पक्का दोस्त
pakka dost/pək.kɑː d̪oːst̪/word by word
The English phrase "best friend" is translated into Hindi as पक्का दोस्त (pakka dost).
पक्का दोस्त is used to describe an especially close and trusted friend.
Meaning: an especially close and trusted friend (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word पक्का literally means firm, solid or permanent, which implies that the friendship is unbreakable or long-lasting.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter जिगरी दोस्त, which is a colloquial way to describe an extremely close or "heart-felt" best friend.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender and number of the friend being described. To refer to a female best friend, use the feminine form पक्की दोस्त. To refer to multiple best friends, use the masculine plural form पक्के दोस्त.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is pakka dost. The IPA is /pək.kɑː d̪oːst̪/. The word has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- While पक्का दोस्त is a common term, the colloquial जिगरी दोस्त uses the word जिगर, which refers to the liver. This reflects an older poetic tradition where the liver, not the heart, was the seat of courage and deep emotion.
- The adjective पक्का in पक्का दोस्त shares a common root with the word for 'cooked' or 'ripe', because a friendship that is 'cooked' is one that is thoroughly prepared and solid.
- The term पक्का is used for many things beyond friendship, such as 'pakka ghar' for a house made of brick and mortar rather than mud.
Examples in context
- अर्जुन मेरा सबसे अच्छा दोस्त है।Arjun is my best friend.
- वह मेरा पक्का दोस्त है।Vah mera pakka dost hai.He is my best friend.
- राहुल मेरा पक्का दोस्त है।Rahul mera pakka dost hai.Rahul is my best friend.
Example conversation
Priya and Aditya are talking about their childhood friends.
- प्रिया Priyaआदित्य, तुम्हारा पक्का दोस्त कौन है?Aditya, tumhara pakka dost kaun hai?Aditya, who is your best friend?
- आदित्य Adityaमेरा पक्का दोस्त समीर है।Mera pakka dost Sameer hai.My best friend is Sameer.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या वह तुम्हारा बहुत पुराना दोस्त है?Kya vah tumhara bahut purana dost hai?Is he a very old friend of yours?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, हम बचपन के दोस्त हैं।Haan, hum bachpan ke dost hain.Yes, we are childhood friends.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (पक्का, दोस्त) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries दोस्त, पक्का, CC BY-SA 4.0.
