संस्कृति
sanskŕti/sən.skɾɪ.t̪iː/feminine
In Hindi, the word for culture is संस्कृति (sanskŕti).
संस्कृति refers to the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life. To express the related concept of 'cultural', use the adjective सांस्कृतिक.
Meaning: the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life (noun)
Which one should you use?
While संस्कृति is the standard term for culture, सभ्यता is used to refer specifically to the refined and civilized aspects of culture. Additionally, देशी संस्कृति can be used to specifically refer to indigenous or traditional culture rooted in a particular region or country.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Uttar Pradesh, people often use the word सभ्यता to carry a sense of high culture and sophistication.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun संस्कृति is feminine, which means it requires feminine adjectives or possessive markers when used in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
sanskŕti (sən.skɾɪ.t̪iː)
Did you know?
- The root of संस्कृति comes from the Sanskrit word संस्कार, which refers to the ritual purification or refining of a person. In this sense, 'culture' is literally seen as the process of refining the human spirit.
- The term संस्कृति shares a linguistic root with the word संस्कृत, meaning 'refined' or 'perfected', which is the name of the Sanskrit language itself.
- In many Indian contexts, the word संस्कृति carries a strong connotation of 'values' or 'moral upbringing' rather than just 'art and customs'.
Examples in context
- भारत में नवपाषाणकालीन संस्कृति के साक्ष्य लगभग ४००० ई॰पू॰ से मिलना प्रारंभ होते हैं।Evidence of Neolithic culture in India begins to be found from around 4000 BC.This sentence is useful for discussing the evidence of Neolithic culture in India using संस्कृति.Tatoeba #12395792 by Saumya, translation #12395793 by Saumya
- वह जापानी संस्कृति से परिचित है।He is familiar with Japanese culture.This sentence is useful for describing familiarity with Japanese culture using संस्कृति.Tatoeba #3865068 by sabretou, translation #302230 by CK
- संस्कृति भाषा का सर्वनाश करती है।Culture destroys language.This sentence is useful for illustrating the relationship between culture and language using संस्कृति.Tatoeba #4064527 by sabretou, translation #320029 by CM
- करोड़ों लोगों की सांस्कृतिक विरासत को समझने के लिए, आपको विभिन्न देशों और उनकी सभ्यताओं को जानने की आवश्यकता होती है।To understand the cultural heritage of millions of people, it is essential to learn about different countries and their cultures.
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Example conversation
Aditya and Neha are discussing their favorite travel destinations.
- आदित्य Adityaमुझे भारतीय संस्कृति बहुत पसंद है।Mujhe bhartiya sanskriti bahut pasand hai.I like Indian culture very much.
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, यहाँ की संस्कृति बहुत विविधतापूर्ण है।Haan, yahan ki sanskriti bahut vividhtapurn hai.Yes, the culture here is very diverse.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या तुम किसी और संस्कृति के बारे में जानना चाहती हो?Kya tum kisi aur sanskriti ke bare mein janna chahti ho?Do you want to know about any other culture?
- नेहा Nehaमुझे जापानी संस्कृति में काफी रुचि है।Mujhe japani sanskriti mein kafi ruchi hai.I am quite interested in Japanese culture.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “culture” translations and entries संस्कृति, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
