Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| सूर्य | sūrya | masculine | |
| सूरज | sūraj | /suː.ɾəd͡ʒ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| दिनकर | dinkar | /d̪ɪn.kəɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| अंशुमान | añśumān | /ən.ʃʊ.mɑːn/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| ख़्वुरशेद | xvurśed | /xʋʊɾ.ʃeːd̪/ (Hindi, Standard) /kʰʋʊɾ.ʃeːd̪/ (Hindi, Standard) |
masculine |
| खुरशीद | khurśīd | masculine | |
| शम्स | śams | masculine |
The phrase refers to the star around which the Earth revolves. Other forms of the word can also refer to a star in general, specifically when viewed as the centre of a solar system.
Which one should you use?
सूर्य is the standard term for the sun, while सूरज, ख़्वुरशेद and रवि are also used to mean a star or the sun. दिनकर and अंशुमान are other specific forms available in the language. For the day of the week, रविवार is used for Sunday, while इतवार is a more colloquial way to say the same thing.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
सूर्य is a formal term typically used in scientific, astronomical or literary contexts. रवि is a highly formal or poetic synonym often found in classical literature or names. For the day Sunday, रविवार is the standard term used in formal settings and calendars, whereas इतवार is more colloquial.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of the word for 'sun' in Hindi are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
sūrya
Did you know?
- The word सूर्य is the name of a major deity in Hinduism who is often depicted riding a chariot drawn by seven horses, representing the seven colors of the rainbow.
- The words ख़्वुरशेद and खुरशीद are Persian loanwords used in Hindi, showing the historical influence of the Mughal Empire on the language.
- In traditional Indian culture, the सूर्य नमस्कार or 'sun salutation' is a sequence of 12 yoga postures performed at dawn to honor the sun.
Examples in context
- पृथ्वी और अन्य ग्रह निरंतर सूर्य की परिक्रमा करते हैं।Earth and other planets continuously revolve around the Sun.This sentence is useful for showing how planets revolve around सूर्य.
- सूरज छिप रहा है।The sun is hiding.This sentence uses सूरज to describe the sun hiding.Tatoeba #13689075 by sabretou, translation #13500569 by Aghanim
- सूरज आकाश में है।The sun is in the sky.This sentence uses सूरज to state the sun's location in the sky.Tatoeba #3946752 by sabretou, translation #1121308 by cntrational
- सूरज की किरणों में ऊष्मा होती है।There is warmth in the sun's rays.
- आदित्य दिन का सुन्दरतम अंग है।The sun is the most beautiful aspect of the day.
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Example conversation
Priya and Aditya are talking about the weather outside.
- प्रिया Priyaआज सूर्य बहुत तेज़ चमक रहा है।Aaj surya bahut tez chamak raha hai.The sun is shining very brightly today.
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, बाहर बहुत गर्मी है।Haan, baahar bahut garmi hai.Yes, it is very hot outside.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या तुम सूर्य की रोशनी से बच रहे हो?Kya tum surya ki roshni se bach rahe ho?Are you avoiding the sunlight?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, मैंने छाता ले लिया है।Haan, maine chhata le liya hai.Yes, I have taken an umbrella.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations and entries सूर्य, सूरज, दिनकर, अंशुमान, ख़्वुरशेद, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
