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People are never without action! If nothing else, we’re breathing ceaselessly. The bottom line: There’s always something happening around us. And a verb in Hindi is the only part of speech that helps us express those actions in the most meaningful way.

Therefore, it’s quite essential to study the most common verbs in Hindi with examples.

But before moving on to our Hindi verbs list, we thought you’d definitely like to check out our amazing and highly useful Hindi lessons on the Best 100 Adjectives, Top 100 Nouns, and The Most Common Pronouns in Hindi.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Hindi Verbs
2. Sentence Pattern in Hindi
3. Transitive & Intransitive Verbs
4. Regular & Irregular Verbs
5. Auxiliary Verbs or Helping Verbs
6. Hindi Modal Verbs
7. Causative Verbs in Hindi
8. Hindi Action Verbs
9. Hindi Mental Verbs
10. Hindi Phrasal Verbs
11. Exploring the World of the Hindi Language with HindiPod101.com

1. Introduction to Hindi Verbs

The first question we’re going to answer is “What is the word for ‘verb’ in Hindi?”

The word for verb in Hindi is known as क्रिया (kriyaa).

• In Hindi, the “to be” verbs end with -ना  (-Naa).

For example, “to go” =  जाना (jaaNaa); “to eat” =  खाना (khaaNaa).

Just like in any other language, there are certain rules to be followed in order to correctly use the following list of verbs in Hindi.

Those who wish to dig into all the grammar essentials, this is your go-to basic Hindi verbs list. So, let’s begin.

2. Sentence Pattern in Hindi

In a Hindi sentence, the verb always comes last. The usual sentence structure is S (Subject) + O (Object) + V (Verb).

1. खाना (khaaNaa) “to eat”

सोहन ने आम खाया।  SohaN Ne aam khaayaa. “Sohan ate a mango.”

Here, सोहन (SohaN) = Subject, आम (aam) = Object, and खाया (khaayaa) = Verb.

2. पढ़ना (padhaNaa) “to read”

रीमा किताब पढ़ रही है।  riimaa kiTaab padh rahii hai. “Reema is reading a book.”

Here, रीमा (riimaa) = Subject, किताब (kiTaab) = Object, and पढ़ रही है (padh rahii hai) = Verb.

Now that we’ve looked at the ways verbs work in Hindi, it’s time to study the different types of verbs in Hindi.

3. Transitive & Intransitive Verbs

On the basis of presence / absence of the object, there are two Hindi verb types.

• One is a “transitive verb” in Hindi, or सकर्मक क्रिया (Sakarmak kriyaa). Using Hindi transitive verbs means that the sentence has an object.

3. जाना (jaaNaa) “to go”

मैं स्कूल जाता हूँ।  main SkuuL jaaTaa huun. “I go to school.”

• The other type is the “intransitive verb” in Hindi, or अकर्मक क्रिया (akarmak kriyaa). Using an intransitive verb means that the sentence has no object.

Example: मैं जाता हूँ। (main jaaTaa huun.) =  “I go.”

4. Regular & Irregular Verbs

This is not a strict division, but in terms of Hindi verb conjugation, there are two types of Hindi verbs. 

• Regular verbs in Hindi

When conjugating Hindi regular verbs, the verb form remains the same.

Example: Here, the infinitive verb is “to watch,” or देखना (DekhaNaa).

4. देखना (DekhaNaa) “to watch”

राज फ़िल्म देखता है।  raaj fiLm DekhaTaa hai. “Raj watches a movie.”

Now, as the example shows a singular subject, “Raj,” and the present tense verb form, the infinitive form “to watch” changes into present tense and becomes “watches.”

Similarly: राज ने फ़िल्म देखी। (raaj Ne fiLm Dekhii.) “Raj watched a movie.”

राज फ़िल्म देखेगा। (raaj fiLm Dekhegaa.) “Raj will watch a movie.”

• Irregular verbs in Hindi

Hindi irregular verbs may change their forms according to the tense that’s used.

Example: Here, the infinitive verb is “to go,” or जाना (jaaNaa).

राज अस्पताल जाता है। (raaj aSpaTaaL jaaTaa hai.) “Raj goes to the hospital.”

राज अस्पताल गया। (raaj aSpaTaaL gayaa.) “Raj went to the hospital.”

राज अस्पताल जायेगा। (raaj aSpaTaaL jaayegaa.) “Raj will go to the hospital.”

• In addition to these two types of verbs, Hindi verbs conjugation also changes with various other factors, such as gender, mood, intention, etc. Wish to read about this in detail? Stay tuned for our upcoming guide on Conjugation in Hindi!

5. Auxiliary Verbs or Helping Verbs

Do you know that Hindi auxiliary verbs, or helping verbs, are known as सहायक क्रिया (Sahaayak kriyaa). The helping verbs support the main verb and make the sentence grammatically correct.

In our simple Hindi verb tenses charts below, you’ll find some Hindi helping verbs with examples of how to use them.

1- Present Tense

5. है (hai) “is”

Used for singular nouns and pronouns

आम मीठा है।  aam miithaa hai. “The mango is sweet.”

6. हूँ (huun) “am”

Used for “I”

मैं एक लड़की हूँ।  main ek Ladakii huun. “I am a girl.”

7. हैं (hain) “are”

Used for plural nouns and pronouns

वे लोग भूखे हैं।  ve Log bhuukhe hain. “Those people are hungry.”

2- Past Tense

Here are the main Hindi past tense auxiliary verbs.

8. था (THaa) “was”

Used for singular masculine nouns and pronouns

सूरज कल दफ़्तर जा रहा था।  Suuraj kaL DafTar jaa rahaa THaa. “Suraj was going to the office yesterday.”

9. थी  (THii) “was”

Used for singular feminine nouns and pronouns

पूजा सो रही थी।  puujaa So rahii THii. “Pooja was sleeping.”

10. थे (THe) “were”

Used for plural nouns and pronouns

सभी बच्चे पार्क में खेल रहे थे।  Sabhii bacce paark men kheL rahe THe. “All the kids were playing in the park.”

3- Future Tense

And lastly, here’s how to conjugate Hindi verbs in the future tense.

11. -गा (-gaa) “will” / “shall”

Used for singular masculine nouns and pronouns

सूरज कल दफ़्तर जाएगा।  Suuraj kaL DafTar jaayegaa. “Suraj will go to the office tomorrow.”

12. -गी (-gii) “will” / “shall”

Used for singular feminine nouns and pronouns

पूजा दो घंटे तक सोएगी।  puujaa Do ghante Tak Soyegii. “Pooja will sleep for two hours.”

13. -गे (-ge) “will” / “shall”

Used for plural nouns and pronouns

सभी बच्चे पार्क में खेलेंगे।  Sabhii bacce paark men kheLenge. “All the kids will play in the park.”

Getting familiar with the different kinds of verbs? Well, there’s a lot more to come! Soon, we’ll be expanding your Hindi verbs vocabulary by checking out our list of Hindi phrasal verbs. We’ll also find out what on earth Hindi causative verbs are! 

But first, we present you with some of the most commonly used modal verbs in Hindi.

6. Hindi Modal Verbs

Modal verbs help us express the capacity, intention, or urgency of an action. Just like Hindi auxiliary verbs, modal verbs are not the main verbs, but are helpful in emphasizing a particular context.

14. चाहिए (caahiye) “Should”

तुम्हें अब आराम करना चाहिए।  Tumhen ab aaraam karaNaa caahiye. “You should rest now.”

15. ज़रूर (zaruur) “Must”

हमें अपना वादा ज़रूर पूरा करना चाहिए।  hamen apaNaa vaaDaa zaruur puuraa karaNaa caahiye. “We must fulfill our promise.”

16. सकना (SakaNaa) “Can” / “Could”

ऋतु कार चला सकती है।  riTu kaar caLaa SakaTii hai. “Ritu can drive the car.”

We also use the verb “would” in Hindi. But instead of translating it into a particular word, “would” generally works as a suffix in Hindi verbs.

• Suffixes for “would” = गा (gaa) / गी (gii) / गें (ge)

For example:

• क्या आप चाय लेंगे? 

kyaa aap caay Lenge?

“Would you have some tea?”

• हम आपके आभारी रहेंगे. 

ham aapke aabhaarii rahenge.

“We would really appreciate that.”

7. Causative Verbs in Hindi

Our list of basic Hindi verbs for beginners would be incomplete without causative verbs. Any idea what they are?

Well, the causative verbs in Hindi represent an action which isn’t being done directly by the subject.

Usually, such verbs end with the suffix -वाना (-vaaNaa).

Let’s read some examples to understand how they are applied in a sentence.

17. -वाना (-vaaNaa) “Get”

मुझे बाल कटवाना है।  mujhe baaL katavaaNaa hai. “I have to get a haircut.”

18. -वाना (-vaaNaa) “Make”

दादाजी मुझसे रोज़ पौधों में पानी डलवाते हैं।  DaaDaajii mujh Se roz pauDHon men paaNii daLavaaTe hain. “Grandpa makes me water the plants every day.”

8. Hindi Action Verbs

Now we present to you the most popular and common type of verb in Hindi: the action verb.

Action verbs are the main verbs which revolve around the subject. In this Hindi verbs list, we’ve tried to cover as many action verbs for you as possible.

19. लाना (LaaNaa) “to bring”

क्या तुम वो सब्ज़ी की टोकरी यहां ला सकते हो?  kyaa Tum vo Sabzii kii tokarii yahaan Laa SakaTe ho? “Can you bring that vegetable basket over here?”

20. पकाना (pakaaNaa) “to cook”

विनीता को खाना पकाना बहुत पसंद है।  viNiTaa ko khaaNaa pakaaNaa bahuT paSanD hai. “Vinita loves to cook.”

21. बनाना (baNaaNaa) “to make”

सुनील काफ़ी सुंदर तस्वीरें बनाता है।  SuNiiL kaafii SuNDar TaSviiren baNaaTaa hai. “Sunil makes amazing pictures.”

22. देखना (DekhaNaa) “to look”

रोहन घाटी की ओर देख रहा था।  rohaN ghaatii kii or Dekh rahaa THaa. “Rohan was looking at the valley.”

23. कहना (kahaNaa) “to say”

बच्चा अपनी माँ से कुछ कह रहा है।  baccaa apaNii maan Se kuch kah rahaa hai. “The child is saying something to his mom.”

24. बताना (baTaaNaa) “to tell”

रीमा ने मुझे कुछ नहीं बताया।  riimaa Ne mujhe kuch Nahiin baTaayaa. “Reema did not tell me anything.”

25. पूछना (puuchaNaa) “to ask”

मुझे तुमसे कुछ पूछना है।  mujhe TumaSe kuch puuchaNaa hai. “I need to ask you something.”

26. रुकना (rukaNaa) “to stop”

हमें अगले मोड़ पर रुकना है।  hamen agaLe mod par rukaNaa hai. “We have to stop at the next turn.”

27. खड़ा होना (khaadaa hoNaa) “to stand”

खिलाड़ी मैदान में खड़े हैं।  khiLaadii maiDaaN men khade hain. “The players are standing on the ground.”

28. चखना (cakhaNaa) “to taste”

मैंने वो चॉकलेट आइसक्रीम चखी थी।  main Ne vo caukaLet aaiS kriim cakhii THii. “I had tasted that chocolate ice cream.”

29. लगना (LagaNaa) “to feel”

इस घर में वापस आकर कितना अच्छा लग रहा है।  iS ghar men vaapaS aakar kiTaNaa acchaa Lag rahaa hai. “It feels so nice to be here again in this house.”

30. कोशिश करना (kosis karaNaa) “to try”

सोहन ने कई बार कोशिश करके देख लिया।  SohaN Ne kaii baar kosis karake Dekh Liyaa. “Sohan tried it so many times.”

31. दौड़ना (DaudaNaa) “to run”

घोड़े बहुत तेज़ दौड़ते हैं।  ghode bahuT Tez DaudaTe hain. “The horses run very fast.”

32. घूमना (ghuumaNaa) “to wander” / “to go out”

चलो थोड़ी देर बाहर घूमते हैं।  caLo THodii Der baahar ghuumaTe hain. “Let’s go out for a while.”

33. रोना (roNaa) “to cry”

सुमित कल रो रहा था।  SumiT kaL ro rahaa THaa. “Sumit was crying yesterday.”

34. हंसना (hanSaNaa) “to laugh”

चुटकुले पर सभी हंसने लगे।  cutakuLe par Sabhii hanSaNe Lage. “Everybody laughed at the joke.”

35. मुस्कुराना (muSkuraaNaa) “to smile”

तुम क्यों मुस्कुरा रही थीं?  Tum kyon muSkuraa rahii THiin. “Why were you smiling?”

36. छूना (chuuNaa) “to touch”

सुनीता की किताबें मत छुओ।  SuNiiTaa kii kiTaaben maT chuo. “Don’t touch Sunita’s books.”

37. सोना (SoNaa) “to sleep”

देव दूसरे कमरे में सोता है।  Dev DuuSare kamare men SoTaa hai. “Dev sleeps in the other room.”

38. चिल्लाना (ciLLaaNaa) “to shout”

बच्चे क्यों चिल्ला रहे थे ? bacce kyon ciLLaa rahe THe? “Why were the kids shouting?”

39. लिखना (LikhaNaa) “to write”

मैं कविता और कहानी लिखती हूँ।  main kaviTaa aur kahaaNi LikhaTii huun. “I write poems and stories.”

40. समझाना (SamajhaaNaa) “to explain”

ये सवाल समझाना काफ़ी मुश्किल है।  ye savaaL SamajhaaNaa kaafii muskiL hai. “It is really hard to explain this sum.”

41. होना (hoNaa) “to become”

हितेश कितना चिड़चिड़ा हो गया है।  hiTes kiTaNaa cidacidaa ho gayaa hai. “Hitesh has become so irritable.”

42. लेना (LeNaa) “to take”

दुकानदार ने रोहन से पैसे लिए।  DukaaNaDaar Ne rohaN Se paiSe Liye. “The shopkeeper took the money from Rohan.”

43. देना (DeNaa) “to give”

पिताजी को ये छाता दे दो।  piTaajii ko ye chaaTaa De Do. “Give this umbrella to Father.”

44. छीनना (chiiNaNaa) “to snatch”

किसी ने उस आदमी का बटुआ छीन लिया।   kiSii Ne uS aaDamii kaa batuaa chiiN Liyaa. “Somebody snatched that man’s wallet.”

45. ढूँढना (dhuundhaNaa) “to find”

क्या तुमने कार की चाभी ढूंढ ली?  kyaa TumaNe kaar kii caabhii dhuundh Lii? “Did you find the car keys?”

46. इस्तेमाल करना (iSTemaaL karaNaa) “to use”

मेरे चाचा माइक्रोवेव ओवन का इस्तेमाल नहीं करते हैं।  mere caacaa maaikrovev ovaN kaa iSTemaaL Nahiin karaTe hain. “My uncle doesn’t use the microwave oven.”

47. पहुँचना (pahuncaNaa) “to arrive”

हम अभी-अभी रेलवे स्टेशन पहुँचे हैं।  ham abhii-abhii reLave StesaN pahunce hain. “We have just arrived at the railway station.”

48. निकलना (nikaLaNaa) “to leave”

मैं चार बजे दफ़्तर से निकलूंगा।  main caar baje DafTar Se NikaLuungaa. “I will leave the office at four.”

49. रखना (rakhaNaa) “to keep”

अपने ज़ेवर संभाल कर रखना।  apaNe zevar SambhaaL kar rakhaNaa. “Keep your jewelry safely.”

50. बुलाना (buLaaNaa) “to call”

माँ तुम्हें बुला रही हैं।  maan Tumhen buLaa rahii hain. “Mother is calling you.”

51. पीना (piiNaa) “to drink”

बिल्ली ने सारा दूध पी लिया।  biLLii Ne Saaraa DuuDH pii Liyaa. “The cat drank all the milk.”

52. खेलना (kheLaNaa) “to play”

ललित रोज़ बैडमिंटन खेलता है।  LaLiT roz baidamiNtaN kheLaTaa hai. “Lalit plays badminton everyday.”

53. शुरू करना (suruu karaNaa) “to start”

मैं कल से इस किताब पर काम शुरू कर दूंगा।  main kaL Se iS kiTaab par kaam suruu kar Duungaa. “Tomorrow, I will start working on this book.”

54. परोसना (paroSaNaa) “to serve food”

कृपया, मेहमानों को खाना परोस दीजिये।  kripayaa mehmaaNon ko khaaNaa paroS Diijiye. “Please, serve the food to the guests.”

55. धुलना (DHuLaNaa) “to wash”

रमन हर महीने अपनी कार धुलता है।  ramaN har mahiiNe apaNii kaar DHuLaTaa hai. “Raman washes his car every month.”

56. दबाना (DabaaNaa) “to press”

स्विच को और ज़ोर से दबाओ।  Svic ko aur zor Se Dabaao. “Press the switch a little harder.”

57. कूदना (kuuDaNaa) “to jump”

मेरा बेटा सोफ़े पर कूद रहा है।  meraa betaa Sofe par kuuD rahaa hai. “My son is jumping on the sofa.”

58. मना करना (maNaa karaNaa) “to refuse”

बॉस ने आज छुट्टी देने से मना कर दिया है।  baauS ne aaj chuttii DeNe Se maNaa kar Diyaa hai. “The boss refused to leave today.”

59. मिलना (miLaNaa) “to meet”

सारे दोस्त पांच बजे पार्क में मिलेंगे।  Saare DoST paanc baje paark men miLenge. “All the friends will meet in the park at five.”

60. ताली बजाना (TaaLii bajaaNaa) “to clap”

दर्शकों ने जादूगर के लिए ख़ूब ताली बजाई।  Darsakon Ne jaaDugar ke Liye khuub TaaLii bajaayii. “The audience clapped for the magician.”

61. छींकना (chiinkaNaa) “to sneeze”

वो पूरा वक़्त छींकता रहता है।  vo puuraa vaqT chiinkaTaa rahaTaa hai. “He sneezes all the time.”

62. खाँसना (khaanSaNaa) “to cough”

बच्चा बहुत बुरी तरह से खाँस रहा है।  baccaa bahuT burii Tarah Se khaanS rahaa hai. “The child is coughing so badly.”

63. काटना (kaaTaNaa) “to cut”

सीमा ने फलों को छोटे-छोटे टुकड़ों में  काट दिया।  Siimaa Ne phaLon ko chote-chote tukadon men kaat Diyaa. “Seema cut the fruits into small pieces.”

64. चबाना (cabaaNaa) “to chew”

हर निवाले को अच्छी तरह से चबाओ।  har NivaaLe ko acchii Tarah Se cabaao. “Chew every morsel properly.”

65. निगलना (NigaLaNaa) “to swallow”

तुम्हें इस गोली को निगलना है।  Tumhen iS goLii ko NigaLaNaa hai. “You have to swallow this pill.”

66. सजाना (SajaaNaa) “to decorate”

दिवाली पर हम अपने घरों को सजाते हैं।  DivaaLii par ham apaNe gharon ko SajaaTe hain. “On Diwali, we decorate our houses.”

67. घुसना / अंदर आना (ghuSaNaa) / (anDar aaNaa) “to enter”

आप पीछे के दरवाज़े से घर के अंदर आ सकते हैं।  aap piiche ke Daravaaze Se ghar ke anDar aa SakaTe hain. “You can enter the house from the back door.”

68. चुस्की लेना (cuSkii LeNaa) “to sip”

ज़ुकाम ठीक करने के लिए गर्म चाय की चुस्कियाँ लो।  zukaam thiik karaNe ke Liye garm caaye kii cuSkiyaan Lo. “To get rid of the cold, sip some hot tea.”

69. तैयार करना (Taiyaar karaNaa) “to prepare”

माँ ने रवि के लिए कमरा तैयार कर दिया है।  maan Ne ravi ke Liye kamaraa Taiyaar kar Diyaa hai. “Mother has prepared the room for Ravi.”

