साथ
sāth/sɑːt̪ʰ/
The English word 'with' is translated in Hindi as साथ (sāth).
साथ is used to express accompaniment or the state of being in the company of someone or something. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'together'.
Meaning: with (prep)
Which one should you use?
While साथ means 'with' when indicating accompaniment, it also functions as an adverb meaning 'together'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use साथ with a noun to mean 'accompanied by' or 'in the company of' someone or something, you typically need to include the postposition के before it, forming the phrase के साथ.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sāth.
Did you know?
- The Hindi word साथ is a linguistic relative of the Sanskrit word सार्थ, which originally referred to a caravan of merchants traveling together.
- In certain contexts, if you want to say 'with' in the sense of using a tool, Hindi often switches from साथ to the word से, meaning 'by means of'.
- The word साथ can be combined with other words to create साथ-साथ, which describes two people doing things in perfect synchronization or walking side by side.
Examples in context
- टॉम सिरदर्द के साथ उठा।Tom woke up with a headache.This sentence shows how to express waking up with a physical condition using साथ.Tatoeba #9866077 by anushka, translation #1485298 by Spamster
- क्यों न तुम मेरे साथ चलो?Why not come with me?This sentence illustrates how to suggest someone accompany you using साथ.Tatoeba #12408698 by Saumya, translation #3096427 by CK
- तुम किसके साथ क्रिसमस बिताओगे?Who will you spend Christmas with?This sentence demonstrates how to ask about spending a holiday with someone using साथ.Tatoeba #9866068 by anushka, translation #6884262 by CK
- मेरे पिताजी मेरे साथ कनाडा गए।My father went to Canada with me.
- मैं अपने दोस्त के साथ घूमने जाता हूँ।I go out with my friend.
- मेरे साथWith me
- 230 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Aditya and Priya are deciding where to go for dinner.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या तुम मेरे साथ चलोगी?Kya tum mere saath chalogi?Will you come with me?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, मैं तुम्हारे साथ चलूँगी।Haan, main tumhare saath chalungi.Yes, I will come with you.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या हम साथ खाना खाएंगे?Kya hum saath khaana khaayenge?Will we eat together?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, चलो साथ चलते हैं।Haan, chalo saath chalte hain.Yes, let's go together.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry साथ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries साथ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
