आराम
ārām/ɑː.ɾɑːm/masculine
In Hindi, rest is आराम (ārām).
आराम is a masculine noun meaning relief from exertion or a state of quiet and recreation. It can also be used more broadly to refer to physical comfort or ease in a general sense.
Meaning: relief from exertion, state of quiet and recreation (noun)
Which one should you use?
While आराम is the common word used for rest, विश्राम is a more formal or literary term suitable for high-register or official contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In northern India, the phrase Thahar Jana is used specifically to mean taking a halt or stopping for rest.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To use 'rest' as a verb, you must combine the noun आराम with the auxiliary verb करना (to do), resulting in आराम करना. Another intransitive verb form for taking repose is विश्राम करना.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /ɑː.ɾɑːm/ (ārām).
Did you know?
- The word आराम is a 'doublet', meaning it entered Hindi through two different paths. It exists as both a Sanskrit-derived word and a loanword from Classical Persian, often carrying the same meaning from both origins.
- In a medical context, आराम is used to describe the sensation of relief when physical pain or a symptom begins to subside.
- The word आराम is versatile enough to describe material luxury. It can refer to the physical state of resting or to the comfort provided by a soft sofa or an easy lifestyle.
Examples in context
- वह आराम कर सकता है।He can rest.This sentence shows how to use आराम to express the ability to rest.Tatoeba #10047522 by sabretou, translation #3421905 by AlanF_US
- शांत रहो और आराम करो।Stay quiet and rest.This sentence uses आराम as part of an instruction to rest.Tatoeba #2072094 by sabretou, translation #28488 by CK
- रविवार को मैं आराम करता हूँ।I rest on Sunday.This sentence uses आराम to describe a habitual action of resting.Tatoeba #4635979 by sabretou, translation #4754195 by coolazice
- कृपया अब विश्राम कीजिए।Please take some rest now.
- योग्य आहार लेने के बाद अच्छे से आराम करें।Rest well after having a proper meal.
- आज काम पूरा करने के बाद थोड़ा आराम करूँगा।After completing the work today, I'll take some rest.
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Example conversation
Aditya and Neha are talking at home after a long workday.
- आदित्य Adityaआज बहुत काम था, मुझे आराम की ज़रूरत है।Aaj bahut kaam tha, mujhe aaram ki zaroorat hai.It was a lot of work today, I need some rest.
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, अब थोड़ा आराम कर लो।Haan, ab thoda aaram kar lo.Yes, now take some rest.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या तुम भी आराम करोगी?Kya tum bhi aaram karogi?Will you also rest?
- नेहा Nehaनहीं, मैं अभी खाना बनाऊँगी।Nahi, main abhi khaana banaungi.No, I will cook food now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rest” translations and entries आराम, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries आराम, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
