बैल
bail/bɛːl/masculine
The English word bull is translated into Hindi as बैल (bail) or ऋषभ. If unsure, use बैल.
Meaning: uncastrated adult male bovine (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| बैल | bail | /bɛːl/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| ऋषभ | ŕṣabh | /ɾɪ.ʂəbʱ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
A bull is an uncastrated adult male bovine. In Hindi, the specific word you choose depends on whether you are referring to a domesticated animal used for labor, a mythological figure or an aggressive male.
Which one should you use?
While बैल (bail) is the common word for a bull or ox, it is most frequently used to refer to an ox used for draught work, such as plowing. For a more specific description of an uncastrated, aggressive male bull, the word सांड (sānd) is often used.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
बैल is the common term used in everyday speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both बैल and ऋषभ are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of बैल is bail (/bɛːl/).
Did you know?
- The word ऋषभ (ṛṣabha) is often used in a spiritual context to refer to the first Tirthankara of Jainism, Lord Rishabhadeva.
- In rural India, बैल are often decorated with bright colors and jewelry during festivals like Pongal or Makar Sankranti to honor their hard work.
- The word ऋषभ comes from the Sanskrit word for 'excellent' or 'best', implying that the bull is the most powerful of animals.
Examples in context
- उसने एक सांड को देखा और दंग रह गया।He saw a bull and was amazed.
- वह एक विशाल बैल है।vah ek vishāl bail hai.That is a huge bull.
- खेत में बैल चर रहा है।khet mein bail char rahā hai.A bull is grazing in the field.
- बैल बहुत शक्तिशाली होता है।bail bahut shaktishāli hotā hai.A bull is very powerful.
Example conversation
Neha and Aditya are standing near a farm fence.
- नेहा Nehaआदित्य, देखो वह बैल कितना बड़ा है!Āditya, dekho vah bail kitnā baṛā hai!Aditya, look how big that bull is!
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ नेहा, वह वाकई बहुत ताकतवर लग रहा है।Hā̃ Nehā, vah vākiī bahut tākatvar lag rahā hai.Yes Neha, he looks really powerful.
- नेहा Nehaक्या वह हमें डरा सकता है?Kyā vah hamē̃ ḍarā saktā hai?Can he scare us?
- आदित्य Adityaनहीं, वह शांत है।Nahī̃, vah shānt hai.No, he is calm.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bull” translations and entries बैल, ऋषभ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
