Hindi · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Lion" in Hindi: शेर
शेरsher
Note: also: सिंह (singh)
Lion in Hindi is शेर (sher), a masculine noun. सिंह (singh) is a more formal or symbolic word for lion.
Zoo visit
चिड़ियाघर में शेर बहुत पास दिखे।chidiyaaghar mein sher bahut paas dikhe.
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How to pronounce शेर
Say it
sher
/ʃeːr/
Sher is one syllable, share without the English r-coloring — soft sh and short e.
"Lion" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| शेरsher | lion Default. | Default. |
| सिंहsingh | lion (formal/symbolic) Emblems, names. | Emblems, names. |
| शेरनीsherni | lioness Female. | Female. |
| शेर का बच्चाsher ka bachcha | lion cub Zoo / stories. | Zoo / stories. |
How to use शेर in real life
- 1Zoo visit
चिड़ियाघर में शेर बहुत पास दिखे।
chidiyaaghar mein sher bahut paas dikhe.
At the zoo the lions looked very close.
Plural dikhe.
- 2Kids' book
कहानी का शेर जंगल का राजा है।
kahaani ka sher jangal ka raaja hai.
The lion in the story is king of the jungle.
Classic line.
- 3Brave compliment
तुम तो शेर हो यार!
tum to sher ho yaar!
You're a lion, buddy!
Metaphor for bravery — casual tum okay among friends; with aap say aap sher hain.
Mistakes English speakers make with शेर
Incorrect: Meri sher
Correct: Mera sher
Masculine.
Incorrect: Calling a tiger sher
Correct: Bagh for tiger; sher for lion
Different big cats.
Good to know
शेर stands for courage in pep talks and cricket chants. Asiatic lions in Gujarat's Gir forest are a national pride point. Film posters love sher metaphors for heroes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching a nature documentary
ChatPal
देखिए, शेर शिकार पर निकला है।
dekhiye, sher shikaar par nikla hai.
Look — the lion is out on a hunt.
You
शेरनी भी पीछे-पीछे चल रही है।
sherni bhi peeche-peeche chal rahi hai.
The lioness is walking right behind too.
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जंगल में शेर की दहाड़ दूर तक जाती है।
jangal mein sher ki dahad door tak jaati hai.
In the jungle a lion's roar carries far.
You
सच — शेर देखकर डर भी लगता है।
sach — sher dekhkar dar bhi lagta hai.
True — seeing a lion is also scary.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lion" in Hindi
Sher vs singh?
Sher is everyday; singh is formal/symbolic.
Lioness?
Sherni.
Tiger?
Bagh — not sher.
Gender of sher?
Masculine.
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