पसंद
pasand/pə.sənd̪/
The Hindi word for "like" is पसंद (pasand).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Hindi, the phrase 'to like' is expressed using the construction subject + पसंद है (pasand hai), which literally translates to "to the subject, [the object] is pleasing". To express that you do not like something, place the negative particle नहीं (nahin) between पसंद and the verb है (hai).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /pə.sənd̪/. It has two syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
In Hindi, the standard way to express preference is using the dative construction मुझे पसंद है (mujhe pasand hai).
Did you know?
- The word पसंद is actually a Persian loanword that entered Hindi through much of the cultural exchange in northern India. It is shared by several other major Indian languages including Bengali and Gujarati.
- Adding the suffix इदा to the root creates पसंदीदा, which is the standard way to say 'favorite'.
- In many Indian dialects and languages, the word behaves like a 'cousin' to the word पसंदना (pasandna), but in standard Hindi, पसंद functions as a noun meaning 'choice' or 'preference' rather than a verb.
Examples in context
- मुझे डॉनत पसंद है।I like donuts.This sentence shows how to use पसंद to express a general preference.Tatoeba #8876359 by simranbansal, translation #6922431 by CK
- मुझे रंग पसंद नहीं आया।I don't like the color.This sentence demonstrates how to use पसंद with the negative particle to say you do not like something.Tatoeba #11370701 by Sorcien, translation #5879152 by OsoHombre
- मुझे पुरानी चीज़ें पसंद हैं।I like old things.This sentence shows how to use पसंद with plural objects.Tatoeba #11371311 by Sorcien, translation #11344714 by CK
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Example conversation
Rahul and Anjali are discussing food preferences at a cafe.
- राहुल Rahulक्या तुम्हें चाय पसंद है?Kya tumhein chaay pasand hai?Do you like tea?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, मुझे चाय बहुत पसंद है।Haan, mujhe chaay bahut pasand hai.Yes, I like tea very much.
- राहुल Rahulमुझे कॉफी पसंद है।Mujhe coffee pasand hai.I like coffee.
- अंजलि Anjaliठीक है, राहुल।Theek hai, Rahul.Okay, Rahul.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry पसंद, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पसंद, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
