Hindi · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Animal" in Hindi: जानवर
जानवरjaanvar
जानवर (jaanvar) means animal, and it is masculine. Use it for animals in general: jungli jaanvar for wild animals, paaltu jaanvar for pets. Kids' books and zoos use this word constantly.
At the zoo
यह जानवर भारत में मिलता है।yah jaanvar Bharat mein milta hai.
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How to pronounce जानवर
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JAAN-var
/dʒɑːnəʋr/
Jaanvar is JAAN-var with a long jaan and a soft final var. Keep the aa long. The v is light, almost w for some speakers.
"Animal" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| जानवरjaanvar | animal The general word for an animal. | The general word for an animal. |
| पालतू जानवरpaaltu jaanvar | pet animal Dogs, cats, and other home animals. | Dogs, cats, and other home animals. |
| जंगली जानवरjangli jaanvar | wild animal Forest and wildlife talk. | Forest and wildlife talk. |
| पशुpashu | animal / cattle (formal) More formal or rural, also livestock. | More formal or rural, also livestock. |
How to use जानवर in real life
- 1At the zoo
यह जानवर भारत में मिलता है।
yah jaanvar Bharat mein milta hai.
This animal is found in India.
Milta agrees with masculine jaanvar.
- 2Teaching a child
जानवरों को मत छुओ बिना पूछे।
jaanvaron ko mat chhuo bina pooche.
Don't touch animals without asking.
Jaanvaron is the oblique plural.
- 3Farm talk
गाँव में बहुत से जानवर रहते हैं।
gaanv mein bahut se jaanvar rehte hain.
Many animals live in the village.
A simple countryside line.
Mistakes English speakers make with जानवर
Incorrect: Meri jaanvar bada hai.
Correct: Mera jaanvar bada hai.
Jaanvar is masculine: mera and bada.
Incorrect: Using animal only in English at a Hindi zoo tour
Correct: Jaanvar
Guides and signs often use jaanvar; learning it helps you follow.
Good to know
Respect for cows and other animals appears in daily street life. Wildlife tourism has clear distance rules. In homes, ask before approaching any paaltu jaanvar.
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A school trip discussion about the zoo
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तुम्हें कौन सा जानवर सबसे अच्छा लगा?
tumhen kaun sa jaanvar sabse achha laga?
Which animal did you like most?
You
मुझे हाथी वाला जानवर सबसे प्यारा लगा।
mujhe haathi wala jaanvar sabse pyaara laga.
I liked the elephant animal the most.
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हाँ, वह जानवर बहुत शांत था।
haan, vah jaanvar bahut shaant tha.
Yes, that animal was very calm.
You
अगली बार जंगली जानवरों पर और पढ़ूँगा।
agli baar jangli jaanvaron par aur padhunga.
Next time I'll read more about wild animals.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Animal" in Hindi
Is jaanvar masculine?
Yes. Say bada jaanvar and jaanvar aa gaya.
What is pashu?
A more formal word, also used for livestock.
How do I say pet?
Say paaltu jaanvar, or name the animal: paaltu kutta.
How do I say wild animal?
Say jangli jaanvar.
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