विचार
vicār/ʋɪ.t͡ʃɑːɾ/masculine
In Hindi, 'thought' can be translated as विचार (vicār). If unsure, use विचार. Wiktionary also lists चिंतन (cintan) and मनन (manan).
Meaning: representation created in the mind (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| विचार | vicār | /ʋɪ.t͡ʃɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| चिंतन | cintan | ||
| मनन | manan | /mə.nən/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
The term refers to a representation created in the mind. While विचार is the most common and versatile word for 'thought' or 'idea' in both everyday and formal contexts, other forms exist to describe specific types of mental activity.
Which one should you use?
विचार refers to a specific idea, opinion or a single thought. In contrast, चिंतन refers to the process of deep thinking or contemplation and मनन refers to the act of reflecting upon or meditating on something deeply.
How does it change in a sentence?
विचार is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is vicār.
Did you know?
- The word विचार is built from the Sanskrit root meaning 'to move' or 'to wander', implying that a thought is something that wanders through the mind.
- While English speakers often 'have' a thought, in Hindi, you might say a thought 'came' to you, using the verb आना (to come).
- In spiritual or philosophical contexts, मनन specifically describes the stage of internalizing a truth after it has been heard, acting as a bridge between hearing and realization.
Examples in context
- यह विचार मेरे मन में नहीं आया था।This thought never entered my mind.This sentence is useful for seeing how to say the thought did not enter the mind using विचार.
- एक क्रियान्वित विचार तीन अधूरे विचारों से कहीं बेहतर है।One thought driven home is better than three left on base.This sentence shows how to compare a driven thought to incomplete thoughts using विचार.Tatoeba #2655623 by gauravjiii, translation #2655625 by gauravjiii
- उसके विचारों में गहराई होती है।There is depth in his thoughts.
- सोचना सच्ची मेहनत है।Thinking is true hard work.
- तेरे खयालात में कहीं खो जाता हूँ।I get lost in your thoughts.
- मुझे तुम्हारे विचार जानने का मौका दो।Give me a chance to know your thoughts.
- मेरी सोच का मतलब समझ गए?Did you understand the meaning of my thought?
- आपका विचार बहुत अच्छा है।aapka vichaar bahut accha hai.Your thought is very good.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new business idea.
- राहुल Rahulपूजा, मेरे पास एक नया विचार है।Puja, mere paas ek naya vichaar hai.Puja, I have a new thought.
- पूजा Poojaबताओ राहुल, वह क्या है?Batao Rahul, vah kya hai?Tell me Rahul, what is it?
- राहुल Rahulहम एक छोटा कैफे खोल सकते हैं।Hum ek chhota cafe khol sakte hain.We can open a small cafe.
- पूजा Poojaयह वाकई एक शानदार विचार है!Yah vaakai ek shaandaar vichaar hai!That is truly a wonderful thought!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thought” translations and entries विचार, चिंतन, मनन, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries चिंतन, मनन, विचार, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
