आदमी
Aadmieveryday, Hindi
A man is an आदमी (Aadmi) (aadmi) in everyday speech. पुरुष (purush) is the formal word used on forms and signs, and मर्द (mard) stresses manliness.
Meaning: adult male person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| आदमी | Aadmi | everyday, Hindi |
| पुरुष | Purush | formal |
| मर्द | Mard | colloquial |
The plural is आदमी (aadmi) itself, and आदमियों (aadmiyon) is used before a postposition, as in आदमियों को (aadmiyon ko).
Which one should you use?
आदमी (aadmi) can also mean a person in general. मर्द (mard) suggests a masculine or brave man. पुरुष (purush) is the word for male on official notices.
Did you know?
- The Hindi phrase आम आदमी (aam aadmi) means "common man" and is used in politics and news.
Examples in context
- वह आदमी कौन है?Vah aadmi kaun hai?Who is that man?
- पुरुषों के कपड़े दूसरी मंज़िल पर हैं।Purushon ke kapde doosri manzil par hain.Men's clothes are on the second floor.
- वह सच्चा मर्द है।Vah sachcha mard hai.He is a real man.
Example conversation
Anil asks his neighbour about a stranger outside.
- Anilदरवाज़े पर वह आदमी कौन है?Darwaaze par vah aadmi kaun hai?Who is that man at the door?
- Neighbourवह डाकिया है।Vah daakiya hai.He is the postman.
- Anilअच्छा, चिट्ठी लाया होगा।Achchha, chitthi laaya hoga.I see, he must have brought a letter.