70. छिपाना / छुपाना (chipaaNaa) / (chupaaNaa) “to hide”

लोकेश ज़रूर हमसे कोई बात छुपा रहा है।  Lokes zaruur ham Se koii baaT chupaa rahaa hai. “Lokesh is surely hiding something from us.”

71. चुराना (curaaNaa)  “to steal”

किसी ने मेरी अंगूठी चुरा ली है।  kiSii Ne merii anguuthii curaa Lii hai. “Somebody has stolen my ring.”

72. नाचना (NaacaNaa) “to dance”

पार्टी में सब लोग नाच रहे थे।   paartii men Sab Log Naac rahe THe. “Everybody was dancing at the party.”

73. गाना (gaaNaa) “to sing”

मेरी बहन बहुत अच्छा गाती है।  merii bahaN bahuT acchaa gaaTii hai. “My sister sings really well.”

74. डाँटना (daantaNaa) “to scold”

अध्यापक ने विद्यार्थियों को डाँटा।  aDHyaapak Ne viDyaarTHiyon ko daantaa. “The teacher scolded the students.”

75. फेंकना (phenkaNaa) “to throw”

शीला ने गेंद मेरी तरफ़ फेंक दी।  siiLaa Ne geND merii Taraf phenk Dii. “Sheela threw the ball to me.”

76. बैठना (baithaNaa) “to sit”

मेहमान ड्रॉइंग रूम में बैठे हैं।  mehmaaN draauing ruum men baithe hain. “The guests are sitting in the drawing room.”

77. बेचना (becaNaa) “to sell”

सब्ज़ीवाला सब्ज़ी बेच रहा है।  SabziivaaLaa Sabzii bec rahaa hai. “The greengrocer is selling the vegetables.”

78. ख़रीदना (khariiDaNaa) “to buy”

मुझे अपने पिता के लिए कुछ फल ख़रीदने हैं।  mujhe apaNe piTaa ke Liye kuch phaL khariiiDaNe hain. “I have to buy some fruit for my father.”

79. जीतना (jiiTaNaa) “to win”

हमारी टीम टूर्नामेंट जीत गयी।  hamaarii tiim tuurNaameNt jiiT gayii. “Our team won the tournament.”

80. हारना (haaraNaa) “to lose”

ऑस्ट्रेलिया क्रिकेट मैच हार गयी।  auStreLiyaa kriket maic haar gayii. “Australia lost the cricket match.”

81. उड़ना (udaNaa) “to fly”

पतंग कितनी ऊँची उड़ रही है।  paTang kiTaNii uuncii ud rahii hai. “The kite is flying so high!”

82. तैरना (TairaNaa) “to swim”

ज्योति नदी में तैरेगी।  jyoTi NaDii men Tairegii. “Jyoti will swim in the river.”

8. Hindi Mental Verbs

For your convenience, we’ve created a separate list for mental verbs. These useful Hindi verbs are essential for any new Hindi learner to master!

83. जानना (jaaNaNaa) “to know”

मैं कल की पिकनिक के बारे में कुछ नहीं जानती हूँ।  main kaL kii pikaNik ke baare men kuch Nahiin jaaNaTii huun. “I don’t know anything about tomorrow’s picnic.”

84. सोचना (SocaNaa) “to think”

सीमा दूसरी नौकरी के बारे में सोच रही है।  Siimaa DuuSarii Naukarii ke baare men Soc rahii hai. “Seema is thinking about another job.”

85. अहसास होना (caahaNaa) “to realize”

बच्चे को अपनी ग़लती का एहसास हो गया है।  bacce ko apaNii gaLaTii kaa ehaSaaS ho gayaa hai. “The child has realized his mistake.”

86. विश्वास करना (visvaaS karaNaa) “to believe”

मैं तुम पर विश्वास करती हूँ।  main Tum par visvaaS karaTii huun. “I believe you.”

87. उम्मीद करना (ummiiD karaNaa) “to hope”

हम सब एक बेहतर भविष्य की उम्मीद करते हैं।  ham Sab ek behaTar bhavisy kii ummiiD karaTe hain. “We all hope for a better future.”

88. समझना (SamajhaNaa) “to understand”

रोहन मेरी दिक़्क़त समझता है।  RohaN merii DikkaT SamajhaTaa hai. “Rohan understands my problem.”

89. पसंद करना (paSanD karaNaa) “to like”

जॉन को मसालेदार खाना पसंद है।  jauN ko maSaaLeDaar khaaNaa paSanD hai. “John likes spicy foods.”

90. प्यार करना (pyaar karaNaa) “to love”

मैं अपने बच्चों से बहुत प्यार करता हूँ।  main apaNe baccon Se bahuT pyaar karaTaa huun. “I really love my kids.”

91. याद करना (yaaD karaNaa) “to remember”

मुझे अभी तक वो रात याद है।  mujhe abhii Tak vo raaT yaaD hai. “I still remember that night.”

92. भूलना (bhuuLaNaa) “to forget”

सुमित कोर्ट की तारीख़ फिर से भूल गया।  SumiT kort kii Taariikh phir Se bhuuL gayaa. “Sumit forgot about the court date again.”

93. नफ़रत करना (NafaraT karaNaa) “to hate”

सुमन इस शहर से नफ़रत करती है।  SumaN iS sahar Se NafaraT karaTii hai. “Suman just hates this town.”

94. सपने  देखना (SapaNe DekhaNaa) “to dream”

कल रात मैं तुम्हें सपने में देख रहा था।  kaL raaT main Tumhen SapaNe men Dekh rahaa THaa. “Last night I was dreaming about you.”

9. Hindi Phrasal Verbs

By now, you’ve learned many useful Hindi verbs. We will now explore another sub-topic: phrasal verbs.

Phrasal verbs are those verbs in which two phrases come together, and they both collectively act as the main verbs in that sentence.

Sound tricky?Well, because this concept can be a little confusing to learners, we’ve included a quick Hindi phrasal verbs list here.

95. आना – जाना (aaNaa – jaaNaa) “to visit”

सर्दियों के मौसम में बहुत सी हस्तियाँ इस होटल में आती-जाती रहती हैं।  SarDiyon ke mauSam men bahuT Sii haSTiyaan iS hotaL men aaTii-jaaTii rahTii hain. “Many celebrities visit this hotel in the winter season.”

96. पढ़ना – लिखना (padhaNaa – LikhaNaa) “to study”

उज्जवल भविष्य के लिए पढ़ना – लिखना ज़रूरी है।  ujjavaL bhavisy ke Liye padhaNaa – LikhaNaa zaruurii hai. “For a bright future, it’s really important to study hard.”

97. माफ़ी माँगना (maafii maangaNaa) “to apologize”

मेरे सहकर्मी ने अपनी ग़लती पर माफ़ी मांग ली।  mere Sahakarmii Ne apaNii gaLaTii par maafii maang Lii. “My colleague apologized for his mistake.”

98. खो जाना (kho jaaNaa) “to get lost”

दो विदेशी होटल का रास्ता भूल गए।  Do viDesii hotaL kaa raaSTaa bhuuL gaye. “Two foreigners got lost on their way to the hotel.”

99. हार मान लेना (haar maaN LeNaa) “to give up”

कनिका इतनी जल्दी हार नहीं मानेगी।  kaNikaa iTaNii jaLDii haar Nahiin maaNegii. “Kanika would not give up so easily.”

100. चुप हो जाना (cup ho jaaNaa) “to become silent”

प्रार्थना के वक़्त हर कोई चुप हो गया।  praarTHaNaa ke vaqT har koii cup ho gayaa. “During the prayer, everybody became silent.”

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A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun. Everybody knows this definition. But what is a pronoun in Hindi—or rather, what is the meaning of “pronoun” in Hindi?

“Pronoun” in Hindi is known as सर्वनाम (SarvaNaam).Imagine a conversation where you had to repeat the name of a person or thing all the time? Exactly! It would be so dull, so monotonous, and where’s the fun in that? This is where the different kinds of pronouns in Hindi come into play.

Table of Contents

1. The Importance of a Pronoun in Hindi
2. Pronoun Definition and Examples in Hindi
3. Types of Pronouns in Hindi
4. Hindi Personal Pronouns
5. Hindi Demonstrative Pronouns
6. Hindi Interrogative Pronouns
7. Hindi Indefinite Pronouns
8. Hindi Relative Pronouns
9. Hindi Distributive Pronouns
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1. The Importance of a Pronoun in Hindi

The primary purpose of all kinds of pronouns in Hindi is to make the communication clean and clutter-free. Pronouns eliminate redundancy in conversations, at the same time adding more clarity and flow to the talk.

On the other hand, all pronoun words in Hindi play a significant role in enhancing colloquialism in the language. It’s the collection of these pronoun words in Hindi that allows the native language to remain so effortlessly unique and vibrant.

Apart from that, after going through this guide, you’ll also be able to easily differentiate between a noun and pronoun in Hindi. If you haven’t yet, kindly check our super-informative article on “100 Hindi Nouns.”

Talking about nouns, we can’t just skip adjectives, can we? Well, accentuate your communication with these Top 100 Adjectives in Hindi and wow Hindi native speakers with a flawless and smooth Hindi vocabulary!

Now, without further ado, let’s embark on our exciting topic for today.

2. Pronoun Definition and Examples in Hindi

The various parts of speech include, but are not limited to, the: noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, and adverb in Hindi. Needless to say, having at least a surface-level knowledge of each part’s definition and usage can take you a long way toward refining your language skills.

You’ve already learned the meaning of “pronoun” in Hindi, which is सर्वनाम (SarvaNaam). Now it’s time to quickly glance through some examples of Hindi sentences using pronouns.

Let’s make this one easy before heading into more examples. Here’s how you would tell someone what a pronoun is in Hindi:

• संज्ञा के स्थान पर प्रयोग किये जाने वाले शब्द सर्वनाम कहलाते हैं। 

Sangyaa ke STHaaN par prayog kiye jaaNe vaaLe sabD SarvaNaam kahaLaaTe hain.

“Words used in place of a noun are called pronouns.”

3. Types of Pronouns in Hindi

There are so many types of pronouns in Hindi. These include:

• “Personal Pronoun” = पुरुषवाचक सर्वनाम (purusavaacak SarvaNaam) 
• “Possessive Pronoun” = अधिकारवाचक सर्वनाम (aDHikaaravaacak SarvaNaam) 
• “Reflexive Pronoun” = निजवाचक सर्वनाम (Nijavaacak SarvaNaam)
• “Demonstrative Pronoun” = संकेतवाचक सर्वनाम (SankeTavaacak SarvaNaam) 
• “Interrogative Pronoun” = प्रश्नवाचक सर्वनाम (prasNavaacak SarvaNaam) 
• “Indefinite Pronoun” = अनिश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम (aNiscayavaacak SarvaNaam) 
• “Relative Pronoun” = संबंधवाचक सर्वनाम (SambaNDHavaacak SarvaNaam) 
• “Distributive Pronoun” = वितरणवाचक सर्वनाम (viTaranavaacak SarvaNaam) 

Each kind of pronoun in Hindi will be explained with the help of simple and useful examples.

An interesting and easy way to learn about Hindi language pronouns is to use them abundantly in both spoken and written forms.

To warm up, here are some pronoun examples in Hindi:

• मैं (main) = “I”
• आप (aap) = “You”
• उसको (uSako) = “Him” / “Her”
• कहाँ (kahaan) = “Where”

Let’s see a few pronoun sentences in Hindi using these example words.

• मैं घर जा रही हूँ। 

main ghar jaa rahii huun.

“I am going home.”

• आप से मिलकर अच्छा लगा। 

aap Se miLakar acchaa Lagaa.

“It was nice meeting you.”

• उसको कल आने के लिए बोल दो। 

uSako kaL aaNe ke Liye boL Do.

“Ask him/her to come tomorrow.”

• सुमन कहाँ है? 

SumaN kahaan hai?

“Where is Suman?”

By now, you must have gotten a fair idea about what pronouns in Hindi are and how to use them.

In this lesson about pronouns in Hindi, we’ve introduced all the main kinds of pronouns in Hindi. 

Are you ready to dig deeper now, and really start learning Hindi pronouns? Let’s go!

4. Hindi Personal Pronouns

The first type of pronoun we’ll be discussing in this Hindi pronouns list is the personal pronoun. Personal pronouns in Hindi are known as पुरुषवाचक सर्वनाम (purusavaacak SarvaNaam). This type of pronoun in Hindi refers to words that replace nouns that are used for a particular person, place, or thing.

To make personal pronouns in Hindi crystal-clear for you, we’ll break it down into sub-categories that are described below.

1- Singular Forms

Almost all Hindi pronouns exercises revolve around the correct use of pronouns in Hindi. This also includes knowing how to form and use the singular and plural forms of pronouns. Let’s go over the concept of the “singular form”, or एकवचन (ekavacaN), of personal pronouns in Hindi.

Personal Pronouns: Singular Forms
	Hindi	English	Sentences
1st Person	मैं (main)	“I”	मैं सोना चाहता हूँ।  main SoNaa caahaTaa huun. “I want to sleep.”
2nd Person	तुम (Tum)	“You”	तुम अच्छी लग रही हो।  Tum acchii Lag rahii ho. “You look nice.”
	आप (aap)	“You”	आप चाय लेना पसंद करेंगे?  aap caaye LeNaa paSanD karenge. “Would you like to have tea?”
3rd Person	वह (vah)	“He”	वह रोज़ विद्यालय जाता है।  vah roz viDyaaLay jaaTaa hai. “He goes to school every day.”
	वह (vah)	“She”	वह बहुत उदास थी।  vah bahauT uDaaS THii. “She was quite sad.”
	यह (yeh)	“It”	यह एक उपन्यास है।  yah ek upaNyaaS hai. “It is a novel.”

2- Plural Forms

The plural forms are known as बहुवचन (bahuvacaN) in Hindi. Below is a Hindi pronoun chart which showcases some of the most frequently used plural forms of personal pronouns in Hindi.

Personal Pronouns: Plural Forms
	Hindi	English	Sentences
1st Person	हम (ham) Or हम सब (ham Sab) Or हम लोग (ham Log)	“We”	हम सब बाज़ार जा रहे हैं। ham Sab baazaar jaa rahe hain. “We are going to the market.”
2nd Person	तुम सब (Tum Sab)	“You”	तुम सब को हिंदी में चार वाक्य बनाने हैं। Tum Sab ko hinDii men caar vaakya baNaaNe hain. “You have to make four sentences in Hindi.”
	आप सब (aap Sab)	“You”	आप सब अब जा सकते हैं। aap Sab ab jaa SakaTe hain. “You may go now.”
3rd Person	वे (ve)	“They”	वे लोग मेरे रिश्तेदार हैं। ve Log mere risTeDaar hain. “They are my relatives.”

3- Hindi Object Pronouns

This kind of pronoun in Hindi consists of words that are used to replace the object (on which the action is being done) in that sentence. In such sentences, the subject or doer is someone else. 

Let’s check out all pronouns in Hindi which are in the object forms.

Personal Pronouns: Object Forms
	Hindi	English	Sentences
1st Person	मुझे (mujhe)	“Me”	शीला मुझे प्यार करती है।  siiLaa mujhe pyaar karaTii hai. “Sheila loves me.”
	हमें (hamen)	“Us”	दादाजी हमें मिठाई दिलाएंगे।  DaaDaajii hamen mithaaii DiLaayenge. “Grandpa will buy us sweets.”
2nd Person	तुम्हें (Tumhen)	“You”	सूरज तुम्हें अपना दोस्त समझता है।  Suuraj Tumhen apaNaa DoST SamajhaTaa hai. “Suraj considers you his friend.”
	आपको (aapako)	“You”	प्रिंसिपल आपको बुला रहे हैं।  priNSipaL aapako buLaa rahe hain. “The principal is asking for you.”
3rd Person	उसे (uSe)	“Him”	राधा उसे फ़ोन नहीं करेगी।  raaDHaa uSe foN Nahiin karegii. “Radha will not call him.”
	उसे (uSe)	“Her”	माँ ने उसे सब्ज़ी लाने भेजा था।  maan Ne uSe Sabzii LaaNe bhejaa THaa. “Mother has sent her to buy some vegetables.”
	उन्हें (uNhen)	“Them”	पुलिस ने उन्हें रंगे-हाथों पकड़ लिया।  puLiS Ne uNhen range-haaTHon pakad Liyaa. “The police caught them red-handed.”

4- Casual Forms

No language would be complete without its casual or informal words for chitchats. So, how could we let you miss these hardcore native pronoun words in Hindi?

Here’s our list of Hindi pronouns in their casual forms.

Make sure to use them only with your close friends. Avoid using them with colleagues and those who are older than you as it may leave a bad impression on them!

Personal Pronouns: Informal / Casual Forms
Hindi	English	Sentences
तू (Tuu)	“You”	तू पहले कुछ खा ले।  Tuu pahaLe kuch khaa Le. “You eat something first.”
तुझे (Tujhe)	“You”	तुझे अब आराम करना चाहिए।  Tujhe ab aaraam karaNaa caahiye. “You should get some rest now.”
तेरा (Teraa) / तेरी	“Your”	तेरी तबियत कैसी है ?  Terii TabiyaT kaiSii hai? “How is your health?”

5- Possessive Forms

The fifth type of personal pronoun is Hindi possessive pronouns/forms, which in Hindi are called अधिकारवाचक सर्वनाम (aDHikaaravaacak SarvaNaam).As the definition of possessive pronouns in Hindi indicates, the Hindi possessive pronouns are those words which show possession or ownership of a noun.

Personal Pronouns: Possessive Forms
	Hindi	English	Sentences
1st Person	मेरा (meraa) / मेरी (merii)	“My” / “Mine”	मेरा बैग गीला है।  meraa baig giiLaa hai. “My bag is wet.”
	हमारा (hamaaraa) / हमारी (hamaarii)	“Our”	हमारा फ़्रिज ख़राब हो गया है।  hamaaraa frij kharaab ho gayaa hai. “Our fridge is not working.”
2nd Person	तुम्हारा (Tumhaaraa) / तुम्हारी (Tumhaarii)	“Your”	तुम्हारी दवा का वक़्त हो गया।  Tumhaarii Davaa kaa vaqT ho gayaa hai. “It’s time for your medicine.”
	आपका (aapakaa) / आपकी (aapakii)	“Your”	आपका काम हमें बहुत अच्छा लगा।  aapakaa kaam hamen bahuT acchaa Lagaa. “We really liked your work.”
3rd Person	उसका (uSkaa) / उसकी (uSkii)	“His” / “Her”	सीमा अपने परिवार से प्यार करती है और हर सप्ताहांत उनसे मिलने जाती है।  Siimaa apNe parivaar Se pyaar karTii hai aur har SapTaahaanT uNSe miLNe jaaTii hai. “Seema loves her family and meets them every weekend.”
	उनका (uNakaa) / उनकी (uNakii)	“Their”	मुझे उनका फ़ोन नंबर मालूम है।  mujhe uNakaa foN Nambar maaLuum hai. “I know their phone numbers.”

Now that you’re familiar with Hindi possessive pronouns, it’s time to study another significant sub-topic: the reflexive pronoun in Hindi.

6- Reflexive Forms

Before we look at the Hindi pronouns table below, we’ll first go over the meaning of reflexive pronouns in Hindi.

The reflexive forms, or emphatic pronouns, are known as निजवाचक सर्वनाम (Nijavaacak SarvaNaam). While there are several words that qualify as reflexive pronouns in English, they’re reduced to two common phrases in Hindi that are used for all first-, second-, and third-person personal pronouns.

Which ones are these? Find out for yourself!

