शुद्ध
śuddh/ʃʊd̪d̪ʱ/
The Hindi word for "pure" is शुद्ध (śuddh).
शुद्ध is used to describe things that are free of foreign material, pollutants or adulteration. It is commonly applied to substances such as metals (like gold), liquids (like water) or substances (like ghee).
Meaning: free of foreign material or pollutants (adj)
Which one should you use?
While शुद्ध means "pure" in the sense of being free of impurities, the word साफ़ is used to mean "clean," specifically in the sense of being free of dirt or dust.
How do you pronounce it?
śuddh
Did you know?
- The word शुद्ध is often used in the context of 'pure veg', referring to food prepared without eggs or any animal products, regardless of whether the ingredients are organic.
- The word 'शुद्ध' is often used in the term 'शुद्ध हिंदी' (Pure Hindi) to describe a formal, high-register version of the language that avoids Persian or English loanwords.
- In some contexts, शुद्ध is used to describe a 'pure' tone in music, referring to a note that is perfectly in tune and free of dissonance.
Examples in context
- शुद्ध सोना बहुत महंगा है।Pure gold is very expensive.This sentence shows how to use शुद्ध when discussing the value of gold.
- परम-शुद्ध पानी मिलने कठिन है।It is difficult to find absolutely pure water.This sentence demonstrates the use of शुद्ध when describing the difficulty of finding pure water.
- इस परीक्षा के लिए शुद्ध ज्ञान की आवश्यकता होती है।Pure knowledge is essential for this exam.
- वह एक पवित्र आत्मा है।He is a pure soul.
- तुम्हारी परेशानी के पीछे पवित्र इच्छाएं होती हैं।There are pure desires behind your worries.
- यह हवा बहुत शुद्ध है।Yah hawa bahut shuddh hai.This air is very pure.
Example conversation
Amit and Pooja are walking in a mountain forest.
- पूजा Poojaयहाँ की हवा बहुत शुद्ध है, अमित।Yahan ki hawa bahut shuddh hai, Amit.The air here is very pure, Amit.
- अमित Amitहाँ, पूजा, यह बहुत ताज़ा है।Haan, Pooja, yah bahut taaza hai.Yes, Pooja, it is very fresh.
- पूजा Poojaक्या तुम प्रकृति को पसंद करते हो?Kya tum prakriti ko pasand karte ho?Do you like nature?
- अमित Amitहाँ, मुझे शांति पसंद है।Haan, mujhe shanti pasand hai.Yes, I like peace.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pure” translations and entries शुद्ध, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
