जिगरी दोस्त
jigari dost
The English phrase 'bestie' can be translated into Hindi as जिगरी दोस्त (jigari dost).
जिगरी दोस्त is a colloquial expression used to describe a very close, inseparable friendship. It functions as a direct equivalent to the English slang term 'bestie'.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective जिगरी (jigari) literally means 'of the liver/heart', which implies a connection that is deep and vital to a person.
Which one should you use?
While जिगरी दोस्त is a common way to express this, you can also use जिगरी यार to mean 'bestie' or 'close mate'. The latter uses the word 'yaar' instead of 'dost'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
जिगरी दोस्त is a colloquial term. For a more informal tone, you can use जिगरी यार, which utilizes the word yaar (buddy/mate) or simply yaar, which is a common informal term for a friend.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mumbai, the colloquial term 'chuddy-buddy' is used to describe a close friend or bestie.
How do you pronounce it?
jigari dost
Did you know?
- The word जिगरी in जिगरी दोस्त refers to the liver, which in ancient Indian and Persian medicine was considered the seat of courage and deep emotion rather than the heart.
- The term दोस्त (dost) is a linguistic traveler that traces its ancestry back to Old Persian, meaning it entered Hindi through centuries of Persian influence in South Asia.
- While 'bestie' is lighthearted slang, calling someone your जिगरी दोस्त (jigari dost) carries a weight of intense loyalty and life-and-death devotion.
Examples in context
- वह मेरा जिगरी दोस्त है।vah merā jigrī dost hai.He is my bestie.
- तुम मेरे जिगरी दोस्त हो।tum mere jigrī dost ho.You are my bestie.
- हमें जिगरी दोस्त रहना चाहिए।hamen jigrī dost rahanā chāhiye.We should stay besties.
Example conversation
Two friends are catching up at a cafe.
- विकास Vikasअंजलि, तुम मेरी जिगरी दोस्त हो।Anjali, tum merī jigrī dost ho.Anjali, you are my bestie.
- अंजलि Anjaliऔर तुम मेरे जिगरी दोस्त हो, विकास।aur tum mere jigrī dost ho, Vikās.And you are my bestie, Vikas.
- विकास Vikasक्या हम हमेशा जिगरी दोस्त रहेंगे?kyā ham hameshā jigrī dost rahengē?Will we always be besties?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, हमेशा के लिए!hā̃, hameshā ke lie!Yes, forever!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries दोस्त, CC BY-SA 4.0.
