शादी
śādī/ʃɑː.d̪iː/
The Hindi word for marriage is शादी (śādī).
The term शादी refers to the union of two people. To describe a person who is currently married, use the adjective शादीशुदा. If you want to inform others that a marriage has occurred, you can use the phrase शादी हो गयी.
Meaning: union of two people (noun)
Which one should you use?
While शादी is the common everyday word for marriage, the term विवाह is a formal, Sanskrit-derived alternative often found in official documents or religious contexts. The phrase विवाह संस्कार specifically refers to the sacrament of marriage.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term ब्याह is an informal word for marriage specifically used in North India.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of getting married or performing a marriage ceremony, the noun शादी is often paired with the verb करना (karnā – to do) to form शादी करना. To state that a man has become married, you can use the phrase विवाहित हो गया.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of शादी is śādī. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word शादी actually translates to 'joy' or 'happiness' in its original Persian. When you use it in Hindi, you are quite literally celebrating a 'joyous' event.
- In many Indian cultures, a marriage is not just a legal contract but a संस्कार (samskāra), meaning a sacred rite of passage that transforms the person's spiritual status.
- The formal term विवाह is used in the 'Mangal Patrika', the traditional wedding invitation, because the Sanskrit root is considered auspicious for inviting guests.
Examples in context
- शादी एक लॉटरी है।Marriage is a lottery.This sentence uses शादी to express a metaphor about marriage.Tatoeba #11264942 by PrasantaHembram, translation #238715 by CM
- यह शादी हो चुकी है।This marriage is over.This sentence uses शादी to state that a marriage is finished.Tatoeba #11264974 by PrasantaHembram, translation #6449586 by OsoHombre
- क्या उनकी शादी चलेगी?Will their marriage work?This sentence uses शादी to ask about the success of a marriage.Tatoeba #11264968 by PrasantaHembram, translation #5743510 by CM
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Example conversation
Rahul and Priya are talking about a friend's upcoming wedding.
- राहुल Rahulक्या आपको शादी का निमंत्रण मिला?Kya aapko shaadi ka nimantran mila?Did you get the marriage invitation?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, उनकी शादी अगले महीने है।Haan, unki shaadi agle mahine hai.Yes, their marriage is next month.
- राहुल Rahulशादी कहाँ हो रही है?Shaadi kahan ho rahi hai?Where is the marriage taking place?
- प्रिया Priyaशादी जयपुर में होगी।Shaadi Jaipur mein hogi.The marriage will be in Jaipur.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry शादी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries शादी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
