दिन
din/d̪ɪn/masculine
The English word 'day' can be translated into Hindi using several forms, most commonly दिन (din). Wiktionary also lists वार (vār) and दिवस (divas).
Meaning: period of 24 hours (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| दिन | din | /d̪ɪn/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| वार | vār | /ʋɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| दिवस | divas | /d̪ɪ.ʋəs/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| दिहाड़ा | dihāṛā | /d̪ɪ.ɦɑː.ɽɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
दिन is the standard word used when discussing duration, such as saying 'every day' or 'three days'.
Which one should you use?
दिन is the most common, everyday word for 'day' used in general writing and conversation. In contrast, दिवस is a more formal or literary term often used in official contexts, holidays or formal speeches. If you are referring specifically to a day of the week (such as Monday or Tuesday) rather than a 24-hour period, use वार.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is din. The IPA is /d̪ɪn/.
Did you know?
- The common word दिन is a very distant relative of the Russian word день ('denɲ'), as both trace back to a prehistoric Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to shine'.
- The word वार is borrowed from Sanskrit and specifically denotes a 'turn' or 'cycle', which explains why it is used for the recurring sequence of the week.
- The word दिहाड़ा is not just a measure of time, but is commonly used in a commercial context to refer specifically to a day's wages or a daily rate.
Examples in context
- मैं दिन के €100 कमाता हूं।I make €100 a day.This sentence is useful for expressing an amount earned per दिन.Tatoeba #11371151 by Sorcien, translation #1299 by brauliobezerra
- क्या आप हर दिन जॉगिंग करते हैं?Do you jog every day?This sentence is useful for asking about a daily habit using दिन.Tatoeba #8889257 by simranbansal, translation #8859105 by sundown
- पुरे दिन हल्की-हल्की बारिश बरसी।It rained gently the whole day.This sentence is useful for describing an event occurring throughout the whole दिन.Tatoeba #8864289 by aboi, translation #1077280 by tigro1973
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Example conversation
Vikas and Pooja are discussing their schedules at home.
- विकास Vikasआज का दिन बहुत अच्छा था।Aaj ka din bahut achha tha.Today was a very good day.
- पूजा Poojaहाँ, विकास, बहुत मज़ा आया।Haan, Vikas, bahut mazaa aaya.Yes, Vikas, it was a lot of fun.
- विकास Vikasक्या कल भी छुट्टी है?Kya kal bhi chhutti hai?Is tomorrow also a holiday?
- पूजा Poojaनहीं, कल काम का दिन है।Nahi, kal kaam ka din hai.No, tomorrow is a work day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “day” translations and entries दिन, वार, दिवस, दिहाड़ा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries दिन, दिवस, दिहाड़ा, वार, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
