How to Say "Wisdom" in Hindi - How To Say Guide

बुद्धि

buddhi/bʊd̪.d̪ʱiː/

The English word "wisdom" is translated into Hindi as बुद्धि (buddhi).

बुद्धि refers to the ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way.

Meaning: ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way (noun)

Which one should you use?

While बुद्धि refers to the wisdom or intellect used to apply knowledge, ज्ञान refers to the knowledge itself.

To turn the noun बुद्धि into the adjective "wise", you use the form बुद्धिमान.

The word is pronounced as /bʊd̪.d̪ʱiː/. It has 2 syllables.

In many Indian languages, including Hindi, बुद्धि is often personified as a goddess, बुद्धि देवी, who represents the divine power of intellect.
In Hindi, someone who lacks बुद्धि is sometimes colloquially called बुद्धू 'buddhu', which is a gentle way of calling someone a fool.
In many Indian philosophical contexts, बुद्धि is considered one of the internal organs of the mind, distinct from the senses and the ego.

वह एक बहुत समझदार व्यक्ति है।
He is a very wise person.
उसकी बुद्धि बहुत गहरी है।
uskī buddhi bahut gahrī hai.
Her wisdom is very deep.
हमें अपनी बुद्धि का प्रयोग करना चाहिए।
hamē̃ apnī buddhi kā prayōg karanā chāhiyē.
We should use our wisdom.
बुद्धि से ही सही निर्णय लिए जाते हैं।
buddhi sē hī sahī nirṇay li'ē jātē haĩ.
Right decisions are made through wisdom.

Amit and Anjali are discussing a difficult decision at work.

अंजलि Anjali

क्या तुम्हें लगता है कि यह सही फैसला है?
kyā tumhē̃ lagtā hai ki yah sahī phaisalā hai?
Do you think this is the right decision?
अमित Amit

हाँ, हमें अपनी बुद्धि का इस्तेमाल करना होगा।
hā̃, hamē̃ apnī buddhi kā istēmāl karanā hōgā.
Yes, we will have to use our wisdom.
अंजलि Anjali

तुम्हारी बुद्धि पर मुझे पूरा भरोसा है।
tumhārī buddhi par mujhē pūrā bharōsā hai.
I have full trust in your wisdom.
अमित Amit

धन्यवाद, अंजलि।
dhanyavād, Anjali.
Thank you, Anjali.

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