समय

samay

noun★Beginner

general

Time; a period or duration

समय बहुत मूल्यवान है।

Time is very valuable.

हमारे पास बहुत कम समय है।

We have very little time.

💡

Can refer to a specific moment, duration, or general concept of time.

general

Occasion; an appropriate or suitable moment

इस समय बात करने का समय नहीं है।

This is not the time to talk.

वह सही समय पर आया।

He arrived at the right time.

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Often used to indicate the right or wrong moment for an action.

Collocations

समय का पालन करनाto keep timeसमय बितानाto spend timeसमय गंवानाto waste time

समय का पाबंद होनाphrase

to be punctual

समय का लाभ उठानाphrase

to make the most of time

Use 'समय' to discuss schedules, deadlines, or the importance of time in daily life.

The meaning of 'समय' can vary based on context—whether referring to a specific moment or a general duration.

Derived from Sanskrit 'समय' (samaya), meaning 'time, period, or appropriate moment.'

Can be used in both singular and plural forms without changing its meaning. Often used with prepositions like 'पर' (on) or 'के लिए' (for).

समय

time or period

root

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