महीने
The English phrase "months" is translated into Hindi as महीने.
In Hindi, months can function as adjectives, such as in the phrase अप्रैल की बारिश (April rain). When expressing specific dates, the month usually follows the date, for example, 14 दिसंबर (December 14th).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of महीने is महीना. While महीने is the default plural, you should use महीनों instead when the word is followed by a postposition such as में (in) or के (of/for).
Did you know?
- Because of the lunar calendar, the Hindi system occasionally adds an entire extra month, called an अधिक मास, to keep the lunar year aligned with the solar seasons.
- In traditional Indian culture, certain months are considered शुभ (auspicious) or अशुभ (inauspicious) for weddings and housewarmings, often leading to dates being avoided entirely.
- The Hindi concept of a month is closely tied to the word चाँद (moon), as the word for 'month' in many related Indo-Aryan dialects is derived from the word for the lunar body.
Examples in context
- मैं तीन महीने के लिए यहां ऑस्ट्रेलिया में रहूंगा।I'll be staying here in Australia for three months.This sentence uses महीने to describe a duration of stay in Australia.Tatoeba #11370678 by Sorcien, translation #7159214 by CK
- मैं चीन में छह महीने रहा हूँ।I've lived in China for six months.This sentence uses महीने to describe a duration of living in China.Tatoeba #3666753 by sabretou, translation #1209954 by CN
- तुम्हारे पास तीन महीने बचे हैं।You've got three months left.This sentence uses महीने to indicate time remaining.Tatoeba #3639192 by sabretou, translation #3360198 by CK
- मैं मई में पैदा हुआ था।I was born in May.
- हमारी शादी की सालगिरह सितंबर में है।Our wedding anniversary is in September.
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Example conversation
Vikas and Anjali are talking about a project deadline.
- विकास Vikasयह काम कितने महीने लेगा?Yeh kaam kitne mahine lega?How many months will this work take?
- अंजलि Anjaliमुझे लगता है कि दो महीने लगेंगे।Mujhe lagta hai ki do mahine lagenge.I think it will take two months.
- विकास Vikasक्या हम इसे चार महीने में कर सकते हैं?Kya hum ise chaar mahine mein kar sakte hain?Can we do it in four months?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ विकास, वह ज़्यादा आसान होगा।Haan Vikas, vah zyada aasaan hoga.Yes Vikas, that will be easier.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
