Em 15 segundos
- Use it to say you have run out of soap.
- Combines 'Sabun' (soap) with 'Khatam' (finished).
- Perfect for home, hotels, or grocery shopping lists.
Significado
This phrase is used to say that you have run out of soap. It literally means 'the soap has finished' and is the standard way to announce you need a refill.
Exemplos-chave
3 de 6Checking the bathroom cabinet
अरे यार, साबुन ख़त्म हो गया!
Oh man, the soap is finished!
Asking a hotel receptionist
नमस्ते, कमरे में साबुन ख़त्म हो गया है।
Hello, the soap in the room has finished.
Texting a roommate from the store
क्या साबुन ख़त्म हो गया? मैं बाज़ार में हूँ।
Is the soap finished? I am at the market.
Contexto cultural
It is common to have a 'back-up' soap in the cupboard. Running out completely is seen as a sign of a disorganized household. In budget hotels, soap is often provided as small bars. Guests frequently have to ask for more using this phrase. In many villages, a single bar of soap might be used for both bathing and laundry. 'Saabun' is a very broad term here. With the rise of liquid handwash, 'Saabun' is still used to refer to the liquid inside the dispenser.
The Gender Rule
Remember that almost all household supplies like 'Doodh' (milk), 'Paisa' (money), and 'Saabun' (soap) are masculine. Use 'ho gaya' for all of them!
The Nuqta
In 'ख़त्म', the dot under the 'Kh' is important for Urdu speakers, but many Hindi speakers omit it. Both are understood.
Em 15 segundos
- Use it to say you have run out of soap.
- Combines 'Sabun' (soap) with 'Khatam' (finished).
- Perfect for home, hotels, or grocery shopping lists.
What It Means
साबुन ख़त्म हो गया is a simple, direct statement. It tells someone that the soap is gone. In Hindi, things don't just 'run out.' They 'become finished.' It is a very common everyday phrase. You will hear it in every Indian household. It sounds natural and perfectly normal.
How To Use It
You use this phrase when you are in the shower. Or when you are washing your hands. It follows a simple structure: [Subject] + [Finished] + [Happened]. The word ख़त्म (khatam) means finished or ended. The verb हो गया (ho gaya) shows the action is complete. You can replace 'soap' with almost any grocery item.
When To Use It
Use it when you are making a shopping list. Tell your roommate if the bathroom supply is low. Use it at a hotel if the housekeeping forgot a refill. It is great for texting a family member at the store. It is a practical, 'no-frills' sentence for daily life.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for people or living things. It sounds like they have 'expired' or passed away. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'love' or 'friendship.' For those, Hindi uses more poetic words. Also, don't use it if there is still a tiny sliver left. Indians are very efficient with soap until the last bubble!
Cultural Background
In India, people often buy soap in multipacks. Running out is a minor household 'crisis.' It usually leads to a shout across the house. 'Who used the last bar?' is a common follow-up. Soap brands like Lifebuoy or Lux are household names. Mentioning the soap is finished is a call to action. It means someone needs to go to the local 'Kirana' (grocery) store.
Common Variations
You can say साबुन नहीं है for 'there is no soap.' If you want to be more specific, use नहाने का साबुन (bathing soap). For laundry soap, say कपड़े धोने का साबुन. If it is just about to finish, say साबुन ख़त्म होने वाला है. This gives everyone a fair warning before the bubbles disappear.
Notas de uso
This is a neutral, everyday expression. It is safe to use with anyone from your boss to your younger brother. Just remember that 'Sabun' is masculine, so 'gaya' is the correct verb form.
The Gender Rule
Remember that almost all household supplies like 'Doodh' (milk), 'Paisa' (money), and 'Saabun' (soap) are masculine. Use 'ho gaya' for all of them!
The Nuqta
In 'ख़त्म', the dot under the 'Kh' is important for Urdu speakers, but many Hindi speakers omit it. Both are understood.
Generic Usage
If you are at a restaurant and there is no soap in the washroom, saying this to the waiter is perfectly polite and expected.
Exemplos
6अरे यार, साबुन ख़त्म हो गया!
Oh man, the soap is finished!
Adding 'Are yaar' makes it sound very natural and slightly annoyed.
नमस्ते, कमरे में साबुन ख़त्म हो गया है।
Hello, the soap in the room has finished.
Adding 'hai' at the end makes it a polite statement of fact.
क्या साबुन ख़त्म हो गया? मैं बाज़ार में हूँ।
Is the soap finished? I am at the market.
A very practical way to check if you need to buy more.
अब मैं क्या करूँ? साबुन ख़त्म हो गया!
What do I do now? The soap is finished!
The classic 'stuck in the shower' realization.
मैंने कल ही कहा था कि साबुन ख़त्म हो गया है।
I told you just yesterday that the soap is finished.
Used to show that a previous reminder was ignored.
भैया, यहाँ साबुन ख़त्म हो गया है।
Brother, the soap has finished here.
Calling the staff 'Bhaiya' is the standard informal-professional way in India.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
नहाने का साबुन ______ हो गया।
'Khatm' is the standard word for 'finished' or 'run out' regarding supplies.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct gender agreement:
Since 'Saabun' is masculine singular, 'ho gaya' is the correct agreement.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
When would you say 'साबुन ख़त्म हो गया'?
This is the primary context for the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बाज़ार जा रहे हो? B: हाँ, क्यों? A: ___________, लेते आना।
You ask someone to bring soap because it has run out.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Things that can be 'Khatm'
Masculine (Ho Gaya)
- • Saabun (Soap)
- • Doodh (Milk)
- • Paisa (Money)
Feminine (Ho Gayi)
- • Cheeni (Sugar)
- • Coffee
- • Roti (Bread)
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosनहाने का साबुन ______ हो गया।
'Khatm' is the standard word for 'finished' or 'run out' regarding supplies.
Select the correct gender agreement:
Since 'Saabun' is masculine singular, 'ho gaya' is the correct agreement.
When would you say 'साबुन ख़त्म हो गया'?
This is the primary context for the phrase.
A: बाज़ार जा रहे हो? B: हाँ, क्यों? A: ___________, लेते आना।
You ask someone to bring soap because it has run out.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasYes, 'Saabun' covers both bars and liquid soap in Hindi.
It is neutral. It's used in everyday conversation and formal writing alike.
You say 'Mere paas saabun khatm ho gaya hai'.
No, 'khatam' is just a common phonetic spelling of 'khatm'.
You can, but it sounds very robotic and overly formal for soap.
Frases relacionadas
पैसे ख़त्म हो गए
similarRan out of money
दूध ख़त्म हो गया
similarRan out of milk
साबुन लगाओ
builds onApply soap
साबुन ख़त्म करना
specialized formTo finish the soap (intentionally)
