सच्चा
/sət.t͡ʃʰaː/Genuine in feeling or character; not fake or hypocritical.
उसका प्यार सच्चा था।
His love was true.
सच्चा धर्म क्या है?
What is true religion?
Often used to describe emotions, relationships, or principles.
Accurate or correct; conforming to fact.
यह एक सच्ची कहानी है।
This is a true story.
Used for statements, accounts, or information.
Collocations
💡Pro Tip
Avoid literal translation
Do not translate 'सच्चा' as 'real' in all contexts. For emotions or relationships, 'true' is more natural (e.g., 'सच्चा प्यार' → 'true love').
⚡Gold Rule
Context matters
Use 'सच्चा' for emotions, relationships, or facts that are genuine. For physical objects, use 'असली' (real).
📖Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'saccá' (सत्य), meaning 'true' or 'real'. Related to Pali 'sacca' and Latin 'sacer' (sacred).
📝Usage Notes
सच्चा is used to emphasize authenticity in emotions, relationships, or facts. It is more formal than 'असली' (real) but less formal than 'सत्य' (truth). Often used in philosophical or moral contexts.