मंगलवार
maṅgalvār/məŋ.ɡəl.ʋɑːɾ/masculine
Tuesday in Hindi is मंगलवार (maṅgalvār). Wiktionary also lists भौमवार (bhaumvār).
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| मंगलवार | maṅgalvār | /məŋ.ɡəl.ʋɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| भौमवार | bhaumvār | masculine |
The word is used as a masculine noun.
What does it mean word for word?
The term मंगलवार is composed of maṅgal, meaning auspicious or good and vār, meaning day.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'on Tuesday', you must add the postposition ko after the noun, resulting in मंगलवार को. When using the oblique case with other postpositions, such as ke, the form मंगलवार remains the same but is followed by the appropriate postposition.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /məŋ.ɡəl.ʋɑːɾ/. The word has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In many parts of India, मंगलवार is considered a day of fasting for devotees of Lord Hanuman. Some practitioners avoid eating salt or grains on this day to show their devotion.
- The word मंगलवार shares its root with the planet Mars, known as मंगल in Hindi. This mirrors the English 'Tuesday', which is named after the Norse god Tiw, a deity associated with war like the Roman Mars.
- While मंगलवार is the standard term, the alternative भौमवार connects the day directly to the planet Mars, as भौम refers to the planet in Hindu astrology.
Examples in context
- तुम मंगलवार को खाली हो क्या?Are you free on Tuesday?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is free on मंगलवार.Tatoeba #452520 by minshirui, translation #23779 by CK
- तुम्हारे पास मंगलवार को समय है क्या?Do you have time on Tuesday?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has time on मंगलवार.Tatoeba #452523 by minshirui, translation #580449 by FeuDRenais2
- मैं मंगलवार के आने से पहले तुमसे खबर सुनने की उम्मीद रखूँगा।I'll expect to hear from you by Tuesday.This sentence is useful for expressing an expectation by the time मंगलवार arrives.Tatoeba #476402 by minshirui, translation #23776 by CK
Example conversation
Rahul and Neha are discussing their plans for the week.
- राहुल Rahulक्या हम मंगलवार को मिल सकते हैं?Kya hum mangalvaar ko mil sakte hain?Can we meet on Tuesday?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, मंगलवार मेरे लिए ठीक है।Haan, mangalvaar mere liye theek hai.Yes, Tuesday is fine for me.
- राहुल Rahulठीक है, मंगलवार को मिलते हैं।Theek hai, mangalvaar ko milte hain.Okay, let's meet on Tuesday.
- नेहा Nehaबिल्कुल, अपना ख्याल रखना।Bilkul, apna khyal rakhna.Absolutely, take care.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Tuesday” translations and entries मंगलवार, भौमवार, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
