Meaning
To remain awake throughout the entire night.
Cultural Background
Staying up all night is often associated with academic pressure or religious vigils. In IT and global business, 'all-nighters' are common due to time zone differences. During festivals like Diwali or Shivratri, people often stay awake.
Use with 'पड़ा'
Always use 'पड़ा' when you want to express that you were forced to stay awake.
Don't over-use
It sounds dramatic. Use it only when you really mean the whole night.
Meaning
To remain awake throughout the entire night.
Use with 'पड़ा'
Always use 'पड़ा' when you want to express that you were forced to stay awake.
Don't over-use
It sounds dramatic. Use it only when you really mean the whole night.
Synonym
Use 'रात भर जागना' for a slightly more natural flow in casual speech.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
कल मुझे काम के लिए ______ पड़ा।
The context of work implies staying awake.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
This uses the correct modal structure.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
पूरी रात जागना = ?
Literal definition.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तुम इतने थके क्यों हो? B: ______
Explains the fatigue.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesकल मुझे काम के लिए ______ पड़ा।
The context of work implies staying awake.
Choose the correct sentence.
This uses the correct modal structure.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Literal definition.
A: तुम इतने थके क्यों हो? B: ______
Explains the fatigue.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or colleagues.
No, it specifically means staying awake.
No, it means until sunrise.
It is a verb phrase.
मैं जागता रहा।
Yes, very common in daily life.
Related Phrases
देर तक जागना
similarStaying up late
नींद पूरी करना
contrastTo complete sleep
रात भर
builds onAll night long
