पर
par/pəɾ/
In Hindi, the English preposition "on" is translated as पर (par).
पर is used to indicate that something is positioned at, resting against or attached to the outer surface of an object.
Meaning: positioned at or resting against the outer surface of, attached to (prep)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is romanized as par and pronounced /pəɾ/.
Did you know?
- The word पर is a distant relative of the English word 'over'. They both trace their lineage back to the same Proto-Indo-European root, upér, which described a position above or over something.
- The word पर can also be used to mean 'but' or 'however'. This means a listener must use the rest of the sentence to decide if you are describing a position or a contradiction.
- The word पर can also mean 'other' or 'distant' when used in certain formal or Sanskrit-derived phrases.
Examples in context
- संदर्भ पर निर्भर करता है।It depends on the context.This sentence shows how to use पर to express dependency on a context.Tatoeba #11371203 by Sorcien, translation #1333 by CK
- आकाश उसके सिर पर आ गिरा है।The sky has fallen on his head.This sentence illustrates the use of पर to indicate something falling on a body part.Tatoeba #12396098 by Saumya, translation #10076728 by AmarMecheri
- टॉम ने मानचित्र पर मार्ग को चिह्नित किया।Tom marked the route on the map.This sentence demonstrates how to use पर to describe marking something on a map.Tatoeba #11381131 by PrasantaHembram, translation #11256478 by ddnktr
- किताब पर लिखित था।It was written on the book.
- मेज़ पर कप रख दो।Put the cup on the table.
- मैंने टीवी के ऊपर पुस्तक रखी है।I have kept the book on top of the TV.
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Example conversation
Aditya and Pooja are looking for a book in the living room.
- पूजा Poojaक्या किताब मेज पर है?Kya kitab mez par hai?Is the book on the table?
- आदित्य Adityaनहीं, वह सोफे पर है।Nahi, vah sofa par hai.No, it is on the sofa.
- पूजा Poojaक्या वह तकिए पर है?Kya vah takiye par hai?Is it on the pillow?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, वह वहीं पर है।Haan, vah vahin par hai.Yes, it is right there.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry पर, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पर, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
