इच्छा
icchā/ɪt̪.t͡ʃʰɑː/
The Hindi word for the English concept of 'will' is इच्छा (icchā).
In Hindi, इच्छा can be used to indicate a future action. It is also used as a noun to describe the act of choosing to do something, conscious intent or volition or a person's intention or decision.
Meaning: indicating future action (verb)
Which one should you use?
The word संकल्प is used for intention or decision.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ɪt̪.tʃʰɑː/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- When expressing 'last will and testament' in a legal sense, Hindi often relies on more specific terminology like वसीयत, rather than using इच्छा alone.
- The Sanskrit root of इच्छा is linked to the verb 'to desire', meaning that in many contexts, the Hindi word carries a stronger sense of 'wanting' than a neutral future tense marker.
- In a religious context, the 'will of God' is usually expressed using the word मर्जी instead of इच्छा in many common dialects.
Examples in context
- मैं अपना इच्छापत्र लिख रहा हूँ।I'm writing my will.This sentence shows how to use इच्छा in the context of a legal document.Tatoeba #3617453 by sabretou, translation #2548190 by CK
- हे हमारे स्वरगिक पिता, तेरा नाम पवित्र माना जाए, तेरा राज्य अाए, तेरी इच्छा जैसे स्वर्ग मे॑ पूरी होती है॑, वैसे पर्िथ्वी पर भी हो, आज हमे॑ उतना भोजन दे, जो हमारे लिए आवश्क है, हमारे अपराध शमा कर, जैसे हम दूसरो के अपराध शमा करते है, हमारे विश्वास को मत परख पर॑तु हमे शैतान से बचा.O Our Father in Heaven, Holy be your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we also have forgiven our sinners. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.This sentence demonstrates the use of इच्छा in a spiritual or prayer context.Tatoeba #3230034 by Abcormal, translation #3534067 by nurendra
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Example conversation
Priya and Aditya are talking about their future travel plans.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या तुम्हारी इच्छा है कि हम पहाड़ों पर जाएँ?Kya tumhari iccha hai ki hum pahadon par jaayen?Is it your wish that we will go to the mountains?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, मेरी यही इच्छा है।Haan, meri yahi iccha hai.Yes, that is my wish.
- प्रिया Priyaतो फिर हम टिकट बुक करेंगे।To phir hum ticket book karenge.Then we will book the tickets.
- आदित्य Adityaठीक है, मैं अभी देखता हूँ।Thik hai, main abhi dekhta hoon.Okay, I will check right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry इच्छा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries इच्छा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
