.) You also start to see the difference between 'उस समय' and 'तब'. While both can mean 'then', 'उस समय' is more specific about the 'time' itself. You will use this phrase frequently in the past continuous tense (was doing) to set the scene for an action. It is a key tool for basic narrative skills in Hindi.

At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'उस समय' in more complex sentence structures, such as those involving 'जब' (when). For example, 'जब भारत आज़ाद हुआ, उस समय नेहरू जी प्रधानमंत्री बने' (When India became independent, at that time Nehru ji became the Prime Minister). You also start to distinguish between different registers, choosing 'उस समय' for more formal or standard contexts and 'उस वक्त' for more casual or poetic ones. You can use modifiers like 'ठीक' (exactly) to say 'ठीक उस समय' (exactly at that time/moment). This level requires you to use the phrase not just for personal stories, but for discussing general historical facts or hypothetical future situations. You understand that it functions as a temporal anchor in a paragraph, keeping the listener oriented to the specific time period being discussed.

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At the B2 level, you use 'उस समय' fluently to discuss social, historical, and political contexts. You can compare different eras using this phrase, such as 'उस समय की सामाजिक व्यवस्था आज से बहुत अलग थी' (The social system of that time was very different from today). You understand the nuance of using it to refer to a 'state of being' in the past. You are also comfortable using synonyms like 'उस दौरान' (during that period) or 'उस काल में' (in that era) depending on the specific duration you are referring to. Your usage becomes more precise; you know when to use 'उस समय' to highlight a specific moment versus when to use 'तब' for a logical consequence. You can also use it in the future tense to describe complex scheduled events or hypothetical scenarios with ease.

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At the C1 level, 'उस समय' is used with sophisticated precision in academic or literary contexts. You might use it to analyze the 'Zeitgeist' of a particular period, discussing the 'तत्कालीन' (then-current) influences on literature or art. You understand how the phrase can be used to create dramatic irony or to contrast historical perspectives. You can use it in complex conditional sentences and within long, nested narrative structures without losing the temporal thread. You also recognize the subtle cultural weight the phrase carries when used in classical literature or high-register news broadcasts. Your ability to substitute it with more archaic or specialized terms like 'तदुपरांत' (thereafter) or 'तत्समान' (at that same time) shows a deep command of the language's temporal vocabulary.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'उस समय' and its role in the architecture of Hindi discourse. You can use it to weave intricate narratives where time is a central theme, perhaps even playing with the concept of time itself. You understand the etymological roots of 'समय' and how the phrase has evolved from Sanskrit 'Tasmin Samaye'. You can use it to discuss philosophical concepts of time (Kaal) in Indian thought, where 'that time' might refer to entire cosmic cycles. Your usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker, employing the phrase with perfect prosody and rhythm in both spoken and written forms. You can also critique its usage in various dialects and historical stages of the Hindi language, understanding the full spectrum of its linguistic and cultural implications.

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उस समय 30秒で

Us samay means 'at that time' or 'then' in Hindi.
It is formed by the oblique pronoun 'us' and the noun 'samay'.
It is used to anchor stories and facts to a specific past or future moment.
It is more formal and specific than the simple word 'tab' (then).

The Hindi phrase उस समय (pronounced 'us samay') is a fundamental temporal adverbial phrase that translates directly to 'at that time' or 'then' in English. It is composed of two distinct parts: उस (us), which is the oblique form of the demonstrative pronoun वह (vah - meaning 'that'), and समय (samay), the Sanskrit-derived word for 'time'. In Hindi grammar, when a noun is used to indicate a specific point in time or location, the preceding demonstrative pronoun must shift into its oblique case. Therefore, 'that time' becomes 'at that time' through this subtle grammatical shift. This phrase is ubiquitous in Hindi, serving as a vital anchor for narratives, historical accounts, and personal reminiscences. It allows the speaker to point to a specific moment in the past or a hypothetical moment in the future, distinguishing it from the present moment (इस समय - is samay).

Grammatical Composition: Oblique Demonstrative (उस) + Noun (समय). It functions as an adverb of time.
Primary Function: To specify a particular instance or period in the past or future that has already been mentioned or is understood from context.
Nuance: While 'तब' (tab) also means 'then', 'उस समय' is more formal and emphasizes the specific duration or moment of time more emphatically.

