Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| छड़ी | chaṛī | /t͡ʃʰə.ɽiː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| लाठी | lāṭhī | feminine | |
| डंडी | ḍaṇḍī | /ɖəɳ.ɖiː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| डंडा | ḍaṇḍā | /ɖəɳ.ɖɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| शलाका | śalākā | feminine |
The terms for stick in Hindi vary based on the physical characteristics of the object, such as its thickness or its use.
Which one should you use?
The different forms of the word are chosen based on the specific type of stick you are describing:
– लाठी refers specifically to a thick, sturdy stick or staff, often used for walking or as a weapon. – डंडा is a common, neutral term for a stick or rod, often implying something used for hitting or a blunt object. – डंडी is the diminutive form of डंडा and refers to a much smaller, thinner stick or a stem. – शलाका refers to a slender rod or stick.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The gender of the word determines how adjectives or verbs in a sentence must agree with it. छड़ी is a feminine noun, while डंडा is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
chaṛī is pronounced /tʃʰə.ɽiː/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word लाठी refers to a specific type of bamboo staff used in the martial art of लाठी कला, where practitioners use the stick for both offense and defense.
- The word डंडा is a distant relative of the Sanskrit word दण्ड, which also means 'punishment'. This connection explains why a 'stick' is often associated with hitting or discipline in Hindi.
- While छड़ी refers to a stick, it is also the standard word used to describe a 'magic wand' in Hindi translations of fairy tales.
Examples in context
- डंडा घुसा अपनी गांड में।Shove a stick up your ass.This sentence uses डंडा.Tatoeba #3667800 by sabretou, translation #462426 by lukaszpp
- छड़ी मारने से पानी अलग नहीं होता।Water cannot be separated by hitting it with a stick.This sentence uses छड़ी.Tatoeba #3341729 by sabretou, translation #2575667 by sabretou
- कृपया उस लकड़ी को मेरे पास लाइए।Please bring me that stick.
- आपको अपनी लकड़ी सही ढंग से संभालनी चाहिए।You should hold your stick properly.
- बच्चा हाथ में एक छोटी छड़ी लेकर खेल रहा है।Bachcha haath mein ek chhoti chhadī lekar khel raha hai.The child is playing with a small stick in his hand.
Example conversation
Vikas and Neha are walking in a park.
- विकास Vikasनेहा, देखो वहाँ ज़मीन पर एक छड़ी पड़ी है।Neha, dekho vahaan zameen par ek chhadī padī hai.Neha, look, there is a stick lying on the ground over there.
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, वह बहुत लंबी छड़ी लग रही है।Haan, vah bahut lambī chhadī lag rahi hai.Yes, that looks like a very long stick.
- विकास Vikasक्या हमें इसे उठाना चाहिए?Kya hamein ise uthaana chaahiye?Should we pick it up?
- नेहा Nehaनहीं, उसे वहीं रहने दो।Nahin, use vahin rehne do.No, let it stay there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stick” translations and entries छड़ी, लाठी, डंडी, डंडा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries छड़ी, डंडा, डंडी, लाठी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
