B1 Expression Neutral

यह समय की बर्बादी है।

yeh samay ki barbaadi hai.

It's a waste of time.

Meaning

To express that an activity or effort is unproductive and needless.

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Cultural Background

In urban centers like Delhi, 'Time waste' is often used as a Hinglish hybrid. Older generations might prefer 'समय का दुरुपयोग' (misuse of time) for a more formal tone.

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Gender Matters

Always remember 'बर्बादी' is feminine, so use 'की' (ki).

Meaning

To express that an activity or effort is unproductive and needless.

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Gender Matters

Always remember 'बर्बादी' is feminine, so use 'की' (ki).

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

यह काम ______ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: समय की बर्बादी

Burbadi is feminine, so 'ki' is correct.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

यह काम ______ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: समय की बर्बादी

Burbadi is feminine, so 'ki' is correct.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are very close or if the situation is clearly unproductive. Otherwise, use 'समय का सदुपयोग नहीं हो रहा है'.

Related Phrases

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समय का सदुपयोग

contrast

Proper use of time

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वक्त बर्बाद करना

similar

To waste time

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