Speakers use this phrase when they want to create a clear temporal boundary. For instance, if you are describing your childhood, you might say, "उस समय इंटरनेट नहीं था" (At that time, there was no internet). Here, the phrase acts as a bridge, transporting the listener's focus away from the 'now' to a specific 'then'. It is also used in future contexts, though less frequently, to describe a point in time that will occur later: "जब तुम आओगे, उस समय मैं सो रहा होऊँगा" (When you come, at that time I will be sleeping). The versatility of this phrase makes it one of the first temporal markers a learner should master to move beyond simple present-tense statements.

मैं उस समय बहुत छोटा था। (I was very young at that time.)

उस समय भारत में बहुत बदलाव हो रहे थे। (At that time, many changes were happening in India.)

क्या आप उस समय वहाँ मौजूद थे? (Were you present there at that time?)

ठीक उस समय बिजली चली गई। (Exactly at that time, the power went out.)

शायद उस समय वह व्यस्त होगा। (Perhaps at that time he will be busy.)

Using उस समय correctly involves understanding its placement and the tense of the verb it accompanies. Most commonly, it appears at the beginning of a sentence to set the stage, or immediately after the subject. Because it refers to a specific point, it is frequently paired with the past continuous tense to describe what was happening when something else occurred. For example, "उस समय मैं खाना पका रही थी" (At that time, I was cooking food). This structure is essential for storytelling in Hindi, as it provides the temporal context necessary for the listener to follow the sequence of events.

Sentence Position: Usually at the start for emphasis or after the subject for a more neutral tone.
Tense Compatibility: Works with Past (was/did), Future (will be), and occasionally Present (if referring to a specific 'then' in a narrative present).
Common Pairing: Often paired with 'जब' (jab - when) to create a 'When... then...' structure: 'जब फोन बजा, उस समय मैं सो रहा था' (When the phone rang, at that time I was sleeping).

In more advanced usage, उस समय can be modified by adverbs like ठीक (theek - exactly) or लगभग (lagbhag - approximately). "ठीक उस समय" means "at that very moment," which adds a sense of precision or dramatic timing to a sentence. This is often used in news reporting or literature to highlight a coincidence. Conversely, "लगभग उस समय" is used when the speaker is unsure of the exact timing but wants to give a general idea. Understanding these modifiers helps in expressing degrees of certainty about past events.

वह उस समय दफ़्तर में काम कर रहा था। (He was working in the office at that time.)

क्या उस समय कोई और भी वहाँ था? (Was anyone else there at that time?)

हमें उस समय की परिस्थितियों को समझना होगा। (We will have to understand the circumstances of that time.)

Furthermore, the phrase can be used to compare different eras. A common conversational trope in Hindi involves comparing the current state of affairs with how things were "at that time" (usually referring to the speaker's youth or a better period). "उस समय लोग ज़्यादा ईमानदार थे" (At that time, people were more honest). This usage highlights the role of the phrase as a comparative tool in social discourse. It is not just a marker of clock-time, but a marker of a specific cultural or personal epoch.

You will encounter उस समय in almost every medium of Hindi communication. In daily conversation, it is the go-to phrase for clarifying when an event took place during a story. If a friend tells you about an accident they saw, they will likely use this phrase to pinpoint the moment of impact. In Bollywood movies, particularly in period dramas or crime thrillers, the phrase is used during interrogations or flashbacks to establish timelines. For example, a detective might ask, "उस समय आप कहाँ थे?" (Where were you at that time?). This makes it a high-frequency phrase in media that involves narrative reconstruction.

News & Journalism: Used to report the timing of incidents, such as 'The Prime Minister was in Delhi at that time.'
Historical Context: Common in history books and documentaries to describe the state of the world in a particular century or decade.
Literature: Used by authors to ground the reader in the story's past, often starting chapters with 'उस समय की बात है...' (It is a matter of that time...).