Personal Pronouns: Reflexive Forms
Hindi	English	Sentences
अपने-आप (apaNe-aap) ख़ुद-ही (khuD-hii)	“Myself”	मैं ख़ुद वहाँ जाना चाहती हूँ।  main khuD vahaan jaaNaa caahaTii huun. “I want to go there myself.”
	“Yourself”	तुम ख़ुद ये नौकरी करना चाहते थे।  Tum khuD hii ye Naukarii karaNaa caahaTe THe. “You yourself wanted this job.”
	“Themselves”	उन्होंने ख़ुद ही सामान का भुगतान किया था।  uNhoNe khuD hii SaamaaN kaa bhugaTaaN kiyaa THaa. “They, themselves, paid for the stuff.”
	“Himself”	बच्चा अपने आप ही चलने लगा।  baccaa apaNe aap hi caLaNe Lagaa. “The toddler himself started walking.”
	“Herself”	इसके लिए सीमा ख़ुद ज़िम्मेदार है।  iSake Liye Siimaa khuD zimmeDaar hai. “Seema herself is responsible for this.”
	“Ourselves”	हम ख़ुद इस मुश्किल में पड़ गए।  ham khuD iS muskiL men pad gaye. “We got into this problem ourselves.”

As you can see, we have just two Hindi phrases for so many English reflexive pronouns. Actually, both the phrases अपने-आप (apaNe-aap) and ख़ुद-ही (khuD-hii) can be used to replace any of the English reflexive pronouns, be it “himself,” “herself,” “themselves,” and so on.

Hence, regardless of the English reflexive pronouns, the clarity of the context mostly depends on the Hindi personal pronouns in that sentence, and not on the Hindi reflexive pronouns.

5. Hindi Demonstrative Pronouns

Now, we’ll talk about the demonstrative pronoun in Hindi. These pronouns are quite important, and we’ll look at them in more depth in the following Hindi pronouns chart.

The demonstrative pronoun meaning in Hindi is संकेतवाचक सर्वनाम (SankeTavaacak SarvaNaam). It’s also known as a definite pronoun in Hindi, or निश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम (Niscayavaacak SarvaNaam).

These are words which indicate a specific noun.

Demonstrative Pronouns
Hindi	English	Sentences
यह (yeh)	“This”	यह चादर मुझे तोहफ़े में मिली थी।  yah caaDar mujhe Tohafe men miLii THii. “I got this bedsheet as a present.”
ह (vah)	“That”	वह लड़का बीमार है।  vah Ladakaa biimaar hai. “That boy is sick.”
ये (ye)	“These”	ये मकान बहुत पुराने हैं।  ye makaaN bahuT puraaNe hain. “These houses are quite old.”
वे (ve)	“Those”	वे किताबें साधना की हैं।  ve kiTaaben SaaDHaNaa kii hain. “Those are Sadhana’s books.”
यहाँ (yahaan)	“Here”	तुम यहाँ कैसे आये ?  Tum yahaan kaiSe aaye? “How did you get here?”
वहाँ (vahaan)	“There”	जाओ और वहाँ सोफ़े पर बैठ जाओ।  jaao aur vahaan Sofe par baith jaao. “Go and sit on the sofa there.”
ऐसा / ऐसी (aiSaa / aiSii)	“Such”	मुझे ऐसी फ़िल्में पसंद नहीं हैं।  mujhe aiSii fiLmen paSanD Nahiin hain. “I don’t like such movies.”
वही	“The same”	ये वही बच्ची है जिसके बारे में मैंने तुम्हें बताया था।  ye vahii baccii hai jiSake baare men maine Tumhen baTaayaa THaa. “It’s the same girl I told you about.”

6. Hindi Interrogative Pronouns

Interrogative pronouns in Hindi help us ask questions about any noun. In Hindi, these are known as प्रश्नवाचक सर्वनाम (prasNavaacak SarvaNaam).

Interrogative Pronouns
Hindi	English	Sentences
क्या (kyaa)	“What”	तुम दोपहर में क्या खाओगे ?  Tum Dopahar men kyaa khaaoge? “What will you have for lunch?”
क्यों (kyon)	“Why”	अर्जुन क्यों रो रहा है ?  arjuN kyon ro rahaa hai? “Why is Arjun crying?”
कौन सा (kauN Saa) / सी (Sii)	“Which”	उसको कौन सा रंग पसंद है?  uSako kauN Saa rang paSanD hai? “Which is her favorite color?”
कौन (kauN)	“Who”	दरवाज़े पर कौन था ?  Darvaaze par kauN THaa? “Who was on the door?”
किसे (kiSe) / किसको (kiSako)	“Whom”	तुम किसे ज़्यादा प्यार करते हो ? Tum kiSe zyaaDaa pyaar karaTe ho? “Whom do you love more?”
किसका (kiSkaa) / किसकी (kiSkii)	“Whose”	यह कलम किसकी है ?  yah kaLam kiSakii hai? “Whose pen is this?”
कहाँ (kahaan) /  किधर (kiDHar)	“Where”	बाक़ी लोग कहाँ हैं ?  baaqii Log kahaan hain? “Where is everybody else?”
कब (kab)	“When”	बस कब आएगी ?  baS kab aayegii? “When will the bus be here?”

7. Hindi Indefinite Pronouns

The next sub-topic in our Hindi pronouns list is the indefinite pronoun. Indefinite pronouns in Hindi are called अनिश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम (aNiscayavaacak SarvaNaam).

These pronoun words are useful when we’re referring to a noun, but not something in particular.

Indefinite Pronouns
Hindi	English	Sentences
कुछ (kuch) / थोड़ा (THodaa)	“Some” / “Few”	मुझे कुछ वक़्त चाहिए।  mujhe kuch vaqT caahiye. “I need some time.”
कोई (koii)	“Any”	उसके पास कोई और ड्रेस नहीं है।  uSake paaS koii aur dreS Nahiin hai. “She doesn’t have any other dress.”
सभी (Sabhii) / सारे (Saare)	“All”	मेरे भतीजे को सारे गुब्बारे चाहिए थे।  mere bhaTiije ko Saare gubbaare caahiye THe. “My nephew wanted all the balloons.”
कई (kaii)	“Many”	रवि को उसके जन्मदिन पर कई तोहफ़े मिले।  ravi ko uSake jaNmaDiN par kaii Tohafe miLe. “Ravi got so many presents on his birthday.”
हर कोई (har koii)	“Everybody”	हर कोई ख़ुश रहना चाहता है।  har koii khus rahaNaa caahaTaa hai. “Everybody wants to be happy.”
हर किसी (har kiSii)	“Everyone”	हर किसी ने उसके गाने की तारीफ़ की।  har kiSii Ne uSake gaaNe kii Taariif kii. “Everyone praised her singing.”
सब जगह (Sab jagah) Or  हर तरफ़ (har Taraf)	“Everywhere”	आजकल सब जगह प्रदूषण बढ़ रहा है।  aaj kaL Sab jagah praDuusan badh rahaa hai. “Nowadays, the pollution levels are rising everywhere.”
कोई (koii)	“Someone” / “Somebody”	बाहर कोई तुम्हारा इंतज़ार कर रहा है।  baahar koii Tumhaaraa inTazaar kar rahaa hai. “Someone is waiting for you outside.”
किसी ने (kiSii Ne)	“Somebody”	क्या किसी ने तुम्हें कुछ कहा ?  kyaa kiSii Ne Tumhen kuch kahaa? “Did somebody say something to you?”
किसी को (kiSii ko)	“Someone”	चलो, किसी को रात के खाने पर बुलाते हैं।  caLo, kiSii ko raaT ke khaaNe par buLaaTe hain. “Come on, let’s invite someone for dinner.”
किसी का (kiSii kaa)	“Someone’s”	हॉल में किसी का सूटकेस रखा है।  haauL men kiSii kaa Suut keS rakhaa hai. “Someone’s suitcase is there in the hall.”
कहीं (kahiin)	“Somewhere”	कविता आज कहीं जाने का प्लान बना रही थी।  kaviTaa aaj kahiin jaaNe kaa pLaaN baNaa rahii THii. “Kavita was planning to go somewhere today.”
कुछ (kuch)	“Something”	कहीं तुम कुछ भूल तो नहीं रहे ?  kahiin Tum kuch bhuuL To Nahiin rahe? “Aren’t you forgetting something?”
सब कुछ (Sab kuch)	“Everything”	मैं सब कुछ जानना चाहता हूँ।  main Sab kuch jaaNaNaa caahaTaa huun. “I want to know everything.”
कोई नहीं (koii Nahiin)	“No-one” / “Nobody”	यहाँ पर तो कोई नहीं है।  yahaan par To koii Nahiin hai. “There’s no-one here.”
कुछ नहीं (kuch Nahiin)	“Nothing”	एक्सीडेंट भयानक था लेकिन मुझे कुछ नहीं हुआ।  ekSiident bhayaaNak THaa LekiN mujhe kuch Nahiin huaa. “It was a terrible accident, but nothing happened to me.”
कहीं नहीं (kahiin Nahiin)	“Nowhere”	आइसक्रीम बेचने वाला कहीं नहीं दिख रहा था।  aaiS kriim becNe vaaLaa kahiin Nahiin Dikh rahaa THaa. “The ice-cream vendor was nowhere in sight.”
कोई भी (koii bhii)	“Anyone” / “Anybody”	कोई भी इस प्रतियोगिता में भाग ले सकता है।  koii bhii iS praTiyogiTaa men bhaag Le SakaTaa hai. “Anyone can participate in this competition.”
किसी को भी (kiSii ko bhii)	“Anyone”	पूजा ने किसी को भी ये बात नहीं बताई।  puujaa Ne kiSii ko bhii ye baaT Nahiin baTaayii. “Pooja didn’t tell anyone about it.”
जिस किसी को भी (jiS kiSii ko bhii)	“Whomever”	तुम जिस किसी को भी चाहो उसे घर पर बुला सकती हो।  Tum jiS kiSii ko bhii caaho uSe ghar par buLaa SakaTii ho. “You can invite whomever you like.”
जो कोई भी (jo koii bhii)	“Whoever”	जो कोई भी पहले उस लाइन को पार करेगा विजेता बनेगा।  jo koii bhii pahaLe uS LaaiN ko paar karegaa vijeTaa baNegaa. “Whoever touches that line first is the winner.”
कहीं भी (kahiin bhii)	“Anywhere”	तुम कहीं भी मत जाना।  Tum kahiin bhii maT jaaNaa. “Don’t go anywhere.”
कुछ भी (kuch bhii)	“Anything”	मैं कुछ भी नहीं सुनना चाहती।  main kuch bhii Nahiin SuNaNaa caahaTii. “I don’t want to hear anything.”

8. Hindi Relative Pronouns

We’ve covered nearly all the different types of pronouns in Hindi. But let us remind you of another really significant one: the relative pronoun in Hindi.Relative pronouns in Hindi are called संबंधवाचक सर्वनाम (SambaNDHavaacak SarvaNaam). They show the relationship or connection that helps describe the noun that’s being talked about.

Relative Pronouns
Hindi	English	Sentences
जो (jo)	“That”	वो किताब कहाँ रखी है जो आप ने कल ख़रीदी थी? vo kiTaab kahaan rakhii hai jo aap Ne kaL khariiDii THii? “Where is that book you bought yesterday?”
जो (jo)	“Which”	श्याम ने पार्टी में जो शर्ट पहनी थी वो काफ़ी सुंदर थी। syaam Ne paartii men jo sart pahaNii THii vo kaafii SuNDar THii. “The shirt which Shyam was wearing at the party was quite nice.”
जो (jo)	“Who”	जो लड़का मुझसे मिलने आया था वह मेरा सहपाठी है। jo Ladakaa mujh Se miLaNe aayaa THaa vah meraa Sahapaathii hai. “The boy who came to meet me is my classmate.”
जिसने (jiSaNe)	“Who”	ये वही लड़की है जिसने कल मेरी मदद की थी। ye vahii Ladakii hai jiSaNe kaL merii maDaD kii THii. “This is the girl who helped me yesterday.”
जिसे (jiSe) Or जिसको (jiSko)	“Whom”	मैं जिसे पसंद करता था वह प्रत्याशी चुनाव में जीत गया है। main jiSe paSanD karTaa THaa vah praTyaasiii cuNaav men jiiT gayaa hai. “The candidate who* I was supporting has won the election.” (*Quick Note: Please, note that the English translation isn’t exactly the same as the Hindi, so the Hindi “whom” became “who”.)
जिसका (jiSakaa)	“Whose”	यह जिसका पर्स है उसी को लौटा देते हैं। yah jiSakaa parS hai uSii ko Lautaa DeTe hain. “Let’s return this to the person whose purse this is.”
जहाँ (jahaan) /  जिधर (jiDHar)	“Where”	वहीं चलो जहाँ कल खाना खाया था। vahiin caLo jahaan kaL khaaNaa khaayaa THaa. “Let’s go to the same place where we ate yesterday.”
जब (jab)	“When”	जब तुम सो रहे थे मैं काम कर रहा था। jab Tum So rahe THe main kaam kar rahaa THaa. “I was working when you were sleeping.”

9. Hindi Distributive Pronouns

Our last type of pronoun is the distributive pronoun. In Hindi, the distributive pronoun is known as वितरणवाचक सर्वनाम (viTaranavaacak SarvaNaam).

Let’s look at the chart below and find out which Hindi pronouns qualify as the distributive pronouns.

Distributive Pronouns
Hindi	English	Sentences
हर एक (har ek) / प्रत्येक (praTyek)	“Each”	प्रत्येक खिलाड़ी को एक नयी टी-शर्ट मिलेगी।  praTyek khiLaadii ko ek Nayii tii-sart miLegii. “Each player will get a new t-shirt.”
या तो (yaa To) / या फिर (ya phir)	“Either-or”	या तो तुम हिंदी पढ़ सकती हो या फिर फ़्रेंच।  yaa To Tum hiNDii padh SakaTii ho yaa phir freNc. “You can either study Hindi or French.”
ना तो (Naa To)	“Neither-nor”	मेरी बीमारी के वक़्त न तो मेरी माँ पास थी न ही मेरे पिता।  merii biimaarii ke vaqT Na To merii maan paaS THii Na hii mere piTaa. “Neither my mother nor father were around when I was sick.”
कोई नहीं (koii Nahiin)	“None”	सभी कमरों में कोई साफ़ नहीं था।  Sabhii kamaron men koii Saaf Nahiin THaa. “None of the rooms were clean.”

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• 2021: September 9
• 2022: August 30
• 2023: September 18
• 2024: September 7
• 2025: August 26
• 2026: September 14
• 2027: September 4
• 2028: August 23
• 2029: September 11

The holiday then lasts for ten days. 

→ Learn about the Five Most Important Dates During the Indian Calendar Year on HindiPod101.com! 

3. Ganesh Chaturthi Traditions 

Perhaps the most well-known aspect of this holiday is the Ganesh Chaturthi decorations, which are clay models of Ganesh statues called मिटटी से बनी गणेशजी की मूर्ती (mitti se bani ganeshji ki moorTii). Sculptors begin crafting these lovely clay statues weeks, or even months, before the holiday begins. Because every Hindu family will be purchasing at least one, this holiday is very profitable for the sculptors who lovingly design the Ganesh statues. 

Hindus place smaller versions of the statue inside their homes on an altar called Mandir; larger statues are placed in public areas on pandals. The Mandir and pandals are elaborately decorated for the occasion and are often placed in special lighting. 

Ganesh Chaturthi is a time of sincere worship for Hindu devotees, who flock to their nearest public Ganesh statue to pray and say a मंत्र (manTra), or “mantra.” Worshipers are marked with blood-red sandalwood paste on their foreheads as they arrive, and priests guide them in saying various mantras. 

Some Hindus opt to fast for the holiday, believing that doing so will please Lord Ganesha so that he blesses them. The Ganesha Chaturthi fasting procedure isn’t very strict, except that the devotee should avoid meat and alcohol at all costs. There’s also a so-called “waterless fast,” in which the devotee goes twenty-four hours without food or water. 

On Ganesh Chaturthi, special sweets called मोदक (moDak), or “Modak,” are prepared. These are ball-shaped dessert items made with jaggery and coconut, and they can be either deep-fried or steamed. Lord Ganesha is said to have loved Modak, hence its popularity on this holiday. Learn more about fasting and Ganesh Chaturthi recipes on the Times of India website! 

To end the ten-day worship period, Hindus perform the मूर्ती विसर्जित करना (moorTii visarjiT karna), or “idol immersion.” This is when the Lord Ganesha statues are plunged into the ocean or another body of water, where they will begin to dissolve. Because the statues are designed to give Hindus a more tangible presence to worship, the act of allowing them to dissolve in water represents the idea that even though Lord Ganesha’s presence is not always tangible, it’s always there. Some also believe that it’s a way of symbolically letting go of the things they value, and of realizing that all things eventually come to an end. 

→ See this list of Fruits and Vegetables in Hindi to learn more about what Hindus might eat on Ganesh Chaturthi, and learn the names of popular Drinks while you’re at it! 

4. The Birth of Lord Ganesha

While there are numerous stories about Lord Ganesha, the most relevant one to this holiday is the Ganesh Chaturthi story, which talks about his birth and early life. 

Lord Ganesha was the शिव और पार्वती के पुत्र (shiv aur paarvaTii ke puTrr), or “son of Shiva and Parvati.” It’s said that the Goddess Parvati created Ganesha by making a statue of him and breathing life into it. Afterward, she told her son not to let anyone into their home while she went to take a bath. But Parvati’s husband Shiva arrived at their home shortly after this, only to be turned away by Ganesha. This turned into a bloody brawl, in which Ganesha’s head was taken off. 

Parvati, angry with her husband, convinced him to go and look for a new head for their son. But after having all the gods search for one, all they could come up with was the head of an elephant. Thus, Ganesha has the body of a human and the head of an elephant. 

After this event, Parvati named her son Ganesha, making him the god above all gods. 

5. Essential Vocabulary for Ganesh Chaturthi

Let’s review some of the Hindi vocabulary from this article! 

• गणेश चतुर्थी (ganesh chaTurthii) – “Festival of Lord Ganesha”
• भक्त (bhakT) – “Devotee”
• मोदक (moDak) – “Modak”
• सड़क पर जुलूस निकालना (sadak par juloos nikaalna) – “Street procession”
• शिव और पार्वती के पुत्र (shiv aur paarvaTii ke puTrr) – “Son of Shiva and Parvati”
• सार्वजनिक समारोह (saarvajanik samaaroh) – “Public celebration”
• मंत्र (manTra) – “Mantra”
• गणेश भगवान (ganesh bhagwaan) – “Lord Ganesh”
• गणेश चतुर्थी (ganesh chaTurthii) – “Ganesha Chaturthi”
• मूर्ती विसर्जित करना (moorTii visarjiT karna) – “Idol immersion”
• गणेश विसर्जन (ganesh visarjan) – “Ganesh Visarjan”
• मिटटी से बनी गणेशजी की मूर्ती (mitti se bani ganeshji ki moorTii) – “Clay models of Ganesh statues”
• गणेश भगवान का जन्मदिन (ganesh bhagwaan ka janmDin) – “Birthday of Lord Ganesha”
• फूलों का हार (foolon ka haar) – “Flower garland”

Remember that you can check out our Hindi Ganesh Chaturthi vocabulary list to study these words further and listen to their pronunciation. Don’t forget to add them to your flashcard deck! 

Final Thoughts

Doesn’t Ganesh Chaturthi sound like a huge event? It’s the ideal time for devoted Hindus to worship Lord Ganesha and receive his blessings for the coming year, so it’s no wonder! 

Are there any major religious holidays in your country similar to Ganesh Chaturthi? Tell us about them in the comments.

If you’re interested in learning more about Indian culture and holidays, HindiPod101.com has a special blog archive dedicated to these topics, so make sure you check it out. Also keep your eyes open for future blog posts like this one, and study up on other popular Indian holidays in the meantime.

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi from the HindiPod101.com team!

Placing words in the right order is quite similar to weaving pearls beautifully into a string. How would it look if the pearls were put together haphazardly? Technically, they’re still pearls in a string; yet the beauty is ruined.

The same is true for word order in a Hindi sentence structure, or in any other language for that matter. One can not speak correctly without knowing how to put words together in a sentence. Stuffing the words randomly falls under poor grammar.

