चाँद
chāṃdeveryday, Hindi
The everyday Hindi word for the moon is चाँद (chāṃd). The formal word is चंद्रमा (chandramā), and चंदा (chandā) is used in songs and with children.
Meaning: the moon (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| चाँद | chāṃd | everyday, Hindi |
| चंद्रमा | chandramā | formal |
| चंदा | chandā | poetic, children |
चाँद (chāṃd) is what people say in daily talk and in film songs. चंद्रमा (chandramā) fits science books and formal writing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Tamil, Bengali, Telugu and other languages of India use different words.
When do people say it?
Hindi lullabies call the moon चंदा मामा (chandā māmā), "uncle moon". Festivals such as Karva Chauth and Eid also revolve around the moon sighting.
Did you know?
- चाँद (chāṃd) is also a common term of endearment in Hindi, as in मेरा चाँद (merā chāṃd), my moon.
Examples in context
- आज चाँद बहुत सुंदर है।āj chāṃd bahut sundar hai.The moon is very beautiful today.
- चंद्रमा पृथ्वी का उपग्रह है।chandramā pṛthvī kā upagrah hai.The moon is the earth's satellite.
- पूरा चाँद निकल आया है।pūrā chāṃd nikal āyā hai.The full moon has come out.
Example conversation
Grandmother and her grandson Dev sit on the roof at night.
- Devदादी, आज चाँद इतना बड़ा क्यों है?dādī, āj chāṃd itnā baṛā kyoṃ hai?Grandma, why is the moon so big today?
- Dadiआज पूर्णिमा है, बेटा।āj pūrṇimā hai, beṭā.It is the full moon today, dear.
- Devमुझे चाँद बहुत पसंद है।mujhe chāṃd bahut pasand hai.I like the moon a lot.
