B1 Collocation Neutral

पुराना ज़माना

purana zamana

Olden times

Meaning

A past era, usually referring to a distant historical period.

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Cultural Background

Often used in 'Dadi-Nani' (grandmother) stories to teach moral lessons. Used by youth to mock or contrast the lack of internet in the past.

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Oblique Case

Always remember to change 'पुराना' to 'पुराने' when adding 'में'.

Meaning

A past era, usually referring to a distant historical period.

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Oblique Case

Always remember to change 'पुराना' to 'पुराने' when adding 'में'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

____ ज़माने में लोग बहुत मेहनत करते थे।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पुराने

Because of the postposition 'में', the adjective must be in the oblique case.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

____ ज़माने में लोग बहुत मेहनत करते थे।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पुराने

Because of the postposition 'में', the adjective must be in the oblique case.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if you are talking about a time that feels very distant.

Related Phrases

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बीता हुआ कल

synonym

Yesterday/The past

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प्राचीन काल

specialized form

Ancient times

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