पति
pati/pə.t̪iː/masculine
The English word "husband" is translated into Hindi as पति (pati). Wiktionary also lists भतार (bhatār) and स्वामी (svāmī).
Meaning: male partner in marriage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| पति | pati | /pə.t̪iː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| भतार | bhatār | /bʱə.t̪ɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | |
| स्वामी | svāmī | /sʋɑː.miː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
The term is used to refer to a male partner in a marriage.
Which one should you use?
पति is the standard, neutral term used in most contexts. In contrast, स्वामी literally means master or lord. It is rarely used to mean husband in modern conversation and instead appears in highly formal or poetic contexts. The term भतार is a colloquial or dialectal way to say husband.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
पति is a simple and widely used term suitable for most formal conversations. स्वामी is reserved for highly formal or archaic poetic contexts, while भतार is a colloquial term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
भतार is often used in rural settings or within folk songs.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of pati is /pə.t̪iː/.
Did you know?
- While स्वामी means 'husband' in formal poetry, the word is more commonly used today as a title for a spiritual teacher or a monk.
- In some rural dialects, using भतार can be seen as derogatory or overly blunt, whereas in folk songs it is a term of endearment.
- The colloquial term भतार is derived from the Sanskrit भर्तृ, which refers to a 'supporter' or 'nourisher'.
Examples in context
- यह मेरा पति है।He's my husband.This sentence is useful for identifying one's husband using पति.Tatoeba #3545827 by nurendra, translation #2237882 by CK
- वह मेरे लिए आदर्श पति है।He is an ideal husband for me.This sentence is useful for describing an ideal husband using पति.Tatoeba #2076884 by sabretou, translation #297524 by CK
- वह अपने पति से नफ़रत करती थी।She hated her husband.This sentence is useful for expressing a feeling toward a husband using पति.Tatoeba #588552 by minshirui, translation #388374 by CK
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Example conversation
Amit and Neha are talking about their families at a social gathering.
- अमित Amitनेहा, क्या आपके पति भी यहाँ आए हैं?Neha, kya aapke pati bhi yahan aaye hain?Neha, has your husband also come here?
- नेहा Nehaनहीं, मेरे पति अभी काम पर हैं।nahin, mere pati abhi kaam par hain.No, my husband is still at work.
- अमित Amitअच्छा, क्या वह आज जल्दी घर आएँगे?accha, kya vah aaj jaldi ghar aayenge?I see, will he come home early today?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, शायद वह शाम को आ जाएँगे।haan, shayad vah shaam ko aa jayenge.Yes, maybe he will come in the evening.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “husband” translations and entries पति, भतार, स्वामी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पति, भतार, स्वामी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
