पांव
pāmvmasculine
In Hindi, the English word 'leg' can be expressed as पांव (pāmv). Wiktionary also lists पाया (pāyā) and टांग (ṭāṅg).
Meaning: lower limb from groin to ankle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| पांव | pāmv | masculine | |
| पाया | pāyā | /pɑː.jɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| टांग | ṭāṅg | /ʈɑːŋɡ/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| टाँग | ṭāṅg | /ʈɑːŋɡ/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| पग | pag | masculine | |
| पगु | pagu | masculine | |
| क़दम | qadam | /qə.d̪əm/ (Hindi, Standard) /kə.d̪əm/ (Hindi, Standard) |
masculine |
| पाद | pād | /pɑːd̪/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| पद | pad | /pəd̪/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| लात | lāt | /lɑːt̪/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| पाँ | pā̃ | masculine | |
| पाय | pāy | masculine |
The term 'leg' refers to the lower limb from the groin to the ankle.
Which one should you use?
While पांव technically means 'foot', it is frequently used in common parlance to refer to the lower limb or leg in general. If you are referring specifically to the action of a single movement, use क़दम to mean 'step'. To describe the act of striking something with the foot, use लात, which means 'kick'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word पांव is a masculine noun, so any adjectives describing it must take masculine forms. In contrast, the word टाँग is a feminine noun, meaning adjectives describing it must take feminine forms.
How do you pronounce it?
pāmv
Did you know?
- In traditional Indian culture, touching an elder's पांव is a gesture of deep respect and a way to seek blessings.
- The word टाँग likely comes from an ancient source that might not even be Indo-Aryan, potentially originating from the Munda language families.
- The word पाया can mean 'leg', but it is also the common word for 'foundation' in a building. This creates a mental connection between the support of a body and the support of a structure.
Examples in context
- उसे टाँग में गोली लगी।A bullet hit him in the leg.This sentence is useful for showing how to use टाँग to describe an injury to the leg.
- मेरे पांव में दर्द हो रहा है।mere paon mein dard ho raha hai.My leg is hurting.
- उसने अपने बाएं पांव पर चोट खाई।usne apne baayein paon par chot khai.He injured his left leg.
Example conversation
Rahul and Priya are walking in a park.
- राहुल Rahulप्रिया, क्या तुम्हारे पांव में दर्द है?priya, kya tumhare paon mein dard hai?Priya, is there pain in your leg?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, राहुल, मेरा पांव थोड़ा दुख रहा है।haan, rahul, mera paon thoda dukh raha hai.Yes, Rahul, my leg is hurting a little.
- राहुल Rahulक्या हम थोड़ी देर बैठ सकते हैं?kya hum thodi der baith sakte hain?Can we sit down for a while?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, यह एक अच्छा विचार है।haan, yeh ek accha vichaar hai.Yes, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leg” translations and entries पांव, पाया, टांग, टाँग, पग, क़दम, पाद, पद, लात, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries टाँग, पाया, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
