जादू
Jaadunoun, Hindi
Magic is जादू (Jaadu) (jaadu). A magician is a जादूगर (jaadugar), and a wonder or miracle is a चमत्कार (chamatkaar).
Meaning: magic and conjuring (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| जादू | Jaadu | noun, Hindi |
| जादूगर | Jaadugar | magician |
| चमत्कार | Chamatkaar | miracle |
Parents say जादू की झप्पी (jaadu ki jhappi), "a magic hug". The phrase जादू चलना (jaadu chalna) means that someone's charm or trick works.
Which one should you use?
जादू (jaadu) covers magic tricks and also spells. चमत्कार (chamatkaar) is used for a miracle or an amazing event.
Did you know?
- जादू (jaadu) is a word of Persian origin, while चमत्कार (chamatkaar) comes from Sanskrit.
Examples in context
- बच्चों को जादू के खेल पसंद हैं।Bachchon ko jaadu ke khel pasand hain.Children like magic shows.
- जादूगर ने टोपी से ख़रगोश निकाला।Jaadugar ne topi se khargosh nikaala.The magician pulled a rabbit out of a hat.
- उसकी आवाज़ में जादू है।Uski aawaaz mein jaadu hai.There is magic in her voice.
Example conversation
Little Sonu watches a street magician with his mother.
- Sonuमाँ, देखो! जादूगर ने कबूतर निकाला।Maa, dekho! Jaadugar ne kabootar nikaala.Mom, look! The magician pulled out a pigeon.
- Maaयह सब हाथ की सफ़ाई है।Yeh sab haath ki safaai hai.It is all sleight of hand.
- Sonuनहीं माँ, यह सच में जादू है!Nahin maa, yeh sach mein jaadu hai!No Mom, it is real magic!
