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कल

kal

Tomorrow / Yesterday

Beginneradverb

Definition

The day after or before today, depending on context.

Example

कल हम बाज़ार जाएंगे।

Tomorrow we will go to the market.

Etymology

'कल' (kal) has origins in the Proto-Indo-Iranian *kāl, which encompasses the meanings of both tomorrow and yesterday, demonstrating the fluidity of time in language.

How & Where It’s Used

'कल' is utilized in casual and formal speech, appropriate for any context. Its dual meaning is understood broadly throughout India.

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