पिज़्ज़ा
pizzā/piːz.zɑː/masculine
The English word "pizza" is translated into Hindi as पिज़्ज़ा (pizzā). Wiktionary also lists पिज़ा (pizā).
Meaning: Italian dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| पिज़्ज़ा | pizzā | /piːz.zɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) /piːd̪.d͡ʒɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
masculine |
| पिज़ा | pizā | masculine |
The word refers to the Italian dish.
Which one should you use?
The form पिज़ा is an alternative spelling.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Hindi, the word for pizza is grammatically masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /piːz.zɑː/. The word has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In Hindi script, the 'z' sound in पिज़्ज़ा is often represented by adding a dot (nuqta) under the letter 'ja' to create the 'za' sound, which is a direct influence from Persian-derived writing rules.
- In India, it is common to find पिज़्ज़ा topped with paneer or spicy vegetables, and sometimes served with a side of spicy chutney rather than just oregano.
- The loanword पिज़्ज़ा entered Hindi primarily through English rather than directly from Italian, reflecting the historical influence of British English in India.
Examples in context
- हम पिज़ा मंगा सकते हैं।We can order a pizza.This sentence is useful for learning how to use the form पिज़ा in the context of ordering food.Tatoeba #3639436 by sabretou, translation #3312859 by CK
- मुझे पिज़्ज़ा बहुत पसंद है।I love pizza very much.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference using the form पिज़्ज़ा.Tatoeba #2047826 by sabretou, translation #600494 by loins
- आज मैंने एक पिज़्ज़ा मंगवाया।Today, I ordered a pizza.
- क्या तुम्हें पिज़्ज़ा चाहिए?kya tumhein pizzā chāhiye?Do you want pizza?
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- अमित Amitनेहा, क्या खाना खाएँ?Nehā, kyā khānā khā'ēn?Neha, what should we eat?
- नेहा Nehaमुझे पिज़्ज़ा खाना है।mujhe pizzā khānā hai.I want to eat pizza.
- अमित Amitठीक है, चलो पिज़्ज़ा मँगाते हैं।ṭhīk hai, calo pizzā mangā'te haiṃ.Okay, let's order pizza.
- नेहा Nehaबहुत अच्छा विचार है!bahut acchā vicār hai!That is a great idea!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pizza” translations and entries पिज़्ज़ा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पिज़्ज़ा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
