यात्रा
yātrānoun★Beginner
general
A journey or trip, often for travel or exploration
हम कल दिल्ली के लिए यात्रा करेंगे।
We will travel to Delhi tomorrow.
यह एक लंबी और थकाऊ यात्रा थी।
This was a long and tiring journey.
💡
Can refer to both physical travel and metaphorical journeys (e.g., life's journey).
Collocations
यात्रा करनाto travelयात्रा की तैयारीtravel preparationsयात्रा का आनंदthe joy of travel
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Related Phrases
यात्रा का सामानphrase
travel luggage
यात्रा का आनंद लेनाphrase
to enjoy the journey
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'यात्रा' for both planned and spontaneous trips, but for daily commutes, 'सफर' is more common.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'यात्रा' is preferred over 'सफर', which is more casual.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit 'यात्रा' (yātrā), meaning 'journey' or 'travel'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Can refer to short trips or long expeditions.
Word Breakdown
यात्
to go or move
rootत्रा
suffix indicating action or process
suffixहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश