पश्चिम
paścim/pəʃ.t͡ʃɪm/
The English word 'west' is translated into Hindi as पश्चिम (paścim). Wiktionary also lists पश्चिमा (paścimā) and पच्छिम (pacchim).
Meaning: compass point (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| पश्चिम | paścim | /pəʃ.t͡ʃɪm/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| पश्चिमा | paścimā | |
| पच्छिम | pacchim | /pət̪.t͡ʃʰɪm/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| पच्छम | paccham | |
| मग़रब | maġrab | |
| मग़रिब | maġrib | /məɣ.ɾɪb/ (Hindi, Standard) /məɡ.ɾɪb/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| अपरा | aprā | |
| प्रतीची | pratīcī | |
| पछाँह | pachā̃h | |
| अस्त | ast | /əst̪/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| अथमना | athamnā | /ə.t̪ʰəm.nɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| क़िबलई | qiblaī | |
| क़िबला | qiblā | |
| दग्धा | dagdhā | |
| वारुण | vāruṇ |
The standard and most common way to say 'west' in both a geographical and directional sense is पश्चिम. Additionally, पश्चिम and मग़रिब can be used to refer to the name of the Western world.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word for 'west' in a formal setting is पश्चिम. मग़रिब is a more formal or literary term, often used in the context of Islamic or Arabic-influenced literature.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word पश्चिम is pronounced /pəʃ.tʃɪm/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word वारुण relates the direction west to the deity Varuna, the god of the oceans and celestial waters in Vedic tradition.
- The Sanskrit root of पश्चिम is connected to the idea of being 'behind' or 'after', reflecting the sun's position after it has passed the zenith.
- The word मग़रिब for 'west' is shared with Arabic and refers to the place where the sun sets. In a religious context, it also refers to the 'Maghrib' prayer, which is performed at sunset.
Examples in context
- पूरब का सूरज पश्चिम में उगेगा।The sun of the east shall rise in the west.This sentence demonstrates how to use पश्चिम to describe the sun rising in a direction.Tatoeba #2657648 by sabretou, translation #2575685 by sabretou
- फ्रांस पश्चिम यूरोप का एक देश है।France is a country in west Europe.This sentence uses पश्चिम as a descriptor for a region in Europe.Tatoeba #3535941 by nurendra, translation #3535929 by nurendra
- कोलम्बस ने सोचा कि वह पश्चिम दिशा में जाकर भारत पहुँच सकता था।Columbus argued that he could reach India by going west.This sentence shows how to use पश्चिम to indicate a direction of travel.Tatoeba #487675 by minshirui, translation #54857 by CM
- चलो पश्चिमी सीमा की ओर चलते हैं।Let's head towards the western border.
Example conversation
विकास और पूजा एक पार्क में टहल रहे हैं।
- विकास Vikasसूरज पश्चिम में डूब रहा है।Suraj pashchim mein doob raha hai.The sun is setting in the west.
- पूजा Poojaहाँ, वह बहुत सुंदर लग रहा है।Haan, vah bahut sundar lag raha hai.Yes, it looks very beautiful.
- विकास Vikasक्या हम पश्चिम की ओर चलें?Kya hum pashchim ki aur chalein?Shall we walk towards the west?
- पूजा Poojaचलो, घर उसी दिशा में है।Chalo, ghar usi disha mein hai.Let's go, the house is in that direction.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “west” translations and entries पश्चिम, पच्छिम, मग़रिब, अस्त, अथमना, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पच्छिम, पश्चिम, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
