सकारात्मक
sakārātmak/sə.kɑː.ɾɑːt̪.mək/
The English word "positive" is translated into Hindi as सकारात्मक (sakārātmak).
सकारात्मक is an adjective meaning favorable or desirable. It is frequently used in the phrase सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण to mean a positive attitude or outlook.
Meaning: favorable, desirable (adj)
Which one should you use?
सकारात्मक (positive) is the direct antonym of नकारात्मक (negative).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun form of the adjective सकारात्मक is सकारात्मकता, which means "positivity".
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as [sə.kɑː.ɾɑːt̪.mək]. It has 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- While सकारात्मक describes a positive attitude, the Hindi word शुभ (shubh) is used for a 'positive' or 'auspicious' omen. Using सकारात्मक to describe a wedding date would sound clinically odd to a native speaker.
- The word सकारात्मक is a Sanskrit loanword, often called 'Tatsama'. In casual spoken Hindi, people frequently replace it with the English word 'positive' because the Sanskrit form sounds highly formal or academic.
- While सकारात्मक is used for abstract concepts like 'positive thinking', if you are talking about a positive medical test result, Hindi speakers often use the English word 'positive' transliterated into Hindi script.
Examples in context
- मैं सकारात्मक हूँ।I'm positive.Tatoeba #3070015 by pallavshah, translation #2111700 by CK
- मेरी दृष्टि सकारात्मक है।My outlook is positive.
- उसकी सोच अच्छी है।Her thinking is positive/good.
- मेरी योजना सकारात्मक है।My plan is positive.
- उनकी प्रतिक्रिया बहुत सकारात्मक थी।Their response was very positive.
- मुझे तेरा सहयोग बहुत अच्छा लगा।I really liked your support.
- हमें सकारात्मक परिणाम चाहिए।hamein sakaratmak parinam chahiye.We want positive results.
- उसकी सोच बहुत सकारात्मक है।uski soch bahut sakaratmak hai.Her thinking is very positive.
Example conversation
Aditya and Neha are discussing a new project at work.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या नया प्रोजेक्ट सकारात्मक लग रहा है?kya naya project sakaratmak lag raha hai?Does the new project look positive?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, मुझे यह बहुत अच्छा लगा।haan, mujhe yeh bahut achha laga.Yes, I liked it a lot.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या तुम्हें कोई समस्या दिखी?kya tumhe koi samasya dikhi?Did you see any problems?
- नेहा Nehaनहीं, सब कुछ बहुत स्पष्ट है।nahin, sab kuch bahut spasht hai.No, everything is very clear.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry सकारात्मक, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
