Hindi · Numbers & Time
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.