गणतंत्र दिवस
/ɡəɳ.t̪ən.t̪ɾᵊ d̪ɪ.ʋəs/word by word
The phrase for republic day in Hindi is गणतंत्र दिवस.
गणतंत्र दिवस is used to refer to Republic Day.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of two parts: दिवस means day.
Did you know?
- In Hindi, the word तंत्र used in गणतंत्र also appears in 'Tantra', the ancient system of spiritual practice. Both share the root meaning of a 'loom', 'framework' or 'system'.
- While दिवस means 'day' in गणतंत्र दिवस, in casual spoken Hindi, people almost always use the word दिन for 'day'. दिवस is reserved for formal occasions and official titles.
- During गणतंत्र दिवस celebrations, you will often hear the phrase जय हिन्द, meaning 'Victory to India', shouted as a patriotic accompaniment to the mention of the day.
Examples in context
- छब्बीस जनवरी को गणतंत्र दिवस मनाया जाता है।Republic Day is celebrated on the twenty-sixth of January.This sentence is useful for learning when गणतंत्र दिवस is celebrated.Tatoeba #480231 by minshirui, translation #480232 by minshirui
- आपको गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ!Wishing you a very Happy Republic Day!
- गणतंत्र दिवस बहुत बहुत मुबारक हो!Many congratulations on Republic Day!
- गणतंत्र दिवस पर बहुत सुंदर परेड होती है।Gantantra divas par bahut sundar parade hoti hai.There is a very beautiful parade on Republic Day.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their plans for the holiday.
- आदित्य Adityaपूजा, गणतंत्र दिवस पर आपका क्या प्लान है?Pūjā, gaṇtantra divas par āpkā kyā plān hai?Puja, what is your plan for Republic Day?
- पूजा Poojaमैं सुबह तिरंगा फहराने जा रही हूँ।Main subah tiraṅgā phaharānē jā rahī hūn.I am going to hoist the tricolor in the morning.
- आदित्य Adityaयह बहुत अच्छा विचार है।Yah bahut achhā vichār hai.That is a very good idea.
- पूजा Poojaक्या आप भी मेरे साथ चलेंगे, आदित्य?Kyā āp bhī mērē sāth chalē̃gē, Āditya?Will you also come with me, Aditya?
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (गणतंत्र, दिवस) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
