परिभाषा
paribhāṣā/pə.ɾɪ.bʱɑː.ʂɑː/feminine
The English word 'definition' can be translated into Hindi as परिभाषा (paribhāṣā) or शब्दार्थ.
Meaning: statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| परिभाषा | paribhāṣā | /pə.ɾɪ.bʱɑː.ʂɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| शब्दार्थ | śabdārth | /ʃəb.d̪ɑːɾt̪ʰ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
The term परिभाषा is used to denote a formal statement of the meaning of a word, group of words, sign or symbol. If you want to use the verb phrase 'to define' or 'to give a definition', you can use परिभाषा देना.
What does it mean word for word?
The word परिभाषा is composed of the prefix pari (around or complete) and bhāṣā (language or speech).
Which one should you use?
परिभाषा refers to a formal, technical definition, whereas शब्दार्थ refers more simply to the meaning of a specific word.
How does it change in a sentence?
परिभाषा is a feminine noun. Its plural form is परिभाषाएँ. शब्दार्थ is a masculine noun. Its plural form is शब्दार्थों when used with postpositions.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /pə.ɾɪ.bʱɑː.ʂɑː/ (paribhāṣā).
Did you know?
- The word अर्थ inside शब्दार्थ has a double meaning and can be used to refer to 'wealth' or 'money' in certain contexts.
- In its Sanskrit origins, परिभाषा did not just describe a word but carried a stronger connotation of setting a 'boundary' or 'limitation'.
- In ancient Indian philosophy, the word अर्थ within शब्दार्थ refers to the deep essence or spiritual significance of a thing rather than a simple dictionary entry.
Examples in context
- क्या आप कृपया हिंदी में "दोस्ती" की परिभाषा दे सकते हैं?Could you please provide the definition of "friendship" in Hindi?
- मुझे इस शब्द का अर्थ पता नहीं है। क्या आप मुझे परिभाषा दे सकते हैं?I'm not sure of the meaning of this word. Can you give me the definition?
- इस शब्द की परिभाषा क्या है?is shabd kī paribhāṣā kyā hai?What is the definition of this word?
- डिक्शनरी में परिभाषा स्पष्ट है।ḍikshanarī meṃ paribhāṣā spashta hai.The definition in the dictionary is clear.
- मुझे इस संज्ञा की परिभाषा पता है।mujhe is saṃjñā kī paribhāṣā patā hai.I know the definition of this noun.
Example conversation
Two students are studying for a test together.
- अंजलि Anjaliविकास, क्या तुम्हें यह परिभाषा याद है?Vikas, kya tumhe yeh paribhasha yaad hai?Vikas, do you remember this definition?
- विकास Vikasनहीं, यह बहुत कठिन है।nahin, yeh bahut kathin hai.No, it is very difficult.
- अंजलि Anjaliमैं इसे समझा सकती हूँ।main ise samjha sakti hoon.I can explain it.
- विकास Vikasहाँ, कृपया मेरी मदद करो।haan, kripya meri madad karo.Yes, please help me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “definition” translations and entries परिभाषा, शब्दार्थ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
