1. Definition and Explanation
In English
Past Perfect Continuous Tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continued for some duration until another past event interrupted or ended it. Its structure is:
Contents
Subject + had been + present participle (verb‑ing) + (for/since + duration)
Example:
- She had been reading for two hours when the phone rang.
In Hindi
In Hindi, while there isn’t a one-to-one equivalent tense, we can express the same idea by indicating a continuous past action using phrases like “से” (denoting duration) along with the continuous form of the verb – typically ending with रहा था, रही थी, or रहे थे according to the subject’s gender and number.
Structure in Hindi:
- Subject + [duration/time expression] + Verb (in continuous form) + था/थी/थे
Example:
- वह दो घंटे से पढ़ रही थी जब मेहमान आए।
(She had been reading for two hours when the guests arrived.)
2. 100 Example Sentences in a Table
Below is a table with 100 sentences in Hindi using the past perfect continuous idea along with their English translations. You can use these examples to understand how the tense is used in different contexts.
| S.No | Hindi Sentence | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | मैं दो घंटे से पढ़ता रहा था। | I had been studying for two hours. |
| 2 | वह सुबह से काम करता रहा था। | He had been working since morning. |
| 3 | हम दोपहर से खाना खाते रहे थे। | We had been eating since noon. |
| 4 | तुम रात भर गाना गाते रहे थे। | You had been singing all night. |
| 5 | वे खेलते रहे थे जब बारिश शुरू हुई। | They had been playing when the rain started. |
| 6 | मैं एक घंटे से सोचता रहा था। | I had been thinking for an hour. |
| 7 | उसने एक घंटे से गाना गाता रहा था। | He had been singing for an hour. |
| 8 | हम दो घंटे से फिल्म देखते रहे थे। | We had been watching the movie for two hours. |
| 9 | तुम दो घंटे से इंतजार करते रहे थे। | You had been waiting for two hours. |
| 10 | वह एक दिन से काम करती रही थी। | She had been working for a day. |
| 11 | मैं शाम से खाना बनाता रहा था। | I had been cooking since the evening. |
| 12 | वह सुबह से दौड़ता रहा था। | He had been running since morning. |
| 13 | हम दो घंटे से बात करते रहे थे। | We had been talking for two hours. |
| 14 | तुम एक घंटे से पढ़ते रहे थे। | You had been reading for an hour. |
| 15 | वे दो घंटे से फिल्म देखते रहे थे। | They had been watching the movie for two hours. |
| 16 | मैं दो दिन से अभ्यास करता रहा था। | I had been practicing for two days. |
| 17 | वह एक हफ्ते से सफर करता रहा था। | He had been traveling for a week. |
| 18 | हम दो घंटे से गाते रहे थे। | We had been singing for two hours. |
| 19 | तुम दो घंटे से नाचते रहे थे। | You had been dancing for two hours. |
| 20 | वह दो घंटे से पढ़ती रही थी। | She had been reading for two hours. |
| 21 | मैं सुबह से काम करता रहा था। | I had been working since morning. |
| 22 | वह दो घंटे से सोता रहा था। | He had been sleeping for two hours. |
| 23 | हम दो घंटे से चलते रहे थे। | We had been walking for two hours. |
| 24 | तुम दो घंटे से लिखते रहे थे। | You had been writing for two hours. |
| 25 | वे दो घंटे से खेलते रहे थे। | They had been playing for two hours. |
| 26 | मैं दो घंटे से पेंटिंग करता रहा था। | I had been painting for two hours. |
| 27 | वह दो घंटे से ड्राइव करती रही थी। | She had been driving for two hours. |
| 28 | हम दो घंटे से गाड़ी चलाते रहे थे। | We had been driving for two hours. |
| 29 | तुम दो घंटे से खाना खाते रहे थे। | You had been eating for two hours. |
| 30 | वे दो घंटे से टीचर से बात करते रहे थे। | They had been talking to the teacher for two hours. |
| 31 | मैं दो घंटे से कंप्यूटर पर काम करता रहा था। | I had been working on the computer for two hours. |
| 32 | वह दो घंटे से चाय पीती रही थी। | She had been drinking tea for two hours. |
| 33 | हम दो घंटे से बारिश का इंतजार करते रहे थे। | We had been waiting for the rain for two hours. |
| 34 | तुम दो घंटे से गार्डन में चलते रहे थे। | You had been walking in the garden for two hours. |
| 35 | वे दो घंटे से बाजार जाते रहे थे। | They had been going to the market for two hours. |
| 36 | मैं दो घंटे से म्यूजिक सुनता रहा था। | I had been listening to music for two hours. |
