अनोखा
anokhā
The English phrase 'unique' is expressed in Hindi using अनोखा (anokhā). Wiktionary also lists अनूठा (anūṭhā).
Meaning: one of a kind (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| अनोखा | anokhā | |
| अनूठा | anūṭhā | /ə.nuː.ʈʰɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
Both अनोखा and अनूठा mean 'one of a kind'.
Which one should you use?
अनोखा is the more common, everyday way to say 'unique' or 'unusual'. In contrast, अनूठा carries a slightly more formal or poetic connotation of being 'extraordinary' or 'singular'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective अनोखा changes its ending depending on the noun it describes: use अनोखी (anokhi) for feminine nouns and अनोखे (anokhe) for masculine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
anokhā
Did you know?
- The word अनोखा is derived from the Sanskrit term अनपेक्ष, which originally meant 'not expected' or 'unlooked for'.
- Hindi has a distinction between 'unique' as in 'rare' (अनोखा) and 'unique' as in 'singular' or 'only one' (एकमात्र), which English often blends into one word.
- Because अनोखा describes something unusual, it can sometimes be used with a hint of irony to describe a person's eccentric or odd behavior.
Examples in context
- वह कविता अद्वितीय है। (Vah kavita advitiya hai.)That poem is unique.
- उसकी कहानी निराली है। (Uski kahani nirali hai.)His/her story is unique.
- उनकी कल्पनाएँ विलक्षण होती हैं। (Unki kalpanayein vilakshan hoti hain.)Their ideas are unique.
- यह एक अनोखा विचार है।Yeh ek anokhā vichār hai.
- उसका गाना बहुत अनोखा है।uska gaana bahut anokha hai.Her singing is very unique.
- यहाँ का नज़ारा अनोखा है।yahan ka nazara anokha hai.The view here is one of a kind.
Example conversation
Rahul and Anjali are looking at a piece of art in a gallery.
- राहुल Rahulयह पेंटिंग बहुत अनोखी है।yeh painting bahut anokhi hai.This painting is very unique.
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, इसके रंग बहुत अलग हैं।haan, iske rang bahut alag hain.Yes, its colors are very different.
- राहुल Rahulक्या तुमने ऐसा पहले देखा है?kya tumne aisa pehle dekha hai?Have you seen something like this before?
- अंजलि Anjaliनहीं, यह वाकई अनोखा है।nahin, yeh vaakai anokha hai.No, it really is one of a kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unique” translations and entries अनोखा, अनूठा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries अनूठा, अनोखा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
