Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| फिर | phir | /pʰɪɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) /fɪɾ/ (nonstandard) |
| फिर से | phir se | /pʰɪɾ seː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| पुनः | punaḥ | /pʊ.nə(ɦ)/ (Hindi, Standard) |
The phrase is used to indicate that an action or event occurs another time. Note that फिर is polysemous and can mean both 'again' and 'then' (as in 'and then…') depending on the context of the sentence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase फिर से consists of फिर (again/then) and the postposition से (from/with), literally meaning 'from again' or 'with again' to denote repetition.
Which one should you use?
While फिर can mean 'again', फिर से is the more common and explicit way to say 'again' or 'once more' in everyday conversation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
फिर से is a common and widely used phrase to convey the meaning of 'again' in formal Hindi. In contrast, पुनः is a formal, Sanskrit-derived term used in literature, news or official documents rather than in casual speech.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /pʰɪɾ/ (phir).
Did you know?
- The Hindi word फिर is etymologically related to the verb फिरना, which means 'to roam' or 'to turn around'.
- In casual conversation, using the highly formal पुनः instead of फिर से can sound intentionally archaic or overly dramatic.
- The formal term पुनः is frequently used as a prefix in Sanskrit-derived words to indicate repetition, similar to 're-' in English.
Examples in context
- मैं फिर से कोशिश करता हूँ।Let me try again.This sentence is useful for expressing the intent to try again using फिर.Tatoeba #5361257 by dfordivam, translation #3008806 by CK
- यह कहानी फिर से पढ़ने लायक है।This story is worth reading again.This sentence shows how to describe something worth reading again using फिर.Tatoeba #8879577 by simranbansal, translation #57259 by Dejo
- फिर कोशिश कर।Try again.This sentence is a direct command to try again using फिर.Tatoeba #6829762 by aboi, translation #31723 by CK
- कृपया अपने अंग्रेज़ी अनुवाद को फिर से सुनाएं।Please repeat your English translation again.
- हम इस परिसर को पुन: सुंदर बनाने के लिए प्रयासरत हैं।We are making efforts to beautify this environment once again.
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Example conversation
Two friends are saying goodbye after a coffee date.
- नेहा Nehaआज बहुत मज़ा आया, राहुल।aaj bahut maza aaya, rahul.I had a lot of fun today, Rahul.
- राहुल Rahulहाँ नेहा, हम फिर मिलेंगे।haan neha, ham phir milenge.Yes Neha, we will meet again.
- नेहा Nehaअगले हफ्ते फिर आना।agle hafte phir aana.Come again next week.
- राहुल Rahulज़रूर, फिर मिलते हैं।zaroor, phir milte hain.Sure, see you again.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “again” translations and entries फिर, फिर से, पुनः, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पुनः, फिर, से, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
