when
US
/wɛn/
UK
/wɛn/
Meaning
Used to ask about a time or to say at or during the time something happens.
किस समय या जब—किसी घटना के समय के बारे में पूछने या उसे दूसरी घटना से जोड़ने के लिए।
Examples
“When does the library close on Saturdays?”
“Call me when you reach the station.”
“She smiled when she heard the good news.”
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Not natural: I don't know when will he arrive.
Better: I don't know when he will arrive.
In an indirect question, use subject–verb order after “when,” not question word order.
अप्रत्यक्ष सवाल में “when” के बाद पहले subject और फिर verb आता है; सवाल वाला उलटा क्रम नहीं।
Not natural: When I will get home, I will call you.
Better: When I get home, I will call you.
In a future time clause beginning with “when,” use the present simple, not “will.”
भविष्य के समय की “when” वाली clause में “will” की जगह present simple इस्तेमाल होता है।
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Learner tip
In indirect questions, say “Do you know when it starts?”—not “when does it start.”
अप्रत्यक्ष सवाल में कहें, “Do you know when it starts?”—“when does it start” नहीं।