सौदा
saudā/sɔː.d̪ɑː/
In Hindi, the word for deal is सौदा (saudā).
The term सौदा refers to an agreement or arrangement, specifically within business or commercial contexts to describe a transaction or a trade deal.
Meaning: agreement, arrangement (noun)
Which one should you use?
While सौदा is used for a commercial transaction, the word समझौता is another formal way to say deal that specifically refers to a negotiation or agreement.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of making a deal, you can use the noun with the verb karnā (to do) to form the phrase सौदा करना. The plural form of सौदा is सौदे.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as saudā (/sɔː.d̪ɑː/).
Did you know?
- In a medical context, the root of सौदा relates to 'black bile', one of the four humors in ancient medicine used to describe melancholy.
- The word सौदा is actually a guest in the Hindi language, having been borrowed from Classical Persian where it originally meant 'trade'.
- In certain Indian contexts, the word सौदा can be extended to describe a person's 'mental state' or 'obsession', moving far beyond a mere commercial transaction.
Examples in context
- हमारे बीच सौदा पट गया है।A deal has been settled between us.This sentence is useful for saying that a deal involving सौदा has been settled.
- मैंने एक बढ़िया सौदा किया।I made a good deal.
- हमारे बीच समझौता हो गया।We reached a deal amongst ourselves.
- उसने एक बढ़िया बिज़नेस सौदा किया।He made a great business deal.
- हम मिलकर एक बड़े समझौते पर पहुँचे।We reached a major deal together.
- यह सौदा बहुत बड़ा है।yah saudā bahut baṛā hai.This deal is very big.
- क्या आपने नया सौदा देख लिया?kyā āpne nayā saudā dekh liyā?Have you seen the new deal?
Example conversation
Anjali and Rahul are discussing a business matter at a cafe.
- अंजलि Anjaliराहुल, क्या यह सौदा सही है?rāhul, kyā yah saudā sahī hai?Rahul, is this deal right?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, मुझे यह सौदा पसंद आया।hā̃, mujhe yah saudā pasand āyā.Yes, I liked this deal.
- अंजलि Anjaliठीक है, हम इसे पक्का करते हैं।ṭhīk hai, ham ise pakkā karate haĩ.Okay, let's finalize it.
- राहुल Rahulमैं कल कागज़ भेज दूँगा।maĩ kal kāgaz bhej dūṅgā.I will send the papers tomorrow.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry सौदा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries सौदा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