The sentence structure in one language may not be the same as the word order in another. The placement and sequence of words matter a lot because not following the right pattern often leads to meaningless and confusing conversations.So, in today’s lesson, we’ll focus on Hindi sentence structure and word order.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding the Basic Word Order in Hindi
2. Basic Word Order with Subject, Verb, and Object
3. Word Order with Prepositional Phrases
4. Word Order with Modifiers
5. Changing the Sentence into a Yes-or-No Question
6. Translation Exercises
7. Become Unstoppable with HindiPod101.com

1. Understanding the Basic Word Order in Hindi

One thing worth remembering is that in a formal conversation, the sentence structure remains fixed. However, when talking informally, native speakers use more flexible patterns.Okay, enough of the chitter chatter. Let’s ask ourselves the foundational question! What is the structure of a sentence in Hindi?

The basic Hindi sentence structure follows the SOV pattern.

Here, S = Subject, O = Object, and V = Verb. Yes, you heard that right. We have the order subject + object + verb in Hindi sentences.

1 – Subject

The subject is any person or thing which is the primary doer in the sentence, and it usually comes at the beginning of a sentence.

मैं खाता हूँ। (main khaaTaa huun.)

“I eat.”

Here, “I” or मैं (main) is the subject.

2 – Object

An object is a word on which the action is performed. Usually, it follows immediately after the subject and before the verb.

मैं फल खाता हूँ। (main phaL khaaTaa huun.)

“I eat fruits.”

Here, “fruits” or फल (phaL) is the object.

3 – Verb

A verb is the action happening in the sentence. Contrary to the English sentence structure, in Hindi, the verb (along with the helping verb) comes at the end of the sentence.

मैं फल खाता हूँ। (main phaL khaaTaa huun.)

“I eat fruits.”

Here, “eat” or खाता हूँ (khaaTaa huun) is the verb.

2. Basic Word Order with Subject, Verb, and Object

To help you understand the concept a little better, take a look at these Hindi sentence structure examples.

1 – Declarative Sentences (Formal / Fixed)

मैं फल खाता हूँ। (main phaL khaaTaa huun.) (S + O + V)

“I eat fruits.” (S + V + O)

• This is the simplest and most basic Hindi sentence structure, where the subject occupies the first position and is followed by the object and then the verb. Now, let’s learn the Hindi sentence structure in its flexible or informal state.

2 – Declarative Sentences (Informal / Flexible)

मैं खाता हूँ फल। (main khaaTaa huun phaL.) (S +V+O)

“I eat fruits.” (S + V + O)

• As you can see, Hindi does show its malleable nature when used in an informal manner. Do mind, however, that the S + V + O pattern in Hindi is never used in the formal context and is frowned upon.

3 – Negative Sentences

मैं फल नहीं खाता हूँ। (main phaL Nahiin khaaTaa huun.) (S + O + V)

“I do not eat fruits.” (S + V + O)

• The distinguishable features in Hindi compared to English are that, in Hindi, helping verbs come at the end of the sentence; in English, they’re present in the first part of the sentence.
• Moreover, when using Hindi word order, we have a separate word for expressing the negative condition. For instance, in the above example, “not” or नहीं (Nahiin) comes right after the object and just before the verb.

4 – Interrogative Sentence

क्या मैं फल खाता हूँ? (kyaa main phaL khaaTaa huun.) (S + O + V)

“Do I eat fruits?” (Auxiliary verb + S + V + O)

• Unlike in English, the auxiliary verbs in Hindi do not come at the beginning of interrogative sentences. Instead, there are separate words for asking questions in Hindi.

3. Word Order with Prepositional Phrases

It’s not always possible to confine oneself to the simple Hindi sentence structure. Not only would that be boring, but we’d also be missing out on loads of other info, and the whole context would be pretty unclear.

That’s where adverbs, adjectives, and other prepositional phrases come into play. Our lesson on word order wouldn’t be complete without including some essential tips and rules on inserting additional words into a Hindi sentence. In Hindi grammar, word order with additional words would look something like this:

1 – Frequency

मैं रोज़ फल खाता हूँ। (main roz phaL khaaTaa huun.)

“I eat fruits daily.”

Okay, in the example above, we’ve used the adverb “daily,” which is translated as रोज़ (roz) in Hindi. It’s clear to see how the adverb of frequency रोज़ (roz) smoothly takes its place between the subject and the object.

In a similar Hindi sentence structure, you can replace it with other frequency adverbs (e.g. “occasionally” or “rarely”). Wondering about the Hindi words for these adverbs? Check out this quick list of the most popular adverbs in Hindi.

If you were thorough reading our lesson on Hindi adverbs, you’ll know that not all adverbs behave the same way. In short, one would really need to practice a lot to get a grip on this.

2 – Time

मैं शाम को फल खाता हूँ। (main saam ko phaL khaaTaa huun.)

“I eat fruits in the evening.”

The adverb of time is placed somewhere between the subject and the object. In case there’s no object, the time comes right between the subject and the action in the sentence.

Using the example above as a reference, we can also talk about specific times, such as:

मैं शाम को 4 बजे फल खाता हूँ। (main saam ko caar baje phaL khaaTaa huun.)

“I eat fruits at four p.m. in the evening.”

3 – Place

मैं रोज़ शाम को दफ़्तर में फल खाता हूँ। (main roz saam ko DafTar men phaL khaaTaa huun.)

“Every evening, I eat fruit in the office.”

Again, similar to the time adverb, the words for place also happen to be present between the subject and the object / verb.

4 – Manner

मैं फल काट कर खाता हूँ। (main phaL kaat kar khaaTaa huun.)

“I eat fruits after cutting them.”

Suppose you want to talk about the manner in which you eat fruits. How do you do that using Hindi language word order? What would be the appropriate place to put that word in the sentence? Well, usually, it’s positioned between the object and the verb.

So, how do you like to eat fruits? Try to practice with these words:

• धो कर (DHo kar) = “After washing”
• छील कर (chiiL kar) = “After peeling”

5 – Multiple Objects

It’s quite natural to talk about two different things in a single Hindi sentence. For instance, a person may eat fruit with milk, in salad, or in a smoothie. In such cases, the example below will come in handy.

मैं रोज़ शाम को दूध के साथ फल खाता हूँ। (main roz saam ko DuuDH ke SaaTH phaL khaaTaa huun.)

“Every evening, I eat fruits with milk.”

6 – Adjective

Life would be so colorless and flavorless without adjectives! When we’re passionate about something or wish to emphasize a particular quality of that thing, we use adjectives.In Hindi, adjectives are placed just before the object. Check out the adjective examples below and see for yourself.

मैं रोज़ ताज़े फल खाता हूँ। (main roz Taaze phaL khaaTaa huun.)

“I eat fresh fruits every day.”

मैं हर तरह के फल खाता हूँ। (main har Tarah ke phaL khaaTaa huun.)

“I eat all types of fruits.”

Are you looking for an accurate adjective meaning in Hindi along with some examples to enhance your Hindi language skills? We’ve got you covered with this amazing list of the Top 100+ Adjectives in Hindi.

4. Word Order with Modifiers

Modifiers are the words which are used to modify any object or person in the sentence. A modifier could be an adjective, a number, or any determiner.

When modifying an English grammar sentence structure in Hindi, you can find a modifier right before the noun. However, you’ll notice that when there are two modifiers, the noun may come in between both.

Without the right examples, theory has only so much use. And thus, we’ve provided a few examples to give you an idea about the placement of modifiers in Hindi. Let’s have a look!

1 – Number

मेरे पास दो सेब हैं। (mere paaS Do Seb hain.)

“I have two apples.”

As you can see, here the modifier is a number. It’s modifying the noun “apple,” or सेब (Seb), and is just before that noun.

2 – Determiners and Possessives

यह सेब मेरा नहीं है। (yah Seb meraa Nahiin hai.)

“This apple is not mine.”

Now, this is an example of two modifiers in the same sentence. Here, the noun is “apple,” or सेब (Seb). The first modifier is the determiner “this,” or यह (yah), and the second modifier is the possessive “mine,” or मेरा (meraa).

In English, both modifiers are placed at the beginning and end of the sentence. But as soon as you try to translate this English grammar sentence structure into Hindi, you’ll see how the determiner remains in the original position while the possessive moves just after the object.

3 – Relative

मैंने जो सेब फ़्रिज में रखा था वो ख़राब हो गया है। (mainNe jo Seb frij men rakhaa THaa vo kharaab ho gayaa hai.)

“The apple that I had kept in the fridge has gone bad.”

5. Changing the Sentence into a Yes-or-No Question

In this section, we’re going to learn how to change a simple sentence into a question. This section is going to be the easiest one in the article! 

Let us remind you again that, in Hindi, the auxiliary verbs have no special role in interrogative sentences. Instead, Hindi has separate words for asking questions.

Now, a yes-or-no question starts with “what,” or क्या (kyaa). All you need to do is use क्या (kyaa) as the first word in the sentence.In flexible (informal) structures, क्या (kyaa) may come at the end of the sentence instead.

Statement 1	मुझे फल खाना पसंद है। (mujhe phaL khaaNaa paSaND hai.)	“I like to eat fruits.”
Question (Formal)	क्या मुझे फल खाना पसंद है? (kyaa mujhe phaL khaaNaa paSaND hai?)	“Do I like to eat fruits?”
Question (Informal)	मुझे फल खाना पसंद है क्या? (mujhe phaL khaaNaa paSaND hai kyaa?)	“Do I like to eat fruits?”
Answer	हाँ, मुझे फल खाना पसंद है। (haan, mujhe phaL khaaNaa paSaND hai.)	“Yes, I like to eat fruits.”

Statement 2	सेब मेरा सबसे पसंदीदा फल है। (Seb meraa Sab Se paSaNDiiDaa phaL hai.)	“Apple is my favorite fruit.”
Question	क्या सेब मेरा सबसे पसंदीदा फल है? (kyaa Seb meraa Sab Se paSaNDiiDaa phaL hai?)	“Is apple my favorite fruit?”
Answer	हाँ, सेब मेरा सबसे पसंदीदा फल है। (haan, Seb meraa Sab Se paSaNDiiDaa phaL hai.)	“Yes, apple is my favorite fruit.”

Statement 3	मैं एक दिन में छः सेब नहीं खा सकता हूँ। (main ek DiN men chah Seb Nahiin khaa SakaTaa huun.)	“I can not eat six apples in a day.”
Question	क्या मैं एक दिन में छः सेब खा सकता हूँ? (kyaa main ek DiN men chah Seb khaa SakaTaa huun?)	“Can I eat six apples in a day?”
Answer	नहीं, मैं एक दिन में छः सेब नहीं खा सकता हूँ। (Nahiin, main ek DiN men chah Seb Nahiin khaa SakaTaa huun.)	“No, I can not eat six apples in a day.”

6. Translation Exercises

Alright! Now it’s time to pull up your socks and rehearse everything we’ve learned.

Step 1: Simplest Sentence (S+V)

सीमा जाती है। (Siimaa jaaTii hai.) (S + V)

“Seema goes.” (S + V)

Step 2: Basic Sentence (S+O+V)

सीमा स्कूल जाती है। (Siimaa SkuuL jaaTii hai.) (S + O + V)

“Seema goes to school.” (S + V + O)

Step 3: Adding an Adverb (Frequency)

सीमा रोज़ स्कूल जाती है। (Siimaa roz SkuuL jaaTii hai.)

“Seema goes to school daily.”

Step 4: Adding an Adverb Phrase

सीमा रोज़ सुबह स्कूल जाती है। (Siimaa roz Subah SkuuL jaaTii hai.)

“Seema goes to school every morning.”

Step 5: Adding Time

सीमा रोज़ सुबह 8 बजे स्कूल जाती है। (Siimaa roz Subah aath baje SkuuL jaaTii hai.)

“Seema goes to school every morning at eight a.m.”

Step 6: Adding Manner

सीमा रोज़ सुबह 8 बजे रिक्शा से स्कूल जाती है। (Siimaa roz Subah aath baje riksaa Se SkuuL jaaTii hai.)

“Seema goes to school every morning at eight a.m. by rickshaw.”

Step 7: Using the Question Form

क्या सीमा रोज़ सुबह 8 बजे रिक्शा से स्कूल जाती है? (kyaa Siimaa roz Subah aath baje riksaa Se SkuuL jaaTii hai?)

“Does Seema go to school every morning at eight a.m. by rickshaw?”

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Time is such an indispensable element of our life. So, if you’re planning to stay in India for a while, learning about time in Hindi and being able to say Hindi phrases such “at what time” will undoubtedly keep you ahead in life.However, living in India gives you breathing space in that regard, and a delay of a few minutes isn’t something to worry about! In other words, India is more of an easy-going place when it comes to being present right on time. Nonetheless, to many, punctuality is just another way of showing respect to others.

Table of Contents

1. Importance of Time in Hindi Language-Learning
2. Learn Hindi Time
3. General Time Reference of the Day
4. Learn How to Tell Time in Hindi
5. Asking for the Time in Hindi
6. Time Adverbs
7. Time Proverbs and Sayings
8. Get Ahead of Time with HindiPod101.com

1. Importance of Time in Hindi Language-Learning

As we all know, doing things on time brings success in professional life and fulfillment in personal life. Apparently, from tending to the most mundane tasks of daily life to being present for the more significant events, the role of time can’t be underestimated. Hence, it’s essential for you to learn how to tell time in Hindi and become familiar with a variety of Hindi time expressions.

Thus we’ve brought you a complete guide in telling time in Hindi. This guide will teach you how to tell time in Hindi, how to ask “What time is it?” in Hindi, and even about the time zone in India.

Before you dive into this excellent read on telling the time in the Hindi language, we strongly recommend that you follow these engaging learning strategies to get the most out of this article!

2. Learn Hindi Time

Speaking of the mundane activities in our daily routines—such as waking up on time, catching a flight, going to a movie with friends, or rushing to that important interview—in India, nothing can be done properly if you don’t know how to tell time in Hindi or, further, talk about the time in Hindi.

1- Meaning of Time in Hindi

Let’s begin with the first step and learn how to say “time” in India. The two most common words that native speakers use for “time” are समय (Samay) and वक़्त (vaqT).

For example:

• समय पर सो जाना। 

Samay par So jaaNaa.

“Go to bed on time.”

• दवा लेने का वक़्त हो गया है। 

Davaa LeNe kaa vaqT ho gayaa hai.

“It’s time for your medicine.”

2- A.M. and P.M. in Hindi

You must have heard of the Latin terms “a.m.” and “p.m.” A.M. stands for “Ante Meridiem” and P.M. stands for “Post Meridiem,” but do you know that Indians also like to use a different set of words for “a.m.” and “p.m.” in Hindi?

Well, a.m. in Hindi is known as पूर्वाह्न (puurvaahN).

And p.m. in Hindi is known as अपराह्न (apraahN).

3- Time Zones in Hindi

Quite often when people from two different time zones talk to each other online or over the phone, they keep asking “What time is it there?”

When comparing times in two distinct parts of the world, the concept of time zones is the greatest tool for preventing any confusion!

Different Time Zones in the World

In order to learn Hindi time in its entirety, it’s certainly important to know how to talk about time zones in Hindi! 

“Time zone” in Hindi is known as समय क्षेत्र (Samay kseTr).

• भारत के समय क्षेत्र को भारतीय मानक समय के नाम से जाना जाता है।

bhaaraT ke Samay kseTr ko bhaarTiiy maaNak Samay ke Naam Se jaaNaa jaaTaa hai.

“The time zone in India is known as Indian Standard Time (IST).”

Date and time in Hindi go hand-in-hand. While in the sections below, we’ll keenly discuss and learn Hindi time expressions, you can also check out our comprehensive lesson on How to Read Dates as well.

3. General Time Reference of the Day

Telling the time in Hindi would be so boring if all we did was use digits. Moreover, if you really wish to learn how to tell time in Hindi, using these general time references will make telling time in Hindi like a native speaker a dream come true!In the table below, we’ve hand-picked for you the best time expressions in Hindi.

Hindi Phrases	English Meaning	Usage in a Sentence
सुबह तड़के (Subah Tadake)	“Early morning”	क्या तुम सुबह तड़के सैर पर चलोगी ? (kyaa Tum Subah Tadake Sair par caLogii?) “Would you like to go for a walk early in the morning?”
सुबह (Subah)	“Morning”	सुबह जल्दी उठना स्वास्थ्य के लिए लाभदायक होता है। (Subah jaLDii uthaNaa SvaaSTHy ke Liye LaabhaDaayak hoTaa hai.) “Getting up early in the morning is good for health.”
सूर्योदय (SuryoDay)	“Sunrise”	कल सूर्योदय का समय 4 बजे का है। (kaL SuuryoDay kaa Samay caar baje kaa hai.) “The sunrise time for tomorrow is four a.m.”
सूर्यास्त (SuryaaST)	“Sunset”	सूर्यास्त के बाद फल नहीं खाना चाहिए। (SuuryaaST ke baaD phaL nahiin khaaNaa caahiye.) “Fruits should be avoided after sunset.”
दोपहर (Dopahar)	“Afternoon”	हम सब दोपहर में पिकनिक पर चलेंगे। (ham Sab Dopahar men piksNik par caLenge.) “We will all go to the picnic in the afternoon.”
शाम (saam)	“Evening”	मुझे शाम में चाय पीना पसंद है। (mujhe saam men caay piiNaa paSanD hai.) “I like to have tea in the evening.”
रात (raaT)	“Night”	कल रात मूवी देखने में बहुत मज़ा आया। (kaL raaT muuvii DekhaNe men bahuT mazaa aayaa.) “It was a lot of fun watching the movie last night.”
दिन (DiN)	“Day”	आज का दिन काफ़ी थकान भरा था। (aaj kaa DiN kaafii THakaaN bharaa THaa.) “It was a tiring day today.”
गोधूलि (goDHuuLi)	“Twilight”	गोधूलि बेला में पंछी अपने घरों को लौटने लगते हैं। (goDHuuLi beLaa men paNchii apaNe gharon ko LautaNe LagaTe hain.) “At twilight, birds start returning to their homes.”
आधी रात (aaDHii raaT)	“Midnight”	हम आधी रात तक हवाई अड्डे पर ही थे। (ham aaDHii raaT Tak havaaii adde par hii THe.) “We were at the airport until midnight.”

By now, you must understand that just like in English, telling the time in Hindi doesn’t necessarily mean mentioning the clock hours. The phrases listed above are also frequently used by natives to give just a general reference to the time of the day.

What phrase / sentence would you use to describe your day in Hindi?

4. Learn How to Tell Time in Hindi

Reading the Date and Time in Hindi

We’ve finally arrived at the most significant and practical part of this article. Telling time in Hindi isn’t possible without learning the units of time in Hindi. 

In this segment, you’ll learn how to say hours in Hindi, minutes in Hindi, and seconds in Hindi. You’ll also find out the meaning of “o’clock” in Hindi.

1- Hour

“Hour” in Hindi is known as घंटा (ghantaa). The plural form, “hours,” can be translated as घंटे (ghante).

Moreover, for the term “o’clock,” the common Hindi word is बजे (baje).

One important thing to remember is that in Hindi, “hours” and “o’clock” are not interchangeable. They actually mean two different things.

Let’s learn the difference with the help of some example sentences.

• ट्रेन चार घंटे देर से आएगी। 

treN caar ghante Der Se aayegii.

“The train is four hours late.”

• ट्रेन चार बजे आएगी। 

treN caar baje aayegii.

“The train will arrive at four o’clock.”

As you can see, the word घंटे (ghante), or “hours,” stands for the duration; the word बजे (baje), or “o’clock,” refers to the time on the clock.

2- The Twelve-Hour Clock

The twelve-hour clock is more common in India than the twenty-four-hour clock. Once you get the drift of it, you’ll realize how easy it is to answer or ask “What time is it?” in Hindi.

