भाषण
bhāṣaṇ/bʱɑː.ʂəɳ/masculine
In Hindi, speech is translated as भाषण (bhāṣaṇ). Wiktionary also lists तक़रीर (taqrīr).
Meaning: an oration, session of speaking (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| भाषण | bhāṣaṇ | /bʱɑː.ʂəɳ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| तक़रीर | taqrīr | /t̪əq.ɾiːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) /t̪ək.ɾiːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) |
feminine |
The term refers to an oration or a session of speaking. It is used to describe a formal discourse or monologue on a specific topic.
Which one should you use?
भाषण is the standard, formal term for a speech, often used in official, political or academic contexts. In contrast, तक़रीर is a more poetic or Urdu-influenced term for a speech, often used in literary or religious contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
भाषण is a masculine noun and is commonly used in the phrase भाषण देना (to give a speech). तक़रीर is a feminine noun and is typically paired with the verb 'to do' to form तक़रीर करना (to deliver a speech).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bhāṣaṇ. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In modern colloquial Hindi, if someone says भाषण मत दो, they are not asking you to stop a formal oration but are telling you to stop lecturing them or acting bossy.
- While भाषण refers to a formal oration, the word for the physical ability to speak is वाणी, which is often personified as a goddess in Indian mythology.
- In Indian political culture, a powerful भाषण is often expected to include 'shlokas' or poetic couplets to evoke emotion, blending formal oratory with ancient literary styles.
Examples in context
- तुम्हें भाषण देना होगा क्या?Do you have to make a speech?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is required to make a speech with भाषण.Tatoeba #485925 by minshirui, translation #246621 by CK
- उसका लम्बा भाषण सुनकर हम सब बोर हो गए।His long speech bored us all.This sentence shows how a long speech using भाषण can affect an audience.Tatoeba #487234 by minshirui, translation #287159 by CK
- सुंदर भाषण था।It was a beautiful speech.This sentence describes a beautiful speech using भाषण.Tatoeba #3803362 by sabretou, translation #2045776 by CK
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Pooja and Aditya are discussing a school event.
- पूजा Poojaआदित्य, क्या तुमने अपना भाषण तैयार किया?Aditya, kya tumne apna bhashan taiyaar kiya?Aditya, have you prepared your speech?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ पूजा, पर मैं थोड़ा घबराया हुआ हूँ।Haan Pooja, par main thoda ghabraya hua hoon.Yes Pooja, but I am a little nervous.
- पूजा Poojaतुम्हारा भाषण बहुत अच्छा होगा, चिंता मत करो।Tumhara bhashan bahut achha hoga, chinta mat karo.Your speech will be very good, don't worry.
- आदित्य Adityaशुक्रिया, मुझे अब बेहतर लग रहा है।Shukriya, mujhe ab behtar lag raha hai.Thanks, I feel better now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “speech” translations and entries भाषण, तक़रीर, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
