मानसिक
mānsik/mɑːn.sɪk/
The Hindi word for 'mental' is मानसिक (mānsik).
मानसिक is an adjective used to describe things relating to the mind.
Meaning: relating to the mind (adj)
Which one should you use?
While मानसिक refers to the psychological or cognitive state of the mind, the informal term पागल is used to mean 'mental' in the sense of being 'crazy'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is mānsik (/mɑːn.sɪk/). It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- Hindi speakers often use the phrase दिमाग खराब है (dimāg kharab hai), literally 'the brain is spoiled', to describe someone acting in a 'mental' or irrational way.
- The concept of the 'mind' in Hindi distinguishes between मन (man), the emotional heart-mind, and मस्तिष्क (mastishk), the physical brain.
- Because it is a Sanskrit-derived word, मानसिक is considered 'Tatsama', meaning it is used in high-register literature and formal news broadcasting.
Examples in context
- उसे मानसिक तनाव है।He is under mental stress.
- तू पागल है क्या?Are you mental?
- यह एक मानसिक समस्या है।yah ek mānsik samasyā hai.This is a mental problem.
- हमें अपनी मानसिक शांति पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।hamēṁ apanī mānsik śānti par dhyān denā chahiye.We should focus on our mental peace.
- खेल के लिए मानसिक शक्ति ज़रूरी है।khel kē li'ē mānsik śakti zarūrī hai.Mental strength is necessary for the game.
Example conversation
Vikas and Puja are discussing stress at a cafe.
- पूजा Poojaविकास, क्या तुम तनाव महसूस कर रहे हो?vikas, kyā tum tanāv mahsūs kar rahē ho?Vikas, are you feeling stressed?
- विकास Vikasहाँ, मुझे कुछ मानसिक थकान हो रही है।hāṁ, mujhē kuch mānsik thakān hō rahī hai.Yes, I am experiencing some mental fatigue.
- पूजा Poojaतुम्हें थोड़ा आराम करने की ज़रूरत है।tumhēṁ ṭhodā ārām karnē kī zarūrat hai.You need to rest a little.
- विकास Vikasतुम सही कह रही हो, पूजा।tum sahī kah rahī hō, pūjā.You are right, Puja.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mental” translations and entries मानसिक, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
