Questions & Answers about रविवार को मैं खाली हूँ।
Why is को used after रविवार in रविवार को?
In this sentence, को marks a specific time point: on Sunday.
So:
- रविवार = Sunday
- रविवार को = on Sunday
Hindi often uses को with days, dates, and other definite time expressions.
Examples:
- सोमवार को = on Monday
- शाम को = in the evening
- 1 जून को = on June 1st
In everyday speech, people sometimes drop को, especially when the meaning is obvious, but रविवार को is a very normal and clear form.
Can I also say मैं रविवार को खाली हूँ instead of रविवार को मैं खाली हूँ?
Yes. Both are correct.
Hindi word order is flexible compared with English, as long as the sentence remains clear.
These are both natural:
- रविवार को मैं खाली हूँ।
- मैं रविवार को खाली हूँ।
The first version puts a little more focus on Sunday.
The second begins with I and may feel more neutral to some learners because it resembles English order more closely.
What does खाली mean here? Does it literally mean empty?
Yes, खाली literally means , but it is also commonly used to mean , , or , depending on context.