वाक्य
vākya/ʋɑːk.jᵊ/masculine
The Hindi word for "sentence" is वाक्य (vākya).
वाक्य refers to a grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and a predicate.
Meaning: grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word वाक्य is a masculine noun. When used as a direct object in the singular (the accusative case), it remains वाक्य. However, when you use the plural form with postpositions, such as in the phrase "in the sentences", the form changes to वाक्यों.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʋɑːk.jᵊ/. It has two syllables: vāk-ya.
Did you know?
- The word वाक्य shares a common ancestor with the root of the English word 'voice', as both languages trace back to the idea of an uttered sound or speech.
- In formal Hindi rhetoric, a वाक्य is not just a grammatical unit but is analyzed for its rasa, which is the emotional essence or 'flavor' of the statement.
- While वाक्य is the technical term for a sentence, Hindi speakers in casual conversation often use the word बात, which literally means a 'matter' or 'thing'.
Examples in context
- इस वाक्य में इतनी सारी त्रुटियाँ हैं कि मैं तो इसे हटा देने का ही सुझाव दूँगा।There are so many problems with this sentence that I suggest deleting it.This sentence is useful for describing a sentence with many errors using वाक्य.Tatoeba #12394445 by Saumya, translation #12394409 by rul
- यह वाक्य सही करो।Correct this sentence.This sentence is useful for giving a command to correct a वाक्य.
- इस वाक्य का मतलब क्या है?What's the meaning of this sentence?This sentence is useful for asking about the meaning of a वाक्य.Tatoeba #4062952 by sabretou, translation #3718222 by erdeniz
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Example conversation
Amit and Priya are discussing a Hindi textbook.
- अमित Amitक्या यह वाक्य सही है?Kya yeh vaakya sahi hai?Is this sentence correct?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, यह वाक्य बिल्कुल सही है।Haan, yeh vaakya bilkul sahi hai.Yes, this sentence is absolutely correct.
- अमित Amitधन्यवाद, मुझे थोड़ा संदेह था।Dhanyavaad, mujhe thoda sandeh tha.Thank you, I was a little doubtful.
- प्रिया Priyaकोई बात नहीं, अभ्यास करते रहो।Koi baat nahi, abhyas karte raho.No problem, keep practicing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sentence” translations and entries वाक्य, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
