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"Boyfriend" in Hindi: बॉयफ़्रेंड
बॉयफ़्रेंडboyfriend
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.
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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
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| बॉयफ़्रेंडboyfriend | boyfriend Default urban word. | Default urban word. |
| बॉयफ्रेंडboyfriend | boyfriend Same word, spelling without nukta on f. | Same word, spelling without nukta on f. |
| यारyaar | buddy; sometimes partner Ambiguous; not always romantic. | Ambiguous; not always romantic. |
| मित्रmitra | male friend Platonic and formal. | Platonic and formal. |
How to use बॉयफ़्रेंड in real life
- 1Introducing him
यह मेरे बॉयफ़्रेंड हैं, आरव।
yeh mere boyfriend hain, Aarav.
This is my boyfriend, Aarav.
Hain can show polite respect.
- 2Making weekend plans
मेरे बॉयफ़्रेंड के साथ जाना है।
mere boyfriend ke saath jaana hai.
I have to go with my boyfriend.
Simple scheduling.
- 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?
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.
ChatPal
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.
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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