In professional settings, such as business meetings or legal proceedings, the phrase takes on a more formal tone. It is used to refer to specific timestamps in logs or previous agreements. For instance, "उस समय के अनुबंध के अनुसार..." (According to the contract of that time...). Here, it helps in maintaining legal and chronological clarity. Even in religious or philosophical discourses, you might hear speakers referring to the 'Satya Yuga' or other cosmic cycles using this phrase to denote the characteristics of those eras. Its ability to scale from a single second to an entire age is what makes it so powerful.

पुलिस ने पूछा कि उस समय वहाँ कौन-कौन था। (The police asked who all were there at that time.)

दादी माँ उस समय की कहानियाँ सुनाती हैं। (Grandmother tells stories of that time.)

Finally, in educational contexts, teachers use this phrase to explain historical events or scientific phenomena. "उस समय पृथ्वी बहुत गर्म थी" (At that time, the Earth was very hot). This usage helps students visualize a world different from their own. Whether it's a casual chat over tea or a formal lecture, उस समय serves as the essential linguistic pointer that directs the mind's eye to a specific point on the timeline of human experience.

One of the most frequent errors English speakers make when learning Hindi is using the direct form of the pronoun instead of the oblique form. They might say "वह समय" (vah samay) when they mean "at that time." While "वह समय" is grammatically correct in some contexts (like saying "That time was good"), it cannot function as an adverbial phrase meaning "at that time." In Hindi, when a noun like समय is used to indicate the time at which something happened, the demonstrative pronoun must be in the oblique case (उस). This is a subtle but crucial rule that separates beginners from intermediate speakers.

Mistake 1: Using 'वह समय': Incorrect: वह समय मैं घर पर था। Correct: उस समय मैं घर पर था।
Mistake 2: Confusing with 'तब': While 'तब' (tab) also means 'then', it is often used as a conjunction. 'उस समय' is specifically for a point in time.
Mistake 3: Forgetting the Context: Using 'उस समय' when you haven't established what 'that' refers to can confuse the listener.

Another common pitfall is the confusion between उस समय and उस वक्त (us vaqt). While they are almost identical in meaning, समय is of Sanskrit origin and वक्त is of Arabic/Persian origin. Using them interchangeably is usually fine, but in very formal Sanskritized Hindi, समय is preferred, whereas in casual Urdu-influenced Hindustani, वक्त is more common. Learners sometimes mix these up in inappropriate registers. Additionally, some learners try to add the preposition 'पर' (par - on/at) at the end, saying "उस समय पर." While not strictly wrong, it is often redundant as "उस समय" already carries the meaning of "at that time."

गलत: वह समय बारिश हो रही थी। (Wrong: That time it was raining.)

सही: उस समय बारिश हो रही थी। (Right: At that time it was raining.)

Lastly, learners often struggle with the difference between उस समय and तब. While both can mean 'then', तब is frequently used in 'if-then' constructions (अगर... तो/तब) or as a sequential marker. उस समय is more descriptive and is used when you want to emphasize the specific environment or state of affairs at a particular moment. For example, if you say "तब मैं गया" (Then I went), it implies a sequence. If you say "उस समय मैं गया" (At that time I went), it implies you went during a specific period that was just discussed. Mastering this distinction adds a layer of sophistication to your Hindi speaking.

Hindi offers several ways to express the concept of 'then' or 'at that time', each with its own flavor and level of formality. The most common alternative is उस वक्त (us vaqt). As mentioned earlier, वक्त is the Urdu-origin word for time. It is used extensively in Bollywood songs, poetry, and everyday conversation in North India. It feels slightly more rhythmic and emotional than the more clinical समय. If you are watching a classic Hindi film, you are more likely to hear "उस वक्त" during a dramatic monologue about the past.

तब (Tab): The simplest translation for 'then'. It is shorter and used more for sequence (First this happened, then that).
उस दौरान (Us dauran): Translates to 'during that period' or 'meanwhile'. It emphasizes the duration rather than a single point in time.
तत्कालीन (Tatkaaleen): A highly formal, academic adjective meaning 'of that time' or 'then-current'. Used in history: 'The then-Prime Minister' (तत्कालीन प्रधानमंत्री).

