तब तक
मैं तब तक नहीं आऊँगा जब तक तुम नहीं आओगे।
I won't come until you do.
Up to the time or point mentioned or implied.
उसने तब तक इंतज़ार किया जब तक बारिश बंद नहीं हुई।
He waited until the rain stopped.
तब तक मुझे पता चल जाएगा कि क्या हुआ है।
I will know what happened by then.
Used to indicate a time frame up to a certain point in the past or future.
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Pro Tip
Usage with verbs
Use 'तब तक' to connect two actions where the second action depends on the first. Example: 'पढ़ो तब तक मैं वापस आता हूँ।' (Study until I return.)
Gold Rule
Time reference
Always use 'तब तक' to refer to a future or past time frame relative to another event or action. It does not stand alone without context.
Word Origin
'तब' (then) + 'तक' (up to) — a compound phrase formed by combining two adverbs to denote a time boundary.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both spoken and written Hindi to specify a time limit or condition. Often follows a clause indicating the condition or action that marks the end of the time frame.