याक
yākmasculine
The English word "yak" is translated into Hindi as याक (yāk). If unsure, use याक. Wiktionary also lists चमरी गाय (camrī gāy).
Meaning: ox-like mammal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| याक | yāk | masculine |
| चमरी गाय | camrī gāy |
The term refers to an ox-like mammal.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is yāk.
Did you know?
- The word गाय (cow) used in the alternative term for yak is a distant linguistic cousin of the English word 'cow'. Both words descend from the same Proto-Indo-European root *gʷṓws.
- The phrase चमरी गाय literally translates to 'leather cow' or 'hairy cow'.
- In many Himalayan regions of India, the animals referred to as याक are often categorized under the broader cultural umbrella of bovine animals, closely linked to the sacred status of the 'cow'.
Examples in context
- क्या तुमने हमारे यक को देखा है?Have you seen our yak?
- वह एक बड़ा याक है।vaha ek baṛā yāk hai.That is a large yak.
- याक ऊन के लिए उपयोगी है।yāk ūna ke lie upayogi hai.The yak is useful for wool.
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are looking at a picture book about mountains.
- अमित Amitनेहा, यह जानवर क्या है?Neha, yeh jaanvar kya hai?Neha, what is this animal?
- नेहा Nehaयह एक याक है।Yeh ek yaak hai.This is a yak.
- अमित Amitक्या यह बहुत भारी होता है?Kya yeh bahut bhaari hota hai?Is it very heavy?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, याक काफी शक्तिशाली होते हैं।Haan, yaak kaafi shaktishaali hote hain.Yes, yaks are quite powerful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yak” translations and entries चमरी गाय, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries गाय, CC BY-SA 4.0.