Another interesting alternative is उस घड़ी (us ghadi). घड़ी literally means 'clock' or 'watch', but in this context, it refers to a specific, often critical, moment. It carries a sense of urgency or significance. For example, "उस घड़ी मुझे समझ आया..." (In that moment, I realized...). This is more poetic and less common in mundane daily tasks. For very broad periods, you might use उस ज़माने में (us zamaane mein), which means 'in those days' or 'in that era'. This is perfect for talking about how things were decades ago, like before the advent of smartphones or during a specific historical reign.

उस वक्त सब कुछ अलग था। (At that time/moment, everything was different.)

उस दौरान मैं बीमार था। (During that period, I was ill.)

In summary, while उस समय is the most versatile and standard phrase, knowing these alternatives allows you to adjust your register and precision. Use तब for quick sequences, उस दौरान for ongoing events, उस ज़माने में for eras, and तत्कालीन for formal writing. This variety is what makes Hindi a rich language for storytelling and historical analysis. By mastering these, you can describe the past with the same nuance and detail as a native speaker.

How Formal Is It?

フォーマル

"तत्कालीन परिस्थितियों के कारण उस समय यह निर्णय लिया गया।"

ニュートラル

"उस समय मैं बाज़ार में था।"

カジュアル

"अरे, उस समय तो मैं बच्चा था यार!"

Child friendly

"उस समय जंगल में एक शेर रहता था।"

スラング

"उस समय मेरा सीन सेट था।"

豆知識

In ancient Sanskrit texts, 'samaya' also meant an agreement or a contract, reflecting the idea that time is a shared social construct.

発音ガイド

UK /ʊs sʌ.mæ/

US /ʊs sʌ.meɪ/

Primary stress is on the first syllable of 'samay' (SA-may). 'Us' is usually unstressed or lightly stressed.

韻が合う語

किस समय (kis samay - at what time) इस समय (is samay - at this time) हर समय (har samay - all the time) बस समय (bas samay - just time) कल समय (kal samay - tomorrow time) सब समय (sab samay - all time) कम समय (kam samay - less time) शुभ समय (shubh samay - auspicious time)

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'us' like the English word 'us' (as in 'bus'). It should be 'oos' as in 'book'.
Pronouncing 'samay' as 'sa-my' (rhyming with 'sky'). It should be 'sa-may' (rhyming with 'stay').
Merging the two 's' sounds into one long 's'. There should be a tiny break or a double 's' sound.
Using a long 'oo' sound for 'us'. It is a short vowel.
Stress on the 'us' instead of the 'samay'.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize as it appears frequently in texts.

ライティング 3/5

Requires remembering the oblique 'us' instead of 'vah'.

スピーキング 2/5

Simple to pronounce and very useful for conversation.

リスニング 2/5

Clear pronunciation, though can be confused with 'is samay'.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

वह (vah) समय (samay) था (tha) इस (is)

次に学ぶ

उस दौरान (us dauran) उस वक्त (us vaqt) जब (jab) तब (tab)

上級

तत्कालीन (tatkaaleen) तदुपरांत (taduparant) समकालीन (samkaaleen)

知っておくべき文法

Oblique Case with Demonstratives

वह (Vah) becomes उस (Us) before a noun with a postposition or in an adverbial phrase.

Past Continuous Tense

Often used with 'us samay': रहा था / रही थी।

Temporal Adverbs

Words like 'samay' function as adverbs without needing 'par' (at).

Correlative Conjunctions

Jab (When) ... Tab/Us samay (Then/At that time).

Possessive Adjectives from Time

Adding 'ki' to 'us samay' makes it an adjective: 'उस समय की घटना' (The event of that time).

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उस समय मैं घर पर था।

At that time I was at home.

Simple past tense with a temporal marker.

उस समय वह सो रहा था।

At that time he was sleeping.

Past continuous tense used with 'us samay'.

क्या उस समय आप खुश थे?

Were you happy at that time?

Interrogative sentence.

उस समय बहुत गर्मी थी।

It was very hot at that time.

Describing weather in the past.

मैं उस समय स्कूल में था।

I was in school at that time.

Locative use of time.

उस समय मेरे पास पैसे नहीं थे।

I didn't have money at that time.

Possessive past construction.

उस समय खाना तैयार था।

At that time, the food was ready.

State of being in the past.

उस समय हम दोस्त थे।

We were friends at that time.

Simple past plural.

