Hindi · Numbers & Time

साल

saal

Year

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

A period of twelve months.

Example

मैं तीन साल से हिंदी सीख रहा हूँ।

I have been learning Hindi for three years.

Etymology

'साल' (saal) is rooted in the Sanskrit word 'साल', which means year and has maintained its significance through cultural and linguistic continuity.

How & Where It’s Used

'साल' is used in both spoken and written contexts, suitable for formal and informal situations alike, recognized across India.

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