स्वाद
svād/sʋɑːd̪/masculine
The English word 'taste' translates to Hindi as स्वाद (svād). Wiktionary also lists ज़ायक़ा (zāyqā).
Meaning: one of the sensations produced by the tongue (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| स्वाद | svād | /sʋɑːd̪/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| ज़ायक़ा | zāyqā | /zɑːj.qɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) /d͡ʒɑːj.kɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
masculine |
The noun refers to one of the sensations produced by the tongue. To express the action of tasting or sampling the flavor of something, you can use the verb चखना.
Which one should you use?
स्वाद is the standard Hindi term for taste. In contrast, ज़ायक़ा is a loanword from Urdu that is frequently used in a more colloquial or poetic sense, particularly when discussing the deliciousness of food or restaurant flavors.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the northern regions of India, the word स्वादानुसार is commonly used to mean 'according to taste.'
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun स्वाद is masculine. This means any adjectives describing it must also be in the masculine form, such as अच्छा स्वाद.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is svād and the IPA is /sʋɑːd̪/.
Did you know?
- In Hindi, the concept of 'taste' is closely linked to the word रस (ras), which can mean 'juice', 'essence' or even an 'emotional flavor' in traditional Indian aesthetics.
- While स्वाद is the standard term, the word ज़ायक़ा is often associated with the sophisticated culinary traditions of the Mughal Empire, linking the concept of 'taste' to royal courts and Persian influence.
- If you are describing food as 'tasty' in a casual setting, you are more likely to use the word चटपटा (chatpata), which implies a spicy, tangy, or pungent flavor profile.
Examples in context
- मुझे इस पनीर का स्वाद बहुत पसंद है।I love the taste of this paneer.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for the स्वाद of a specific food.
- और स्वाद कैसा है?How about the taste?This sentence is useful for asking how the स्वाद is.Tatoeba #509348 by minshirui, translation #322650 by CM
- क्या इसका स्वाद अच्छा है?Does it taste good?This sentence is useful for asking if the स्वाद is good.Tatoeba #3894029 by kakul, translation #3859431 by CK
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Aditya and Anjali are eating at a restaurant.
- आदित्य Adityaअंजलि, इस डिश का स्वाद कैसा है?Anjali, is dish ka svaad kaisa hai?Anjali, how is the taste of this dish?
- अंजलि Anjaliइसका स्वाद बहुत ही बढ़िया है, आदित्य।Iska svaad bahut hi badhiya hai, Aditya.The taste is very good, Aditya.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या यह बहुत मसालेदार है?Kya yeh bahut masaledar hai?Is it very spicy?
- अंजलि Anjaliनहीं, यह बिल्कुल भी तीखा नहीं है।Nahin, yeh bilkul bhi teekha nahin hai.No, it is not spicy at all.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “taste” translations and entries स्वाद, ज़ायक़ा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
