कॉलेज
kalej
The English word "college" is translated into Hindi as कॉलेज (kalej).
The word refers to an academic institution. The English loanword कॉलेज is used commonly in informal conversations among urban youth.
Meaning: academic institution (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term Mahavidyalaya is a formal term used to denote a university or a higher educational institution.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kalej.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a 'college' in a traditional or religious sense, you might find the word गुरुकुल (Gurukul) in historical texts, which refers to an ancient system of residential schooling.
- The word विद्या in महाविद्यालय is a cognate of the Sanskrit word Veda, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.
- A student in India is more likely to say they are 'doing a degree' than 'going to college' when explaining their current academic status.
Examples in context
- टॉम ने कॉलेज से स्नातक कर लिया है।Tom has graduated from college.This sentence is useful for describing someone who has completed their studies at कॉलेज.Tatoeba #8879574 by simranbansal, translation #8879422 by CK
- तुम कॉलेज में क्या करोगे?What are you going to do in college?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's activities within कॉलेज.Tatoeba #2039494 by sabretou, translation #275590 by CK
- दुनिया का सबसे मशहूर कॉलेज कौन सा है?What's the most famous college in the world?This sentence is useful for inquiring about the reputation of a specific कॉलेज.Tatoeba #3625189 by sabretou, translation #680540 by Source_VOA
- मैंने दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय के महाविद्यालय में प्रवेश लिया।I got admission to the college of Delhi University.
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Example conversation
Anjali and Rahul are discussing future plans over coffee.
- अंजलि Anjaliक्या तुम अगले साल कॉलेज जाओगे?Kya tum agle saal college jaoge?Will you go to college next year?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, मैं एक अच्छे कॉलेज में जाना चाहता हूँ।Haan, main ek achhe college mein jaana chahta hoon.Yes, I want to go to a good college.
- अंजलि Anjaliतुम्हें कौन सा कॉलेज पसंद है?Tumhein kaun sa college pasand hai?Which college do you like?
- राहुल Rahulमुझे शहर का नया कॉलेज बहुत अच्छा लगता है।Mujhe shehar ka naya college bahut achha lagta hai.I really like the new college in the city.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
