मार्च
mārc/mɑːɾt͡ʃ/masculine
The English word 'march' is translated into Hindi as मार्च (mārc) when referring to the third month of the Gregorian calendar.
In Hindi, मार्च is used to name the month of March. It is a masculine noun.
Meaning: third month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Which one should you use?
While the transliterated loanword मार्च can be used for the month and for a formal or rhythmic way of walking, the native Hindi word पदयात्रा (padyātrā) is more commonly used when referring to a political march or a walking rally.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say 'in March', place the postposition में (me) after the noun to get मार्च में. If you are specifying a particular date within the month, use the postposition को (ko) after the month or date, such as in मार्च को (on March).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is romanized as mārc and follows the IPA pronunciation /mɑːɾtʃ/.
Did you know?
- While मार्च is the standard name for the month, Hindi speakers often refer to the traditional lunar calendar month of फाल्गुन (Phālgun) which roughly coincides with the transition from February to March.
- In India, the month of मार्च is culturally significant as it often hosts 'Holi', the festival of colors, which marks the arrival of spring.
- The word पदयात्रा (padyātrā), used for a political 'march', literally combines पद meaning 'foot' and यात्रा meaning 'journey'.
Examples in context
- मेरा जन्मदिन २२ मार्च को है।My birthday is on March 22.This sentence is useful for stating a birthday using the form मार्च.Tatoeba #4170064 by richke, translation #251418 by CN
- मैं बारसिलोना में २३ मार्च १९६९ में पैदा हुई थी।I was born on 23 March 1969 in Barcelona.This sentence is useful for stating a birth date using the form मार्च.Tatoeba #514074 by minshirui, translation #437091 by lukaszpp
- मुझे मार्च पसंद हैI like March
- मार्च में गर्मी शुरू होती है।The heat begins in March.
- मार्च का महीना बहुत अच्छा होता है।maarch ka maheena bahut achchha hota hai.The month of March is very good.
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are discussing their holiday plans.
- अमित Amitक्या हम मार्च में बाहर जाएंगे?kya hum maarch mein baahar jaayenge?Will we go out in March?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, मार्च का समय सही रहेगा।haan, maarch ka samay sahi rahega.Yes, the time in March will be right.
- अमित Amitमैं टिकटें अभी बुक कर देता हूँ।main tikaten abhi book kar deta hoon.I will book the tickets now.
- नेहा Nehaठीक है, अमित, धन्यवाद।theek hai, amit, dhanyavaad.Okay, Amit, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “march” translations and entries मार्च, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
