धैर्य
dhairyaformal, Hindi
The Hindi word for patience is धैर्य (dhairya). In daily speech many people say सब्र (sabr), and संयम (sanyam) stresses self-control.
Meaning: patience (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| धैर्य | dhairya | formal, Hindi |
| सब्र | sabr | everyday, Urdu influenced |
| संयम | sanyam | self control |
धैर्य (dhairya) is more formal and appears in writing and speeches. सब्र (sabr) is what people say to a friend, as in थोड़ा सब्र रखो (thoṛā sabr rakho), have a little patience.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Tamil, Bengali, Telugu and other languages of India use different words.
When do people say it?
A well-known proverb says सब्र का फल मीठा होता है (sabr kā phal mīṭhā hotā hai), the fruit of patience is sweet.
Did you know?
- The word सब्र (sabr) comes from Arabic, while धैर्य (dhairya) comes from Sanskrit.
Examples in context
- थोड़ा धैर्य रखिए।thoṛā dhairya rakhiye.Please have a little patience.
- सब्र का फल मीठा होता है।sabr kā phal mīṭhā hotā hai.Patience brings sweet results.
Example conversation
A father, Suresh, speaks to his impatient son Nikhil.
- Nikhilपापा, खाना कब बनेगा?pāpā, khānā kab banegā?Dad, when will the food be ready?
- Sureshथोड़ा सब्र करो बेटा।thoṛā sabr karo beṭā.Have a little patience, son.
- Nikhilठीक है, मैं इंतज़ार करता हूँ।ṭhīk hai, maiṃ intazār kartā hūṃ.Okay, I will wait.
