Hindi · People & Family
"Husband" in Hindi: पति
पतिpati
Husband in Hindi is पति (pati), a masculine noun. In everyday speech many women simply say mere husband, while pati sounds a bit more formal or written. You will also hear shauhar in some families.
Introducing him at a wedding
ये मेरे पति हैं, रोहन।ye mere pati hain, Rohan.
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How to pronounce पति
Say it
PUH-ti
/pət̪ɪ/
Pati is PUH-ti, two light syllables. The t is dental: tongue on the teeth, not an English "t". Keep both vowels short.
"Husband" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| पतिpati | husband Neutral Hindi; forms, news, polite intros. | Neutral Hindi; forms, news, polite intros. |
| हस्बैंडhusband | husband Very common in spoken Hinglish. | Very common in spoken Hinglish. |
| शौहरshauhar | husband Heard in some homes and older speech. | Heard in some homes and older speech. |
| मिस्टरmister | my husband (informal label) Playful or third-person talk among friends. | Playful or third-person talk among friends. |
How to use पति in real life
- 1Introducing him at a wedding
ये मेरे पति हैं, रोहन।
ye mere pati hain, Rohan.
This is my husband, Rohan.
Ye… hain keeps the introduction respectful.
- 2On a school form
पति का नाम फ़ॉर्म में लिखना है।
pati ka naam form mein likhna hai.
You have to write the husband's name on the form.
Official Hindi prefers pati.
- 3Calling home from a trip
मेरे पति स्टेशन पर आने वाले हैं।
mere pati station par aane vaale hain.
My husband is about to come to the station.
Clear and natural on the phone.
Mistakes English speakers make with पति
Incorrect: Mera patni (when you mean husband)
Correct: Mera pati / mere husband
Patni is wife. Pati is husband.
Incorrect: Pati ko tu bolo with elders present
Correct: Use aap with in-laws; names or ji with warmth
How you address a spouse is private, but in front of elders keep respect markers.
Good to know
Many urban couples mix English husband into Hindi sentences without thinking twice. At weddings and on government forms, pati is the word you will see printed. When meeting in-laws, a warm namaste and clear introduction matter more than which synonym you pick.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a colleague's spouse at an office dinner
ChatPal
आपके पति भी आज आए हैं ना?
aapke pati bhi aaj aaye hain na?
Your husband came today too, right?
You
हाँ, मेरे पति बस पार्किंग में हैं।
haan, mere pati bas parking mein hain.
Yes, my husband is just in the parking lot.
ChatPal
अच्छा, जब आएँ तो मेरा नमस्ते कह दीजिए।
achha, jab aayen to mera namaste keh deejiye.
Nice — when he comes, please say namaste from me.
You
ज़रूर, पति को बता देती हूँ।
zaroor, pati ko bata deti hoon.
Of course, I'll tell my husband.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Husband" in Hindi
Should I learn pati or just say husband?
Learn both. Husband is fine in speech; pati helps with forms and clearer Hindi.
How do wives address husbands?
It varies by family: name, ji, or private nicknames. Listen first rather than copying a film line.
Is shauhar old-fashioned?
It can sound traditional or regional. Pati and husband are safer defaults for learners.
What is the plural?
Pati stays the same in many contexts; you may hear patiyon in formal writing.
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