व्यापार
vyāpār/ʋjɑː.pɑːɾ/masculine
The English word 'business' can be translated into Hindi as व्यापार (vyāpār), व्यवसाय or वाणिज्य.
Meaning: commercial enterprise or establishment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| व्यापार | vyāpār | /ʋjɑː.pɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| व्यवसाय | vyavasāy | /ʋjəʋ.sɑːj/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| वाणिज्य | vāṇijya | /ʋɑː.ɳɪd͡ʒ.jᵊ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
These terms refer to a commercial enterprise or establishment.
Which one should you use?
व्यापार is the most common term used for the act of trading or general business activities. व्यवसाय is used when referring to a specific business enterprise, or a person's occupation or profession. वाणिज्य is a formal term specifically referring to the field of commerce or large-scale commercial activities.
How does it change in a sentence?
All three forms of the word for business, व्यापार, व्यवसाय and वाणिज्य, are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is vyāpār. It consists of 2 syllables. The IPA is /ʋjɑː.pɑːɾ/.
Did you know?
- The Sanskrit root of व्यापार involves the concept of 'spreading' or 'pervading' through space.
- Hindi speakers often use the English word 'business' in daily conversation, blending it into Hindi sentences via a phenomenon called Hinglish.
- In many parts of India, when someone asks about your 'business' in a social setting, they are often asking about your 'vocation' or 'lifestyle' rather than your specific company.
Examples in context
- मैं बड़े पैमाने पर व्यापार कर रहा हूँ।I am doing business on a large scale.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the form व्यापार when talking about doing business on a large scale.Tatoeba #483878 by minshirui, translation #321838 by CM
- मेरे बचपन से ही मुझे व्यवसाय करने का शौक था।Ever since childhood, I had a passion for doing business.
- व्यापार में सफलता प्राप्त करने के लिए प्रतिभाशाली लोग धैर्य और परिश्रम करते हैं।Talented individuals in the business industry achieve success through perseverance and hard work.
- देश के आर्थिक उद्योग में व्यापार का अहम योगदान है।Business plays a significant contribution in the country's economic sector.
- जैसे ही बच्चा बड़ा हुआ, उसने पापा का कारोबार आगे बढ़ाया।As the child grew up, he continued his dad's business.
- उसका व्यापार बहुत बड़ा है।uska vyapaar bahut bada hai.His business is very large.
- यह व्यापार बहुत लाभदायक है।yeh vyapaar bahut labhdayak hai.This business is very profitable.
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are discussing career plans over coffee.
- अमित Amitनेहा, मैं अपना खुद का व्यापार शुरू कर रहा हूँ।Nehā, main apnā khud kā vyāpār shuru kar rahā hūn.Neha, I am starting my own business.
- नेहा Nehaयह तो बहुत अच्छी खबर है, अमित!yah to bahut achhī khabar hai, Amit!That is great news, Amit!
- अमित Amitशुक्रिया, लेकिन व्यापार चलाना आसान नहीं होता।shukriyā, lekin vyāpār chalānā āsān nahīn hotā.Thanks, but running a business is not easy.
- नेहा Nehaमुझे पता है, पर आप सफल होंगे।mujhe patā hai, par āp saphal honge.I know, but you will be successful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “business” translations and entries व्यापार, व्यवसाय, वाणिज्य, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries वाणिज्य, व्यवसाय, व्यापार, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
