विलासिता
Vilaasitaformal noun, Hindi
Luxury is विलासिता (Vilaasita) (vilaasita). For something luxurious, such as a hotel or a house, Hindi uses the adjective आलीशान (aaleeshaan). Ads often use लग्ज़री (luxury).
Meaning: great comfort and expensive things (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| विलासिता | Vilaasita | formal noun, Hindi |
| आलीशान | Aaleeshaan | adjective, luxurious |
| लग्ज़री | Luxury | everyday, English loan |
You can say आलीशान होटल (aaleeshaan hotel), meaning luxury hotel, and लग्ज़री कार (luxury car) for a luxury car.
Which one should you use?
विलासिता (vilaasita) can sound critical, as in a life of too much comfort. आलीशान (aaleeshaan) is a compliment and means grand and splendid.
Did you know?
- The Hindi adjective आलीशान (aaleeshaan) comes from Arabic and Persian roots meaning "of high status".
Examples in context
- यह एक आलीशान होटल है।Yeh ek aaleeshaan hotel hai.This is a luxury hotel.
- विलासिता की चीज़ें महँगी होती हैं।Vilaasita ki cheezein mehngi hoti hain.Luxury goods are expensive.
- उन्होंने लग्ज़री कार ख़रीदी।Unhone luxury car khareedi.They bought a luxury car.
Example conversation
A guest, Mr. Khan, checks in at a hotel in Jaipur.
- Mr. Khanमेरा कमरा कैसा है?Mera kamra kaisa hai?How is my room?
- Receptionistसर, यह एक आलीशान कमरा है।Sir, yeh ek aaleeshaan kamra hai.Sir, this is a luxurious room.
- Mr. Khanबहुत बढ़िया, धन्यवाद।Bahut badhiya, dhanyavaad.Very nice, thank you.
