विषय
viṣay/ʋɪ.ʂəj/masculine
The English word 'subject' is translated into Hindi as विषय (viṣay).
The word विषय is used for both an academic subject (like Math or History) and a general topic of discussion.
Meaning: main topic (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of विषय is विषयों.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ʋɪ.ʂəj/. It has two syllables and the romanization is viṣay.
Did you know?
- While विषय means 'subject', the Hindi word for 'subject' in a grammatical sense is usually कर्ता, which literally translates to 'doer'.
- The word विषय is used in Hindi to describe 'sensual pleasure' or 'material desire' in philosophical contexts, referring to the 'objects' of the senses.
- In formal Hindi debates, a speaker might use the phrase विषय प्रवेश to signal the 'entrance into the subject' or the beginning of the main argument.
Examples in context
- हम इस विषय पर सहमत हैं।We are in agreement on this subject.This sentence shows how to express agreement regarding a specific विषय.Tatoeba #476321 by minshirui, translation #23237 by Swift
- वह इस विषय से परिचित है।She is familiar with the subject.This sentence is useful for stating familiarity with a विषय.Tatoeba #3620712 by sabretou, translation #311430 by CK
- मैं इस विषय से परिचित हूँ।I am well acquainted with the subject.This sentence is useful for stating that you are well acquainted with a विषय.Tatoeba #597867 by minshirui, translation #254693 by CK
- Vigyan ek mahatvapurna vishay hai (विज्ञान एक महत्वपूर्ण विषय है)Science is an important subject.
- Bhoogol meri pasand ka vishay hai (भूगोल मेरी पसंद का विषय है)Geography is my favorite subject
- Rasayan vigyan vishay mein dhyan ki avashyakta hoti hai (रसायन विज्ञान विषय में ध्यान की आवश्यकता होती है)Chemistry subject requires concentration
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their favorite school subject.
- नेहा Nehaआपका पसंदीदा विषय कौन सा है?Aapka pasandida vishay kaun sa hai?Which is your favorite subject?
- अमित Amitमेरा पसंदीदा विषय विज्ञान है।Mera pasandida vishay vigyan hai.My favorite subject is science.
- नेहा Nehaक्या यह विषय कठिन है?Kya yeh vishay kathin hai?Is this subject difficult?
- अमित Amitनहीं, यह विषय बहुत दिलचस्प है।Nahin, yeh vishay bahut dilchasp hai.No, this subject is very interesting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “subject” translations and entries विषय, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
