ठग
ṭhageveryday, Hindi
In Hindi a scammer is ठग (ṭhag) or धोखेबाज़ (dhokhebāz). In casual speech फ्रॉड (frāḍ) is also used.
Meaning: a person who cheats others (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ठग | ṭhag | everyday, Hindi |
| धोखेबाज़ | dhokhebāz | everyday |
| फ्रॉड | frāḍ | casual, loanword |
ठग is a cheater who tricks people for money. A warning such as ठगों से सावधान (ṭhagon se sāwadhān) means "beware of cheats".
When do people say it?
The English word "thug" comes from the Hindi word ठग (ṭhag).
Did you know?
- ठग is the origin of the English word "thug", once used for gangs of travelling robbers in India.
Examples in context
- एक ठग ने उससे पैसे ले लिए।Ek ṭhag ne usse paise le lie.A scammer took money from him.
- फ़ोन पर आए धोखेबाज़ों से सावधान रहिए।Fon par āe dhokhebāzon se sāwadhān rahie.Be careful of scammers who call on the phone.
Example conversation
Mother Rekha warns her son Ayush in Noida.
- Rekhaआयुष, अनजान लोगों को ओटीपी मत बताना।Āyush, anjān logon ko oṭīpī mat batānā.Ayush, do not tell strangers your OTP.
- Ayushक्यों मम्मी?Kyon mammī?Why, mom?
- Rekhaक्योंकि वे ठग हो सकते हैं।Kyonki ve ṭhag ho sakte hain.Because they could be scammers.
