व्यायामशाला
vyāyāmśālāfeminine
The English word 'gym' can be translated into Hindi as व्यायामशाला (vyāyāmśālā). Wiktionary also lists जिम (jim) and जिमख़ाना (jimxānā).
Meaning: sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| व्यायामशाला | vyāyāmśālā | feminine |
| जिम | jim | |
| जिमख़ाना | jimxānā | masculine |
The term refers to a sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise.
What does it mean word for word?
The formal word व्यायामशाला is a compound of व्यायाम (vyāyām), meaning 'exercise' and शाला (śālā), meaning 'room' or 'place'.
Which one should you use?
The loanword जिम is the most common way to say 'gym' in everyday spoken Hindi, while व्यायामशाला sounds more formal or academic. The masculine form जिमख़ाना is also available.
How does it change in a sentence?
व्यायामशाला is a feminine noun, while जिमख़ाना is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
vyāyāmśālā
Did you know?
- In traditional Indian wrestling culture, the equivalent of a 'gym' is called an अखाड़ा (akhada), which is often an open-air pit of clay and earth.
- The word जिमख़ाना carries a historical connotation of a social club or leisure center rather than just a place for exercise.
- The word व्यायाम (vyāyām) comes from the Sanskrit root meaning 'to exert oneself' or 'to struggle', which highlights the effort involved in physical training.
Examples in context
- मैं जिम जा रहा हूँ।I'm going to the gym.This sentence is useful for stating your movement toward the जिम.Tatoeba #3617797 by sabretou, translation #2547746 by CK
- वे सब जिमखाने में मिले।They gathered in the gym.This sentence is useful for describing people gathering in the जिम.Tatoeba #459438 by minshirui, translation #307085 by CK
- वे जिमखाने में हैं क्या?Are they in the gym?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's presence in the जिम.Tatoeba #477705 by minshirui, translation #307084 by CK
- मैं व्यायामशाला जाना चाहता/चाहती हूँI want to go to the gym
- मैंने बहुत समय बिताया जिम में व्यायाम करते हुए।I spent a lot of time exercising at the gym.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rahul and Anjali are discussing their fitness routines.
- राहुल Rahulक्या तुम पास की व्यायामशाला में जाती हो?Kya tum paas ki vyaayaamshaala mein jaati ho?Do you go to the nearby gym?
- अंजलि Anjaliनहीं, मैं घर पर ही कसरत करती हूँ।Nahin, main ghar par hi kasrat karti hoon.No, I just exercise at home.
- राहुल Rahulवह व्यायामशाला बहुत अच्छी और साफ़ है।Vah vyaayaamshaala bahut acchi aur saaf hai.That gym is very good and clean.
- अंजलि Anjaliठीक है, मैं कल तुम्हारे साथ चलूँगी।Theek hai, main kal tumhaare saath chalungi.Okay, I will go with you tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gym” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
