Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| सोमवार | somvār | /soːm.ʋɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| इंदुवार | induvār | /ɪn.d̪ʊ.ʋɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| पीर | pīr | /piːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
सोमवार is the name of the day on calendars, in schedules and in daily speech. Somvaar ko means on Monday, Somvaar se means from Monday and Somvaar tak means until Monday.
What does it mean word for word?
सोमवार is made of सोम (soma), referring to the moon and वार (vār), meaning day. So it is literally the day of the moon, the same idea as the English name.
Which one should you use?
पीर (pīr) is a colloquial or regional variation, while सोमवार is standard. इंदुवार (induvār) is another name built on a word for the moon.
Is it said differently in some regions?
पीर is heard as a colloquial or regional word for Monday in some areas.
How does it change in a sentence?
सोमवार is a masculine noun. To say on Monday you add the postposition को (ko) after it, as in सोमवार को.
How do you pronounce it?
Say it as somvār, IPA /soːm.ʋɑːɾ/, in two syllables. The v is soft, between an English v and w and the final r is a light tap.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not drop को when you mean on Monday in a full sentence like it will be done on Monday.
When do people say it?
Shubh Somvaar means Happy Monday, a greeting for the start of the week.
Did you know?
- The term सोम (soma) in सोमवार (somvār) refers not only to the moon but also to a sacred ritual drink used in ancient Vedic ceremonies.
- In Hindu tradition, सोमवार (somvār) is specifically dedicated to Lord Shiva, and many devotees observe a fast on this day.
- The regional term पीर (pīr) is borrowed from Persian and originally meant 'old' or 'ancient'.
Examples in context
- मैं अगले सोमवार आके ले जाऊंगा।I'll come pick it up next Monday.अगले सोमवार means next Monday.Tatoeba #11371287 by Sorcien, translation #11368731 by CK
- मैंने पिछले सोमवार से तीन किताबें पढ़ी हैं।I've read three books since last Monday.पिछले सोमवार से means since last Monday.Tatoeba #11380913 by PrasantaHembram, translation #11325360 by CK
- सोमवार को हो जायेगा।It'll be done on Monday.सोमवार को is the usual way to say on Monday.Tatoeba #10047519 by sabretou, translation #8352141 by CK
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rahul and Pooja are discussing their plans for the upcoming week.
- राहुल Rahulक्या हम सोमवार को मिल सकते हैं?Kya hum somvaar ko mil sakte hain?Can we meet on Monday?
- पूजा Poojaहाँ, सोमवार को ठीक रहेगा।Haan, somvaar ko theek rahega.Yes, Monday will be fine.
- राहुल Rahulठीक है, मैं तुम्हें फोन करूँगा।Theek hai, main tumhe phone karunga.Okay, I will call you.
- पूजा Poojaठीक है, राहुल।Theek hai, Rahul.Okay, Rahul.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Monday” translations and entries सोमवार, इंदुवार, पीर, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries इंदुवार, पीर, सोमवार, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
