परीक्षा
parīkṣā/pə.ɾiːk.ʂɑː/
The English phrase 'exam' is translated into Hindi as परीक्षा (parīkṣā).
परीक्षा is the formal term for an exam. In casual spoken Hindi, many people simply use the English loanword एग्जाम.
How does it change in a sentence?
परीक्षा is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is [pə.ɾiːk.ʂɑː]. It consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The term परीक्षा is derived from the Sanskrit word for 'observation' or 'scrutiny', implying that the process is about watching the student rather than just grading a paper.
- There is a cultural phenomenon in India where students might keep a 'lucky' pen or a specific piece of clothing during their परीक्षा to ensure success.
- In a medical context, the word परीक्षा is also used to mean a physical examination or a check-up performed by a doctor.
Examples in context
- क्या तू कभी किसी परीक्षा में असफल हुई है?Have you ever failed an exam?This sentence is useful for asking about failing a परीक्षा.Tatoeba #10270806 by simranbansal, translation #5197757 by tabular
- परीक्षा कितने बजे शुरू होगी?What time does the exam start?This sentence is useful for asking about the start time of a परीक्षा.Tatoeba #2069964 by sabretou, translation #1296526 by Eldad
- अगर तुम्हें परीक्षा पास करनी है तो मन लगाकर काम करना होगा।You'll have to work hard if you want to pass the exam.This sentence is useful for discussing the hard work needed to pass a परीक्षा.Tatoeba #498213 by minshirui, translation #263438 by CK
- कल मेरी लॉ एग्जाम है।I have my law exam tomorrow.
- मैं अपनी परीक्षा की तैयारी कर रहा हूँ।I am preparing for my exam.
- कल मेरा बहुत मुश्किल पेपर है।I have a very difficult exam tomorrow.
- आज मेरे बच्चों का मूल्यांकन है।Today is my children's evaluation.
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Example conversation
Two students are discussing their upcoming school test.
- नेहा Nehaक्या तुम्हारी परीक्षा की तैयारी पूरी हो गई?Kya tumhari pariksha ki taiyari poori ho gayi?Is your exam preparation complete?
- आदित्य Adityaनहीं, मुझे अभी भी बहुत पढ़ना है।Nahin, mujhe abhi bhi bahut padhna hai.No, I still have a lot to study.
- नेहा Nehaपरीक्षा बहुत कठिन होने वाली है।Pariksha bahut kathin hone wali hai.The exam is going to be very difficult.
- आदित्य Adityaमुझे डर लग रहा है, पर मैं कोशिश करूँगा।Mujhe dar lag raha hai, par main koshish karunga.I am feeling scared, but I will try.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry परीक्षा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries परीक्षा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