Time in English	Time in Hindi	Time in Hindi
1 o’clock	एक बजे (ek baje)	एक बजे हैं। (ek baje hain.) “It’s 1 o’clock.”
2 o’clock	दो बजे (Do baje)	दो बजे हैं। (Do baje hain.) “It’s 2 o’clock.”
3 o’clock	तीन बजे (TiiN baje)	तीन बजे हैं। (TiiN baje hain.) “It’s 3 o’clock.”
4 o’clock	चार बजे (caar baje)	चार बजे हैं। (caar baje hain.) “It’s 4 o’clock.”
5 o’clock	पाँच बजे (paanc  baje)	पाँच बजे हैं। (paanc baje hain.) “It’s 5 o’clock.”
6 o’clock	छह बजे (chah  baje)	छह बजे हैं। (chah baje hain.) “It’s 6 o’clock.”
7 o’clock	सात बजे (SaaT baje)	सात बजे हैं। (SaaT baje hain.) “It’s 7 o’clock.”
8 o’clock	आठ बजे (aath baje)	आठ बजे हैं। (aath baje hain.) “It’s 8 o’clock.”
9 o’clock	नौ बजे (Nau baje)	नौ बजे हैं। (Nau baje hain.) “It’s 9 o’clock.”
10 o’clock	दस बजे (DaS baje)	दस बजे हैं। (DaS baje hain.) “It’s 10 o’clock.”
11 o’clock	ग्यारह बजे (gyaarah baje)	ग्यारह बजे हैं। (gyaarah baje hain.) “It’s 11 o’clock.”
12 o’clock	बारह बजे (baarah baje)	बारह बजे हैं। (baarah baje hain.) “It’s 12 o’clock.”

Adding to that, Indians don’t typically use terms like a.m. and p.m. all the time. So, to avoid all the confusion, the hours are usually described depending on the phase of the day.

For instance:

• 4 p.m. would be expressed as शाम के चार बजे (saam ke caar baje).
• 7 a.m. would be expressed as सुबह के सात बजे (Subah ke SaaT baje).
• 2 p.m. would be expressed as दोपहर के दो बजे (Dopahar ke Do baje).

Telling the Time

3- Minutes and Seconds

The above examples were just about the hours. So how can you give the exact time in Hindi using both hours and minutes?

• “Minute” in Hindi is pronounced as मिनट (miNat).
• “Second” in Hindi is pronounced as सेकेंड (Sekend).

We can better understand these concepts with the help of a simple example.

When someone says to you “Tell me the time in Hindi,” how do you respond?

Suppose the current time is 3:18. In Hindi, it would simply be said as 3 बज के 18 मिनट (TiiN bajakar/bajake athaarah miNat).

1. If the time is in the first half of the hour, the rule is:

(hour) + बजकर (bajakar) + (minutes) + मिनट हुए हैं (miNat huye hain).

For example:

• तीन बज कर अठारह मिनट हुए हैं।

TiiN bajakar athaarah miNat huye hain.

“It is 3:18.”

2. If the time is in the second half of the hour, the rule is:

(the coming hour) + बजने में (bajaNe men) + (minutes remaining until the next hour) + हैं (hain).

For example:

• चार बजने में दो मिनट हैं।

caar bajaNe men Do miNat hain.

“It is 3:58.”

Does Hindi counting confuse you? Worry not! We also have a blog article on Hindi numbers; time in Hindi really can’t be studied without going through and understanding this important subject!

So, why don’t you check out our lesson on Hindi numbers and flaunt your Hindi counting knowledge in the comment box? Let’s see if you can tell us what 5 o’clock in Hindi is!

4- Hours Divided into Minutes

Hours and Minutes	English	Hindi	Usage in a Sentence
1:30*	“Half past one”	डेढ़ (dedh)	विद्यालय की छुट्टी डेढ़ बजे होती है। (viDyaaLay kii chuttii dedh baje hoTii hai.) “The school closes at half past one.”
2:30**	“Half past two”	ढाई (dhaaii)	हम लोग ढाई बजे शॉपिंग के लिए चलेंगे। (ham Log dhaaii baje sauping ke Liye caLenge.) “We will go shopping at half past two.”
–:15	“Quarter past”	सवा (Savaa)	फ़्लाइट सवा चार बजे की है। (fLaait Savaa caar baje kii hai.) “The flight is at a quarter past four.”
–:30	“Half past”	साढ़े (Saadhe)	सुधा सुबह साढ़े छह बजे उठ जाती है। (SuDHaa Subah Saadhe chah baje uth jaaTii hai.) “Sudha gets up at half past six in the morning.”
–:45	“Quarter to”	पौने (pauNe)	मैच पौने बारह पर शुरू होगा। (maic pauNe baarah par suru hogaa.) “The match will begin at a quarter to twelve.”

As you can see in the table above, there are exceptions for saying the 1:30 and 2:30 time in Hindi.

* डेढ़ (dedh) is used for “1:30.”

** ढाई (dhaaii) is used for “2:30.”

For the rest of the hours and minutes, the pattern is uniform. For instance, 11:45 in Hindi is known as पौने बारह (pauNe baarah).

We hope you’re enjoying our lesson on how to tell the time in the Hindi language.

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5. Asking for the Time in Hindi

When setting up the time for a plan, it’s pretty common for us to ask each other “at what time.” Translate in Hindi and it becomes कितने बजे (kiTaNe baje).

Needless to say, it’s one of the most frequently used phrases when talking about time.

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Do you want to amaze native speakers with your command over Hindi? Of course you do. So, here’s a tip for you! Practice these common phrases used to ask for time.

For instance, the “What time is it there?” meaning in Hindi would be:

• वहाँ पर कितने बज रहे हैं ? Or वहाँ पर क्या वक़्त हो रहा है ?

(vahaan par kiTaNe baj rahe hain?) or (vahaan par kyaa vaqT ho rahaa hai?)

Both of these sentences qualify as “What time is it there?” in Hindi.

• कितने बजे हैं ? 

kiTaNe baje hain?

“What’s the time?”

• टाइम क्या हो रहा है ? 

taaim kyaa ho rahaa hai?

“What time is it?”

• कितना समय हुआ ? 

kiTaNaa Samay huaa?

“What’s the time?”

• मूवी / मीटिंग कितने बजे की है ? 

muuvii / miiting kiTaNe baje kii hai?

“What time is the movie/meeting?”

• क्या आप बता सकते हैं समय कितना हुआ है ? 

kyaa aap baTaa SakaTe hain Samay kiTaNaa huaa hai?

“Do you have the time please?”

In short, if you want to ask “What time is it?”, say कितने बजे हैं ? (kiTaNe baje hain), and if you wish to ask “at what time,” translate in Hindi as कितने बजे (kiTaNe baje) and you’ll be good to go!

6. Time Adverbs

Once you learn how to tell time in Hindi, there’s absolutely no stopping you! In fact, you’ll enjoy it so much and wonder why you didn’t learn this all sooner. 

Let’s look at some time adverbs that Hindi speakers use quite frequently in their day-to-day lives, and practice using them in sentences.

1- Right now

अभी तुरंत (abhii TuranT)

• मैं अभी तुरंत आपको पैसे वापस करता हूँ। 

main abhii TuranT aapako paiSe vaapaS karaTaa huun.

“I will return you the money right now.”

फ़ौरन (fauraN)

• इन्हें फ़ौरन अस्पताल ले चलो। 

inhen fauraN aSpaTaaL Le caLo.

“Take her to the hospital right now.”

2- Currently

अभी (abhii)

• मैं अभी जर्मनी में रह रही हूँ। 

main abhii jarmaNii men rah rahii huun.

“Currently, I’m in Germany.”

इस समय (iS Samay)

• इस समय शिमला में बर्फ़बारी हो रही है। 

iS Samay simaLaa men barfabaarii ho rahii hai.

“Currently, there’s a snowfall happening in Shimla.”

3- Meanwhile

इस दौरान (iS DauraaN)

• इस दौरान, बिल्ली गेंद से खेल रही थी। 

iS DauraaN, biLLii genD Se kheL rahii THii.

“Meanwhile, the cat was playing with the ball.”

4- Before

पहले (pahaLe)

• खाने से पहले हाथ धोने चाहिए। 

khaaNe Se pahaLe haaTH DHoNe caahiye.

“You should wash your hands before eating.”

5- After

बाद में (baaD men)

• ऋतु अपना काम ख़त्म करने के बाद सोयेगी। 

riTu apaNaa kaam khaTm karaNe ke baaD Soyegii.

“Ritu will sleep after finishing her work.”

6- Soon

जल्द ही (jaLD hii)

• हम जल्द ही मिलेंगे। 

ham jaLD hii miLenge.

“We will meet soon.”

Meeting Someone on Time

7- Almost

लगभग (Lagabhag)

• खाना लगभग तैयार हो चुका है। 

khaaNaa Lagabhag Taiyaar ho cukaa hai.

“The food is almost ready.”

8- In a little while

कुछ ही देर में (kuch hii Der men)

• कुछ ही देर में मूवी शुरू होने वाली है। 

kuch hii Der men muuvii suru hoNe vaaLii hai.

“The movie will begin in a little while.”

थोड़ी देर में (THodii Der men)

• मैं थोड़ी देर में वापस आ जाऊंगी। 

main THodii Der men vaapaS aa jaauungii.

“I will be back in a little while.”

9- For a long time

कई दिनों तक (kaii DiNon Tak)

• पुस्तकालय कई दिनों तक बंद रहेगा। 

puSTakaaLay kaii DiNon Tak banD rahegaa.

“The library will remain closed for a long time.” 

लंबे समय तक (Lambe Samay Tak)

• राजेश लंबे समय तक जापान में था। 

raajes Lambe Samay Tak jaapaaN men THaa.

“Rajesh was in Japan for a long time.”

एक अरसे तक (Ek araSe Tak)

• एक अरसे तक सीमा भारत नहीं आ पायी। 

ek araSe Tak Siimaa bhaaraT Nahiin aa paayii.

“Seema couldn’t come to India for a long time.”

10- Anytime

कभी भी (kabhii bhii)

• तुम मेरे घर कभी भी आ सकते हो। 

Tum mere ghar kabhii bhii aa SakaTe ho.

“You can come to my house anytime.”

किसी भी वक़्त (kiSii bhii vaqT)

• बारिश किसी भी वक़्त हो सकती है। 

baaris kiSii bhii vaqT ho SakTii hai.

“It may start raining anytime now.”

11- As soon as possible

जितनी जल्दी हो सके (jiTaNii jaLDii ho Sake)

• जितनी जल्दी हो सके वापस आ जाओ। 

jiTaNii jaLDii ho Sake vaapaS aa jaao.

“Come back as soon as possible.”

जल्द से जल्द (jaLD Se jaLD)

• मुझे जल्द से जल्द ये किताब ख़त्म करनी है। 

mujhe jaLD se jaLD ye kiTaab khaTm karaNii hai.

“I have to finish this book as soon as possible.”

12- Just now

अभी – अभी (abhii – abhii)

• मुझे  अभी – अभी यह ख़बर मिली है। 

mujhe abhii abhii yah khabar miLii hai.

“I heard the news just now.”

7. Time Proverbs and Sayings

Hindi is a rich language. Knowing Hindi helps you taste the depth and diverse range of so many Hindi proverbs and sayings related to time.

Waking Up on Time

So, here’s our bonus section with the most popular proverbs and quotes on time in Hindi.

• समय ही सबसे बड़ा धन है। 

Samay hii SabaSe badaa DHaN hai.

“Time is money.”

• समय किसी के लिए नहीं रुकता।

Samay kiSii ke Liye nahiin rukaTaa.

“Time waits for none.”

• समय बहुत बलवान है।

Samay bahuT baLavaaN hai.

“Time is powerful.”

• गुज़रा वक़्त कभी वापस नहीं आता।

guzaraa vaqT kabhii vaapaS Nahiin aaTaa.

“Once the time has passed, it never comes back.”

• समय हर घाव भर देता है।

Samay har ghaav bhar DeTaa hai.

“Time heals every wound.”

What’s your favorite time-related proverb? Try translating it in Hindi and share it with us in the comment box!

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Friends, charity, faith, and tradition come together each year on Eid al-Adha. Indian Muslims gather together for an enjoyable time and live out the values of the Muslim faith. 

In this article, you’ll learn about Eid al-Adha in India, from how it got started to how Indian Muslims celebrate today. 

Let’s get started.

1. What is Eid al-Adha?

Eid al-Adha, often called “The Feast of the Sacrifice” in English, is one of the most important Muslim holidays worldwide. 

It originates from the story of Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son Ismael. According to the Quran, Ibrahim had asked Allah to give him a son, and Allah did so. But as Ismael grew older, Ibrahim began having recurring dreams of slaughtering his son and realized it was an order from Allah to sacrifice his son. Upon Ibrahim telling his son this, Ismael told his father to do as Allah willed. Ibrahim prepared his son for the sacrifice and was about to slaughter him, but was stopped by a voice. This voice told him that the “vision” had already been completed. Ibrahim was given a lamb to sacrifice in Ismael’s place, and Ismael was revealed to be a righteous prophet.

Today, the Muslim celebration of this holiday focuses on selflessness and serves as a reminder that Allah blesses the faithful. Eid al-Adha is also associated with the willingness to give up cherished possessions to glorify Allah.

→ See our Religion vocabulary list to learn the names of different religions in Hindi! 

2. When is Eid al-Adha in India?

The date of Eid al-Adha varies each year on the Gregorian calendar, as it takes place on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah. The holiday then lasts for roughly three days. 

Here’s a list of this holiday’s tentative start date for the next ten years.

Year	Start Date
2020	July 31
2021	July 20
2022	July 10
2023	June 29
2024	June 17
2025	June 7
2026	May 27
2027	May 17
2028	May 6
2029	April 24

Note that these dates may not be entirely accurate, and may vary. The date of Eid al-Adha is officially determined each year by professional moon-sighters, and the dates above are only expected estimates.

3. How is Eid al-Adha Celebrated?

On the Eid al-Adha holiday, Indian Muslims gather together for ईद नमाज़ (iid namaaz), or “Eid prayer,” in mosques and in more open spaces. Many people opt to नए कपड़े पहनना (naye kapde pahan na), or “wear new clothes,” for these gatherings, and to offer each other Eid al-Adha greetings. Due to the large number of Muslims living in India, this Eid al-Adha prayer time in India is known to sometimes cause traffic or otherwise make transportation difficult, so keep this in mind if you plan on visiting! 

One of the most important Eid al-Adha observances is that of sacrificing an animal. In light of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son—and Allah’s provision of a lamb to sacrifice in Ismael’s place—many Muslims भगवान के नाम पे भेड़,गाय,बकरे,भैंस या ऊट की बलि चढ़ाना (bhagwaan ke naam pe bhed,gaye,bakre,bhains ya oot ki bali chadhaana), or “sacrifice a sheep, cow, goat, buffalo, or camel in the name of God.” 

It’s worth noting that this sacrifice is not used as an atonement for sins, and it’s said that the blood and meat of this animal don’t reach Allah at all. Rather, this sacrifice is more about selflessness and charity, and is a way of showing devotion to Allah (which pleases Him). The sacrificed animal, therefore, is usually divided into three portions: one portion for the poor and needy, one portion to bring home to one’s own family, and one portion to give away to friends and other relatives. 

Eid al-Adha in India is the perfect occasion to prepare and enjoy meat-based meals and other tasty dishes!  

→What’s Your Favorite Indian Food? Check out our vocabulary list to find out, and keep your eyes open for our upcoming blog article all about Indian Cuisine!

→Also, see our list of the Top Tourist Attractions in India to plan for your upcoming trip.

4. Islam & Mosques in India

Did you know that India and the Arab world had trading relations long before the introduction of Islam? 

Perhaps it’s for this reason that Islam spread fairly quickly in India. The country has many mosques, a couple of which date back to the 600 ADs! 

You can read more about Indian mosques on Wikipedia. 

5. Must-Know Hindi Eid al-Adha Vocabulary 

Let’s review some of the Hindi vocabulary words and phrases from this article! 

• भेड़ [n.]

bhed

sheep

• बकरीद [n.]

bakri id

Eid al-Adha

• नए कपड़े पहनना

naye kapde pahan na

Wear new clothes

• भगवान के नाम पे भेड़,गाय,बकरे,भैंस या ऊट की बलि चढ़ाना

bhagwaan ke naam pe bhed,gaye,bakre,bhains ya oot ki bali chadhaana

Sacrifice a sheep, cow, goat, buffalo, or camel in the name of God

• बलिदान [n.]

baliDaan

Sacrifice

• मुसलमान [n.]

musalmaan

Muslim

• बड़ी ईद [n.]

badii iid

Greater Eid

• गोश्त का एक तिहाई हिस्सा दोस्तों और पड़ोसियों को देना

goshT ka ek Tihaayi hissa DosTon aur padosiyon ko Dena

Give away one third of the meat to friends and neighbors

• ईद नमाज़

iid namaaz

Eid prayer

• परिवार और दोस्तों की महफ़िल

parivaar aur Doston ki mahfil

Family and friend gathering

• गोश्त का एक तिहाई हिस्सा ज़रूरतमंद को देना

goshT ka ek Tihaayi hissa zaruraTmanD ko Dena

Donate one third or more of the meat to the poor and needy

• बक्र ईद [n.]

bakr iid

Bakrid

Remember that you can find each of these words with an audio pronunciation on our Hindi Eid al-Adha vocabulary list for pronunciation practice! 

Final Thoughts

The importance of Eid al-Adha for Muslims in India can’t be overstated. This is a holiday of community, charity, and other prominent Muslim values! 

What are your thoughts on this holiday? Is there a similar celebration in your country or faith? Let us know in the comments! 

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It’s easy to get lost in an unfamiliar and vast land such as India. In order to survive this hassle, understanding some basics like how to say right and left in Hindi, and polishing your general vocabulary related to directions in Hindi, is really important.



Table of Contents

1. Why Learn About Directions in Hindi Language
2. Benefits of Knowing Hindi Directions
3. Learning How to Ask Directions in Hindi
4. On the Map: Basics
5. On the Map: Combinations
6. On the Road
7. Landmarks
8. Must-Know Phrases for Asking for Directions
9. Must-Know Phrases for Giving Directions
10. Quick Summary with an Example Situation
11. Climbing the Hindi Learning Ladder with HindiPod101.com

1. Why Learn About Directions in Hindi Language

The heavily populated nation that India is, it also ranks as the seventh-largest country in the world. What might come as a shock to many is that a large chunk of the country still lacks any specific indication on the map.

So, being a non-native, there’s a pretty good chance that you’ll get confused and derail from the right track. That’s why it’s essential to acquaint yourself with the common Hindi words for asking directions in Hindi.

Want to sound like a native? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us and get some amazing pronunciation help for directions in Hindi.

2. Benefits of Knowing Hindi Directions

Knowing how to ask directions in Hindi has more advantages than one might imagine. Here are a few benefits to give you an idea!

• Almost all the best tourist places in India remain heavily crowded. Getting stuck and losing yourself in there can be quite overwhelming. How about asking for directions in Hindi and finding your way out more easily?


• In urgent situations when you have to rush to the railway station or catch a flight, knowing basic directions in Hindi can be a life-saver.


• When living in India, you may also come across a medical emergency. Or in less pressing matters, learning how to ask directions in Hindi may come in handy if you’re trying to reach a local market or looking for a landmark.


• Moreover, using transportation such as auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws in India can be tricky. The bottom line is that knowing even the most common Hindi travel phrases using directions, such as right-left in Hindi, gives the driver an idea of how well you know the place. And thus, the driver may present you with a greater edge for bargaining, too!


• In the end, it’s not just about us, right? A lot of people tend to go off the route all the time and desperately need our help. Wouldn’t it be amazing if you knew how to give directions in Hindi and make others feel safer?

Great! Now that you’ve realized how splendid asking and giving directions in the Hindi language can be, let’s check out the simple steps to do that and learn within the comforts of your home!

3. Learning How to Ask Directions in Hindi

The purpose of this lesson is to enhance your relevant Hindi vocab by focusing on significant location words in Hindi, and more particularly, asking for and giving directions in Hindi.

