How to Say "Students" in Hindi

छात्र

chātra/t͡ʃʰɑːt̪.ɾᵊ/

The Hindi word for students is छात्र (chātra).

छात्र is used to refer to students. A common synonym is विद्यार्थी, which literally means "one who seeks knowledge".

Which one should you use?

While छात्र is often used as a generic term for students, the specific feminine form is छात्रा.

The form changes to छात्रों (the oblique case) when the word is followed by a postposition, such as ने or को.

The word is pronounced /tʃʰɑːt̪.ɾᵊ/ (chātra). It has 2 syllables.

In traditional Indian education, the relationship between छात्र and teacher was known as the 'Guru-Shishya' tradition. This was a familial bond where the student lived with the teacher as a member of the household.
The word छात्र is derived from a root meaning 'umbrella' or 'canopy'. In ancient times, it symbolized the protection and shelter provided by a teacher to their students.
In traditional settings, a छात्र would historically perform 'Guru Dakshina', a final gift or service given to the teacher upon completing their studies.

क्लास में सभी छात्र हाज़िर नहीं थे।
Not all the students were present in class.
This sentence is useful for describing the presence of all छात्र in a class.
Tatoeba #4964310 by eeyinn, translation #21336 by letsgolanguages
छात्रों ने प्रोफेसर की तहकीकात में सहायता करी।
The students assisted the professor in the investigation.
This sentence is useful for describing how छात्र assisted a professor.
Tatoeba #600417 by minshirui, translation #21434 by Duck
विद्यार्थी हमारे समाज का भविष्य हैं।
Students are the future of our society.
सभी छात्र मैदान में खेल रहे हैं।
sabhi chhatr maidan mein khel rahe hain.
All the students are playing in the field.

Two teachers are talking about their class.

आदित्य Aditya

प्रिया, क्या सभी छात्र यहाँ हैं?
Priya, kya sabhee chhaatr yahaan hain?
Priya, are all the students here?
प्रिया Priya

हाँ, आदित्य, सब आ गए हैं।
Haan, Aditya, sab aa gaye hain.
Yes, Aditya, they have all arrived.
आदित्य Aditya

अच्छी बात है, अब क्लास शुरू करते हैं।
achhee baat hai, ab class shuroo karte hain.
That's good, let's start the class now.
प्रिया Priya

छात्र बहुत उत्सुक लग रहे हैं।
chhaatr bahut utsuk lag rahe hain.
The students look very eager.

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