पारंपरिक
pāramprik/pɑː.ɾəm.pə.ɾɪk/
The English word "traditional" is translated into Hindi as पारंपरिक (pāramprik). Wiktionary also lists परंपरागत (paramprāgat).
Meaning: of or relating to tradition (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| पारंपरिक | pāramprik | /pɑː.ɾəm.pə.ɾɪk/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| परंपरागत | paramprāgat | /pə.ɾə̃.pə.ɾɑː.ɡət̪/ (Hindi, Standard) |
Which one should you use?
While both words mean traditional, परंपरागत is often used to describe things that are customary or established by long-standing practice. पारंपरिक is the more common adjective used in everyday speech to describe things relating to tradition.
How do you pronounce it?
The four-syllable word पारंपरिक is pronounced /pɑː.ɾəm.pə.ɾɪk/.
Did you know?
- The concept of 'paramparā' is deeply tied to the 'Guru-Shishya' tradition, where knowledge is passed from teacher to student through oral transmission.
- In the word परंपरागत, the element गत comes from a root meaning 'gone' or 'reached', suggesting something that has arrived through a lineage.
- Hindi uses the word सनातन (sanatan) for traditions that are considered eternal or timeless, which is a stronger and more spiritual term than पारंपरिक.
Examples in context
- सूमो कुश्ती यह एक पारंपरिक जापानी खेल है।Sumo wrestling is a traditional Japanese sport.This sentence shows how to use पारंपरिक when describing a traditional sport.Tatoeba #2077901 by sabretou, translation #482283 by adjusting
- इस प्रदर्शनी में हम पारंपरिक भारतीय कला का प्रदर्शन करेंगे।In this exhibition, we will showcase traditional Indian art.
- हमारे संस्थान में पारंपरिक संस्कृति का महत्व बहुत है।Traditional culture holds great importance in our institution.
- यह गाना बहुत रमणीय और पारंपरिक है।This song is very traditional and beautiful.
- हमें पारंपरिक कपड़े पहनने चाहिए।hamen parampārik kapade pahanne chāhiye.We should wear traditional clothes.
- यह एक पारंपरिक त्यौहार है।yah ek parampārik tyauhār hai.This is a traditional festival.
Example conversation
Priya and Vikas are discussing what to wear to a wedding.
- प्रिया Priyaविकास, क्या हम पारंपरिक कपड़े पहनेंगे?vikas, kyā ham parampārik kapade pahanenge?Vikas, will we wear traditional clothes?
- विकास Vikasहाँ, शादी के लिए वही सही है।hāñ, shādī ke liye vahī sahī hai.Yes, that is best for the wedding.
- प्रिया Priyaमुझे पारंपरिक साड़ी बहुत पसंद है।mujhe parampārik sāṛī bahut pasand hai.I really like traditional sarees.
- विकास Vikasतुम उसमें बहुत सुंदर लगोगी।tum usameñ bahut sundar lagogī.You will look very beautiful in it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “traditional” translations and entries पारंपरिक, परंपरागत, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries परंपरागत, पारंपरिक, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
