शब्द
यह शब्द क्या अर्थ है?
What does this word mean?
A unit of language that carries meaning and consists of one or more morphemes which are linked more or less tightly together, bears a meaning, and displays a regular form which may serve as a model for other words.
हिंदी में 'पानी' एक शब्द है।
'Water' is a word in Hindi.
In Hindi, 'शब्द' can refer to any spoken or written linguistic unit, including verbs, nouns, adjectives, etc.
A promise or vow.
उसने अपना शब्द दिया था कि वह लौटेगा।
He had given his word that he would return.
Common in poetic or formal contexts.
Pro Tip
Distinguish 'शब्द' and 'वाक्य'
'शब्द' refers to a single word, while 'वाक्य' (sentence) refers to a complete thought made up of multiple words.
Gold Rule
Pluralization
The plural of 'शब्द' is 'शब्दों' (śabdōṃ), used when referring to multiple words collectively.
Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'शब्द' (śabda), meaning 'sound' or 'word', derived from the root 'शब्द्' (śabd) 'to sound'.
Usage Notes
Used universally in Hindi for any linguistic unit. In formal writing, it often appears in contexts like linguistics, literature, or vocabulary studies.