उस समय इंटरनेट बहुत धीमा था।

At that time, the internet was very slow.

Comparing past technology.

जब वह आया, उस समय मैं पढ़ रहा था।

When he came, at that time I was reading.

Jab... us samay construction.

उस समय मुझे हिंदी नहीं आती थी।

At that time, I didn't know Hindi.

Negative ability in the past.

क्या उस समय दुकानें खुली थीं?

Were the shops open at that time?

Plural feminine subject.

उस समय मेरा भाई दिल्ली में रहता था।

At that time, my brother used to live in Delhi.

Past habitual tense.

उस समय की बात कुछ और थी।

The matter of that time was something else (idiomatic for 'things were different then').

Possessive 'ki' linking 'us samay' to 'baat'.

उस समय हमें बहुत मेहनत करनी पड़ती थी।

At that time, we had to work very hard.

Compulsion in the past (partee thee).

उस समय वह गाँव में रहता था।

At that time, he lived in a village.

Simple past location.

उस समय की परिस्थितियों को देखते हुए यह फैसला सही था।

Considering the circumstances of that time, this decision was right.

Using 'us samay ki' as an adjective phrase.

ठीक उस समय बिजली चली गई जब मैं काम कर रहा था।

Exactly at that time the power went out when I was working.

Emphasis with 'theek'.

उस समय लोगों के पास मोबाइल फोन नहीं होते थे।

At that time, people didn't use to have mobile phones.

Habitual past with 'hote the'.

क्या आपको याद है कि उस समय हम कहाँ मिले थे?

Do you remember where we met at that time?

Indirect question structure.

उस समय वह एक बड़ी कंपनी में मैनेजर था।

At that time, he was a manager in a big company.

Describing past professional status.

उस समय मुझे इस बात का अंदाज़ा नहीं था।

At that time, I had no idea about this matter.

Abstract possession in the past.

उस समय की फिल्में बहुत लंबी होती थीं।

The movies of that time used to be very long.

Describing characteristics of an era.

उस समय वह अपनी पढ़ाई पूरी कर रहा था।

At that time, he was completing his studies.

Past continuous with possessive.

उस समय के आर्थिक संकट ने पूरे देश को प्रभावित किया।

The economic crisis of that time affected the whole country.

Subject is a complex noun phrase.

शायद उस समय तक वह अपना काम खत्म कर चुका होगा।

Perhaps by that time he will have finished his work.

Future perfect with 'tak' (by).

उस समय की राजनीति आज की तुलना में बहुत अलग थी।

The politics of that time was very different compared to today.

Comparative structure.

उस समय यह माना जाता था कि पृथ्वी चपटी है।

At that time, it was believed that the earth is flat.

Passive voice construction (maana jaata tha).

उस समय के लेखकों ने समाज की बुराइयों पर प्रहार किया।

The writers of that time attacked the evils of society.

Ergative 'ne' construction with plural subject.

उस समय मुझे लगा कि मेरा करियर खत्म हो गया है।

At that time, I felt that my career was over.

Reporting a past thought.

उस समय की तकनीक इतनी उन्नत नहीं थी।

The technology of that time was not so advanced.

Adjectival use of 'us samay ki'.

उस समय वह अपनी सफलता के शिखर पर था।

At that time, he was at the peak of his success.

Metaphorical locative.

उस समय के सामाजिक मानदंडों ने व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता को सीमित कर दिया था।

The social norms of that time had limited individual freedom.

Complex abstract noun phrase.

उस समय की भू-राजनीतिक स्थिति अत्यंत जटिल थी।

The geopolitical situation of that time was extremely complex.

High-register vocabulary (bhoo-rajneetik).

उस समय के दार्शनिकों ने अस्तित्व के गहरे प्रश्नों पर विचार किया।

The philosophers of that time contemplated deep questions of existence.

Formal past tense with 'ne'.

उस समय की कला में धार्मिक प्रतीकों की प्रधानता थी।

In the art of that time, religious symbols were predominant.

Describing artistic trends.

उस समय के कानूनों में संशोधन की तत्काल आवश्यकता थी।

There was an immediate need for amendment in the laws of that time.

Legal/Administrative register.

उस समय की शिक्षा पद्धति रटने पर आधारित थी।

The education system of that time was based on rote learning.

Describing systemic characteristics.

उस समय के साहित्य में यथार्थवाद की झलक मिलती है।

A glimpse of realism is found in the literature of that time.

Literary analysis register.

उस समय के व्यापारिक मार्गों ने संस्कृतियों के मिलन में भूमिका निभाई।

The trade routes of that time played a role in the meeting of cultures.

Historical analysis.

उस समय की चेतना में एक अभूतपूर्व परिवर्तन देखा जा सकता था।

An unprecedented shift could be observed in the consciousness of that time.

Passive potential construction (dekha ja sakta tha).

उस समय के बौद्धिक विमर्श ने आधुनिकता की नींव रखी।

The intellectual discourse of that time laid the foundation of modernity.

Abstract historical causality.

उस समय की संप्रभुता की अवधारणा आज के वैश्विक संदर्भ में भिन्न है।

The concept of sovereignty of that time is different in today's global context.

Comparative political theory.

उस समय के कवियों ने अपनी रचनाओं के माध्यम से सत्ता को चुनौती दी।

The poets of that time challenged authority through their works.

Complex instrumental phrase (ke maadhyam se).

उस समय की पारिस्थितिक स्थिति का विश्लेषण करना अनिवार्य है।

It is mandatory to analyze the ecological condition of that time.

Infinitive as subject (vishleshan karna).

उस समय के भाषाई विकास ने वर्तमान हिंदी के स्वरूप को गढ़ा।

The linguistic development of that time shaped the form of current Hindi.

Linguistic history register.

उस समय की सांस्कृतिक विरासत आज भी हमारे जीवन को समृद्ध करती है।

The cultural heritage of that time continues to enrich our lives today.

Present tense with past reference.

उस समय के वैज्ञानिक आविष्कारों ने मानव इतिहास की धारा बदल दी।

The scientific inventions of that time changed the course of human history.

Metaphorical 'course of history'.

よく使う組み合わせ

ठीक उस समय

लगभग उस समय

उस समय की बात

उस समय के दौरान

उस समय तक

उस समय से

उस समय के लोग

उस समय की यादें

उस समय की स्थिति

ठीक उसी समय

よく使うフレーズ

उस समय की बात है

उस समय के अनुसार

उस समय का पता नहीं

उस समय के लिए

उस समय क्या हुआ?

उस समय कौन था?

उस समय से अब तक

उस समय के साथ

उस समय की ज़रूरत

उस समय की सोच

よく混同される語

उस समय vs वह समय

Means 'that time' as a subject (e.g., That time was good). Cannot mean 'at that time'.

उस समय vs इस समय

Means 'at this time' or 'now'. Only one vowel difference (i vs u).

उस समय vs उस समय पर

Adding 'par' is often redundant, though technically correct. 'उस समय' is preferred.

慣用句と表現

"उस समय की धूल छानना"

To wander aimlessly or struggle during that period.

मैंने उस समय बहुत धूल छानी थी।

Informal

"समय समय की बात है"

It's all a matter of time (often used with 'us samay' to contrast).

उस समय वह अमीर था, आज नहीं; सब समय समय की बात है।

Colloquial

"उस समय का पहिया"

The wheel of time at that point (fate).

उस समय का पहिया उल्टा घूम गया।

Literary

"उस समय की पुकार"

The call of the hour at that time.

आज़ादी उस समय की पुकार थी।

Formal

"उस समय के साये में"

In the shadow of that time (influenced by past events).

हम उस समय के साये में जी रहे थे।

Poetic

"उस समय की आग"

The passion or conflict of that time.

उस समय की आग अभी भी ठंडी नहीं हुई।

Dramatic

"उस समय की लहर"

The trend or wave of that time.

उस समय बदलाव की लहर चल रही थी।

Journalistic

"उस समय का तकाज़ा"

The demand of that time.

यह उस समय का तकाज़ा था कि हम चुप रहें।

Formal

"उस समय की गूँज"

The echo of that time (lasting impact).

उस समय की गूँज आज भी सुनाई देती है।

Poetic

"उस समय के रंग"

The colors/flavors of that time.