| 37 | वह दो घंटे से तस्वीरें खींचती रही थी। | She had been taking pictures for two hours. |
| 38 | हम दो घंटे से हँसते रहे थे। | We had been laughing for two hours. |
| 39 | वह दो घंटे से चाय बनाती रही थी। | She had been making tea for two hours. |
| 40 | मैं दो घंटे से बगीचे में काम करता रहा था। | I had been working in the garden for two hours. |
| 41 | वह दो घंटे से अपने मित्र से बात करती रही थी। | She had been talking to her friend for two hours. |
| 42 | हम दो घंटे से फोटो देखते रहे थे। | We had been looking at photos for two hours. |
| 43 | तुम दो घंटे से टीवी देखते रहे थे। | You had been watching TV for two hours. |
| 44 | वे दो घंटे से गाने सुनते रहे थे। | They had been listening to songs for two hours. |
| 45 | मैं दो घंटे से काम करता रहा था जब बिजली चली गई। | I had been working for two hours when the power went off. |
| 46 | वह दो घंटे से खाना बनाती रही थी जब मेहमान आए। | She had been cooking for two hours when the guests arrived. |
| 47 | हम दो घंटे से गाना गाते रहे थे जब बारिश शुरू हुई। | We had been singing for two hours when the rain started. |
| 48 | तुम दो घंटे से नाचते रहे थे जब संगीत बजा। | You had been dancing for two hours when the music played. |
| 49 | वे दो घंटे से खेलते रहे थे जब सूर्यास्त हुआ। | They had been playing for two hours when the sun set. |
| 50 | मैं दो घंटे से पढ़ता रहा था जब फोन आया। | I had been studying for two hours when the phone rang. |
| 51 | वह दो घंटे से गाना गाता रहा था जब उसे कुछ याद आया। | He had been singing for two hours when he remembered something. |
| 52 | हम दो घंटे से काम करते रहे थे जब छुट्टी की घंटी बजी। | We had been working for two hours when the bell rang. |
| 53 | तुम दो घंटे से बात करते रहे थे जब वह पहुँचा। | You had been talking for two hours when he arrived. |
| 54 | वे दो घंटे से दौड़ते रहे थे जब वे रुक गए। | They had been running for two hours when they stopped. |
| 55 | मैं दो घंटे से लिखता रहा था जब पेन सूख गया। | I had been writing for two hours when the pen dried up. |
| 56 | वह दो घंटे से गाड़ी चलाती रही थी जब रास्ता बदल गया। | She had been driving for two hours when the route changed. |
| 57 | हम दो घंटे से तैरते रहे थे जब पानी गहरा हो गया। | We had been swimming for two hours when the water got deep. |
| 58 | तुम दो घंटे से पेंटिंग करते रहे थे जब रंग खत्म हो गया। | You had been painting for two hours when the paint ran out. |
| 59 | वे दो घंटे से सैर करते रहे थे जब ठंड शुरू हुई। | They had been strolling for two hours when the cold began. |
| 60 | मैं दो घंटे से काम करता रहा था जब बारिश बंद हुई। | I had been working for two hours when the rain stopped. |
| 61 | वह दो घंटे से हँसती रही थी जब उसे चुटकुला सुनाया गया। | She had been laughing for two hours when a joke was told to her. |
| 62 | हम दो घंटे से काम करते रहे थे जब बॉस आया। | We had been working for two hours when the boss arrived. |
| 63 | तुम दो घंटे से गाना गाते रहे थे जब संगीत रुका। | You had been singing for two hours when the music stopped. |
| 64 | वे दो घंटे से खेलते रहे थे जब मैच खत्म हुआ। | They had been playing for two hours when the match ended. |
| 65 | मैं दो घंटे से तैयार होता रहा था जब मेहमान पहुँचे। | I had been getting ready for two hours when the guests arrived. |
| 66 | वह दो घंटे से पढ़ाई करती रही थी जब उसे कुछ याद आया। | She had been studying for two hours when she remembered something. |
| 67 | हम दो घंटे से काम करते रहे थे जब बिजली आ गई। | We had been working for two hours when the electricity came. |
| 68 | तुम दो घंटे से चलते रहे थे जब तुम थक गए। | You had been walking for two hours when you got tired. |
| 69 | वे दो घंटे से गाते रहे थे जब मंच पर प्रकाश आया। | They had been singing for two hours when the stage was lit. |
| 70 | मैं दो घंटे से तस्वीरें खींचता रहा था जब फोकस खो गया। | I had been taking pictures for two hours when the focus was lost. |
| 71 | वह दो घंटे से पढ़ती रही थी जब उसे नींद आ गई। | She had been reading for two hours when she got sleepy. |
| 72 | हम दो घंटे से मेहनत करते रहे थे जब सूरज छिप गया। | We had been working hard for two hours when the sun set. |
| 73 | तुम दो घंटे से दौड़ते रहे थे जब रास्ता बंद हो गया। | You had been running for two hours when the road got blocked. |
| 74 | वे दो घंटे से बातें करते रहे थे जब फोन बजा। | They had been talking for two hours when the phone rang. |
