और
aur/ɔːɾ/
The English word 'and' is translated into Hindi using और (aur). Wiktionary also lists एवं (evã) and व (va).
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| और | aur | /ɔːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| एवं | evã | /eː.ʋəm/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| व | va | /ʋə/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| तथा | tathā | /t̪ə.t̪ʰɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera. In informal situations, और बताओ can be used to mean 'and what else?' and और कुछ can be used to mean 'and something else' or 'and some more'.
Which one should you use?
तथा is a formal version of 'and' often used in literature, news or official documents. एवं is a highly formal conjunction used primarily in legal, academic or very high-register written contexts. व is a concise, formal conjunction used to connect words or short phrases, often seen in written text.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is aur, with the IPA /ɔːɾ/.
Did you know?
- In spoken Hindi, और is frequently used as a standalone greeting to prompt the other person to share news, similar to 'So, what's up?'
- The formal conjunction व is not originally from Indian languages but was borrowed from Classical Persian and Arabic.
- While और is the standard word for 'and', it can also be used to mean 'more' in sentences like और पानी meaning 'more water'.
Examples in context
- उठ जाओ और चलो।Stand up and walk.This sentence shows how to use और to connect two actions.Tatoeba #8864227 by aboi, translation #1371710 by Shishir
- ठीक हूँ और आप?I am fine, and you?This sentence uses और to connect two clauses in a question.Tatoeba #10979872 by glitter23, translation #872223 by japegon
- बोलना और लिखना अलग हैं।Speaking and writing are different.This sentence uses और to connect two different activities.Tatoeba #8889363 by simranbansal, translation #2663822 by sugoida
- मेरी मां और मेरे पिताMy mother and my father
- 311 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Neha and Aditya are deciding what to buy at the market.
- नेहा Nehaहमें सेब और संतरे खरीदने चाहिए।Hamein seb aur santare khareedne chahiye.We should buy apples and oranges.
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, और कुछ दूध भी ले लो।Haan, aur kuchh doodh bhi le lo.Yes, and get some milk too.
- नेहा Nehaठीक है, ब्रेड और मक्खन भी चाहिए?Theek hai, bread aur makkhan bhi chahiye?Okay, do you want bread and butter too?
- आदित्य Adityaनहीं, बस इतना ही काफी है।Nahi, bas itna hi kaafi hai.No, just this much is enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries और, एवं, व, तथा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries एवं, और, तथा, व, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
