प्यारा
pyārā
The Hindi word for cute is प्यारा (pyārā).
प्यारा is used to describe something attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way. While it means cute, it is also the most common way to say lovely or dear in Hindi.
Meaning: attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way (adj)
Which one should you use?
While प्यारा is used for cute or lovely, you should use सुंदर when you specifically mean beautiful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use प्यारी when describing a feminine noun, and use प्यारे when describing plural nouns or when using a respectful form.
How do you pronounce it?
pyārā
Did you know?
- The word प्यारा comes from the Sanskrit word प्रियकारक, which literally describes someone or something that 'causes' or 'creates' love.
- If you want to describe a 'cute' little child in a very endearing way, you might add the suffix '-u' to create nicknames like 'pyaaru', which turns the adjective into a term of endearment.
- Hindi speakers may use the plural form प्यारे to address a single person as a sign of deep respect or affection.
Examples in context
- यह खिलौना बहुत प्यारा है।Yah khilauna bahut pyaara hai.This toy is very cute.
- वह बच्चा बहुत प्यारा है।Vah bachcha bahut pyaara hai.That child is very cute.
- आपका नया कुत्ता प्यारा है।Aapka naya kutta pyaara hai.Your new puppy is cute.
Example conversation
Pooja and Rahul are looking at a picture of a puppy.
- पूजा Poojaदेखो, यह पिल्ला कितना प्यारा है!Dekho, yeh pilla kitna pyara hai!Look, this puppy is so cute!
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, उसकी आँखें बहुत प्यारी हैं।Haan, uski aankhein bahut pyari hain.Yes, its eyes are very cute.
- पूजा Poojaक्या हम इसे घर ले जा सकते हैं?Kya hum ise ghar le ja sakte hain?Can we take it home?
- राहुल Rahulशायद, पहले मालिक से पूछो।Shayad, pehle maalik se poocho.Maybe, ask the owner first.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry प्यारा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries प्यारा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
