Meaning
To adapt to modern ideas, methods, and trends.
Cultural Background
In cities like Mumbai and Bangalore, this phrase is often used in the context of 'hustle culture' and staying updated with global tech trends. Here, the phrase is increasingly used for the adoption of modern farming techniques and digital literacy (like using UPI for payments). It is a buzzword in leadership training, emphasizing 'Agility' and 'Reskilling'. It is often the 'peace-making' phrase used when younger generations want to change old customs.
Use with 'Hoga'
This phrase sounds very natural when used with 'hoga' (will have to) to give strong advice: 'समय के साथ चलना ही होगा!'
Not for Punctuality
Never use this to tell someone to be on time. It will sound like you are telling them to change their entire personality/era.
Meaning
To adapt to modern ideas, methods, and trends.
Use with 'Hoga'
This phrase sounds very natural when used with 'hoga' (will have to) to give strong advice: 'समय के साथ चलना ही होगा!'
Not for Punctuality
Never use this to tell someone to be on time. It will sound like you are telling them to change their entire personality/era.
The 'Waqt' Alternative
Use 'Waqt ke saath chalna' in poetry or emotional conversations; it sounds slightly more soulful.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
आजकल के डिजिटल युग में सफल होने के लिए हमें _______ बहुत ज़रूरी है।
The full idiom is 'समय के साथ चलना'.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'समय के साथ चलना'?
Which of these is an example of 'समय के साथ चलना'?
This shows adaptation to modern trends, which is the figurative meaning of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
दादी: 'बेटा, मुझे ये ऑनलाइन शॉपिंग समझ नहीं आती।' पोता: 'दादी, आजकल सब यही करते हैं। आपको भी _______।'
The grandson is advising his grandmother to adapt to modern methods.
Match the phrase variation to its best context.
Match: 1. ज़माने के साथ चलना, 2. समय का पाबंद होना
'ज़माने के साथ चलना' refers to trends, while 'समय का पाबंद' refers to being on time.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesआजकल के डिजिटल युग में सफल होने के लिए हमें _______ बहुत ज़रूरी है।
The full idiom is 'समय के साथ चलना'.
Which of these is an example of 'समय के साथ चलना'?
This shows adaptation to modern trends, which is the figurative meaning of the phrase.
दादी: 'बेटा, मुझे ये ऑनलाइन शॉपिंग समझ नहीं आती।' पोता: 'दादी, आजकल सब यही करते हैं। आपको भी _______।'
The grandson is advising his grandmother to adapt to modern methods.
Match: 1. ज़माने के साथ चलना, 2. समय का पाबंद होना
'ज़माने के साथ चलना' refers to trends, while 'समय का पाबंद' refers to being on time.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral to formal. You can use it with your boss or your grandmother.
Yes, but 'Zamaane ke saath chalna' is more common for fashion.
The opposite is 'पिछड़ जाना' (to fall behind) or 'पुरानी सोच का होना' (to be of old thinking).
No, it is almost always positive, implying growth and intelligence.
Yes: 'वह समय के साथ नहीं चला' (He didn't keep up with the times).
Very much so. It's a key phrase for discussing innovation.
मैं समय के साथ चल रहा हूँ (masculine) or चल रही हूँ (feminine).
No. 'Keep up with the Joneses' is about social competition. This is about general progress.
Usually, it's said *to* older people *about* modern things, but it can be used for anyone.
'Samay' is Sanskrit-based and sounds a bit more formal/standard. 'Waqt' is Arabic/Persian-based and sounds more conversational or poetic.
Related Phrases
ज़माने के साथ चलना
synonymTo keep up with the world/era.
लकीर का फ़कीर होना
contrastTo blindly follow old traditions.
समय की माँग
builds onThe need of the hour.
आधुनिक बनना
similarTo become modern.