| 75 | मैं दो घंटे से नोट्स लिखता रहा था जब पेंसिल टूट गई। | I had been taking notes for two hours when the pencil broke. |
| 76 | वह दो घंटे से ड्राइंग करती रही थी जब उसकी पेंसिल फिसल गई। | She had been drawing for two hours when her pencil slipped. |
| 77 | हम दो घंटे से कविता लिखते रहे थे जब हमें प्रेरणा मिली। | We had been writing poetry for two hours when we got inspired. |
| 78 | तुम दो घंटे से सीखते रहे थे जब शिक्षक ने क्लास शुरू की। | You had been learning for two hours when the teacher started the class. |
| 79 | वे दो घंटे से पैदल चलते रहे थे जब उन्हें रास्ता मिल गया। | They had been walking on foot for two hours when they found the way. |
| 80 | मैं दो घंटे से काम करता रहा था जब मुझे कुछ याद आया। | I had been working for two hours when I remembered something. |
| 81 | वह दो घंटे से वीडियो देखती रही थी जब उसकी बैटरी खत्म हो गई। | She had been watching a video for two hours when her battery ran out. |
| 82 | हम दो घंटे से खाना खाते रहे थे जब मेहमान आए। | We had been eating for two hours when the guests arrived. |
| 83 | तुम दो घंटे से सोचते रहे थे जब समाधान मिल गया। | You had been thinking for two hours when you found the solution. |
| 84 | वे दो घंटे से काम करते रहे थे जब उनके साथी आए। | They had been working for two hours when their colleagues arrived. |
| 85 | मैं दो घंटे से टहलता रहा था जब मुझे ठंड लगने लगी। | I had been strolling for two hours when I started feeling cold. |
| 86 | वह दो घंटे से बैठी रही थी जब उसे संदेश मिला। | She had been sitting for two hours when she received a message. |
| 87 | हम दो घंटे से चर्चा करते रहे थे जब निर्णय लिया गया। | We had been discussing for two hours when a decision was made. |
| 88 | तुम दो घंटे से गाड़ी चला रहे थे जब रास्ता बदल गया। | You had been driving for two hours when the route changed. |
| 89 | वे दो घंटे से व्यापार करते रहे थे जब बाजार बंद हुआ। | They had been doing business for two hours when the market closed. |
| 90 | मैं दो घंटे से अपने कमरे की सफाई करता रहा था जब मेहमान आए। | I had been cleaning my room for two hours when the guests arrived. |
| 91 | वह दो घंटे से घर सजाती रही थी जब उसे फटकार मिली। | She had been decorating the house for two hours when she got scolded. |
| 92 | हम दो घंटे से किताबें पढ़ते रहे थे जब पुस्तकालय बंद हुआ। | We had been reading books for two hours when the library closed. |
| 93 | तुम दो घंटे से संगीत सुनते रहे थे जब तार टूट गए। | You had been listening to music for two hours when the strings broke. |
| 94 | वे दो घंटे से जिम में कसरत करते रहे थे जब ट्रेन आ गई। | They had been working out in the gym for two hours when the train arrived. |
| 95 | मैं दो घंटे से अपने विचारों में खोया रहा था जब फोन की घंटी बजी। | I had been lost in my thoughts for two hours when the phone rang. |
| 96 | वह दो घंटे से लेखन करती रही थी जब उसे ब्रेक लेना पड़ा। | She had been writing for two hours when she had to take a break. |
| 97 | हम दो घंटे से परियोजना पर काम करते रहे थे जब समय समाप्त हो गया। | We had been working on the project for two hours when the time ran out. |
| 98 | तुम दो घंटे से अपने खेल में लगे रहे थे जब स्कोर बदल गया। | You had been playing your game for two hours when the score changed. |
| 99 | वे दो घंटे से अभ्यास करते रहे थे जब प्रतियोगिता शुरू हुई। | They had been practicing for two hours when the competition started. |
| 100 | मैं दो घंटे से संगीत बजाता रहा था जब मेहमान चले गए। | I had been playing music for two hours when the guests left. |
3. How to Use These Examples
Observe the Structure:
Notice in each sentence how a time duration or a point of interruption (using words like जब, meaning “when”) is used to show that the action was in progress until another event occurred.Practice Converting:
Try changing the subjects (मैं, तुम, वह, हम, वे) or the verbs (पढ़ना, काम करना, खाना खाना, आदि) to make more sentences of your own.Understand the Tense Nuance:
Although Hindi sometimes uses similar forms for continuous actions in the past, adding a time expression (like “दो घंटे से”) helps clarify that the action had been ongoing up to a certain moment.
Feel free to study, practice, and modify these sentences to gain confidence in using the Past Perfect Continuous idea in both Hindi and English!
Happy Learning!
