अंतरिक्ष
antarikṣ/ən.t̪ə.ɾɪkʂ/
In Hindi, the word for space (in the astronomical sense) is अंतरिक्ष (antarikṣ).
अंतरिक्ष is used specifically to refer to the astronomical concept of outer space. It is not used to describe a general physical gap between objects or a room in a building.
Meaning: a gap, an empty place (noun)
Which one should you use?
अंतरिक्ष refers specifically to outer space.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is antarikṣ (/ən.t̪ə.ɾɪkʂ/). It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In Hindi poetry, the concept of 'infinite space' is often paired with the word शून्य, which means both 'zero' and 'void'.
- In ancient Vedic philosophy, अंतरिक्ष was considered one of the three fundamental realms of existence, positioned between the earth and the heavens.
- While अंतरिक्ष is the scientific term, in colloquial Hindi, people often use the English word 'space' itself when discussing modern science or technology.
Examples in context
- भारत ने अंतरिक्ष में रॉकेट भेजा।India sent a rocket into space.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of अंतरिक्ष when discussing rockets.
- अंतरिक्ष काला क्यों है?Why is space black?This sentence is useful for asking a question about the appearance of अंतरिक्ष.Tatoeba #4509628 by sabretou, translation #3962115 by Hybrid
- अंतरिक्ष में हवा नहीं होती है।There is no air in space.This sentence is useful for describing the conditions within अंतरिक्ष.Tatoeba #486354 by minshirui, translation #27030 by ToxicFriu
- अंतरिक्ष का अध्ययन विज्ञानियों के लिए रोचक और महत्वपूर्ण है।The study of space is interesting and significant for scientists.
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Example conversation
Vikas and Pooja are looking at the night sky.
- विकास Vikasदेखो, अंतरिक्ष कितना विशाल है!Dekho, antariksh kitna vishaal hai!Look, space is so vast!
- पूजा Poojaहाँ, मुझे अंतरिक्ष के बारे में पढ़ना पसंद है।Haan, mujhe antariksh ke baare mein padhna pasand hai.Yes, I love reading about space.
- विकास Vikasक्या हम कभी अंतरिक्ष में जा पाएंगे?Kya hum kabhi antariksh mein ja payenge?Will we ever be able to go to space?
- पूजा Poojaशायद भविष्य में यह संभव हो।Shayad bhavishya mein yeh sambhav ho.Perhaps it will be possible in the future.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry अंतरिक्ष, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
