आदरणीय निर्णायक
aadarneey nirnaayak/ɑː.d̪əɾ.ɳiː.jᵊ nɪɾ.ɳɑː.jək/word by word
आदरणीय निर्णायक (aadarneey nirnaayak) is the Hindi phrase for "respected judges".
This phrase is typically used at the very beginning of a speech or presentation to acknowledge the panel of judges.
Which one should you use?
While आदरणीय निर्णायक is the standard way to say "respected judges", you may encounter other formal variations. माननीय न्यायाधीश translates to "Respected Judge", and आदरणीय न्यायाधीश translates to "Honorable Judge". For a slightly more formal tone, often found in official or highly prestigious settings, you can use माननीय निर्णायक (honorable judges).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrases provided are all formal. माननीय निर्णायक is a slightly more formal alternative, often used in official or highly prestigious settings.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is aadarneey nirnaayak. The IPA is /ɑː.d̪əɾ.ɳiː.jᵊ nɪɾ.ɳɑː.jək/ and it consists of 6 syllables.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'Judge' to mean both a legal official and a contest referee, using the term न्यायाधीश for a talent show contest would sound strangely out of place and overly legalistic to a Hindi speaker.
- In a highly formal speech, the phrase आदरणीय निर्णायक is often accompanied by a slight bow or a 'Namaste' gesture to align the verbal respect with physical etiquette.
- The word निर्णायक is built from the Sanskrit root meaning 'to decide', implying that a judge is not just an observer but the ultimate decider of truth.
Example conversation
Pooja and Rahul are preparing for a singing competition.
- पूजा Poojaराहुल, क्या मैं 'आदरणीय निर्णायक' बोलूँ?Rahul, kya main 'aadarniya nirnayak' boloon?Rahul, should I say 'respected judges'?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, यह बहुत औपचारिक है।Haan, yeh bahut aupcharik hai.Yes, it is very formal.
- पूजा Poojaठीक है, मैं ऐसे ही शुरू करूँगी।Theek hai, main aise hi shuru karoongi.Okay, I will start like that.
- राहुल Rahulतुम्हारी शुरुआत अच्छी होगी।Tumhari shuruat achhi hogi.Your start will be good.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (आदरणीय, निर्णायक) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries आदरणीय, निर्णायक, CC BY-SA 4.0.
