कोमल
komal/koː.məl/
The English word "soft" can be translated into Hindi as कोमल (komal) or नरम.
Meaning: easily giving way under pressure (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| कोमल | komal | /koː.məl/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| नरम | naram | /nə.ɾəm/ (Hindi, Standard) |
The term नरम is used when describing the physical consistency of objects, such as soft bread or a soft mattress. In contrast, कोमल is often used to describe things that are not just physically soft, but also delicate, tender or gentle in nature, such as a breeze or a person's temperament.
Which one should you use?
नरम refers specifically to physical texture and consistency. कोमल is a literary term used to convey a sense of being delicate or gentle.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /koː.məl/. The two syllables are komal.
Did you know?
- The word कोमल is frequently used in Indian classical music to describe 'flat' notes, which are perceived as softer or more delicate than natural notes.
- Because कोमल carries a connotation of elegance and delicacy, it is a very popular gender-neutral given name in India.
- The word नरम is not originally from India but was borrowed from Classical Persian. It is now shared across many regional languages including Bengali and Gujarati.
Examples in context
- तुम्हारा हाथ बहुत कोमल है।Your hand is very soft.This sentence is useful for describing how soft someone's hand is using कोमल.
- उसका शरीर बहुत कोमल है।Uska sharir bahut komal hai.His body is very soft.
Example conversation
Rahul and Neha are looking at a pillow in a store.
- राहुल Rahulनेहा, यह तकिया देखो।Neha, yah takiya dekho.Neha, look at this pillow.
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, यह तो बहुत कोमल है!Haan, yah to bahut komal hai!Yes, it is very soft!
- राहुल Rahulक्या हम इसे खरीदें?Kya hum ise khareedein?Should we buy it?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, यह बहुत आरामदायक लगेगा।Haan, yah bahut aaraamdayak lagega.Yes, it will feel very comfortable.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soft” translations and entries कोमल, नरम, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries कोमल, नरम, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
