दीवार
dīvār/d̪iː.ʋɑːɾ/feminine
The English word 'wall' is translated into Hindi as दीवार (dīvār). Wiktionary also lists भीत (bhīt).
Meaning: substantial structure acting as side or division in a building (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| दीवार | dīvār | /d̪iː.ʋɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| भीत | bhīt | /bʱiːt̪/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
The term refers to a substantial structure acting as a side or division in a building.
Which one should you use?
दीवार is the standard, everyday word used in most contexts. In contrast, भीत is a more formal or literary term that is less common in spoken conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the word with postpositions, such as to say 'on the walls', the oblique plural form दीवारों is used, for example, दीवारों पर.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is dīvār.
Did you know?
- In Hindi cinema, दीवार is the title of a legendary 1975 film where the 'wall' serves as a metaphor for the emotional divide between two brothers.
- The word दीवार actually traces its roots back to Persian rather than being an original Sanskrit-derived word in Hindi.
- Hindi uses the word दीवार in common idioms to describe an insurmountable obstacle or a cold social barrier between people.
Examples in context
- वो दीवार पे क्या है वहां?What is there on the wall there?This sentence shows how to ask about something located on a दीवार.Tatoeba #11370501 by Sorcien, translation #7935750 by maaster
- टॉम दीवार के दूसरी तरफ खड़ा है।Tom is standing on the other side of the wall.This sentence describes someone standing on the other side of a दीवार.Tatoeba #8889394 by simranbansal, translation #8595461 by CK
- तूने अपनी दीवार की पुताई कब करायी?When did you have your wall painted?This sentence is useful for asking about painting a दीवार.Tatoeba #8864274 by aboi, translation #69570 by CK
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Priya and Aditya are discussing their new apartment.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या इस कमरे की दीवार सफेद है?Kya is kamre ki deewar safed hai?Is this room's wall white?
- आदित्य Adityaनहीं, दीवार हल्के नीले रंग की है।Nahi, deewar halke neele rang ki hai.No, the wall is light blue.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या हमें इस दीवार पर पेंट करना चाहिए?Kya humein is deewar par paint karna chahiye?Should we paint on this wall?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, यह दीवार बहुत पुरानी लग रही है।Haan, yeh deewar bahut purani lag rahi hai.Yes, this wall looks very old.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wall” translations and entries दीवार, भीत, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries दीवार, भीत, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
