तलवार
talvār/t̪əl.ʋɑːɾ/feminine
The Hindi word for sword is तलवार (talvār). Wiktionary also lists शमशेर (śamśer).
Meaning: weapon (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| तलवार | talvār | /t̪əl.ʋɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| शमशेर | śamśer | /ʃəm.ʃeːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
The term refers to a weapon in the form of a sword.
Which one should you use?
तलवार is the common word for a sword, whereas शमशेर is a more literary or poetic term used in historical or high-register contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Khanda is used in both Hindi and Punjabi, making it suitable for use in the Punjab region.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun तलवार is feminine, meaning any adjectives or verbs describing it must agree with its feminine gender. When using the oblique plural form (used with postpositions), the word becomes तलवारों.
How do you pronounce it?
talvār (/t̪əl.ʋɑːɾ/)
Did you know?
- The term शमशेर is also used as a masculine given name in some parts of India and neighboring countries.
- The Khanda is a distinct double-edged sword and is a central symbol of the Sikh faith, appearing in their coat of arms.
- The literary term शमशेर actually entered Hindi via Persian, reflecting the historical influence of Persian culture on the Indian language.
Examples in context
- तेरी तलवार कहाँ है?Where's your sword?This sentence shows how to ask about the location of a sword using तलवार.Tatoeba #3815356 by sabretou, translation #2853172 by shekitten
- मुझे मेरी तलवार दे दो।Give me my sword.This sentence is useful for requesting a sword using तलवार.Tatoeba #4064551 by sabretou, translation #1078683 by Scott
- खूबसूरत तलवार है।It's a beautiful sword.This sentence is useful for describing a sword as beautiful using तलवार.Tatoeba #3887081 by sabretou, translation #3820404 by CK
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rahul and Priya are looking at an exhibit in a museum.
- राहुल Rahulप्रिया, देखो वह तलवार कितनी चमक रही है!Priya, dekho vah talvar kitni chamak rahi hai!Priya, look how much that sword is shining!
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ राहुल, वह बहुत सुंदर है।Haan Rahul, vah bahut sundar hai.Yes Rahul, it is very beautiful.
- राहुल Rahulक्या यह असली तलवार है?Kya yah asli talvar hai?Is this a real sword?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, यह एक ऐतिहासिक तलवार है।Haan, yah ek aitihasik talvar hai.Yes, it is a historical sword.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sword” translations and entries तलवार, शमशेर, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries तलवार, शमशेर, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
