समर्थन
samarthan/sə.məɾ.t̪ʰən/
In Hindi, the word for support is समर्थन (samarthan).
समर्थन is used for abstract support, such as backing a political candidate, a theory or a cause. It is not used for physical support, such as a pillar holding up a roof.
Meaning: to back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid (verb)
Which one should you use?
While समर्थन refers to ideological or formal backing, the word सहारा is used for physical support or for providing a helping hand or refuge in a time of need.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun समर्थन is typically used with the verb देना (to give) to form the verbal phrase समर्थन देना (to give support). You can also use the noun with the verb करना (to do) to form समर्थन करना (to support).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is samarthan (/sə.məɾ.t̪ʰən/). It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The root of समर्थन is linked to the word समर्थ (samarth), which means 'capable' or 'competent', suggesting that supporting someone is akin to affirming their capability.
- The word सहारा (the physical counterpart to समर्थन) is also the word used for 'crutch' or 'walking stick', emphasizing the idea of needing a physical brace to stand.
- The word समर्थन is a 'learned borrowing' from Sanskrit, meaning it is a high-register word used in formal contexts like news or politics rather than casual conversation.
Examples in context
- मैं हमारे नेताजी को पूर्ण समर्थन देता हूँ।I fully support our leader-sir.This sentence is useful for showing how to use समर्थन to express full support for a leader.
- विश्वास करें, हम आपका समर्थन करेंगे।Trust us, we will support you.
- हमें इस सामाजिक कार्य का समर्थन करना चाहिए।hamein is samajik karya ka samarthan karna chahiye.We should support this social cause.
- क्या आप मेरे प्रस्ताव का समर्थन करेंगे?kya aap mere prastav ka samarthan karenge?Will you support my proposal?
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a project proposal at work.
- पूजा Poojaराहुल, क्या आप मेरे विचार का समर्थन करते हैं?Rahul, kya aap mere vichaar ka samarthan karte hain?Rahul, do you support my idea?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ पूजा, यह एक बेहतरीन योजना है।Haan Pooja, yeh ek behtareen yojna hai.Yes Pooja, this is a great plan.
- पूजा Poojaधन्यवाद, मुझे आपकी मदद की ज़रूरत थी।Dhanyavaad, mujhe aapki madad ki zaroorat thi.Thank you, I needed your help.
- राहुल Rahulमैं मीटिंग में आपका पूरा समर्थन करूँगा।Main meeting mein aapka poora samarthan karoonga.I will give you my full support in the meeting.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry समर्थन, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries समर्थन, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