Let’s get ready for another helpful guide which is sure to save you from all language troubles. That means by the end of the article, you’ll not only have mastered simple phrases like right & left in Hindi or East-West in Hindi, but also the basics of how to give directions in Hindi.

4. On the Map: Basics

Although in day-to-day life, it’s more common to hear natives say things like “left” and “right,” it would be better for us to start with formal phrases first.

So, before we move on to practical and informal phrases for giving directions in the Hindi language, let’s thoroughly understand the cardinal directions in Hindi.



First, the four directions in Hindi:

Hindi Words	English Meaning	Sentences
पूर्व / पूर्वी (puurv / puurvii)	East / Eastern	सूर्य पूर्व दिशा में उगता है।  Suury puurv Disaa men ugaTaa hai. The sun rises in the east.
		पहाड़ी से पूर्व दिशा में एक मंदिर है, जिसके दाहिनी ओर एक तालाब व पूर्व में घना जंगल है।  pahaadii Se puurv Disaa men ek maNDir hai, jiSake DaahiNii or ek TaaLaab va puurv men ghaNaa jangaL hai. There is a temple on the east side of the hill which has a pond on its right side and a dense forest in the east.
पश्चिम / पश्चिमी (pascim / pascimii)	West / Western	सूर्य पश्चिम में अस्त होता है। Suury pascim men aST hoTaa hai. The sun sets in the west.
		गुजरात भारत का पश्चिमी प्रदेश है जबकि असम पूर्व दिशा में है। gujaraaT bhaaraT kaa pascimi praDes hai jabaki aSam poorv Disaa men hai. Gujarat is a western state of India, whereas Assam is in the east direction.
उत्तर / उत्तरी (uTTar / uTTarii)	North / Northern	हिमालय पर्वत भारत के उत्तरी भाग में है। himaaLay parvaT bhaaraT ke uTTarii bhaag men hai. The Himalayan Mountains are in the northern part of India.
		भारत का उत्तरी भाग ठंडा है लेकिन दक्षिण में काफ़ी गर्मी पड़ती है। bhaaraT kaa uTTari bhaag thaNdaa hai LekiN Daksin men kaafii garmii padaTii hai The northern part of India is cold, but the south remains quite hot.
दक्षिण / दक्षिणी (Daksin> / Daksinii)	South / Southern	हमारे घर का मुख्य द्वार दक्षिण दिशा की ओर है। hamaare ghar kaa mukhy Dvaar Daksin Disaa kii or hai. The main entrance of our house faces the south side.
		गाँव के दक्षिणी कोने में विद्यालय और पूर्वी भाग में पुलिस चौकी है। gaanv ke Daksini koNe men viDyaaLay aur puurvii bhaag men puLiS caukii hai. The village has a school in the southern corner and the police station in the eastern part.

• East: As you can see in the above table, “east” in Hindi is known as पूर्व (puurv). But do you know that there’s a colloquial word for it too? Well, local Indians also call “east” in Hindi पूरब (puurab).


• West: “West” in Hindi is pronounced as पश्चिम (pascim). This is used in both writing and speech.


• North: “North” is translated as उत्तर (uTTar). Note that the same Hindi term उत्तर (uTTar) is also used for the English word “answer.” Basically, natives can distinguish between the two based on context.


• South: The grammatically correct translation for “south” is दक्षिण (Daksin), though it’s common to find some people pronounce it as दक्खिन (DakkhiN) which means the same thing.

So far, we’ve covered the basic cardinal directions in Hindi. If asked, would you be able to translate the words “east” and “west” in Hindi? Well, share your answers with us in the comment box and find out how other learners are responding!

5. On the Map: Combinations

Now that you can identify the basic words for cardinal directions in Hindi, it’s time to dig a bit deeper. Because ultimately, just knowing the cardinal directions won’t suffice.

Studying combination phrases such as the northwest direction in Hindi will give you a better grip on giving and asking directions in Hindi.

Hindi Words	English Meaning	Sentences
उत्तर-पूर्वी (uTTar-puurvi)	Northeast	मैं भारत के उत्तर-पूर्वी राज्य की रहने वाली हूँ। मैं मणिपुर से हूँ। main bhaaraT ke uTTar-puurvii raajy kii rahaNe vaaLii huun. main manipur Se huun. I am a resident of a northeastern state of India. I am from Manipur.
उत्तर-पश्चिमी (uTTar-pascimi)	Northwest	राजस्थान भारत के उत्तर-पश्चिमी भाग में है। raajaSTHaaN bhaaraT ke uTTar-pascimi bhaag men hai. Rajasthan is in the northwestern part of India.
दक्षिण-पूर्वी (Daksin-puurvii)	Southeast	उड़ीसा, आंध्र प्रदेश, व तमिलनाडु दक्षिण-पूर्वी राज्य हैं। udiiSaa, aanDHr praDes, va TamiLaNaadu Daksin-puurvii raajy hain. Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamilnadu are the southeastern states of India.
दक्षिण-पश्चिमी (Daksin-pascimii)	Southwest	महाराष्ट्र, कर्नाटक, और केरल भारत के दक्षिण-पश्चिमी भाग में हैं। mahaaraastra, karNaatak, aur keraL bhaaraT ke Daksin-pascimii bhaag men hain. Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala are in the southwestern part of India.

• As you can see, in the examples above, the “north” direction in Hindi has been divided into two basic directions: “northeast” which is उत्तर-पूर्वी (uTTar-puurvi) and “northwest” which is उत्तर-पश्चिमी (uTTar-pascimii).


• Similarly, “south” is subdivided into “southeast” which is दक्षिण-पूर्वी (Daksin-puurvii) and “southwest” which is दक्षिण-पश्चिमी (Daksin-pascimii).

6. On the Road

In the section above, we discussed the cardinal directions in Hindi. Now, it’s time to explore how to ask for or how to give directions in Hindi when we’re on the road.

1- Basic Opposites

Below we’ve tried to cover the most common words used for giving directions in the Hindi language. Let’s start with the basic opposites in Hindi.

Hindi Words	English Meaning	Sentences
ऊपर / पर (uuper / par)	on / above	यह किताब ऊपर मेज़ पर रख दो। yah kiTaab uupar mez par rakh Do. Put this book on the table above.
		ऊपर की मंज़िल पर जाकर फिर दाएं हाथ मुड़ जाना। uupar kii maNziL par jaakar phir Daayen haaTH mud jaaNaa. Go to the upper floor and then turn to the right.
नीचे (Niice)	below / under / down	बिल्ली बिस्तर के नीचे बैठी है। biLLii biSTar ke Niice baithii hai. The cat is sitting under the bed.
		पुल से नीचे उतरकर बाएं हाथ पर सिनेमा हॉल मिलेगा। puL Se Niice uTarakar baayen haath par SiNemaa hauL miLegaa. You’ll find a cinema hall down the bridge on the left side.
आगे  (aage)	next to	मेरा घर इसी गली के आगे है। meraa ghar iSi gaLii ke aage hai. My house is right next to this street.
		पहले चौराहे के आगे दाहिने हाथ पर एक किताब की दुकान है। pahLe cauraahe ke aage DaahiNe haaTH par ek kiTaab kii DukaaN hai. There is a bookshop on the right-hand side after the first intersection.
पीछे  (piiche)	behind / at the back of	घर के पीछे बहुत सुन्दर बग़ीचा है। ghar ke piiche bahuT SuNDar baġiicaa hai. There is a really beautiful garden at the back of the house.
		मेरी कार के पीछे जो बस थी वो बाएं हाथ मुड़ गयी। merii kaar ke piiche jo baS THii wo baayen haaTH mud gayii. The bus which was following my car turned left.
सामने (SaamaNe)	in front of / at the front	सड़क के सामने शहर का सबसे मशहूर भोजनालय है। Sadak ke SaamaNe sahar kaa SabaSe mashuur bhojaNaaLay hai. The most famous restaurant in the town is in front of the road.
		चाय की दुकान के सामने एक ब्यूटी पार्लर है जिसके दाहिनी ओर बेकरी है। caay kii DukaaN ke SaamaNe ek byutii paarLar hai, jiSake DaahiNii or bekarii hai. In front of the tea shop, there’s a beauty parlor which has a bakery on its right side.
दूर  (Duur)	far	सब्ज़ी मंडी यहाँ से काफ़ी दूर है।  Sabzii maNdii yahaan Se kaafii Duur hai. The vegetable market is quite far from here.
		किताब की दुकान दूर है लेकिन एक पुस्तकालय पास में ही  है।  kiTaab kii DukaaN Duur hai LekiN ek puSTakaaLay paaS men hii hai. The book shop is far, but the library is nearby.
पास / नज़दीक  (paaS / NazaDiiq)	near / close	मेरा दोस्त पास में ही रहता है।  meraa DoST paaS men hii rahTaa hai. My friend lives nearby.
		होटल पार्क के नज़दीक है मगर झील से दूर है। hotaL paark ke NazaDiiq hai magar jhiiL Se Duur hai. The hotel is close to the park but away from the lake.
दायें (Daayen)	right	कृपया दाएं हाथ मुड़ जाइये। kripayaa Daayen haaTH mud jaaiye. Please, turn right.
		तुम्हें दाहिने जाकर बाएं मुड़ना होगा। Tumhen DaahiNe jaakar baayen mudaNaa hogaa. You would have to go right and then turn left.
बायें (baayen)	left	भारत में सड़क पर बायीं तरफ़ चलने का नियम है। bhaaraT men Sadak par baayiin Taraf caLaNe kaa Niyam hai. In India, it’s a rule to walk on the left side of the road.
		क्या आप टैक्सी बायीं ओर न लेकर दायीं ओर लेंगे? kyaa aap taikSii baayiin or Naa Lekar Daayiin or Lenge? Would you turn the taxi to the right instead of left?

• As we already know, “left” in Hindi is known as बायें (baayen), whereas “right” is known as दायें (Daayen).


• “To turn” is मुड़ना (mudaNaa) and “turn” [verb] is मुड़ो / मुड़ जाओ / मुड़ जाइए (mudo / mud jaao / mud jaaiyev). Similarly, “to go” is जाना (jaaNaa) and “go” is जाओ / जाइए (jaao / jaaiye).

So, with these words, you can easily make some simple yet really useful Hindi phrases.

For instance:

“Turn left” in Hindi is बायें मुड़ जाओ / जाइए (baayen mud jaao / jaaiye).
“Turn right” in Hindi is दायें मुड़ जाओ / जाइए (Daayen mud jaao / jaaiye).
“Turn back” in Hindi is पीछे मुड़ जाओ / जाइए (piiche mud jaao / jaaiye).

Adding some more phrases to this list of directions in Hindi:

“Go down” in Hindi is नीचे जाओ / जाइए (Niice jaao / jaaiye).
“Go back” in Hindi is पीछे जाओ / जाइए (piiche jaao / jaaiye).
“Go up” in Hindi is ऊपर जाओ / जाइए (uupar jaao / jaaiye).
“Go straight” in Hindi is सीधे जाओ / जाइए (SiiDHe jaao/jaaiye).

And lastly, here are some other essential phrases to keep in mind:

“Near” in Hindi is पास (paaS).
“Far” in Hindi is दूर (Duur).
“In front of” in Hindi is के सामने (ke SaamaNe).
“Beside” in Hindi is के पास (ke paas).
“Go straight” in Hindi is ठीक सीधे (thiik SiiDHe).

2- Direction Phrases with References

Our next step is to talk about the directions with different references. So, let’s have a look at them.

Hindi Words	Hindi Words	Sentences
किनारे पर (kiNaare par)	around the corner	गली के किनारे पर एक दर्ज़ी की दुकान है। gaLii ke kiNaare par ek Darzii kii DukaaN hai. There’s a tailor’s shop around the corner of the street.
दुकान के आगे (DukaaN ke aage)	next to the shop	दुकान के आगे बहुत बड़ा पार्क है। DukaaN ke aage bahuT badaa paark hai. There’s a huge park next to the shop.
चौराहे के पास (cauraahe ke paaS)	by the intersection	अस्पताल चौराहे के पास ही है। aSpaTaaL cauraahe ke paaS hii hai. The hospital is by the intersection.
अगले स्टॉप पर (agaLe Staup par)	at the next stop	मुझे अगले स्टॉप पर उतरना है। mujhe agaLe Staup par uTaraNaa hai. I have to get off at the next stop.
सड़क पार (Sadak paar)	across the road	सड़क पार लैपटॉप का शोरूम है। Sadak paar Laipataup ka soruum hai. There’s a laptop showroom across the road.
दो गली छोड़ के (Do gaLii chod ke)	leaving two streets	दो गली छोड़ के मेरे दोस्त का घर है। Do gaLii chod ke mere DoST kaa ghar hai. Leaving two streets is my friend’s house.

So far, we’ve almost covered the complete way of asking for directions in Hindi, and yet there’s so much more to learn and explore!

Below, you’ll read about the different words used for landmarks and how to use them properly.

7. Landmarks

Every town in every country has landmarks. Some are quite famous and others need a little more introduction. Landmarks make it so much easier for us to find places and check if we’re moving on the right path.

What are the famous landmarks in your town? Share the unique statues, buildings, and one-of-its-kind places in your city in the comment box below and check out what others are posting as well!

1- In the City

Hindi Words	English Meaning	English Meaning
हवाई अड्डा (havaaii addaa)	airport	हवाई अड्डा कितना दूर है? havaaii addaa kiTaNaa Duur hai? How far is the airport?
सबवे (Sab ve)	subway	चौराहे के आगे एक सबवे आएगा। cauraahe ke aage ek Sabave aayegaa. There will be a subway next to the intersection.
शहर के बीचोंबीच (sahar ke biiconbiic)	center of the city	यह इमारत शहर के बीचोंबीच में है।  yah imaaraT sahar ke biiconbiic men hai. This building is right in the center of the city.
पार्क / बग़ीचा (paark / baġiicaa)	park	क्या तुम पार्क में बैठना चाहोगे? kyaa Tum paark men baithaNaa caahoge? Would you like to sit in the park?
होटल (hotaL)	hotel	होटल यहाँ से चार किलोमीटर दूर है। hotaL yahaan Se caar kiLomiitar Duur hai. The hotel is four kilometers from here.
जलपान गृह / भोजनालय (jaLapaaN grih / bhojaNaaLay)	restaurant	यहाँ कहीं शाकाहारी भोजनालय मिलेगा? yahaan kahiin saakaahaarii bhojaNaaLay miLegaa? Is there any vegetarian restaurant here?
अस्पताल (aSpaTaaL)	hospital	मेरी दोस्त एक बड़े अस्पताल में नर्स है। merii DoST ek bade aSpaTaaL men NarS hai. My friend works as a nurse at a big hospital.
बैंक (baink)	bank	बैंक शाम को ५ बजे बंद हो जाता है।  baink saam ko paanc baje baND ho jaaTaa hai. The bank closes at five in the evening.

2- On a Road

Hindi Words	English Meaning	English Meaning
चौराहा (cauraahaa)	intersection	यह इस शहर का सबसे भीड़-भाड़ वाला चौराहा है।  yah iS sahar kaa SabaSe bhiid-bhaad vaaLaa cauraahaa hai. This is the busiest intersection in the whole town.
तिराहा (Tiraahaa)	trijunction	अगले मोड़ पर एक तिराहा आएगा, वहां से दाएं घूम जाइये।  agaLe mod par ek Tiraahaa aayegaa, vahaan Se Daayen ghuum jaaiye. There’s a trijunction at the next turn. Turn right from there.
लाल बत्ती (LaaL baTTii)	traffic light / red light	हर किसी को लाल बत्ती के नियम का पालन करना चाहिए।  har kiSi ko LaaL baTTii ke Niyam kaa paaLaN karaNaa caahiye. Everyone should follow the traffic rules.
ज़ेब्रा क्रॉसिंग (zebraa krauSing)	zebra crossing	सड़क पार करते वक़्त हमेशा ज़ेब्रा क्रॉसिंग का इस्तेमाल करें।  Sadak paar karaTe vaqT hamesaa zebraa krauSing kaa iSTemaaL karen. Always use the zebra crossing while crossing the road.
गोल चक्कर (goL cakkar)	roundabout	हमें पिछले गोल चक्कर से बाएं घूम जाना चाहिए था।  hamen pichaLe goL cakkar Se baayen ghuum jaaNaa caahiye THaa. We should have turned left at the last roundabout.
फ़्लाईओवर (fLaaiiover)	flyover	इस फ़्लाईओवर से केवल चार पहिया वाहनों को जाने की अनुमति है।  iS fLaaiiover Se kevaL caar pahiyaa vaahaNon ko jaaNe kii aNumaTi hai. Only four-wheelers are permitted to go through this flyover.
पुल (puL)	bridge	पुल पार कर अगला यू -टर्न ले लीजिये।  puL paar kar agaLaa yuu-tarN Le Lijiye. Take the U-turn after crossing the bridge.
सड़क (Sadak)	road	यह सड़क दिल्ली से होते हुए सीधा आगरा तक जाती है।  yah Sadak DiLLii Se hoTe hue SiiDHaa aagaraa Tak jaaTii hai. This road goes through Delhi and straight to Agra.

Now that we know how to talk about the landmarks on a road or in the main city, let’s jump to phrases related to the main points in a building or similar structure!

3- In a Structure / Building

Hindi Words	English Meaning	Sentences
शौचालय (saucaaLay)	restroom / toilet	बायीं तरफ़ वाला शौचालय महिलाओं के लिए है व दाहिनी तरफ़ वाला पुरुषों के लिए है।  baayiin Taraf vaaLaa saucaaLay mahiLaaon ke Liye hai va DaahiNi Taraf vaaLaa puruson ke Liye hai. The restroom on the left side is for women and the one on the right side is for men.
प्रतीक्षालय (praTiiksaaLay)	waiting room	सभी यात्री प्रतीक्षालय में रेलगाड़ी का इंतज़ार कर रहे थे।  Sabhii yaaTrii praTiiksaaLay men reLagaadii kaa iNTazaar kar rahe THe. All the passengers were waiting for the train in the waiting room.
लिफ़्ट (Lift)	elevator / lift	लिफ़्ट से चौथी मंज़िल पर चले जाओ।  Lift Se cauTHii maNziL par caLe jaao. Take the elevator to the fourth floor.
पार्किंग (paarking)	parking lot	मॉल में पार्किंग की जगह बेसमेंट में है।  mauL men paarking kii jagah beSameNt men hai. The parking lot in the mall is in the basement.
अंदर आने का गेट (aNDar aaNe kaa get)	entry gate	इमारत के भीतर आने के लिए अंदर आने का गेट उपयोग करें।  imaaraT ke bhiiTar aaNe ke Liye aNDar aaNe kaa get upayog karen. Use the entry gate to get inside the building.
बाहर जाने का गेट (baahar jaaNe kaa get)	exit gate	बाहर जाने का गेट दूसरी तरफ़ है।  baahar jaaNe kaa get DuuSarii Taraf hai. The exit gate is on the other side.

8. Must-Know Phrases for Asking for Directions

Now, how to find directions in Hindi.

In India, the tone and colloquial words play a great role when you’re trying to ask for directions. Subtle manners and proper communication go a long way!

1- Polite Phrases to Start the Question

Obviously, you can’t throw a question on someone just like that. It’s important to seek their attention and start a chit-chat without offending them. Take a look at these polite phrases to get the job done!

• ज़रा सुनिए / माफ़ कीजियेगा
  zaraa SuNiye / maaf kiijiyegaa
  Excuse me.


• मुझे कुछ पूछना था
  mujhe kuch puuchaNaa THaa
  May I ask something?


• मुझे यह जानना था कि… (अगली बस कब आएगी)?
  mujhe yah jaaNaNaa THaa ki… (agaLii baS kab aayegii)?
  I wanted to know… (when would the next bus arrive)?


• क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि… (पीने का पानी कहाँ मिलेगा?)
  kyaa aap baTaa Sakate hain ki… (piiNe kaa paaNii kahaan miLegaa)?
  Could you please tell me… (where I can get some drinking water)?

