Time pass?

 Time pass? 

Atta Kakar 

                     Timepass is a very common expression.it is vastly used in daily conversation. 

For instance, I went there for timepass. I am here for timepass, he/or she is just my timepass.We attend friends for timepass and so on. The irony is that,the term neither exists in British English nor in American. The root of the expression comes from Indian English which is of course a confusing type of the British English. The term is commonly used in Pakistan as well. 

           So a question arises in one’s mind if the expression doesn’t exist in English Language then what do the English people use instead? Both the Britishrs and Americans use the word pass time rather than timepass. The former indicates that passing time (wasting time) aimlessly or unproductive activity over an extended period while the latter is used for an activity that someone performs to gain pleasure and something productive. 

              For Example, playing chess not only gives pleasure, but also increases your thinking ability. Similarly, playing football, cricket or another sports will keep you physically fit. Even if you are sitting calm or meditating, it will increase your brainpower and keep you focused. But if you are sitting in a gathering, discussing people and spoiled theories, you are probably killing your time.  

             As soon as possible, one should get rid of the useless activities. Instead of (Timepass) do read books, consult the people who can truly inspire you, play a physical or mental power boosting games rather.Make sure not to kill your time but invest the time wisely