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समंदर
/səmən̪d̪ər/
sea
समंदर बहुत शांत था।
The sea was very calm.
general
A large body of saltwater covering most of the Earth's surface; ocean.
वह समंदर किनारे बैठना पसंद करता है।
He likes to sit by the sea.
समंदर में कई प्रकार की मछलियाँ पाई जाती हैं।
Many types of fish are found in the sea.
Often used colloquially in Hindi to refer to the ocean or large seas, especially in northern India.
Collocations
समंदर किनाराseashoreसमंदर में उतरनाto go into the sea
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in poetry
समंदर is frequently used in Hindi poetry and songs to evoke themes of vastness, depth, and mystery. For example, 'समंदर की गहराइयों में खो जाना' (to get lost in the depths of the sea) symbolizes deep emotions or introspection.
Gold Rule
समंदर vs. सागर
While both words mean 'sea,' समंदर is more colloquial and commonly used in northern India, whereas सागर is more formal and widely understood across Hindi-speaking regions.
Word Origin
Derived from Persian 'sāḥil' (coast) via Arabic 'bahr' (sea), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰéǵʰus (to break, to split). The word entered Hindi via Persian and Arabic influences during the medieval period.
Usage Notes
समंदर is widely used in Hindi-speaking regions, especially in northern India, to refer to the ocean. It is less formal than 'महासागर' (ocean) and more commonly used in everyday speech. In poetic or literary contexts, it may also symbolize vastness or infinity.
Word Breakdown
सम
together, with
prefixंदर
inside
rootहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश