स्वर्ग
svarg/sʋəɾɡ/masculine
The English word 'heaven' can be translated into Hindi using स्वर्ग (svarg), वैकुंठ or देवलोक.
Meaning: paradise and upper-world (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| स्वर्ग | svarg | /sʋəɾɡ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| वैकुंठ | vaikuṇṭh | /ʋɛː.kʊɳʈʰ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| देवलोक | devlok | /d̪eːʋ.loːk/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
The word is used to refer to paradise or the upper-world.
What does it mean word for word?
The word देवलोक is a compound consisting of देव, meaning god and लोक, meaning world or realm.
Which one should you use?
While स्वर्ग is a general term for heaven, वैकुंठ specifically refers to the celestial abode of Lord Vishnu.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'in heaven', you must add the postposition में after स्वर्ग, resulting in स्वर्ग में.
How do you pronounce it?
svarg
Did you know?
- While स्वर्ग is the general term for heaven, it is often contrasted with नरक, the word for hell, in a cyclical system of reincarnation rather than a permanent destination.
- The word स्वर्ग is a cognate with the Malay word 'syurga' and the Thai word 'sà-wǎn', showing the ancient spread of Sanskrit terms across Southeast Asia.
- Because स्वर्ग is derived from Sanskrit, it carries a much more formal and poetic weight than common everyday words for 'happiness' or 'joy'.
Examples in context
- विवाह स्वर्ग में किए जाते हैं।Marriages are made in heaven.This example shows how to use स्वर्ग in the context of marriage.Tatoeba #11264988 by PrasantaHembram, translation #25864 by CK
- देवदूत उसे स्वर्ग में ले गए।The angels took him to heaven.This example uses स्वर्ग to describe being taken to heaven by angels.
- जननी-जन्मभूमी स्वर्ग से महान हैं।Mother and motherland are greater than heaven.This example uses स्वर्ग to compare the greatness of one's mother and motherland to heaven.Tatoeba #2663682 by sabretou, translation #2663681 by sabretou
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anjali and Amit are discussing a beautiful garden.
- अंजलि Anjaliयह बगीचा बिल्कुल स्वर्ग जैसा लगता है।Yah bageecha bilkul swarg jaisa lagta hai.This garden feels exactly like heaven.
- अमित Amitहाँ, यहाँ बहुत शांति है।Haan, yahan bahut shaanti hai.Yes, it is very peaceful here.
- अंजलि Anjaliक्या आपको लगता है कि स्वर्ग ऐसा ही होगा?Kya aapko lagta hai ki swarg aisa hi hoga?Do you think heaven will be just like this?
- अमित Amitशायद, यह जगह वाकई बहुत सुंदर है।Shayad, yah jagah vaakai bahut sundar hai.Perhaps, this place is truly very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “heaven” translations and entries स्वर्ग, वैकुंठ, देवलोक, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries देवलोक, वैकुंठ, स्वर्ग, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
