पीला
pīlā/piː.lɑː/
The English word 'yellow' is translated into Hindi as पीला (pīlā). Wiktionary also lists ज़र्द (zard).
Meaning: having yellow as its color (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| पीला | pīlā | /piː.lɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| ज़र्द | zard | /zəɾd̪/ (Hindi, Standard) /d͡ʒəɾd̪/ (Hindi, Standard) |
The term is used to describe something having yellow as its color. It functions as both an adjective and a noun.
Which one should you use?
पीला (pīlā) is the standard, common Hindi word for yellow. In contrast, ज़र्द (zard) is a more formal or poetic term used in literary contexts or to describe complexions and specific shades.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, पीला changes its ending to agree with the noun it describes: use पीली (pīlī) for feminine nouns and पीले (pīle) for masculine plural nouns or to show respect to a singular subject.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of पीला is /piː.lɑː/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In many Indian contexts, the color 'yellow' is not just a visual description but is symbolically linked to 'knowledge' and 'learning' through the use of yellow garments in certain religious traditions.
- During the festival of Vasant Panchami, people wear yellow clothes and fly yellow kites to celebrate the arrival of spring.
- If you use ज़र्द to describe a person's face, you are often implying they look sickly or jaundiced, rather than just describing their skin tone.
Examples in context
- राम का रंग ज़र्द हो गया।Ram's complexion turned yellow.This sentence uses the form ज़र्द to describe a complexion.Tatoeba #9844443 by anushka, translation #11320599 by danielestrigi
- यह फूल पीला है।This flower is yellow.This sentence uses the form पीला to describe a flower.Tatoeba #10047719 by sabretou, translation #7327849 by MarijnKp
- यह केला पीला है।This banana is yellow.This sentence uses the form पीला to describe a banana.Tatoeba #10047700 by sabretou, translation #6696830 by Hybrid
- रेशमी साड़ी पीले रंग की है।The silk saree is yellow in color.
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are shopping for clothes.
- अमित Amitनेहा, क्या तुम्हें यह पीला कुर्ता पसंद है?Neha, kya tumhe yeh peela kurta pasand hai?Neha, do you like this yellow kurta?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, यह बहुत सुंदर है।haan, yeh bahut sundar hai.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- अमित Amitक्या मैं इसे खरीद लूँ?kya main ise khareed loon?Should I buy it?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, अमित, तुम पर यह अच्छा लगेगा।haan, Amit, tum par yeh achha lagega.Yes, Amit, it will look good on you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yellow” translations and entries पीला, ज़र्द, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
