समाधान
samādhān/sə.mɑː.d̪ʱɑːn/
The English word 'solution' can be translated into Hindi as समाधान (samādhān), उपाय or हल.
Meaning: an act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem. (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| उपाय | upāy | /ʊ.pɑːj/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| हल | hal | /ɦəl/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| समाधान | samādhān | /sə.mɑː.d̪ʱɑːn/ (Hindi, Standard) |
You might use समाधान for the resolution of a formal issue, उपाय when referring to a practical remedy or a way to deal with a situation.
Which one should you use?
Use उपाय (upāy) when the 'solution' implies a practical method, a trick or a way to deal with a difficult situation. Use समाधान (samādhān) for formal contexts, such as the resolution of a conflict, a legal dispute or a complex problem.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun समाधान is an abstract noun and does not change its form to indicate plurality in Hindi. To express the verb 'to solve', use the noun हल (hal) followed by the auxiliary verb 'करना' (karnā).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is samādhān. It has 3 syllables and is pronounced /sə.mɑː.d̪ʱɑːn/.
Did you know?
- The word हल for 'solution' was borrowed from Arabic, while the हल meaning 'plow' was inherited from Sanskrit.
- While समाधान is used for abstract problems, it shares the same root as the Sanskrit word for 'meditation' or 'calmness'. This suggests that a 'solution' is not just a fix, but a state of mental resolution.
- Unlike English, where 'solution' can refer to a liquid, the Hindi words for a 'logical solution' like समाधान cannot be used to describe chemical or liquid solutions.
Examples in context
- प्रश्न का समाधान है ही नहीं।The problem just has no solution.This sentence is useful for noting that a problem has no solution using the form समाधान.
- हमें इस समस्या का समाधान चाहिए।hamein is samasya ka samadhan chahiye.We need a solution to this problem.
- क्या आपके पास कोई समाधान है?kya aapke paas koi samadhan hai?Do you have any solution?
Example conversation
Amit and Anjali are discussing a technical issue at work.
- अमित Amitअंजलि, क्या आपको कोई समाधान मिला?Anjali, kya aapko koi samadhan mila?Anjali, did you find any solution?
- अंजलि Anjaliनहीं अमित, अभी तक कोई समाधान नहीं मिला।nahin Amit, abhi tak koi samadhan nahin mila.No Amit, I haven't found a solution yet.
- अमित Amitहमें जल्दी ही समाधान ढूंढना होगा।hamein jaldi hi samadhan dhoondhna hoga.We will have to find a solution soon.
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, मैं कोशिश कर रही हूँ।haan, main koshish kar rahi hoon.Yes, I am trying.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “solution” translations and entries उपाय, हल, समाधान, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries उपाय, समाधान, हल, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
