बिल्कुल सही
bilkul sahi/bɪl.kʊl sə.ɦiː/word by word
The English word "perfect" can be translated into Hindi as बिल्कुल सही (bilkul sahi).
While बिल्कुल सही can be used to describe something as perfect in an aesthetic or qualitative sense, it is most commonly used to mean "absolutely correct" or "exactly right" in response to information or an action.
Meaning: excellent and delightful in all respects (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase बिल्कुल सही is composed of bilkul (absolutely/completely) and sahi (right/correct).
Which one should you use?
Depending on the context and setting, different forms may be more appropriate. Use बिल्कुल सही for general use, while परिपूर्ण is used in formal contexts to emphasize completion and fullness and मस्त is used colloquially to mean 'perfect'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of बिल्कुल सही is /bɪl.kʊl sə.ɦiː/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- While बिल्कुल सही is commonly used for being 'exactly right', the word सही (sahi) shares an etymological root with the Arabic word for 'healthy' or 'sound'.
- While बिल्कुल सही means 'absolutely right', using it to describe a person's character can sometimes sound like you are confirming a fact about them rather than praising their perfection.
- The colloquial मस्त is often used as a one-word reaction to food, music or a vibe, whereas बिल्कुल सही is rarely used as a standalone exclamation for pleasure.
Examples in context
- यह मौसम बिल्कुल सही है।Yah mausam bilkul sahi hai.This weather is perfect.
- तुम्हारी योजना बिल्कुल सही है।Tumhari yojna bilkul sahi hai.Your plan is perfect.
- खाना बिल्कुल सही बना है।Khana bilkul sahi bana hai.The food is made perfectly.
Example conversation
Aditya and Neha are discussing the decorations for a party.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या सजावट अच्छी लग रही है?Kya sajavat achhi lag rahi hai?Does the decoration look good?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, यह बिल्कुल सही है।Haan, yah bilkul sahi hai.Yes, it is perfect.
- आदित्य Adityaमुझे खुशी है कि तुम्हें पसंद आया।Mujhe khushi hai ki tumhe pasand aaya.I am glad you liked it.
- नेहा Nehaसच में, सब कुछ बहुत सुंदर है।Sach mein, sab kuch bahut sundar hai.Really, everything is very beautiful.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (बिल्कुल, सही) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries बिल्कुल, सही, CC BY-SA 4.0.
