उपयोगी
upyogī/ʊp.joː.ɡiː/
The English word "useful" is translated to Hindi as उपयोगी (upyogī).
उपयोगी is an adjective used to describe something that has a practical or beneficial use.
Meaning: having a practical or beneficial use (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, उपयोगी is invariant in gender and number. This means it does not change whether the noun it modifies is masculine, feminine, singular or plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ʊp.joː.ɡiː/ (upyogī).
Did you know?
- The root of उपयोगी is the Sanskrit word उपयोगिन्, which historically referred to a person who is skilled in the use of something.
- While उपयोगी is the standard word for 'useful', Hindi speakers often use the English word 'useful' in casual 'Hinglish' conversations, blending the two languages seamlessly in urban areas.
- In very formal or poetic Hindi, someone might use the word सार्थक to describe a 'useful' or 'meaningful' life, shifting the meaning from practical utility to spiritual purpose.
Examples in context
- कम बारिश में छाते का उपयोग किया जाता है, मगर भारी बारिश होने पर छाते का कम उपयोगी होता है।An umbrella is useful in a mild rain, but when it rains cats and dogs an umbrella is of little help.This sentence illustrates the degree of how उपयोगी an umbrella can be depending on the rain.Tatoeba #882203 by thevikas, translation #267575 by Dejo
- लोहा एक बहुत उपयोगी धातु है।Iron is a very useful metal.This sentence uses उपयोगी to describe a metal.Tatoeba #484088 by minshirui, translation #454066 by saasmath
- लोहा सोने से ज़्यादा उपयोगी होता है।Iron is more useful than gold.This sentence compares how useful one metal is compared to another using उपयोगी.Tatoeba #3783633 by sabretou, translation #663999 by bluepie88
- यह पुस्तक बहुत उपयोगी है।This book is very useful.
Example conversation
Anjali and Amit are discussing a new mobile app.
- अंजलि Anjaliक्या यह ऐप उपयोगी है?Kya yeh app upyogi hai?Is this app useful?
- अमित Amitहाँ, यह बहुत उपयोगी है।Haan, yeh bahut upyogi hai.Yes, it is very useful.
- अंजलि Anjaliइससे मेरा काम आसान होगा।Isse mera kaam aasan hoga.It will make my work easier.
- अमित Amitबिल्कुल, तुम इसे आज़माओ।Bilkul, tum ise aazmao.Exactly, you should try it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “useful” translations and entries उपयोगी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries उपयोगी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
