पेड़
peṛ/peːɽ/
The English phrase "trees" is translated into Hindi as पेड़ (peṛ).
पेड़ refers to perennial plants characterized by a single wooden stem and branches that support leaves.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word पेड़ is used for both the singular "tree" and the plural "trees" in its base form. However, the word changes to पेड़ों in its oblique case, which occurs when the word is followed by a postposition such as के (of) or में (in).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is peṛ (/peːɽ/).
Did you know?
- In Indian culture, certain पेड़ like the Peepal or Banyan are considered sacred and are often worshipped with offerings of water and incense.
- The word पेड़ may not have originally been about nature, but might have been a descriptor for a 'lump' or 'clod' of something projecting.
- Some Hindi speakers use the word वृक्ष instead of पेड़ when they want to sound more formal, poetic or academic.
Examples in context
- ये पेड़ उन्होंने लगाए थे।These trees were planted by them.This sentence shows the use of पेड़.Tatoeba #485770 by minshirui, translation #55065 by CK
- पेड़ों के बीच मुझे एक घर नज़र आ रहा है।I see a house among the trees.This sentence demonstrates how पेड़ों is used in the oblique case when following a postposition.Tatoeba #4070561 by sabretou, translation #323593 by CK
- तुम यहाँ सारे के सारे पेड़ काट डालोगे क्या?Are you going to cut down all the trees here?This sentence uses पेड़.Tatoeba #461267 by minshirui, translation #61680 by Eldad
- वृक्ष धरती के अस्थायी साथी हैं।Trees are Earth's temporary companions.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Vikas and Pooja are walking through a park.
- विकास Vikasयहाँ बहुत सारे पेड़ हैं।Yahan bahut saare ped hain.There are many trees here.
- पूजा Poojaहाँ, यह पार्क बहुत सुंदर है।Haan, yeh park bahut sundar hai.Yes, this park is very beautiful.
- विकास Vikasक्या तुम्हें इन पेड़ों की छाँव पसंद है?Kya tumhe in pedon ki chaanv pasand hai?Do you like the shade of these trees?
- पूजा Poojaहाँ, मुझे यह बहुत अच्छी लग रही है।Haan, mujhe yeh bahut acchi lag rahi hai.Yes, I like it a lot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry पेड़, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पेड़, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
