वह
vah/ʋəɦ/
In Hindi, 'that' is expressed as वह (vah). Wiktionary also lists वो (vo) and ओह (oh).
Meaning: what is being indicated (det)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| वह | vah | /ʋəɦ/ (Hindi, Standard) /wəɦ/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| वो | vo | /ʋoː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| ओह | oh |
The primary word for 'that' refers to what is being indicated. The related form कि is used specifically when 'that' serves as a conjunction to connect a noun clause.
Which one should you use?
The form वह is the standard version, while वो is its more common spoken counterpart. The form ओह is also available in the language.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a demonstrative adjective (that [noun]), वह must agree with the gender and number of the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
vah (/ʋəɦ/)
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often confuse the demonstrative 'that' with the conjunction 'that'. In Hindi, use कि to connect a noun clause rather than using वह.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- वह एक अनुकरणीय प्रदर्शन था!That was an exemplary performance!This sentence demonstrates the use of वह to refer to an exemplary performance.Tatoeba #8879586 by simranbansal, translation #8879583 by simranbansal
- टॉम वह अकेले करना चाहता है।Tom wants to do that alone.This sentence shows how वह functions as a pronoun in the context of doing something alone.Tatoeba #8938139 by simranbansal, translation #8897616 by CK
- वह रेलगाड़ी नीगाता जा रही है।That train is going to Niigata.This sentence illustrates वह acting as a demonstrative adjective for a train.Tatoeba #1005721 by thevikas, translation #3941712 by sabretou
- 227 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Aditya and Anjali are walking in a park.
- आदित्य Adityaवह फूल बहुत प्यारा है।vaha phool bahut pyaara hai.That flower is very lovely.
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, वह लाल रंग का है।haan, vaha laal rang ka hai.Yes, it is red.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या वह तुम्हारा पसंदीदा रंग है?kya vaha tumhara pasandida rang hai?Is that your favorite color?
- अंजलि Anjaliनहीं, मुझे नीला रंग पसंद है।nahin, mujhe neela rang pasand hai.No, I like blue.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “that” translations and entries वह, वो, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries वह, वो, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
