निरोग
nirog/nɪ.ɾoːɡ/
The English word "healthy" is translated into Hindi as निरोग (nirog). Wiktionary also lists चंगा (caṅgā).
Meaning: enjoying good health (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| निरोग | nirog | /nɪ.ɾoːɡ/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| चंगा | caṅgā | /t͡ʃəŋ.ɡɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
The word describes someone enjoying good health. The term चंगा is often used in common idiomatic expressions like चंगा भला to mean "fine" or "all right".
Which one should you use?
निरोग is a more formal and clinical term for being healthy or free from illness, whereas चंगा is more colloquial.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal contexts, you can use स्वस्थ or आरोग्यवान, the latter of which emphasizes a state of good overall well-being. For informal or colloquial situations, use चंगा. Additionally, स्वस्थ रहो is an informal way to wish someone to "stay healthy."
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /nɪ.ɾoːɡ/ (nirog).
Did you know?
- The formal word आरोग्यवान is derived from 'Ayurveda', the ancient Indian system of medicine, where 'आरोग्य' refers to the state of being free from disease.
- The word चंगा shares a common root with the Kannada word ಚನ್ನ and the Telugu word చెన్ను, both of which describe beauty and grace rather than medical health.
- While चंगा means 'healthy' in Hindi, its cognate चांगला in Marathi is the standard word for 'good' in a general sense.
Examples in context
- हमेशा स्वस्थ रहने के लिए समय-समय पर व्यायाम करें।To stay healthy, exercise regularly.
- एक आरोग्यवान जीवन जीने के लिए स्वस्थ आहार लें।Consume a healthy diet for a healthy life.
- वह दिनभर व्यायाम करता है इसलिए सेहतमंद रहता है।He exercises throughout the day, so he stays healthy.
- वह अब पूरी तरह निरोग है।vah ab pooree tarah nirog hai.He is completely healthy now.
- निरोग रहना सबसे बड़ी खुशी है।nirog rahna sabse badee khushee hai.Being healthy is the greatest happiness.
- अच्छी खुराक से व्यक्ति निरोग रहता है।achhee khuraak se vyakti nirog rahta hai.A person stays healthy with good diet.
Example conversation
Anjali and Aditya are talking about their grandfather's health.
- अंजलि Anjaliदादाजी की सेहत कैसी है?dadaajee kee sehat kaisee hai?How is grandfather's health?
- आदित्य Adityaवह अब बिल्कुल निरोग हैं।vah ab bilkul nirog hain.He is absolutely healthy now.
- अंजलि Anjaliयह जानकर बहुत खुशी हुई।yah jaankar bahut khushee huee.I am very happy to know this.
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, वह अब बहुत अच्छा महसूस कर रहे हैं।haan, vah ab bahut achha mehsoos kar rahe hain.Yes, he is feeling very good now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “healthy” translations and entries निरोग, चंगा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries चंगा, निरोग, CC BY-SA 4.0.
