Intermediate Time, Dates & Numbers

Fortnight

/ˈfɔːtnaɪt/ noun

Meaning

A period of two weeks.

हिंदी मेंदो सप्ताह की अवधि।

Example Sentences

“We'll meet again in a fortnight.”

हम दो सप्ताह बाद फिर मिलेंगे।

“She stayed with her grandparents for a fortnight.”

वह अपने दादा-दादी के साथ दो सप्ताह तक रही।

⚠ Common Mistake

A distinctly British word — American English simply says "two weeks" instead.

Good to Know

Synonyms
two weeks
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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