डाकू
ḍākūeveryday, bandit
In Hindi a robber is लुटेरा (luterā) and a bandit who robs on the road is डाकू (ḍākū).
Meaning: someone who steals by force (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| डाकू | ḍākū | everyday, bandit |
| लुटेरा | luterā | everyday, robber |
Which one should you use?
चोर (chor) is a thief who steals quietly. लुटेरा and डाकू take things by force or threat, so do not mix them up.
When do people say it?
डाकू is linked to the bandits of the Chambal ravines in many Hindi films. The English word "dacoit" comes from it.
Did you know?
- The English word "dacoit" was borrowed from Hindi डकैत (ḍakait), a gang robber.
Examples in context
- लुटेरों ने बैंक को लूट लिया।Luteron ne baink ko lūṭ liyā.The robbers looted the bank.
- फ़िल्म में एक मशहूर डाकू है।Film mein ek mashhūr ḍākū hai.There is a famous bandit in the film.
Example conversation
Two friends, Karan and Vivek, talk about a film in Gwalior.
- Karanकल की फ़िल्म कैसी थी?Kal kī film kaisī thī?How was yesterday's film?
- Vivekबहुत अच्छी, उसमें एक डाकू था।Bahut achchhī, usmein ek ḍākū thā.Very good, there was a bandit in it.
- Karanअच्छा, मैं भी देखूँगा।Achchhā, main bhī dekhūngā.Okay, I will watch it too.
