शेर
Shereveryday, Hindi
A lion is a शेर (Sher) (sher). The literary word is सिंह (singh) and a lioness is a शेरनी (sherni). A tiger is a different animal, called बाघ (baagh).
Meaning: big cat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| शेर | Sher | everyday, Hindi |
| सिंह | Singh | literary |
| शेरनी | Sherni | lioness |
Which one should you use?
In loose speech शेर (sher) is sometimes used for a brave person or even for a tiger, but the exact word for a tiger is बाघ (baagh).
When do people say it?
India is home to the Asiatic lion, which lives in the Gir Forest of Gujarat. The Lion Capital of Ashoka is on the national emblem.
Did you know?
- The surname सिंह (Singh) is the same word as the Sanskrit word for lion, and it is a very common surname in North India.
Examples in context
- शेर जंगल का राजा है।Sher jungle ka raaja hai.The lion is the king of the jungle.
- हमने चिड़ियाघर में शेरनी देखी।Hamne chidiyaghar mein sherni dekhi.We saw a lioness at the zoo.
- गिर के जंगल में शेर रहते हैं।Gir ke jangal mein sher rehte hain.Lions live in the Gir forest.
Example conversation
A father and his daughter Tina visit a zoo.
- Tinaपापा, वह देखो, शेर!Papa, vah dekho, sher!Dad, look, a lion!
- Papaहाँ, और उसके पास शेरनी भी है।Haan, aur uske paas sherni bhi hai.Yes, and there is a lioness next to him.
- Tinaवह कितना बड़ा है!Vah kitna bada hai!How big he is!
