सिर
sir/sɪɾ/masculine
The Hindi word for head is सिर (sir). Wiktionary also lists सर (sar) and खोपड़ी (khopṛī).
Meaning: part of the body (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| सिर | sir | /sɪɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| सर | sar | /səɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| खोपड़ी | khopṛī | /kʰoːp.ɽiː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
The way to refer to the head as a part of the body is using the noun सिर. Related terms include मस्तक, which can function as an adjective meaning 'of or relating to the head'.
Which one should you use?
सिर refers to the head as a whole, whereas खोपड़ी refers specifically to the anatomical skull. In literature or formal contexts, मस्तक is often used to refer to the forehead or the front part of the head.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
सिर is a masculine noun. Any adjectives or possessive particles describing it must also be in the masculine form. The term खोपड़ी is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
sir
Did you know?
- The term खोपड़ी shares a common ancestor with 'copra', the dried coconut flesh used to make coconut oil.
- While सिर is the standard word for 'head', the word सर can mean many different things, including 'lake', 'arrow', or even the English title 'sir', depending on its origin.
- While सिर is the general word for head, the term मस्तक is used specifically in poetry and formal honors to denote the 'top' or 'pinnacle' of something.
Examples in context
- आकाश उसके सिर पर आ गिरा है।The sky has fallen on his head.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use सिर to describe something falling onto a head.Tatoeba #12396098 by Saumya, translation #10076728 by AmarMecheri
- मेरे सिर में दर्द हो रहा है।My head is aching.This sentence shows how to use सिर when describing a headache.
- लड़के ने तकिये पर सिर रख दिया।The boy put his head on the pillow.This sentence demonstrates using सिर when placing the head on an object.
- मुझे सिर में दर्द है।I have a headache.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rahul and Neha are walking in a park when Neha bumps into a low tree branch.
- राहुल Rahulक्या हुआ, नेहा?Kya hua, Neha?What happened, Neha?
- नेहा Nehaपेड़ की टहनी मेरे सिर पर लग गई।Ped ki tahni mere sir par lag gayi.The tree branch hit my head.
- राहुल Rahulक्या तुम्हारे सिर में चोट लगी है?Kya tumhare sir mein chot lagi hai?Did you hurt your head?
- नेहा Nehaनहीं, बस थोड़ा सा दर्द हो रहा है।Nahi, bas thoda sa dard ho raha hai.No, it just hurts a little.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “head” translations and entries सिर, सर, खोपड़ी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries खोपड़ी, सर, सिर, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
