बांह
bā̃h/bɑ̃ːɦ/feminine, alternative form
The Hindi word for arm is बांह (bā̃h). Wiktionary also lists बाँह (bā̃h) and भुजा (bhujā).
Meaning: upper appendage from shoulder to wrist (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| बांह | bā̃h | /bɑ̃ːɦ/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine, alternative form |
| बाँह | bā̃h | /bɑ̃ːɦ/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| भुजा | bhujā | /bʱʊ.d͡ʒɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
The term refers to the upper appendage of the body from the shoulder to the wrist. It is a feminine noun.
Which one should you use?
बाँह and बांह are both used to mean arm. While बाँह is the common word for arm, भुजा is a more formal or literary term often used in poetry or anatomical contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, the plural form of बाँह is बाँहें.
How do you pronounce it?
bā̃h
Did you know?
- The Hindi word बाँह shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'bough', referring to a branch of a tree.
- The literary term भुजा is frequently used in descriptions of deities in Hindu iconography to describe gods with multiple arms.
- While बाँह is the everyday word for arm, the word बाज़ू is a close relative that is often used to describe the 'arm' of a sleeve in clothing.
Examples in context
- डाक्टर ने मेरी बाँह में सुई चुभा दी।The doctor stabbed my arm with a needle.This sentence illustrates the use of बाँह regarding a medical context.
- टॉम ने मैरी के बांह पर पट्टी बांधी।Tom put a bandage on Mary's arm.This sentence shows the use of बांह in a medical context.Tatoeba #2040446 by sabretou, translation #1164305 by CK
- मेरा दाहिना हाथ काफी मजबूत है।My right arm is quite strong.
- उसकी बांह पर एक निशान है।us-kī bāṅh par ek nishān hai.There is a mark on her arm.
Example conversation
Aditya and Anjali are talking about a minor injury.
- आदित्य Adityaअंजलि, क्या तुम्हारी बांह ठीक है?Anjali, kyā tumhārī bāṅh ṭhīk hai?Anjali, is your arm okay?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, बस मेरी बांह में थोड़ा दर्द है।Hān, bas merī bāṅh mein ṭhōṛā dard hai.Yes, my arm just hurts a little.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या तुम्हें डॉक्टर के पास जाना चाहिए?Kyā tumhēṅ doctor kē pās jānā chāhiyē?Should you go to the doctor?
- अंजलि Anjaliनहीं, अब मैं बेहतर महसूस कर रही हूँ।Nahīn, ab maiṅ bēhtar meh-sūs kar rahī hūn.No, I am feeling better now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arm” translations and entries बांह, बाँह, भुजा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries बाँह, भुजा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
