पढ़ाई
paṛhāī/pə.ɽʱɑː.iː/
The Hindi word for the noun "studying" is पढ़ाई (paṛhāī).
पढ़ाई is used to refer to the action or concept of studying. In practice, this noun is almost always paired with the verb करना (to do) to form the verbal phrase पढ़ाई करना, which means "to study".
Meaning: the action of the verb to study (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word पढ़ाई is an abstract noun derived from the verb पढ़ना (to read or to study) by adding the suffix -आई.
How does it change in a sentence?
पढ़ाई is a feminine noun. Because of this, any adjectives used to describe the studying or any verbs indicating possession must agree with its feminine gender. While पढ़ाई is the noun for the concept of studying, the verb पढ़ना can also be used to convey a similar meaning.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pə.ɽʱɑː.iː/. It consists of three syllables.
Did you know?
- A common colloquial expression for studying very hard is रट्टा मारना, which literally means 'to hit the rote'. This is used when someone is memorizing facts for पढ़ाई without understanding them.
- The word पढ़ाई is often used as a shorthand for one's entire academic career or degree. Asking about someone's पढ़ाई is a common way to ask what they are majoring in or where they went to college.
- When a student says पढ़ाई हो रही है, they are literally saying 'studying is happening'. This passive construction is frequently used to describe the general atmosphere of a house or school.
Examples in context
- हम बस पढ़ाई कर रहे थे।We were just studying.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use पढ़ाई in a continuous past tense context.Tatoeba #3639445 by sabretou, translation #3312812 by CK
- मैं मेरे कमरे में पढ़ाई कर रहा था।I was in my room studying.This sentence shows how to use पढ़ाई when describing a personal activity in a room.Tatoeba #4743996 by sabretou, translation #2544963 by CK
- मुझे इस गर्मी में पढ़ाई करना अच्छा नहीं लगता।I don't like studying in this heat.This sentence demonstrates using पढ़ाई to express a lack of preference in a specific condition.Tatoeba #483996 by minshirui, translation #58540 by CK
- वह पांच घंटे से पढ़ रहा है।He has been studying for five hours.
- मुझे अपनी पढ़ाई पर ध्यान देने दो।Let me focus on my studies.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their upcoming exams.
- आदित्य Adityaतुम्हारी पढ़ाई कैसी चल रही है?tumhari padhai kaisi chal rahi hai?How is your studying going?
- नेहा Nehaमेरी पढ़ाई बहुत अच्छी चल रही है।meri padhai bahut achhi chal rahi hai.My studying is going very well.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या तुम कल भी पढ़ाई करोगी?kya tum kal bhi padhai karogi?Will you be studying tomorrow too?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, मुझे अपनी पढ़ाई पूरी करनी है।haan, mujhe apni padhai poori karni hai.Yes, I have to finish my studying.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry पढ़ाई, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
