Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| आकर्षक | ākarṣak | /ɑː.kəɾ.ʂək/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| मनोहर | manohar | /mə.noː.ɦəɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| ख़ूबसूरत | xūbsūrat | /xuːb.suː.ɾət̪/ (Hindi, Standard) /kʰuːb.suː.ɾət̪/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| हसीन | hasīn | /ɦə.siːn/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| मनोरम | manoram | /mə.noː.ɾəm/ (Hindi, Standard) |
The term beautiful in Hindi can be expressed through several words depending on the context of what or who you are describing. While the general concept covers being attractive, you might use different terms for people, scenery or poetic descriptions.
What does it mean word for word?
The word मनोरम is literally 'that which delights the mind', composed of मन (man) meaning 'mind' and रम (ram) meaning 'to delight/rejoice'.
Which one should you use?
While the general meaning is beautiful, आकर्षक specifically emphasizes being 'attractive' or 'alluring' in a way that draws attention. मनोरम is used to describe landscapes, views or scenery that is pleasing to the eye or mind.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ख़ूबसूरत is the most common and versatile way to say 'beautiful' in everyday spoken Hindi and can be used to describe people, objects or places. It can also be used in a polite and formal manner. मनोरम is a formal term used for scenery. हसीन is a more poetic and romantic term often found in Urdu-influenced Hindi poetry and songs. मस्त is a slang-like expression used to describe someone or something as beautiful, cool or awesome.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective आकर्षक does not change its form based on the gender or number of the noun it describes.
How do you pronounce it?
ākarṣak is pronounced /ɑː.kəɾ.ʂək/ and has three syllables.
Did you know?
- The word आकर्षक shares a root with the English word 'arrest', as both involve the idea of pulling or catching something in place.
- The poetic word हसीन enters Hindi through Arabic, connecting the language to a wider Islamic linguistic tradition.
- While English uses 'beautiful' for many things, using the poetic हसीन for a person in casual conversation might make you sound like a character from an old Bollywood romance movie.
Examples in context
- सूर्योदय के समय पहाड़ी वादियों का मनोरम दृश्य पर्यटकों का मन मोह लेता है।The beautiful view of the mountain valleys at the time of sunrise captivates the mind of tourists.This sentence shows how the form मनोरम is used to describe a scenic view.
- तुम बहुत सुंदर हो।You are very beautiful.
- वह एक खूबसूरत महिला है।She is a beautiful woman.
- वो लड़की मस्त दिखती है।That girl looks beautiful/cool.
- तुम्हारी संस्कृति भव्य है।Your culture is beautiful/grand.
- यह डिज़ाइन बहुत आकर्षक है।yah dīzain bahut ākarshak hai.This design is very attractive.
- उसका व्यक्तित्व बहुत आकर्षक है।uskā vyaktitva bahut ākarshak hai.Her personality is very attractive.
Example conversation
Vikas and Puja are looking at a new advertisement design.
- विकास Vikasपूजा, क्या तुम्हें यह विज्ञापन आकर्षक लगा?Pūjā, kyā tumheṃ yah vigyāpan ākarshak lagā?Puja, did you find this advertisement attractive?
- पूजा Poojaहाँ विकास, यह बहुत आकर्षक है।hāṃ Vikās, yah bahut ākarshak hai.Yes Vikas, it is very attractive.
- विकास Vikasइसके रंग बहुत अच्छे हैं।iske raṅg bahut achhe haiṃ.Its colors are very good.
- पूजा Poojaबिल्कुल, यह सबको पसंद आएगा।bilkul, yah sabko pasand āegā.Exactly, everyone will like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beautiful” translations and entries आकर्षक, मनोहर, ख़ूबसूरत, हसीन, मनोरम, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries आकर्षक, ख़ूबसूरत, मनोहर, हसीन, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