2- Asking for Directions

Once you’ve grabbed their attention and the other person is more willing to listen to you, you can now ask them for directions with these useful Hindi phrases!

• बाथरूम / शौचालय किधर होगा?
  baaTHaruum / saucaaLay kiDHar hogaa?
  Where is the restroom?


• क्या आस-पास कोई किराने की दुकान मिलेगी?
  kyaa aaS-paaS koii kiraaNe kii DukaaN miLegii?
  How do I get to a nearby convenience store?


• मैक डॉनल्ड्स यहाँ से कितनी दूर होगा?
  maik DoNaLDS yahaan Se kiTaNii Duur hogaa?
  How far is McDonald’s from here?

3- Courtesy Phrases to Thank People

And what could be a better way to end the conversation than with a token of gratitude? After they’ve briefed you and cleared your confusion, sharing a small thank-you moment will bring smiles to every face. So, the next time somebody helps you, get in their good graces with these courtesy phrases.

• धन्यवाद
  DHaNyavaaD
  Thank you.


• मदद के लिए शुक्रिया
  maDaD ke Liye sukriyaa
  I appreciate your help.


• मैं समझ गया / गयी
  main Samajh gayaa / gayii
  I’ve got it!

9. Must-Know Phrases for Giving Directions

To give directions to someone, you’ll need to know a few more handy phrases.

Sometimes, just a tiny indication is enough to clear the clouds and have a smooth ride ahead. What are those handy phrases? Below are some useful driving directions in Hindi, and other directions to help someone get around or find their way.

Hindi Phrases	English Meaning
आगे जाएं (aage jaayen)	Go straight/further.
पीछे मुड़ें (piiche muden)	Turn back.
यू-टर्न ले लीजिये (yuu-tarN Le Liijiye)	Take a U-turn.
दायें / बाएं मुड़ें (Daayen / baayen muden)	Turn right / left.
चौराहे से दाएं / बाएं मुड़ें (cauraahe Se Daayen / baayen muden)	Take a right / left at the intersection.
दूसरी मंज़िल पर (DuuSarii maNziL par)	on the second floor
चौथी मंज़िल पर (cauTHii maNziL par)	on the fourth floor
ऊपर / नीचे  जाएं (uupar / Niice jaayen)	Go upstairs / downstairs.
चलते रहिये / आगे चलते जाइये (caLaTe rahiye/ aage caLaTe jaaiye)	Keep going.
रुक जाइये (ruk jaaiye)	Stop.
ज़रा जल्दी करिये (zaraa jaLDii kariye)	Hurry up.
धीरे चलिए (DHiire caLiye)	Slow down.
आप देख कर जान जायेंगे (aap Dekh kar jaaN jayenge)	You’ll know it once you see it.
आप पहचान जायेंगे (aap pahacaaN jayenge)	You won’t miss it.

10. Quick Summary with an Example Situation

Suppose you’re traveling to India and wish to see the Taj Mahal. Your flight lands and you check in at a nice hotel. Naturally, you and the hotel manager begin a conversation, and you ask them in Hindi how to reach the historical monument.

The whole chat between you and the manager may go something like this:

You: मुझे ताज महल देखना है. क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि टैक्सी से कैसे जाना होगा?

mujhe Taaj mahaL DekhNaa hai. kyaa aap baTaa SakTe hain ki taikSii Se kaiSe jaaNaa hogaa?

“I wish to go and visit the Taj Mahal. Could you please tell me how to go there by taxi?”

Manager: जी, ज़रूर. टैक्सी स्टैंड होटल से २ किलोमीटर दूर बाईं तरफ़ है. पहले सीधे जाइये, फ़िर पहले चौराहे से बाएं मुड़ जाइये. टैक्सी लेकर आप को सीधे जाना होगा. तिराहे से दाहिनी तरफ़ मुड़ते ही ताज महल दिखेगा. ताज महल का मुख्य द्वार लाल बत्ती वाली सड़क के पीछे है.

jii zaruur. taikSii StainD hoteL Se Do kiLomiitar Duur baayiin Taraf hai. pehLe SiiDHe jaaiye, fir cauraahe se baayen muṛ jaaiye. taikSii Lekar aap ko SiiDHe jaaNaa hogaa. Tiraahe Se DaahiNii Taraf muṛTe hii Taaj mahaL Dikhegaa. Taaj mahaL kaa mukhya Dvaar LaaL baTTii vaaLii Saṛak ke piiche hai.

“Yes, of course. The taxi stand is two kilometers away from the hotel to its left. First, you need to go straight, then turn left at the first intersection. When you get into the taxi, go straight again. When you turn to the right, at the trijunction, you can see the Taj Mahal. The main gate of the Taj Mahal is at the back of the traffic light road.”

You: ओह, बताने के लिए बहुत शुक्रिया. क्या आप ताज महल के भीतर जाने का रास्ता बता सकते हैं?

oh, baTaaNe ke Liye bahauT sukriyaa. Kyaa aap Taaj mahaL ke bhiitar jaaNe kaa raaSTaa baTaa SakTe hain?

“Oh, right! Could you please explain the way to get inside the Taj Mahal gate?”

Manager: जी, मुख्य द्वार से घुसते ही, आपको एक बग़ीचा दिखेगा. ताज महल की इमारत बगीचे के बिलकुल बीचो-बीच में है. यह यमुना नदी के दक्षिण दिशा में है.

jii, mukhya Dvaar Se ghuSTe hii, aapko ek bagiicaa Dikhegaa. Taaj mahaL kii imaaraT bagiice ke biLkuL biico-biich men hai. yeh yamuNaa NaDii ke Daksin men hai.

“Yes, as you enter the main gate, you will see a huge garden. The Taj Mahal building is right at the center of this garden. It is in the south of the Yamuna River.”

You: आपका बहुत धन्यवाद.

aapkaa bahauT DHaNyavaaD

“Many, many thanks to you.”

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If you want to speak fluent Hindi like a native, the best stepping stone is to learn and memorize as many noun example sentences in Hindi as possible. Whether you’re traveling to a Hindi-speaking country, talking to a native friend, sharing about your family, or planning to eat somewhere in India, knowing the most common list of nouns in Hindi is a must.

Below, we’ll share with you the concrete noun definition in Hindi, followed by the types of nouns in Hindi with pictures. Not only that, but our Hindi nouns list also has different categories that consist of more than 100 examples.

After going through this lesson on nouns in Hindi, you’ll be an expert. In addition to that, you’ll also be able to flawlessly use most of these useful nouns in basic Hindi conversations.



Table of Contents

1. The Hindi Noun: Definition and Types
2. List of 100+ Nouns in Hindi
3. How to Use HindiPod101 for a Better Hindi Learning Experience!

1. The Hindi Noun: Definition and Types

Now, it’s time to study the main definition of the noun and its types in Hindi. While discussing this, you’ll learn the Hindi noun definition and types, the meaning of nouns in Hindi, and see some noun examples/sentences in Hindi.

Nouns in Hindi vocabulary are an inseparable part of the language. A “noun” in Hindi is known as संज्ञा (Sangyaa).

There can be no better way of learning about Hindi nouns than by introducing ourselves to the most basic Hindi definition of noun, which goes as follows:

• किसी भी व्यक्ति, वस्तु, अथवा स्थान के नाम को संज्ञा कहते हैं।
  kiSii bhii vyakTi, vaSTu, aTHavaa STHaaN ke NaaM ko Sangyaa kahaTe hain.
  The name of a person, place, or thing is called a noun.

As we move forward in this lesson, you’ll notice that almost all nouns in the Hindi language are divided into masculine and feminine nouns in Hindi, whereas in English, this doesn’t apply.

So, how many types of nouns are there in Hindi? Well, there is a total of five types. In this section, we’ll discuss all five types of nouns in Hindi with examples.

1- Common Nouns in Hindi

A common noun in Hindi is known as जातिवाचक संज्ञा (jaaTivaacak Sangyaa). These are words that are used to name a person or place in a general sense.

Actually, all nouns in Hindi are either common or proper. The rest of the types described below fall under the category of common nouns. Even the uncountable and countable nouns in Hindi are examples of common nouns.

Common noun examples/sentences in Hindi are:

• बच्चा फल खा रहा है।
  baccaa phaL khaa rahaa hai.
  The kid is eating the fruit.


• लड़की खेल रही है।
  Ladakii kheL rahii hai.
  The girl is playing.

2- Proper Nouns in Hindi

Next is the proper noun. The word for proper noun in Hindi is व्यक्तिवाचक संज्ञा (vyakTi vaacak Sangyaa). Proper nouns in Hindi grammar are the words which specify a special name of any person or place.

A few well-known proper nouns are:

• महात्मा गाँधी (mahaaTmaa gaaNDHii)      Mahatma Gandhi (name of an Indian leader)


• क़ुतुब मीनार (quTub miiNaar)      Qutub Minar (name of a historical place)


• दिल्ली (DiLLii)           Delhi (name of capital)


• गंगा (gangaa)           Ganga (name of river)

3- Abstract Nouns in Hindi

The third type of noun are the abstract nouns.

Abstract nouns in Hindi are known as भाववाचक संज्ञा (bhaav vaacak Sangyaa). As the name suggests, abstract nouns stand for words that depict a particular state, emotion, or condition of any person or thing.

Some of the abstract noun examples are:

• ख़ुशी (khusii)           Happiness


• ग़रीबी (ġariibii)           Poverty


• कोमलता (komaLaTaa)           Softness


• मिठास (mithaaS)           Sweetness


• अनुशासन (aNusaaSaN)           Discipline

4- Material Nouns in Hindi

The fourth category is the material noun, which is also one of the most common types of nouns in Hindi.

The translation of material noun in Hindi is वस्तु वाचक (vaSTu vaacak) / द्रव्य वाचक संज्ञा (Dravya vaacak Sangyaa). Some examples of material nouns that are in the Hindi vocabulary are mentioned below.

• लकड़ी (Lakadii)           Wood


• लोहा (Lohaa)           Iron


• ऊन (uuN)           Wool


• पानी (paaNii)           Water

5- Collective Nouns in Hindi

In Hindi, collective nouns are समूहवाचक संज्ञा (Samuuh vaacak Sangyaa).

They basically refer to any group of people, places, or things. Some of the collective nouns that are in the Hindi vocabulary are given below.

• गुच्छा (gucchaa)           Bunch


• सेना (SeNaa)           Army


• बंडल (baNdaL)           Bundle


• भीड़ (bhiid)           Crowd

6- Concrete Nouns in Hindi

Concrete nouns are any nouns which can be felt through any of our five sensory organs. These five sensations are touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing.

General examples of concrete nouns used in basic Hindi conversations are:

• कमरा (kamaraa)           Room


• मेज़ (mez)           Table


• सब्ज़ी (Sabzii)           Vegetables


• घास (ghaaS)           Grass


• आसमान (aaSamaaN)           Sky

With this, we’ve got you covered with the basic definitions of nouns and their types in Hindi. Now you can confidently identify various proper nouns, abstract nouns, and common nouns in Hindi.

So, after reading this short lesson, you’re officially ready to check out these top 100+ nouns in the Hindi language and learn how to use these words in day-to-day conversations.

• In the tables below, we’ve included both Hindi nouns and their gender. The gender of each noun has been mentioned in a small bracket alongside the noun. You can see it in the format of (m) or (f). Here, (m) stands for masculine and (f) stands for feminine.


• For words that qualify as both masculine and feminine, the symbol (m/f) has been used.


• The second column of every table contains the meaning of Hindi nouns in English. And in the last column, we’ve given examples on how to use the nouns in sentences.

2. List of 100+ Nouns in Hindi

1- Home Appliances

The first category is that of common home appliances that people use on an everyday basis.

S. No.	Hindi Noun	English Meaning	Usage in a Sentence
1.	माइक्रोवेव ओवन (m) Maaikrovev ovaN	Microwave oven	पिज़्ज़ा माइक्रोवेव ओवन में रखा है। pizzaa maaikrovev ovaN men rakhaa hai. The pizza is in the microwave oven.
2.	रेफ़्रिजरेटर (m) Refrijaretar	Refrigerator	रेफ़्रिजरेटर ख़राब हो गया है। refrijaretar kharaab ho gayaa hai. The refrigerator is not working.
3.	वैक्यूम क्लीनर (m) Vaikyuum kLiiNar	Vacuum cleaner	वैक्यूम क्लीनर दूसरे कमरे में रखा है।  vaikyuum kLiiNar DuuSare kamre men rakhaa hai. The vacuum cleaner is kept in the other room.
4.	वॉशिंग मशीन (f) Vausing masiiN	Washing machine	यह वॉशिंग मशीन काफ़ी महँगी है। yeh vausing masiiN kaafii mahangii hai. This washing machine is quite expensive.
5.	डी वी डी प्लेयर (m) Dii vii dii pLeyar	DVD player	मेरा डीवीडी प्लेयर बहुत पुराना है। meraa dii vii dii pLeyar bahuT puraaNaa hai. My DVD player is really old.
6.	टेलीविज़न (m) TeLiivizaN	TV	चलो, टेलीविज़न पर कुछ देखा जाये।  caLo, teLiivizaN par kuch Dekhaa jaaye. Come on, let’s watch something on the television.
7.	पंखा (m) Pankhaa	Fan	पंखा धीमे चल रहा है। pankhaa DHiime caL rahaa hai. The fan is moving slow.
8.	एयर कंडीशनर (m) Eyar kaNdiisaNar	Air conditioner	एयर कंडीशनर काम नहीं कर रहा। eyar kaNdiisaNar kaam Nahiin kar rahaa. The air conditioner is not working.
9.	लैपटॉप (m) Laipataup	Laptop	तुमने ये लैपटॉप कितने में ख़रीदा? TumaNe ye Laipataup kiTaNe men khariiDaa? How much did you pay for this laptop?
10.	स्टोव (m) Stov	Stove	कृपया, स्टोव ऑन कर दो। kripayaa, Stov auN kar Do. Please, turn on the stove.

2- Technology

In today’s world, we hardly go a minute without technology. So, it should be obvious why we’re covering the technology category on our list of nouns!

S. No.	Hindi Noun	English Meaning	Usage in a Sentence
11.	वाई फ़ाई (m) vaaii faaii	Wi-Fi	क्या यहाँ वाई फ़ाई चल रहा है? kyaa yahan vaaii faaii caL rahaa hai? Is the Wi-Fi working here?
12.	ब्लॉग (m) bLaug	Blog	तुम्हारा ब्लॉग तो बेहतरीन है! Tumhaaraa bLaug To behaTriiN hai. Your blog looks amazing! “
13.	इंटरनेट (m) iNtaraNet	Internet	मुझे इंटरनेट इस्तेमाल करना अच्छा लगता है। mujhe iNtaraNet iSTemaaL karaNaa acchaa LagaTaa hai. I love browsing on the internet.
14.	पासवर्ड (m) paaSavard	Password	मैंने अपने अकाउंट का पासवर्ड बदल दिया है। mainNe apaNe akaauNt kaa paaSavard baDal Diyaa hai. I have changed the password for my account.
15.	फ़ोटो (f) foto	Photo	सारी फ़ोटो अपलोड कर दो। Saarii foto apaLod kar Do. Upload all the photos.
16.	वेब पेज (m) veb pej	Webpage	यह वेब पेज नए तरीक़े से बनाना पड़ेगा। yah veb pej Naye Tariiqe Se baNaaNaa padegaa. This webpage will have to be made in a new style.
17.	वेबसाइट (f) vebaSaait	Website	मेरी वेबसाइट सबको पसंद आयी। merii vebaSaait Sabako paSaND aayii. Everybody liked my website.
18.	सोशल मीडिया (f) SosaL miidiyaa	Social media	सोशल मीडिया पर सिर्फ़ वक़्त बर्बाद होता है। SosaL miidiyaa par Sirf vaqT barbaaD hoTaa hai. Social media is just a waste of time.
19.	ट्विटर (m) tvitar	Twitter	मैंने अपना ट्विटर अकाउंट बंद कर दिया है। mainNe apaNaa tvitar akaauNt baND kar Diyaa hai. I have closed my Twitter account.
20.	इंस्टाग्राम (m) iNStaagraam	Instagram	क्या तुम इंस्टाग्राम पर हो? kyaa Tum iNStaagraam par ho? Are you on Instagram?
21.	गूगल (m) guugaL	Google	गूगल जानकारियों का ख़ज़ाना है। guugaL jaaNakaariyon kaa khazaaNaa hai. Google is a treasure trove of information.
22.	लिंक (m) Link	Link	यह लिंक काम नहीं कर रहा। yah Link kaam Nahiin kar rahaa. This link is not working.
23.	फेसबुक (m) feSabuk	Facebook	क्या हम दोनों फेसबुक पर दोस्त बन सकते हैं? kyaa ham DoNon feSabuk par DoST baN SakaTe hain. Can we be friends on Facebook?

Did you find these tech words in Hindi helpful? Why don’t you share your thoughts in the comment section and we’ll help you out with any questions you have!

3- Transportation

Do you know that India has the largest network of railways in the world? Well, it’s true! Being a heavily populated country, one would be amazed to see all sorts of transportation.

There are cycle rickshaws that native people love to have a ride on. They’re pulled manually and can comfortably carry two people at a time. The cycle rickshaws are more appropriate for shorter distances, and provide an eco-friendly method of traveling in the city.



Check out the table below to find out the other popular transportation methods and related Hindi nouns!

S. No.	Hindi Noun	English Meaning	Usage in a Sentence
24.	मेट्रो रेल (f) metro reL	Metro rail	मेट्रो रेल भारत की बेहतरीन रेलों में से एक है। metro reL bhaaraT kii behaTriiN reLon men Se ek hai. Metro rail is one of the most excellent railway systems in India.
25.	सीट (f) Siit	Seat	बस में केवल चार ही सीट ख़ाली थीं। baS men kevaL caar hii Siit khaaLii THiin. There were only four empty seats on the bus.
26.	हवाई जहाज़ (m) havaaii jahaaz	Plane	मेरे बेटे को हवाई जहाज़ से यात्रा करना पसंद है। mere bete ko havaaii jahaaz Se yaaTraa karaNaa paSaND hai. My son loves to travel by plane.
27.	बोर्डिंग गेट (m) bording get	Boarding gate	बोर्डिंग गेट दाईं तरफ़ है। bording get Daayiin Taraf hai. The boarding gate is to the right.
28.	सामान (m) SaamaaN	Luggage	अपना सामान सुरक्षित जगह पर रखें। apaNaa SaamaaN SuraksiT jagah par rakhen. Keep your luggage in a safe place.
29.	प्रस्थान (m) praSTHaaN	Departure	रेलगाड़ी का प्रस्थान समय क्या है। reLagaadii ka praSTHaaN Samay kyaa hai. What’s the departure time for the train?
30.	आगमन (m) aagamaN	Arrival	यात्रियों के आगमन के लिए अलग द्वार है। yaaTriyon ke aagamaN ke Liye aLag Dvaar hai. There is a separate gate for the arrival of the passengers.
31.	साईकिल रिक्शा (m) SaaikiL riksaa	Cycle rickshaw	साइकिल रिक्शा में सिर्फ़ दो लोग बैठ सकते हैं। SaaikiL riksaa men Sirf Do Log baith SakTe hain. A cycle rickshaw has space for only two people.
32.	ऑटो रिक्शा (m) auto riksaa	Auto rickshaw	ऑटो रिक्शा छोटे शहरों में भी प्रचलित हैं। auto riksaa chote saharon men bhii pracaLiT hain. Auto rickshaws are popular in small towns as well.
33.	टैक्सी (f) taikSii	Taxi	टैक्सी बहुत तेज़ी से भाग रही थी। taikSii bahuT Tezii Se bhaag rahii THii. The taxi was running at a high speed.
34.	बस (f) baS	Bus	हम कल बस से लखनऊ जायेंगे। ham kaL baS Se LakhaNauu jaayenge. We will go to Lucknow tomorrow by bus.
35.	रेलगाड़ी  (f) reLagaadii	Train	दिल्ली जाने के लिए रेलगाड़ी परसों मिलेगी। DiLLii jaaNe ke Liye reLagaadii parSon miLegii. The train to Delhi is available the day after tomorrow.

