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साधारण
/sɑːd̪ɑːɾəɳ/
ordinary
यह एक साधारण दिन था।
It was an ordinary day.
formal
Common or usual; not special or extraordinary.
उसकी साधारण सी बातों में भी गहराई थी।
Even in his ordinary words, there was depth.
Often used to describe everyday objects, situations, or people.
formal
Of average or moderate quality.
उसका प्रदर्शन साधारण था।
His performance was average.
Used to describe performance, skills, or abilities.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'साधारण' to describe negative traits (e.g., 'bad'). Use 'खराब' or 'बुरा' instead.
Gold Rule
Usage with 'सा'
Adding 'सा' (like) to 'साधारण' softens the tone, e.g., 'साधारण सा आदमी' (an ordinary-looking man).
Word Origin
Sanskrit 'sādhāraṇa' (साधारण), meaning 'common' or 'general'.
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often paired with 'सा' (like) to soften the tone, e.g., 'साधारण सा' (ordinary-like).
Word Breakdown
सा
like
suffixधार
quality
rootण
adjectival suffix
suffixहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश