Schedule & Booking

1. यह कितने बजे खुलता है?

   Yah kit-ne ba-je khul-ta hai?

   What time does this open?

   Usage

   Used to check opening times of attractions, stores, or museums

   Grammar Note

   "Baje" comes from "bajna" (to ring/beat) — the sound of a clock striking. "Kitne baje band hota hai?" (what time does it close?) is the natural pair question

2. बुकिंग करनी है

   Bu-king kar-ni hai

   I need to make a booking / reservation

   Usage

   Used to express the need to make a booking for hotels, restaurants, or transport

   Grammar Note

   "Booking" is treated as feminine in Hindi, hence "karni hai". "Reservation" is also widely understood. "Online booking" is the norm for trains and hotels in India

3. मेरे नाम पर बुकिंग है

   Me-re naam par bu-king hai

   There is a booking under my name

   Usage

   Used at hotels or restaurants to confirm a reservation when checking in

   Grammar Note

   "Par" (on/at) is used idiomatically for "under the name of". Lead with "booking hai mere naam par —" and state your name for a smooth check-in

4. कितना इंतज़ार करना होगा?

   Kit-na in-ta-zaar kar-na ho-ga?

   How long will I have to wait?

   Usage

   Used at ticket counters, clinics, or attractions to ask about waiting time

   Grammar Note

   "Intazar karna" (to wait) is from Persian. The Sanskrit alternative "prateeksha karna" exists but "intazar" is more common in speech. "Number kab aayega?" (when will my number be called?) is also useful

5. मुझे थोड़ी देर हो जाएगी

   Mu-jhe tho-ri der ho jaa-e-gi

   I will be a little late

   Usage

   Used to let someone know in advance that you will be slightly late

   Grammar Note

   "Der hona" is idiomatic for "to be late/delayed". The past form "mujhe der ho gayi" means "I was late". Add "jaldi aa jaunga" (I'll come quickly) to reassure them

6. क्या आज बंद है?

   Kya aaj band hai?

   Is it closed today?

   Usage

   Used to check whether a place is closed on a particular day, especially holidays

   Grammar Note

   "Band" is from Persian meaning "closed/bound". India has many religious holidays — asking "aaj band kyun hai?" (why is it closed today?) often reveals an interesting cultural occasion

7. टिकट पहले से बुक करना होगा?

   Ti-kat pah-le se buk kar-na ho-ga?

   Do I need to book the ticket in advance?

   Usage

   Used to check whether advance booking is required for popular attractions or transport

   Grammar Note

   Many popular Indian sites (Taj Mahal, etc.) now require advance online booking. "IRCTC" is India's railway booking system where advance reservation is mandatory for most trains

8. आज का कार्यक्रम क्या है?

   Aaj ka kaar-ya-kram kya hai?

   What is today's program / schedule?

   Usage

   Used to ask a tour guide or hotel staff about today's itinerary or activities

   Grammar Note

   "Karyakram" is Sanskrit for "program/sequence of work" (karya = work + krama = sequence). The English "schedule" is also widely used. "Kya badlav hai?" (any changes?) is useful

9. क्या यह हर रोज़ होता है?

   Kya yah har roz ho-ta hai?

   Does this happen every day?

   Usage

   Used to check whether an event, tour, or service operates daily

   Grammar Note

   "Har roz" can also be said as "rozana" (daily). "Har" (every) is from Persian, used in: "har jagah" (everywhere), "har koi" (everyone), "har baar" (every time)

10. बुकिंग कैंसिल हो सकती है?

    Bu-king kain-sil ho sak-ti hai?

    Can the booking be cancelled?

    Usage

    Used to ask about cancellation policy for hotel, transport, or tour bookings

    Grammar Note

    "Cancel karna" is borrowed from English. The native Hindi equivalent "radd karna" (to cancel/annul) is also used. Indian train tickets have a tiered cancellation fee structure

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