Meaning
To use or pass time doing an activity.
Cultural Background
Spending time is often done over 'chai' (tea). It is a social ritual. Family time is highly valued. 'Samay bitana' with elders is a sign of respect. In cities, 'samay bitana' often happens in malls or cafes.
Use 'ke saath'
Always use 'ke saath' (with) when mentioning people you spend time with.
Don't use 'kharch'
Never use 'kharch' for time. It sounds like you are paying for time with money.
Meaning
To use or pass time doing an activity.
Use 'ke saath'
Always use 'ke saath' (with) when mentioning people you spend time with.
Don't use 'kharch'
Never use 'kharch' for time. It sounds like you are paying for time with money.
Past tense 'ne'
Remember that 'Maine' is used for 'I' in the past tense.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
मैंने कल पार्क में बहुत ________।
Bitana is the correct verb for passing time.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
Past tense requires 'ne' with transitive verbs.
Match the English to the Hindi.
Match: 1. Spend time, 2. Spend money.
Bitana for time, Kharch for money.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या तुम आज खाली हो? B: हाँ, क्यों? A: चलो ________।
Inviting someone to spend time together.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमैंने कल पार्क में बहुत ________।
Bitana is the correct verb for passing time.
Choose the correct sentence.
Past tense requires 'ne' with transitive verbs.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Bitana for time, Kharch for money.
A: क्या तुम आज खाली हो? B: हाँ, क्यों? A: चलो ________।
Inviting someone to spend time together.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, 'Maine office mein samay bitaya' is perfectly fine.
It is neutral. Use 'vyateet karna' for formal.
Because 'bitana' is a transitive verb.
No, that is incorrect.
Yes, very often in romantic scenes.
Maine samay bitaya.
Related Phrases
वक्त गुज़ारना
synonymTo pass time
समय काटना
similarTo kill time
समय देना
contrastTo give time