उस समय के रंग ही कुछ और थे।

Nostalgic

間違えやすい

उस समय vs तब

Both mean 'then'.

'Tab' is more for sequence or logic. 'Us samay' is for a specific point in time.

तब मैं गया (Then I went) vs उस समय मैं गया (At that time I went).

उस समय vs उस वक्त

Identical meaning.

'Vaqt' is Urdu origin, 'Samay' is Sanskrit origin. 'Vaqt' is more common in poetry/songs.

उस वक्त तुम कहाँ थे?

उस समय vs उस दौरान

Both refer to the past.

'Dauran' means 'during' (a period). 'Us samay' is usually a specific point.

उस दौरान मैं बीमार था।

उस समय vs उस दिन

Both point to the past.

'Us din' means 'that day'. 'Us samay' is more specific (that time/moment).

उस दिन बहुत बारिश हुई।

उस समय vs तभी

Sounds similar.

'Tabhi' means 'just then' or 'only then'. It implies suddenness.

तभी चोर भाग गया।

文型パターン

उस समय [Subject] [Adjective] था/थी।

उस समय मैं खुश था।

उस समय [Subject] [Verb-ing] रहा था/रही थी।

उस समय वह खेल रहा था।

जब [Action], उस समय [State].

जब फोन आया, उस समय मैं सो रहा था।

उस समय की [Noun] [Adjective] थी।

उस समय की स्थिति बहुत गंभीर थी।

उस समय के [Noun-Plural] ने [Action].

उस समय के नेताओं ने देश को संभाला।

उस समय की [Abstract Noun] का प्रभाव आज भी है।

उस समय की विचारधारा का प्रभाव आज भी है।

Mixed

ठीक उस समय...

ठीक उस समय बिजली चली गई।

Mixed

उस समय तक...

उस समय तक सब जा चुके थे।

語族

名詞

動詞

形容詞

使い方

frequency

Extremely high in both spoken and written Hindi.

よくある間違い

वह समय मैं सो रहा था। → उस समय मैं सो रहा था।
You must use the oblique form 'उस' because 'समय' is acting as an adverbial noun here.
उस समय पर मैं घर गया। → उस समय मैं घर गया।
While 'par' isn't strictly wrong, it's redundant and sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Confusing 'उस समय' with 'उस समय में'. → Both are okay, but 'उस समय' is more common for points in time.
Use 'में' only if you are emphasizing being 'inside' a duration or era.
Pronouncing 'us' like 'as'. → Pronounce it like 'oos' in 'book'.
Hindi 'u' is a rounded vowel, not the neutral 'uh' sound in English 'bus'.
Using 'उस समय' to mean 'that time' as a subject. → वह समय बहुत अच्छा था।
When 'that time' is the subject (doing the action or being described), use 'वह'.

ヒント

Remember the Oblique

Always use 'उस' (us) before 'समय' when you mean 'at that time'. This is a common test point for Hindi learners.

Synonym Switch

Try using 'उस वक्त' in casual conversations to sound more like a native speaker from Delhi or Mumbai.

The 'S' Sound

Don't rush the transition between 'us' and 'samay'. Let the double 's' sound be clear so it doesn't sound like 'usamay'.

Vowel Check

Train your ear to hear the difference between 'u' (past) and 'i' (present) in 'us samay' vs 'is samay'.

Narrative Anchor

Use 'उस समय' to start sentences when writing about history or your past to keep the timeline clear.

Era vs Moment

Use 'उस समय' for specific moments and 'उस ज़माने में' for general eras or decades.

Nostalgia

The phrase 'उस समय की बात है' is the Hindi equivalent of 'Once upon a time' or 'It happened back then'.

Adjectival Use

Add 'की' to make it an adjective: 'उस समय की यादें' (Memories of that time).

Precision

Add 'ठीक' (theek) before the phrase to mean 'at that very moment'.

Daily Drill

Every evening, think of one thing you did at noon and say 'उस समय मैं... कर रहा था'.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'US' (the country) and 'SUM-AY' (like summer). Imagine you were in the US during the SUMmer. 'Us samay' (At that time) I was in the US.

視覚的連想

Imagine a large clock pointing to a faded, sepia-toned photograph. The clock represents 'samay' and the pointing finger represents 'us' (that).

