सच
sac/sət͡ʃ/masculine
The English word 'truth' is translated into Hindi as सच (sac) or सत्य.
Meaning: conformity to fact or reality (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| सच | sac | /sət͡ʃ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| सत्य | satya | /sət̪.jᵊ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
Both terms refer to conformity to fact or reality. In many contexts, the noun सच can also function as the adjective 'true' or 'correct'. To express the action 'to tell the truth', you use the verbal phrase सच बोलना.
Which one should you use?
सच is the common, everyday word for truth used in conversation, whereas सत्य is a more formal, literary or philosophical term.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun सच can function as an adjective meaning 'true' or 'correct' depending on the context.
How do you pronounce it?
The word सच is pronounced as sac.
Did you know?
- The concept of truth in Hindi often appears in the phrase सत्यमेव जयते, which means 'Truth alone triumphs' and serves as the national motto of India.
- In the context of Indian ethics and the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, सत्य is not just about factual accuracy but is equated with 'God' or the highest moral law.
- While सत्य is the formal term for 'truth', it is a 'tatsama' word, meaning it was borrowed directly from Sanskrit into Hindi without any change in its original form.
Examples in context
- सिर्फ़ टॉम को सच पता है.Only Tom knows the truth.This sentence shows how to use सच to express that someone knows the truth.Tatoeba #7031114 by aboi, translation #7030775 by Hybrid
- मानो ना मानो, सच तो यही है।Believe it or not, this is the truth.This sentence uses सच to emphasize a factual reality.Tatoeba #12403817 by Saumya, translation #12403818 by Saumya
- मुझे आपको सच बता देना चाहिए था।I should have told you the truth.This sentence uses सच in the context of telling the truth.Tatoeba #8889235 by simranbansal, translation #6868354 by CC
- 23 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are discussing a misunderstanding at work.
- नेहा Nehaअमित, क्या तुम सच जानते हो?Amit, kyā tum sach jānte ho?Amit, do you know the truth?
- अमित Amitनहीं नेहा, मुझे कुछ नहीं पता।nahīṃ Nehā, mujhe kuch nahīṃ patā.No Neha, I don't know anything.
- नेहा Nehaसच बोलने में हिचकिचाओ मत।sach bolne meṃ hichichāo mat.Don't hesitate to tell the truth.
- अमित Amitमैं सच बताने की कोशिश करूँगा।maiṃ sach batāne kī koshish karūṅgā.I will try to tell the truth.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “truth” translations and entries सच, सत्य, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries सच, सत्य, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
