विज्ञान
vijñān/ʋɪd͡ʒ.nɑːn/masculine
In Hindi, the word for science is विज्ञान (vijñān). Wiktionary also lists शास्त्र (śāstra) and बिज्ञान (bijñān).
Meaning: collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| विज्ञान | vijñān | /ʋɪd͡ʒ.nɑːn/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| शास्त्र | śāstra | /ʃɑːs.t̪ɾᵊ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| बिज्ञान | bijñān | masculine | |
| साइंस | sāins | feminine |
The word refers to the collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method.
What does it mean word for word?
The term विज्ञान is composed of the prefix vi- (special/distinct) and jñān (knowledge).
Which one should you use?
While विज्ञान is the standard term for the modern scientific discipline, शास्त्र refers to traditional or classical knowledge/treatises.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
विज्ञान is a standard and widely accepted formal term. In casual spoken Hindi, especially in urban settings, the English loanword साइंस is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
विज्ञान is a masculine noun and requires masculine adjectives and verb agreement. Note that the loanword साइंस is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of विज्ञान is /ʋɪdʒ.nɑːn/ (vijñān).
Did you know?
- The root of विज्ञान, which is ज्ञान (jñān), is the same root used in the word 'gyan', which refers to spiritual or transcendental wisdom in many Indian philosophies.
- The word शास्त्र (śāstra) originates from the Sanskrit root for 'instructing' or 'commanding'. This implies that traditional sciences were viewed as authoritative guides for living.
- In many Indian households, the word शास्त्र is associated with sacred texts and rituals, whereas विज्ञान is reserved for school subjects and technology.
Examples in context
- मुझे विज्ञान और गणित दोनों पसंद हैं।I like both science and math.This sentence shows how to express a preference for both विज्ञान and math.Tatoeba #465651 by minshirui, translation #262182 by CK
- विज्ञान तब शुरू होता है जब तुम "क्यों" और "कैसे" पूछते हो।Science begins when you ask why and how.This sentence uses विज्ञान to describe the fundamental nature of questioning.Tatoeba #485544 by minshirui, translation #36495 by CM
- आधुनिक विज्ञान ने दुनिया बदल दी है।aadhunik vigyan ne duniya badal di hai.Modern science has changed the world.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their favorite subjects in school.
- आदित्य Adityaनेहा, तुम्हारा पसंदीदा विषय क्या है?Neha, tumhara pasandida vishay kya hai?Neha, what is your favorite subject?
- नेहा Nehaमुझे विज्ञान पढ़ना बहुत अच्छा लगता है।Mujhe vigyan padhna bahut accha lagta hai.I really like studying science.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या तुम विज्ञान में करियर बनाना चाहती हो?Kya tum vigyan mein career banana chahti ho?Do you want to make a career in science?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, मैं वैज्ञानिक बनना चाहती हूँ।Haan, main vaigyanik banna chahti hoon.Yes, I want to become a scientist.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “science” translations and entries विज्ञान, शास्त्र, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries विज्ञान, शास्त्र, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