Word Web

समय (Time) उस (That - oblique) तब (Then) अतीत (Past) याद (Memory) इतिहास (History) घड़ी (Clock) पल (Moment)

チャレンジ

Try to describe three things you were doing yesterday at 2 PM using 'उस समय' in every sentence.

語源

The phrase is a combination of the Hindi demonstrative 'us' and the Sanskrit-derived 'samay'. 'Samay' comes from the Sanskrit root 'sam' (together) + 'i' (to go), literally meaning 'coming together' or 'confluence', which evolved to mean 'time' or 'occasion'.

元の意味： At that confluence/occasion.

Indo-Aryan.

文化的な背景

No specific sensitivities, but using 'उस ज़माने में' can sometimes sound more respectful when talking about an elder's youth.

English speakers often use 'then' for both sequence and specific time. In Hindi, 'us samay' is strictly for the specific time, while 'tab' is more versatile.

Used frequently in the 'Mahabharat' TV series to introduce historical contexts. Common in the lyrics of nostalgic Bollywood songs like 'Wo Lamhe' (though 'lamhe' means moments, 'us samay' is the prose equivalent). A staple phrase in the opening of Munshi Premchand's short stories.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Storytelling

उस समय एक राजा था
उस समय बहुत ठंड थी
उस समय की बात है
ठीक उस समय

History

उस समय की राजनीति
उस समय की अर्थव्यवस्था
उस समय के युद्ध
उस समय का समाज

Alibi/Legal

उस समय आप कहाँ थे?
उस समय मैं सो रहा था
उस समय कोई गवाह नहीं था
उस समय की फुटेज

Technology

उस समय कंप्यूटर नहीं थे
उस समय इंटरनेट धीमा था
उस समय की मशीनें
उस समय का विज्ञान

Personal Memories

उस समय मैं छोटा था
उस समय हम साथ थे
उस समय की यादें
उस समय मुझे डर लगता था

会話のきっかけ

"उस समय आपके शहर में क्या माहौल था?"

"क्या आपको याद है कि उस समय आप क्या कर रहे थे?"

"उस समय की सबसे अच्छी बात क्या थी?"

"उस समय और आज में क्या फर्क है?"

"अगर आप उस समय वापस जा सकें, तो क्या बदलेंगे?"

日記のテーマ

अपने बचपन के किसी एक दिन के बारे में लिखें और 'उस समय' का प्रयोग करें।

उस समय की कल्पना करें जब दुनिया में कोई बिजली नहीं थी।

अपने जीवन के सबसे कठिन समय के बारे में लिखें। उस समय आपने क्या सीखा?

उस समय के बारे में लिखें जब आप पहली बार किसी दूसरे देश गए थे।

इतिहास के किसी एक दौर को चुनें। उस समय जीवन कैसा था?

よくある質問

10 問

No, if you want to say 'at that time', you must use 'उस समय'. 'वह समय' is only used when 'that time' is the subject of the sentence, like 'That time was difficult' (वह समय कठिन था).

It is neutral to formal. It is the standard way to express 'at that time' in textbooks, news, and polite conversation. For very informal settings, 'तब' or 'उस वक्त' might be used.

Usually, yes. However, it can refer to a specific point in the future if that point has already been established in the conversation. For example: 'When you arrive tomorrow, at that time (उस समय) I will be waiting.'

'Tab' is shorter and often used for 'then' in a sequence (First A, then B). 'Us samay' specifically highlights the 'time' and is used to describe the state of things at that moment.

You say 'इस समय' (is samay). Just change the 'u' to 'i'.

Yes, adding 'mein' (in) is possible, especially when referring to a longer period or era, but 'उस समय' alone is usually sufficient.

In Bollywood movies and casual North Indian speech, 'उस वक्त' is very common. In formal writing and news, 'उस समय' is preferred.

Use 'ठीक उस समय' (theek us samay) or 'ठीक उसी समय' (theek usi samay).

No. As a subject, you would use 'वह समय'. 'उस समय' functions as an adverbial phrase.

Time is generally treated as singular in this context. If you mean 'at those times', you might say 'उन समयों में', but it is rare. Usually, 'उस समय' or 'उन दिनों' (in those days) is used.

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