सादर
saadar
The English word "regards" can be translated into Hindi as सादर (saadar).
In Hindi, सादर is used as a sign-off at the very end of a letter or a message, functioning as a sign-off.
Meaning: greeting at the end of a letter (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word सादर is a combination of sa (with) and aadar (respect), literally meaning with respect.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
सादर is a formal term used in written correspondence, such as professional emails or letters.
How do you pronounce it?
saadar
Did you know?
- If you were writing to a much higher authority, you might replace सादर with even more intense terms of devotion, as 'regards' can scale up to religious levels of respect in Hindi.
- While सादर is used in writing, Hindi speakers often use a physical gesture called 'pranāma' to express the same feeling of 'respect' when meeting an elder in person.
- Using सादर toward a peer or a subordinate in a casual setting can be seen as sarcasm or an ironic joke about being overly formal.
Examples in context
- सादर धन्यवाद।saadar dhanyavaad.Regards and thanks.
- पत्र के अंत में सादर लिखें।patra ke ant mein saadar likhen.Write regards at the end of the letter.
Example conversation
Priya is asking Aditya how to end a formal letter.
- प्रिया Priyaआदित्य, पत्र को कैसे समाप्त करूँ?Aditya, patra ko kaise samapt karoon?Aditya, how should I end the letter?
- आदित्य Adityaआप अंत में सादर लिख सकती हैं।Aap ant mein saadar likh sakti hain.You can write regards at the end.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या यह औपचारिक लगेगा?Kya yeh aupcharik lagega?Will it sound formal?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, प्रिया, यह बहुत अच्छा लगेगा।Haan, Priya, yeh bahut accha lagega.Yes, Priya, it will look very good.
