अगर
agar/ə.ɡəɾ/
The English phrase 'if' can be translated into Hindi as अगर (agar). Wiktionary also lists यदि (yadi) and जो (jo).
Meaning: supposing that (conj)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| अगर | agar | /ə.ɡəɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| यदि | yadi | /jə.d̪iː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| जो | jo | /d͡ʒoː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
The words used for 'if' are conjunctions used to express a supposition.
Which one should you use?
यदि is a more formal or literary version of 'if' often found in written text or formal speeches.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using अगर or यदि to create a conditional sentence, the second clause is often introduced by the particle तो (to), which corresponds to 'then' in English.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ə.ɡəɾ/. The two-syllable word is romanized as agar.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly use जो to mean 'if', but जो actually functions as a relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'that' (for example, 'the one who').
Did you know?
- The word अगर is a homonym with a different meaning referring to 'agarwood', a fragrant wood used in perfumes and incense.
- The common Hindi word अगर is actually a loanword from Classical Persian, rather than being a native Sanskrit-derived term.
Examples in context
- यदि आ सको तो हमारे साथ आ जाना।If you can, come with us.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of यदि.Tatoeba #12403612 by Saumya, translation #30572 by CM
- अगर टॉम जाएगा, तो मैं भी जाऊंगा।If Tom goes, so will I.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of अगर.Tatoeba #11380925 by PrasantaHembram, translation #11264177 by hecko
- अगर बाकी लोग कर भी दें, मैं नहीं करूँगा।Even if all others do, I will not.Tatoeba #9840973 by anushka, translation #432514 by jerom
- यदि तुम परीक्षा में सफल हो, तो मैं तुम्हें उपहार दूंगी।If you succeed in the exam, I will give you a gift.
- यदि कोई समस्या हो, तो कृपया मुझे बताएं।If there is any problem, please let me know.
- अगर ऑफिस जाना ज़रूरी है, तो मैं आज नहीं जा सकता।If going to the office is necessary, then I cannot go today.
- अगर तुम्हें कुछ समझ नहीं आया, मुझसे पूछो।If you didn't understand anything, ask me.
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Example conversation
Anjali and Rahul are discussing their weekend plans.
- अंजलि Anjaliअगर कल बारिश हुई, तो क्या हम बाहर जाएंगे?agar kal baarish hui, toh kya hum baahar jaayenge?If it rains tomorrow, will we go out?
- राहुल Rahulनहीं, अगर बारिश हुई तो हम घर पर रहेंगे।nahin, agar baarish hui toh hum ghar par rahenge.No, if it rains, we will stay home.
- अंजलि Anjaliठीक है, अगर धूप निकली तो मूवी देखने चलेंगे।theek hai, agar dhoop nikli toh movie dekhne chalenge.Okay, if it's sunny, we'll go to see a movie.
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, यह एक अच्छा विचार है।haan, yeh ek achha vichaar hai.Yes, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “if” translations and entries अगर, यदि, जो, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries अगर, जो, यदि, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
