सूअर
sūareveryday, Hindi
The Hindi word for pig is सूअर (sūar). It names the animal, and pork is सूअर का मांस (sūar kā māṃs). It is also called सुअर (suar).
Meaning: pig (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| सूअर | sūar | everyday, Hindi |
| सुअर | suar | variant spelling |
सूअर (sūar) is the normal word for the animal. Said about a person, it is a strong insult, so be careful with its use.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Tamil, Bengali, Telugu and other languages of India use different words.
When do people say it?
Pork is avoided in the diets of many Muslims and Hindus in India, so सूअर का मांस (sūar kā māṃs) is not common on most menus.
Did you know?
- In Hindi the pig is the animal behind the Hindu story of Varaha, one of the forms of Vishnu.
Examples in context
- खेत में एक सूअर घूम रहा है।khet meṃ ek sūar ghūm rahā hai.A pig is wandering in the field.
- सूअर बहुत मिट्टी में लोटता है।sūar bahut miṭṭī meṃ loṭtā hai.The pig rolls in the mud.
Example conversation
A father and child Aman see a farm from the car.
- Amanपापा, वह क्या है?pāpā, vah kyā hai?Dad, what is that?
- Papaवह सूअर है, मिट्टी में खेल रहा है।vah sūar hai, miṭṭī meṃ khel rahā hai.That is a pig, playing in the mud.
- Amanहाहा, कितना गंदा है!hāhā, kitnā gandā hai!Haha, how dirty!