4- Food and Cutlery

Indian food stands out for its aromatic flavors and spices. Once you taste the Indian curries, Naans, and sweets, it’s hard to get over the taste and sumptuousness.



If you happen to visit India anytime soon, don’t miss out on the finest Indian cuisines. That being said, while dining with your friends and colleagues, how great would it be if you also knew the Hindi names for the common cutlery and cooking utensils?

Here’s a perfect list of Hindi nouns to get you going!

S. No.	Hindi Noun	English Meaning	Usage in a Sentence
36.	भोजनालय (m) bhojaNaaLay	Restaurant	घर के पास में ही एक शुद्ध शाकाहारी भोजनालय है। ghar ke paaS men hii ek suDDH saakaahaarii bhojaNaaLay hai. There is a pure vegetarian restaurant near the house.
37.	वेटर (m) vetar	Waiter	वेटर को कितनी टिप देनी है? vetar ko kiTaNii tip DeNii hai? How much tip does the waiter get?
38.	वेट्रेस (f)  vetreS	Waitress	वेट्रेस से कहो बिल ले आये। vetreS Se kaho biL Le aaye. Ask the waitress to bring the bill.
39.	रात का खाना (m) raat kaa khaaNaa	Dinner	रात का खाना हमारे ही साथ करियेगा। raaT kaa khaaNaa  hamaare hii SaaTH kariyegaa. Please, have dinner with us.
40.	अल्पाहार (m) aLpaahaar	Snack	हम भोजन के बजाय सिर्फ़ अल्पाहार लेंगे। ham bhojaN ke bajaay Sirf aLpaahaar Lenge. We’d like to have just some snacks instead of a full meal.
41.	नाश्ता (m) Nashtaa	Breakfast	मुझे नाश्ते में अंडे और कॉफ़ी पसंद हैं। mujhe NaasTe men aNde aur kauffii paSaND hain. I love to have eggs and coffee for breakfast.
42.	चाइनीज़ खाना (m) caaiNiiz khaaNaa	Chinese food	चाइनीज़ खाना बेहद लज़ीज़ होता है। caaiNiiz khaaNaa behaD Laziiz hoTaa hai. Chinese food is quite delicious.
43.	फ़ास्ट फ़ूड (m) faaSt  fuud	Fast food	रोज़ाना फ़ास्ट फ़ूड खाना सेहत के लिए हानिकारक है। rozaaNaa faaSt  fuud khaaNaa SehaT ke Liye haaNikaarak hai. Consuming fast food every day is harmful to our health.
44.	हेड वेटर (m) hed vetar	Head waiter	मुझे हेड वेटर से बात करनी है। mujhe hed vetar Se baaT karaNii hai. I would like to talk to the head waiter.
45.	मेनू (m) meNuu	Menu	यहाँ का मेनू लाजवाब है। yahaan kaa meNuu Laajavaab hai. The menu here is amazing.
46.	पाश्चात्य भोजन (m) paaScaaTya bhojaN	Western food	मुझे सभी तरीक़े के पाश्चात्य भोजन खाना अच्छा लगता है। mujhe Sabhii Tariiqe ke paaScaaTya bhojaN khaaNaa acchaa LagaTaa hai. I love to eat all kinds of western food.
47.	धूम्रपान (m) DHuumrapaaN	Smoking	धूम्रपान फेफड़ों को कमज़ोर बनाता है। DHuumrapaaN phephadon ko kamzor baNaaTaa hai. Smoking makes the lungs weak.
48.	पानी (m) paaNii	Water	पीने के लिए ठंडा पानी मिलेगा क्या? piiNe ke Liye thaNdaa paaNii miLegaa kyaa? Can I have some chilled water to drink?
49.	क्रेडिट कार्ड (m) kredit kaard	Credit card	मेरा क्रेडिट कार्ड घर पर छूट गया है। meraa kredit kaard ghar par chuut gayaa hai. I’ve left my credit card at home.
50.	रसोइया (m) raSoiyaa	Chef	यह रसोइया भारत के बाहर से बुलाया गया है। yah raSoiyaa bhaaraT ke baahar Se buLaayaa gayaa hai. This chef has been invited from outside India.
51.	बिल (m) biL	Bill	कृपया, बिल ले आइये। kripayaa, biL Le aaiye. Please, bring the bill.
52.	काँटा (m)  kaanta	Fork	काँटा और चम्मच मेज़ पर ही रखे हैं। kaanta aur cammac mez par hii rakhe hain. The forks and spoons are on the table.
53.	दन्तखुदनी (f)  DaNTakhuDaNii	Toothpick	खाने के बाद मुझे दन्तखुदनी इस्तेमाल करने की आदत है। khaaNe ke baaD mujhe DaNTakhuDaNii iSTemaaL karaNe kii aaDaT hai. I have a habit of using the toothpick after meals.
54.	जग (m) jag	Jug	जग में जूस भर कर ले आओ। jag men juuS bhar kar Le aao. Please, bring some juice in the jug.
55.	कलछी (f)  kaLachii	Ladle	दाल और सूप परोसने के लिए हम कलछी का उपयोग करते हैं। DaaL aur Suup paroSaNe ke Liye ham kaLachii kaa upayog karaTe hain. We use the ladle for serving the lentils and soups.
56.	चम्मच (m)  cammac	Spoon	यह चम्मच साफ़ नहीं है। yah cammac Saaf Nahiin hai. This spoon is not clean.
57.	चाय का प्याला (m) Caay kaa pyaaLaa	Teacup	सारे चाय के प्याले अलमारी में रखे हैं। Saare caay ke pyaaLe aLamaarii men rakhe hain. All the teacups are stored in the cupboard.
58.	चाय की केतली (f) caay kii keTaLii	Teapot	चाय की केतली अभी गरम है। caay kii keTaLii abhii garam hai. The teapot is still hot.
59.	चाकू (m) caakuu	Knife	मुझे सेब काटने के लिए चाकू चाहिए। mujhe Seb kaataNe ke Liye caakuu caahiye. I need a knife to cut the apple.
60.	थाली (f) THaaLii	Plate	मेरी थाली में और सब्ज़ी दे दो। merii THaaLii men aur Sabzii De Do. Please, give me some more vegetables on my plate.
61.	पीने का गिलास (m) piiNe kaa giLaaS	Drinking glass	हमारे पास वाइन पीने का गिलास भी है। hamaare paaS vaaiN piiNe kaa giLaaS bhii hai. We also have wine drinking glasses.
62.	बर्तन (m) bartaN	Utensil	खाना पकाने के बर्तन रसोई में हैं। khaaNaa pakaaNe ke barTaN raSoii men hain. The cooking utensils are in the kitchen.

5- School Essentials

Who doesn’t remember their school days? And once you gather with your old friends, it’s hard to resist the conversations that bring back the sweet and sour memories of our childhood.

So you don’t feel left out when sitting with your Indian friends, enjoy these nouns about school essentials.

S. No.	Hindi Noun	English Meaning	Usage in a Sentence
63.	परीक्षा (f)  pariiksaa	Examination	परीक्षा में ५०० विद्यार्थी आये थे। pariiksaa men paanc Sau viDyaarTHii aaye THe. There were 500 students appearing for the examination.
64.	नोटबुक (f) Notabuk	Notebook	मुझे बाज़ार से तीन नोटबुक ख़रीदनी है। mujhe baazaar Se TiiN Notabuk khariiDaNii hai. I have to buy three notebooks from the market.
65.	सहपाठी (m) Sahapaathii	Classmate	तुम्हारे सभी सहपाठी बहुत अच्छे हैं। Tumhaare Sabhii Sahapaathii bahuT acche hain. All your classmates are really good.
66.	विश्वविद्यालय (m) visvaviDyaaLay	University	जून के महीने में दिल्ली विश्विद्यालय में प्रवेश प्रारंभ हो जायेगा। juuN ke mahiiNe men DiLLii visvaviDyaaLay men praves praarambh ho jaayegaa. The admissions in Delhi University will begin in the month of June.
67.	बैकपैक (m) baikapaik	Backpack	राजू का बैकपैक बहुत भारी है। raajuu kaa baikapaik bahuT bhaarii hai. Raju’s backpack is quite heavy.
68.	पेंसिल (f)  peNSiL	Pencil	प्रश्न पत्र में सिर्फ़ पेंसिल से ही लिखना है। prasN paTr men Sirf peNSiL Se hii LikhaNaa hai. Only pencils can be used to write on the question paper.
69.	पेन (m) peN	Pen	क्या तुम्हारे पास नीले रंग का पेन है? kyaa Tumhaare paaS NiiLe rang kaa peN hai? Do you have a blue pen?
70.	गणित (m)  ganiT	Math	गणित विषय मुझे पसंद है। ganiT visay mujhe paSaND hai. I like math subjects.
71.	छात्र (m) chaatr	Student	सभी छात्र असेंबली में प्रार्थना कर रहे थे। Sabhii chaaTr aSembaLii men praarTHaNaa kar rahe THe. All the students were praying during the assembly.
72.	गर्मी की छुट्टी (f) garmii kii chuttii	Summer break	सीमा इस गर्मी की छुट्टी में जापान घूमने जाएगी। Siimaa iS garmii kii chuttii men jaapaaN ghuumaNe jaayegii. Seema will go to Japan during this summer break.
73.	किताब (f) kiTaab	Book	किताब पढ़ना एक अच्छी आदत है। kiTaab padhaNaa ek acchii aaDaT hai. Reading books is a great habit.
74.	विज्ञान (f)  vigyaaN	Science	विज्ञान ने बहुत तरक़्क़ी कर ली है। vigyaaN Ne bahuT Taraqqii kar Lii hai. Science has made tremendous progress.
75.	विद्यालय (m) viDyaaLay	School	क्या तुम कल विद्यालय जाओगे? kyaa Tum kaL viDyaaLay jaaoge? Will you go to school tomorrow?
76.	गृहकार्य (m) grihakaarya	Homework	गृहकार्य में सबको चार सवाल करने हैं। grihakaarya men Sabako caar SavaaL karaNe hain. Everybody has to do four questions as homework.

6- Occupation

Are you looking for a job in India? We understand how mind-wrenching a task it can be to find a dream career in a foreign land. But worry not! With our amazing blog post on the top ways to quickly find a job in India, your task will become easy as pie.



Furthermore, help yourself with these common professions in the land of India and learn their Hindi meanings, too!

S. No.	Hindi Noun	English Meaning	Usage in a Sentence
77.	नर्स (f) NarS	Nurse	नर्स ने मरीज़ को सुई लगा दी है। NarS Ne mariiz ko Suii Lagaa Di hai. The nurse has given an injection to the patient.
78.	पुलिस अधिकारी (m/f)पुलिस अधिकारी (m/f) puLiS aDHikaarii	Police officer	मुझे बड़े होकर पुलिस अधिकारी बनना है। mujhe bade hokar puLiS aDHikaarii baNaNaa hai. I want to become a police officer when I grow up.
79.	कर्मचारी (m) karmacaarii	Employee	बैंक के कर्मचारी छुट्टी पर गए हैं। baink ke karmacaarii chuttii par gaye hain. The bank employees are on leave.
80.	इंजीनियर (m/f) iNjiiNiyar	Engineer	ऋचा एक कंपनी में इंजीनियर के पद पर है। ricaa ek kampaNii men iNjiiNiyar ke paD par hai. Richa is working as an engineer in a company.
81.	डॉक्टर (m/f) dauktar	Doctor	डॉक्टर ने सुरेश को एक हफ़्ते बाद बुलाया है। dauktar Ne Sures ko ek hafTe baaD buLaayaa hai. The doctor has asked Suresh to come back after a week.
82.	मैनेजर (m/f) maiNejar	Manager	मेरे ऑफ़िस के मैनेजर बहुत दयालु हैं। mere aufiS ke maiNejar bahuT DayaaLu hain. My office manager is very kind.
83.	शिक्षिका (f) siksikaa	Female teacher	शिक्षिका ने कक्षा में भूगोल का पाठ पढ़ाया। siksikaa Ne kaksaa men bhuugoL kaa paath padhaayaa. The teacher taught a geography lesson to the class.
84.	व्यापारी (m) vyaapaarii	Businessman	मेरे पिता व्यापारी हैं। mere piTaa vyaapaarii hain. My father is a businessman.
85.	दुकानदार (m) DukaaNadaar	Shopkeeper	वह दुकानदार बहुत ईमानदार है। vah DukaaNaDaar bahuT iimaaNaDaar hai. That shopkeeper is quite honest.
86.	प्रोग्रामर (m/f) prograamar	Programmer	क्या तुम किसी अच्छे प्रोग्रामर को जानते हो? kyaa Tum kiSii acche prograamar ko jaaNaTe ho? Do you know any good programmers?
87.	Seller / Dealer	Seller / Dealer	मेरी एक थोक विक्रेता से बात हुई है। merii ek THok vikreTaa Se baaT huii hai. I have had a conversation with a wholesale dealer.

7- Family Members

Our life begins with our family. To have loving parents and siblings around us is a bliss that can’t be compared with any other thing in the world.

Do you know what phrases people in India use to call their parents, elders, and other loved ones? Well, we’ve got it all for you in the table below! However, the list of relatives in India is almost endless, and so covering them all here would be really difficult.



But we don’t want you to miss out on anything, so we’ve prepared a collection of more family words in Hindi for you. Check out our blog post about family members, as well!

S. No.	Hindi Noun	English Meaning	Usage in a Sentence
88.	परिवार (m)  parivaar	Family	परिवार के सभी सदस्य शादी में शामिल होने गए हैं। parivaar ke Sabhii SaDaSya saaDii men saamiL hoNe gaye hain. All the family members have gone to attend a wedding.
89.	माँ (f) maan	Mother	मेरी माँ एक अभिनेत्री हैं। merii maan ek abhiNeTrii hain. My mother is an actress.
90.	पिता (m)  piTaa	Father	पिताजी बाज़ार से सब्ज़ी लेने गए हैं। piTaajii baazaar Se Sabzii Lene gaye hain. Father has gone to the market to buy some vegetables.
91.	पत्नी (f)  paTNii	Wife	मेरी पत्नी खाना बना रही थी। merii paTNii khaaNaa baNaa rahii THii. My wife was cooking the food.
92.	पति (m)  paTi	Husband	उसके पति पायलट हैं। uSake paTi paayaLat hain. Her husband is a pilot.
93.	माता-पिता (m) maaTaa-piTaa	Parents	आपके माता-पिता का क्या नाम है? aapake maaTaa-piTaa kaa kyaa Naam hai? What are your parents’ names?
94.	बहन (f)  bahaN	Sister	सुमन की एक बहन है। SumaN kii ek bahaN hai. Suman has one sister.
95.	भाई (m)  bhaaii	Brother	मेरा छोटा भाई १० साल का है। meraa chotaa bhaaii DaS SaaL kaa hai. My younger brother is ten years old.

8- Body Parts

Learning about body parts takes us back to a time when we were just children! Rekindle those innocent moments while empowering your Hindi vocabulary on various body parts.



It will also help you to better express physical conditions in case of any trouble.

S. No.	Hindi Noun	English Meaning	Usage in a Sentence
96.	पैर (m)  pair	Leg	दादी के पैर में दर्द है। DaaDii ke pair men DarD hai. Grandmother has pain in her legs.
97.	सर (m)  Sar	Head	धूप में सर ढक कर रखो। DHuup men Sar dhak kar rakho. Cover your head in the sun.
98.	हाथ (m)  haaTH	Hand	तुम्हारे हाथ में क्या हुआ है? Tumhaare haaTH men kyaa huaa hai? What has happened to your hand?
99.	उंगली (f)  ungaLii	Finger	शिशिर की उंगली में चोट लग गयी है। sisir kii ungaLii men cot Lag gayii hai. Shishir has a bruise on his finger.
100.	शरीर (m)  sariir	Body	लक्षित का शरीर बहुत मज़बूत है। LaksiT kaa sarir bahuT mazabuuT hai. Lakshit has a robust body.
101.	पेट (m)  pet	Stomach	मेरा पेट दुख रहा है। meraa pet Dukh rahaa hai. My stomach hurts.
102.	पीठ (f)  piith	Back	यह बस्ता अपनी पीठ पर टांग लो। yah baSTaa apaNii piith par taang Lo. Hang this bag on your back.
103.	सीना (m)  SiiNaa	Chest	बच्चे के सीने में जकड़न है। bacce ke SiiNe men jakadaN hai. The child has congestion in the chest.

9- Time

You must have heard the phrase, “Time and tide wait for none.” But, here on HindiPod101.com, you can take all the time you need to absorb and practice these splendid Hindi nouns.



Talking about time is inevitable. In fact, in this competitive world, every minute has become precious. So, don’t lose a minute. Start learning these useful words related to time and improve your Hindi vocabulary.

S. No.	Hindi Noun	English Meaning	Usage in a Sentence
104.	हफ़्ता (m)  hafTaa	Week	विद्यालय खुलने में सिर्फ़ एक हफ़्ता बचा है। viDyaaLay khuLane men Sirf ek hafTaa bacaa hai. The school will reopen in one week.
105.	साल (m)  SaaL	Year	तुम कितने साल के हो? Tum kiTaNe SaaL ke ho? How old are you?
106.	दिन (m) DiN	Day	बुधवार के दिन सब लखनऊ जायेंगे। buDHavaar ke DiN Sab LakhaNauu jaayenge. We will all go to Lucknow on Wednesday. Or गुरुवार, शुक्रवार , शनिवार, और रविवार के दिन, ऋतु राजस्थान में  थी।  guruvaar, sukravaar, saNivaar, aur ravivaar ke DiN, riTu rajaSTHaaN men THii. On Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Ritu was in Rajasthan.
107.	महीना (m) mahiiNaa	Month	मंगलवार से अगला महीना शुरू हो जायेगा। mangaLavaar Se agaLaa mahiiNaa suru ho jaayegaa. The next month will begin on Tuesday.
108.	आज (m)  aaj	Today	मुझे आज मूवी देखने जाना है। mujhe aaj muuvii DekhaNe jaaNaa hai. I have to go to a movie today.
109.	कल (m)  kaL	क्रिकेट मैच कल सोमवार को होगा। kriket maic kaL Somavaar ko hogaa. The cricket match will be tomorrow, on Monday.	क्रिकेट मैच कल सोमवार को होगा। kriket maic kaL Somavaar ko hogaa. The cricket match will be tomorrow, on Monday.
110.	कल (m)  kaL	Yesterday	शीला कल दफ़्तर नहीं आयी थी। siiLaa kaL DafTar nahiin aayii THii. Sheela didn’t come to the office yesterday.
111.	कैलेंडर (m)  kaiLeNdar	Calendar	यह पिछले वर्ष का कैलेंडर है। yah pichaLe vars kaa kaiLeNdar hai. This is last year’s calendar.
112.	सेकंड (m)  Sekãṅd	Second	एक मिनट में ६० सेकंड होते हैं। ek miNat men Saath SekaNd hoTe hain. There are sixty seconds in a minute.
113.	घंटा (m)  ghaNtaa	Hour	४ बजने में दो घंटा बाक़ी है। caar baajNe men Do ghaNtaa baaqii hai. It’s two hours to four o’clock.
114.	Minute	Minute	यह गाना ३ मिनट का है। yah gaaNaa TiiN miNat kaa hai. This song plays for three minutes.
115.	घड़ी (f)  ghadii	Clock	घड़ी दीवार पर टंगी है। ghadii Diivaar par tangii hai. The clock hangs on the wall.
116.	एक घंटे (m)  ek ghaNte	One hour	क्या हम एक घंटे में मुंबई पहुँच जायेंगे? kyaa ham ek ghaNte men mumbaii pahunc jaayenge? Shall we reach Mumbai in one hour?

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