Hindi · Numbers & Time
मिनट
minat
Minute
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A period of sixty seconds.
Example
कृपया पाँच मिनट रुकिए।
Please wait five minutes.
Etymology
'मिनट' (minat) is borrowed from the English word 'minute', reflecting the influence of English on Hindi vocabulary, especially for modern terms.
How & Where It’s Used
'मिनट' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, recognized in both formal and informal situations, especially in urban areas.