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"Boyfriend" in Hindi: बॉयफ़्रेंड

बॉयफ़्रेंडboyfriend

Say it: BOY-friendmasculine noun/bɔːjəfreːɳɖ/

Boyfriend in Hindi is बॉयफ़्रेंड (boyfriend), borrowed English said with Hindi rhythm. Close friends may tease with yaar, but boyfriend is the clear romantic label in cities.

Introducing him

यह मेरे बॉयफ़्रेंड हैं, आरव।

yeh mere boyfriend hain, Aarav.

This is my boyfriend, Aarav.
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How to pronounce बॉयफ़्रेंड

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BOY-friend

/bɔːjəfreːɳɖ/

Say it like English boyfriend, with stress on boy. Hindi speakers keep the f sound in फ़. It is masculine: mera boyfriend.

"Boyfriend" in Hindi: quick reference

HindiEnglish
बॉयफ़्रेंडboyfriendboyfriend

Default urban word.

बॉयफ्रेंडboyfriendboyfriend

Same word, spelling without nukta on f.

यारyaarbuddy; sometimes partner

Ambiguous; not always romantic.

मित्रmitramale friend

Platonic and formal.

How to use बॉयफ़्रेंड in real life

  1. 1Introducing him

    यह मेरे बॉयफ़्रेंड हैं, आरव।

    yeh mere boyfriend hain, Aarav.

    This is my boyfriend, Aarav.

    Hain can show polite respect.

  2. 2Making weekend plans

    मेरे बॉयफ़्रेंड के साथ जाना है।

    mere boyfriend ke saath jaana hai.

    I have to go with my boyfriend.

    Simple scheduling.

  3. 3Phone chat

    बॉयफ़्रेंड ने फ़िल्म बुक कर ली।

    boyfriend ne film book kar li.

    My boyfriend booked the film.

    Ne marks the agent in past.

Mistakes English speakers make with बॉयफ़्रेंड

Incorrect: Using boyfriend for a female partner

Correct: गर्लफ़्रेंड (girlfriend)

Gendered English loans stay gendered in Hindi too.

Incorrect: Calling every male friend boyfriend

Correct: Dost / yaar for friends; बॉयफ़्रेंड for a partner

Clear labels avoid awkward laughs.

Good to know

In many families the word boyfriend is still careful territory; some people say dost until introductions feel safe. Urban cafés treat it casually. Match the openness of the person you are speaking with.

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Choosing a movie night

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    आपके बॉयफ़्रेंड को कॉमेडी पसंद है?

    aapke boyfriend ko comedy pasand hai?

    Does your boyfriend like comedies?

  2. You

    हाँ, मेरे बॉयफ़्रेंड हमेशा हँसने वाली फ़िल्म लेते हैं।

    haan, mere boyfriend hamesha hansne vaali film lete hain.

    Yes, my boyfriend always picks funny films.

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    अच्छा, तो तीन टिकट लें आप, मैं, बॉयफ़्रेंड।

    achha, to teen ticket len — aap, main, boyfriend.

    Okay, then let's take three tickets — you, me, boyfriend.

  4. You

    ठीक, मैं बॉयफ़्रेंड को लोकेशन भेज देती हूँ।

    theek, main boyfriend ko location bhej deti hoon.

    Fine — I'll send my boyfriend the location.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Boyfriend" in Hindi

Do older people say boyfriend?

Some prefer English friend or avoid labels. Listen for the family's comfort.

How do I say ex-boyfriend?

Ex boyfriend or pehla boyfriend in casual speech.

Is there a pure Hindi word?

Premi exists but can sound literary or cheeky. Boyfriend is the daily choice.

Gender agreement?

Treat it as masculine: mera / mere boyfriend.

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