बाद
bād/bɑːd̪/
The English phrase 'after' is translated into Hindi as बाद (bād).
बाद is used to indicate that something happens later in time or follows another event. To use it as a preposition meaning 'after [something]', you will almost always see it preceded by the postposition के (ke).
Meaning: behind, later in time, following (adv)
Which one should you use?
Use बाद when referring to time (later in time). If you want to describe physical location, such as being 'behind' or 'at the back of' something, use the phrase के पीछे instead.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using बाद as a preposition to mean 'after [something]', it is almost always preceded by the postposition के.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is bād (/bɑːd̪/).
Did you know?
- The word बाद is not originally an Indian word but was borrowed from Persian and Arabic into Hindi.
- In a formal or poetic context, Hindi writers may use the Sanskrit-derived word पश्चात् instead of बाद to express 'after'.
- Hindi speakers often use बाद में to mean 'later' in a way that implies 'I will do it eventually', similar to how an English speaker might say 'some other time'.
Examples in context
- काम के बाद मैंने एक मूवी देखी।After work I watched a movie.This sentence shows how to use बाद to indicate a sequence of events.Tatoeba #11370633 by Sorcien, translation #10640675 by Cabo
- मैं काम के बाद सीधे घर जा रहा हूं।I go home right after work.This sentence illustrates how to use बाद when talking about going somewhere right after an activity.Tatoeba #11370561 by Sorcien, translation #1415598 by CK
- काफी महीनों के बाद यहां पे मूसलाधार बारिश हुई है।After many months, it has rained heavily here.This sentence demonstrates the use of बाद when referring to a period of time passing.Tatoeba #9678166 by sharmadhruv741, translation #9839025 by anushka
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Example conversation
Vikas and Neha are discussing their plans for the evening.
- विकास Vikasक्या हम खाने के बाद मिल सकते हैं?Kya hum khane ke baad mil sakte hain?Can we meet after eating?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, मैं खाना खाने के बाद तैयार रहूँगी।Haan, main khana khane ke baad taiyaar rahungi.Yes, I will be ready after eating.
- विकास Vikasठीक है, मैं तुम्हारे बाद घर जाऊँगा।Theek hai, main tumhare baad ghar jaunga.Okay, I will go home after you.
- नेहा Nehaठीक है, फिर मिलते हैं!Theek hai, phir milte hain!Okay, see you then!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry बाद, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries बाद, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
