ज़रूर
zarūr/zə.ɾuːɾ/
The English word 'sure' can be translated into Hindi as ज़रूर (zarūr).
ज़रूर is used to express certainty or to indicate that something will definitely happen. It functions as an adverb meaning 'certainly' or 'surely'.
Meaning: certain in one's knowledge or belief (adj)
Which one should you use?
While ज़रूर is used to express the certainty of an event occurring, the colloquial term पक्का is often used to express being 'sure' regarding a specific fact or a decision.
How does it change in a sentence?
Although it may be translated as an adjective, in Hindi ज़रूर functions as an adverb meaning 'surely' or 'certainly' when it modifies a verb.
How do you pronounce it?
zarūr (/zə.ɾuːɾ/)
Did you know?
- The term पक्का also means 'cooked' or 'ripe', so saying you are 'sure' about something literally shares a linguistic root with something being fully prepared.
- In many Indian households, a guest's invitation to visit is often met with ज़रूर, even if no date is set, as a polite social ritual.
- The word ज़रूर follows a Persian phonetic path into Hindi, having traveled from Arabic through Classical Persian before entering the subcontinent.
Examples in context
- शैतान का नाम लो और शैतान ज़रूर हाज़िर हो जाएगा।Speak of the devil and he is sure to appear.This sentence uses ज़रूर to show that an event is certain to happen.Tatoeba #2075239 by sabretou, translation #28533 by Zifre
- ज़रूर!Sure!This sentence uses ज़रूर as an enthusiastic affirmation.Tatoeba #4078408 by sabretou, translation #888561 by sacredceltic
- वह ज़रूर आएगा।He is sure to come.This sentence uses ज़रूर to indicate the certainty of someone's arrival.Tatoeba #486351 by minshirui, translation #289676 by CK
- क्या मैं रात को आपको फोन कर सकता हूँ? – जरूर, बिलकुलCan I call you tonight? – Sure, absolutely
- क्या आप फिल्म के लिए रुक सकते हैं? – बिलकुलCan you wait for the movie? – Sure
- क्या आज रात मुझे घर छोड़ दोगे? – हाँ, क्यों नहींCan you drop me home tonight? – Sure, why not
- शाम को तुम मेरे साथ चलोगे? – हाँ, ठीक हैWill you come with me in the evening? – Sure, okay
- क्या मैं आज मेरी कहानी पढ़ सकता हूँ? – हाँ, जरूर! मैं आपकी कहानी को सुनना चाहूंगा।Can I read my story today? – Sure, definitely! I would love to hear your story.
Example conversation
Priya and Aditya are planning a weekend trip.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या तुम शनिवार को चलोगे?Kya tum shanivar ko chaloge?Will you go on Saturday?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, मैं ज़रूर चलूँगा।Haan, main zaroor chalunga.Yes, I will surely go.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या हम सुबह जल्दी निकलेंगे?Kya hum subah jaldi niklenge?Will we leave early in the morning?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, यह ज़रूर करना होगा।Haan, yeh zaroor karna hoga.Yes, we will certainly have to do that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ज़रूर, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ज़रूर, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
