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आज

aaj

Today

Beginneradverb

Definition

The present day.

Example

आज मौसम बहुत अच्छा है।

The weather is very nice today.

Etymology

'आज' (aaj) comes from the Proto-Indo-Iranian *ada, meaning today, reflecting historical changes in language usage over time.

How & Where It’s Used

'आज' is commonly used in both spoken and written Hindi, fitting seamlessly into both formal and informal contexts, recognized across India.

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