बाघ
bāghstandard
The Hindi word for tiger is बाघ (bāgh). Do not confuse it with शेर (sher), which means lion, or with चीता (chītā), which means cheetah.
Meaning: large striped wild cat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| बाघ | bāgh | standard |
| चीता | chītā | means cheetah |
बाघ (bāgh) is the word used in schools, news and wildlife parks. You will often hear टाइगर (ṭāigar) in tourism and film titles.
Which one should you use?
In casual speech some people call a brave man शेर (sher), but for the animal tiger the correct word remains बाघ (bāgh).
When do people say it?
The tiger is India's national animal, and there are many tiger reserves across the country.
Did you know?
- The Bengal tiger is the national animal of India, and the famous Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore reserves are home to it.
Examples in context
- जंगल में एक बाघ है।jangal meṁ ek bāgh hai.There is a tiger in the forest.
- यह बाघ बहुत बड़ा है।yah bāgh bahut baṛā hai.This tiger is very big.
Example conversation
A guide, Hari, shows tourists a tiger reserve.
- Hariदेखिए, वहाँ बाघ है।dekhie, vahāṁ bāgh hai.Look, there is a tiger.
- Touristकहाँ? मुझे नहीं दिख रहा।kahāṁ? mujhe nahīṁ dikh rahā.Where? I cannot see it.
- Hariउस पेड़ के पास।us peṛ ke pās.Near that tree.
