NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Abhyaswaan Bhav-II: Chapter 10 — समय:
This chapter, 'समय:' (Time) from NCERT's Abhyaswaan Bhav-II for Class 10 Sanskrit, focuses on understanding and expressing time in Sanskrit. It presents various examples of time, such as 'दशवादनं' (ten o'clock), 'सार्धदशवादनं' (half past ten), 'पादोनदशवादनं' (quarter to ten), and 'सपादसप्तवादनं' (quarter past seven). The chapter includes dialogues illustrating the use of time expressions in daily life, like waking up, going to school, and friends visiting. It also features exercises where students fill in the blanks with appropriate Sanskrit time words based on given numerical times. This chapter is crucial for developing practical language skills in Sanskrit related to daily routines and scheduling, aiding CBSE students in their comprehension and expression.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Abhyaswaan Bhav-II |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — समय: |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 182 |
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to identify and understand different Sanskrit terms for time.
- Students will learn to express specific times like o'clock, half past, quarter past, and quarter to in Sanskrit.
- Students will be able to use time expressions in simple Sanskrit sentences.
- Students will practice filling in blanks with correct Sanskrit time vocabulary.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| वादनं | o'clock / hour |
| सार्ध | half (as in half past) |
| पादोन | quarter to |
| सपाद | quarter past |
| अधुना | now |
| इदानीं | now |
| सम्प्रति | presently / now |
| उत्तिष्ठामि | I get up |
| गच् छामि | I go |
| आगच्छति | he/she/it comes |
| विद्यालयं | to school |
| शययां | to bed |
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Practice questions
- पुरुषोत्तम-एक्सप्रेस इति रेलयानं..................................... (9:30) वादने पुरीतः प्रस्थानं करोति। Answer: सार्ध नववादनं
- चेतक-एक्सप्रेस इति रेलयानं..................................... (4:45) वादने दिल्लीम् आगच्छति। Answer: पादोनपञ्चवादनं
- हावडा-एक्सप्रेस..................................... (11:00) वादने हावडास्थानकं प्राप्नोति। Answer: एकादशवादनं
- माता प्रात:..................................... (5:00) वादने उत्तिष्ठठति। Answer: पञ्चवादनं
- मल्लिका..................................... (7:30) वादने प्रातराशं करोति। Answer: सार्धसप्तवादनं
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of Chapter 10 of Abhyaswaan Bhav-II?
Chapter 10, 'समय:', focuses on teaching students how to understand and express time in the Sanskrit language.
What are the key Sanskrit terms for expressing time introduced in this chapter?
The chapter introduces terms like 'वादनं' (o'clock), 'सार्ध' (half past), 'पादोन' (quarter to), and 'सपाद' (quarter past).
How does the chapter help students practice using time expressions?
It includes example sentences, dialogues, and fill-in-the-blank exercises where students apply the learned time vocabulary.
What is the significance of 'सार्ध', 'पादोन', and 'सपाद' in Sanskrit time expressions?
'सार्ध' indicates 'half past', 'पादोन' indicates 'quarter to', and 'सपाद' indicates 'quarter past' the hour.
Can students learn to tell time on a clock using this chapter?
Yes, the chapter uses clock face illustrations and numerical times to help students associate them with Sanskrit expressions.
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NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit — Abhyaswaan Bhav-II — Chapter 10 — समय:. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.