विचार
vicār/ʋɪ.t͡ʃɑːɾ/masculine
The English phrase 'idea' is translated into Hindi as विचार (vicār).
विचार refers to any result of mental activity. A thought, a notion. A way of thinking.
Meaning: any result of mental activity, a thought, a notion, a way of thinking (noun)
Which one should you use?
While विचार refers to a thought or idea in a general sense, सुझाव is specifically used when the 'idea' is a suggestion or a proposal offered to someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of विचार is विचारों when used with postpositions, or more commonly विचारों (vicāroṃ) in a general sense.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ʋɪ.tʃɑːɾ/ (vicār). It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In a legal or official context, विचार can refer to a 'trial' or 'judicial examination'. Here, it means the process of examining evidence to reach a decision.
- While विचार is the standard word for 'idea', Hindi speakers often use the English word 'idea' in casual, urban conversation. This is a common example of 'Hinglish' where the English term replaces the formal Hindi one.
- The Sanskrit root of विचार involves चार, meaning 'to move'. This suggests that an 'idea' or 'reflection' is literally a movement of the mind across a subject.
Examples in context
- मुझे पता है कि यह एक अच्छा विचार नहीं है।I know that it's not a good idea.This sentence is useful for describing a good idea using विचार.Tatoeba #9012774 by simranbansal, translation #8212881 by CK
- हमें यह विचित्र विचार छोड़ना पड़ा।We had to give up this strange idea.This sentence is useful for describing a strange idea using विचार.
- मैं उसके घिसे-पिटे विचार का खंडन नहीं करना चाहता हूं।I don't want to refute this outworn idea.This sentence is useful for describing an outworn idea using विचार.Tatoeba #2654425 by gauravjiii, translation #2654430 by gauravjiii
- मेरे पास एक अच्छा विचार है।I have a good idea.
- मेरी एक धारणा है कि सब कुछ संभव है।I have a belief that everything is possible.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new project in the office.
- पूजा Poojaराहुल, क्या तुम्हारे पास कोई नया विचार है?Rahul, kya tumhare paas koi naya vichār hai?Rahul, do you have any new idea?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, मेरे पास एक विचार है।Haan, mere paas ek vichār hai.Yes, I have an idea.
- पूजा Poojaबताओ, तुम्हारा विचार क्या है?Batao, tumhara vichār kya hai?Tell me, what is your idea?
- राहुल Rahulहमें विज्ञापन का तरीका बदलना चाहिए।Hamein vigyapan ka tareeka badalna chahiye.We should change the way we advertise.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “idea” translations and entries विचार, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries विचार, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
