हो गया
ho gaya
The English word 'done' is translated to Hindi as हो गया (ho gaya).
हो गया is used to express that a task has been completed. It focuses on the fact that the task itself is finished. By using a rising intonation, you can turn the phrase into a question to ask if something is finished.
Meaning: expresses that a task has been completed (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means 'it has become/happened'. It is composed of the verb 'होना' (to be/become) and the past participle 'गया' (went/has become).
Which one should you use?
हो गया focuses on the state of the task (it is done), whereas कर लिया focuses on the person's action (I have done it).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes based on the gender and number of the task being discussed. Use हो गई if the task is a feminine noun, and use हो गए if you are referring to multiple tasks (plural).
How do you pronounce it?
ho gaya
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, Indians often pair हो गया with a head bobble or a slight tilt to confirm a task is finished without saying another word.
- While हो गया means 'done', using it with a very slow, drawn-out tone can signal impatience or sarcasm, as if to say 'finally'.
- The word हो in हो गया is a distant relative of the English word 'be'. Both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰuH-.
Examples in context
- हो गया?Done?This example shows how to use हो गया as a question to ask if something is finished.Tatoeba #11371070 by Sorcien, translation #6146104 by sundown
- हो गया।Done.This example shows how to use हो गया as a statement to say something is finished.Tatoeba #4078433 by sabretou, translation #1357603 by etala
- सभी परियोजनाएँ समाप्त हो गईं।All projects are done.
- मेरा कार्य पूर्ण हो गया है।My work is done.
- मैंने अपना काम कर दिया है।I have done my work.
- यह मकान बन गया है।This house is done/ready.
Example conversation
At home, Aditya is asking Priya if she finished her homework.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या तुम्हारा होमवर्क हो गया?kyā tumhārā homework ho gayā?Is your homework done?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, मेरा होमवर्क हो गया।hā̃, merā homework ho gayā.Yes, my homework is done.
- आदित्य Adityaबहुत अच्छा, प्रिया।bahut acchā, priyā.Very good, Priya.
- प्रिया Priyaअब मैं खेलने जा सकती हूँ।ab mai khelne jā saktī hū̃.Now I can go play.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries गया, हो, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
