Kill Time: Meaning in Hindi & English

What is “Kill time”?

The idiom “Kill time” means to do an activity that helps you pass a period of time, especially when you have nothing to do or are waiting for something. It is a way to fill a gap and prevent boredom or unproductivity.

Usage of “Kill time”?

“Kill time” is used when you have nothing to do or when you are waiting for something and want to pass the time till that event or activity. It can be used in different contexts such as traveling, waiting in a line, or taking a break from work.

Examples of “Kill time” in a Sentence in English and its meaning in Hindi:

1. “I’m early for my appointment, so I’ll kill time by reading a book.” (मैं अपने अपॉइंटमेंट से पहले आ गया हूँ, इसलिए मैं एक किताब पढ़कर समय बिताऊँगा।)
2. “I have an hour to kill before my flight, maybe I’ll grab something to eat.” (मेरी उड़ान से पहले मेरे पास एक घंटा है, शायद मैं कुछ खाने को ले लूं।)
3. “We had some time to kill before the movie, so we wandered around the mall.” (हमें फिल्म से पहले कुछ समय था जब हमें कुछ करना नहीं था, तो हम मॉल में घूमते रहे।)
4. “I always carry a book in my bag to kill time during my commute.” (मैं अपने सफ़र के दौरान समय बिताने के लिए हमेशा अपने बैग में एक किताब रखता हूं।)
5. “I had to wait for an hour for my friend to arrive, so I killed time by checking my emails.” (मुझे अपने दोस्त के आने का एक घंटा इंतजार करना पड़ा, तो मैंने अपने ईमेल देखकर समय बिताया।)

How to Respond to “Kill time”?

There is no specific response to “Kill time” as it is used in a casual way to describe an activity one does to pass the time. However, you can respond by mentioning what you did to pass the time or by saying something like “I did (activity) to kill time.”

Translating “Kill time” into Hindi

“Kill time” का हिंदी में कोई विशेष अनुवाद नहीं होता है। हालांकि, इसका हिंदी में ज़िक्र करने के लिए “समय बिताना” (Samay Bitana) शब्द या “अल्प कालिक बिन्दु” शब्द का उपयोग किया जा सकता है।