साफ़-सुथरा
saaf-suthra
The English word 'tidy' is translated into Hindi as साफ़-सुथरा (saaf-suthra).
साफ़-सुथरा is used to describe something that is arranged neatly. If you wish to convey that something is specifically 'well-organized' in a more formal context, you might use the phrase अच्छी तरह से व्यवस्थित. Note that the individual component साफ़ can also be used on its own to mean simply 'clean'.
Meaning: arranged neatly (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
साफ़-सुथरा is a compound phrase consisting of साफ़, meaning 'clean' and सुथरा, meaning 'neat' or 'tidy'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes depending on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use the masculine form साफ़-सुथरा for masculine nouns. For feminine nouns, use साफ़-सुथरी. When describing masculine plural nouns, use साफ़-सुथरे.
How do you pronounce it?
saaf-suthra
Did you know?
- In some regional dialects of Hindi, सुथरा is used not just for tidiness but as a compliment for someone who is physically handsome or well-proportioned.
- The concept of being 'tidy' in a Hindi-speaking household often extends to 'shuddh' (pure), where cleanliness is linked to ritual purity.
- The word साफ़ in साफ़-सुथरा is actually a loanword from Arabic via Persian, whereas सुथरा is native to the Indo-Aryan family. This blend of origins is common in Hindi vocabulary.
Examples in context
- अपने दफ़्तर को हमेशा साफ़-सुथरा रखना चाहिए।Always keep your office tidy.This sentence demonstrates how to use साफ़-सुथरा when discussing the maintenance of an office.Tatoeba #495923 by minshirui, translation #66079 by CM
- आपका ब्यूरो साफ-सुथरा होना चाहिए।Your office should be tidy.
- हमें अपनी फ़ाइलें अच्छी तरह से व्यवस्थित रखनी चाहिए।We should keep our files well-organized.
- उसका कमरा बहुत साफ़-सुथरा है।usaka kamrā bahut sāf-sutharā hai.Her room is very tidy.
- हमें अपना घर साफ़-सुथरा रखना चाहिए।hamē̃ apnā ghar sāf-sutharā rakhnā chāhiye.We should keep our house tidy.
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are talking about a guest's arrival.
- अमित Amitक्या तुमने मेहमानों के लिए कमरा साफ़-सुथरा कर दिया?kyā tumnē garmānōn kē liē kamrā sāf-sutharā kar diyā?Did you make the room tidy for the guests?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, मैंने सब कुछ साफ़-सुथरा कर दिया है।hā̃, mainē sab kuch sāf-sutharā kar diyā hai.Yes, I have made everything tidy.
- अमित Amitबहुत अच्छा, अब सब ठीक लग रहा है।bahut acchā, ab sab ṭhīk lag rahā hai.Very good, now everything looks fine.
- नेहा Nehaशुक्रिया, अमित।shukriyā, Amit.Thank you, Amit.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
