गुरुवार
guruvār/ɡʊ.ɾʊ.ʋɑːɾ/masculine
Thursday in Hindi is गुरुवार (guruvār). Wiktionary also lists बृहस्पतिवार (bŕhaspativār).
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| गुरुवार | guruvār | /ɡʊ.ɾʊ.ʋɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| बृहस्पतिवार | bŕhaspativār | /bɾɪ.ɦəs.pə.t̪ɪ.ʋɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
The term refers to the day of the week Thursday.
What does it mean word for word?
The word गुरुवार is composed of guru (meaning Jupiter or teacher) and vār (meaning day).
Which one should you use?
गुरुवार is the most common way to say Thursday in everyday conversation, whereas बृहस्पतिवार is another form of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is guruvār (/ɡʊ.ɾʊ.ʋɑːɾ/). It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- Some devotees of the god Vishnu avoid eating certain foods or wear specific colors on गुरुवार to bring good luck and prosperity.
- In many Hindu traditions, Thursday is considered a highly auspicious day for spiritual study and teaching due to its association with the 'guru'.
- While गुरुवार is shorter and common, बृहस्पतिवार is often preferred in formal writing and official government calendars in India.
Examples in context
- कल गुरुवार था।Yesterday was Thursday.This sentence is useful for expressing that yesterday was गुरुवार.Tatoeba #3640061 by sabretou, translation #528533 by wma
- अगला गुरुवार छुट्टी है।agla guruvaar chhutti hai.Next Thursday is a holiday.
- क्या गुरुवार को बारिश होगी?kya guruvaar ko baarish hogi?Will it rain on Thursday?
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are discussing their plan for a movie.
- अमित Amitहम गुरुवार को फिल्म देखने चलें?hum guruvaar ko film dekhne chalein?Shall we go to see a movie on Thursday?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, गुरुवार का दिन ठीक रहेगा।haan, guruvaar ka din theek rahega.Yes, Thursday will be a good day.
- अमित Amitठीक है, मैं टिकट बुक कर दूँगा।theek hai, main ticket book kar doonga.Okay, I will book the tickets.
- नेहा Nehaधन्यवाद, अमित।dhanyavaad, amit.Thank you, Amit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Thursday” translations and entries गुरुवार, बृहस्पतिवार, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
