बुधवार
budhvār/bʊd̪ʱ.ʋɑːɾ/masculine
Wednesday in Hindi is बुधवार (budhvār). Wiktionary also lists ज्ञवार (jñavār).
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| बुधवार | budhvār | /bʊd̪ʱ.ʋɑːɾ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| ज्ञवार | jñavār | masculine |
बुधवार is a masculine noun used to refer to the day of the week.
Which one should you use?
The formal term for Wednesday in Hindi is written as बुधवार. The form ज्ञवार is also used to refer to the same day.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'on Wednesday', you must add the postposition को to the noun, forming बुधवार को.
How do you pronounce it?
The two-syllable word बुधवार is romanized as budhvār. The IPA is /bʊd̪ʱ.ʋɑːɾ/.
Did you know?
- While English names the day after the Norse god Woden, Hindi uses बुधवार to link the day to the celestial body of Mercury.
- In many Indian astrological traditions, the day is governed by the deity associated with the planet Mercury.
- In spoken Hindi, the 'v' sound in बुधवार is often softened, leading many native speakers to pronounce it more like a 'w' as in 'water'.
Examples in context
- बुधवार है।It's Wednesday.This sentence is useful for stating that it is बुधवार.Tatoeba #3624097 by sabretou, translation #2187246 by CK
- आज बुधवार है।Today is Wednesday.This sentence is useful for stating that today is बुधवार.Tatoeba #3624098 by sabretou, translation #1458036 by CK
- अगले बुधवार को मेरी परीक्षा है।agle budhvār ko merī parīkshā hai.I have an exam next Wednesday.
Example conversation
Two friends are checking their schedules for a meeting.
- नेहा Nehaक्या हम बुधवार को मिल सकते हैं?kyā ham budhvār ko mil sakte haiň?Can we meet on Wednesday?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, नेहा, मैं बुधवार को खाली हूँ।hān, nehā, maiň budhvār ko khālī hūn.Yes, Neha, I am free on Wednesday.
- नेहा Nehaठीक है, राहुल, शाम को मिलते हैं।ṭhīk hai, rāhul, śām ko milate haiň.Okay, Rahul, let's meet in the evening.
- राहुल Rahulज़रूर, तब तक अपना ख्याल रखना।zarūr, tab tak apnā khyāl rakhnā.Sure, take care until then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Wednesday” translations and entries बुधवार, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.