सड़क
बच्चे सड़क पार करते समय सावधान रहें।
Children should be careful while crossing the road.
A paved way or path for vehicles, people, and animals to travel.
हमारी सड़कें बहुत चौड़ी हैं।
Our roads are very wide.
वह सड़क के किनारे खड़ा था।
He was standing by the side of the road.
In Hindi, 'सड़क' is used for both paved roads and streets in urban areas. In rural areas, 'मार्ग' or 'रास्ता' may be used interchangeably.
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Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
The word 'सड़क' is feminine in Hindi. Always use feminine adjectives and verbs when describing it (e.g., 'चौड़ी सड़क' instead of 'चौड़ा सड़क').
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Pluralization
The plural of 'सड़क' is 'सड़कें' (sarakēṃ), not 'सड़कों' (sarakõ). The latter is incorrect in standard Hindi.
Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit 'सद्रक' (sadrak), meaning 'path' or 'way'. The word evolved through Prakrit and Apabhramsha forms before stabilizing in Hindi.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'सड़क' is preferred over synonyms like 'मार्ग' or 'रास्ता', which may sound less modern. In poetry or literary works, 'मार्ग' is often used for its rhythmic quality.