बैठा हुआ
baitha hua
In Hindi, 'sitting' is translated as बैठा हुआ (baitha hua).
The phrase बैठा हुआ refers to a period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.
Meaning: a period during which one is seated for a specific purpose (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
baitha hua
Did you know?
- The word हुआ is a doublet of भूत, which in modern Hindi commonly refers to a ghost or a spirit.
- In formal Hindi, the phrase बैठक is used for a 'sitting' or a 'meeting', and it also refers to the drawing room or living room of a house.
- In many traditional Indian settings, the physical act of 'sitting' for a formal purpose often happens on a takhat or a floor mat rather than a chair.
Examples in context
- बैठिये ज़रा आराम से।Please sit comfortably
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a painting session.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या यह तुम्हारी आखिरी बैठा हुआ है?Kya yeh tumhari aakhri baitha hua hai?Is this your last sitting?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, आदित्य, यह आखिरी है।Haan, Aditya, yeh aakhri hai.Yes, Aditya, this is the last one.
- आदित्य Adityaतुम्हारी बैठा हुआ बहुत लंबी रही।Tumhari baitha hua bahut lambi rahi.Your sitting was very long.
- प्रिया Priyaकाम पूरा करने के लिए समय चाहिए था।Kaam poora karne ke liye samay chahiye tha.Time was needed to complete the work.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries हुआ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
