Hindi · Emotions & Descriptions
"Love" in Hindi: प्यार
प्यारpyaar
Note: also: प्रेम (prem)
प्यार (pyaar) means love, and it is masculine. The verb phrase is pyaar karna (to love). You hear it in romance, songs, and also for family affection. Prem is a more formal twin.
A romantic line
मुझे तुमसे प्यार है।mujhe tumse pyaar hai.
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How to pronounce प्यार
Say it
pyaar
/pjɑːr/
Pyaar is pyaar in one glide: py + long aar. Start with a quick py and hold the aa. The final r is a light tap.
"Love" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| प्यारpyaar | love The everyday noun for romantic and warm love. | The everyday noun for romantic and warm love. |
| प्यार करनाpyaar karna | to love The usual verb phrase. | The usual verb phrase. |
| प्रेमprem | love (formal) More formal, poetic, or literary. | More formal, poetic, or literary. |
| इश्क़ishq | passionate love Urdu-origin; strong romance and songs. | Urdu-origin; strong romance and songs. |
How to use प्यार in real life
- 1A romantic line
मुझे तुमसे प्यार है।
mujhe tumse pyaar hai.
I love you.
Mujhe…pyaar hai is the classic pattern, not main pyaar karta like English word order alone.
- 2About family
माँ-पापा का प्यार अनमोल है।
maa-paapa ka pyaar anmol hai.
Mom and dad's love is priceless.
Pyaar is not only romantic.
- 3Talking about a song
इस गाने में बहुत प्यार भरा है।
is gaane mein bahut pyaar bhara hai.
This song is full of love.
Songs use pyaar constantly.
Mistakes English speakers make with प्यार
Incorrect: Main tumko pyaar.
Correct: Mujhe tumse pyaar hai.
Hindi prefers mujhe…pyaar hai or main tumse pyaar karta/karti hoon.
Incorrect: Pyaar feminine agreement: meri pyaar
Correct: Mera pyaar
Pyaar is masculine, so mera pyaar.
Good to know
Public romance can be discreet in many places, while film songs shout pyaar loudly. Family love is spoken about openly. Match the room: soft with elders, freer with close friends.
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Discussing favorite film songs
ChatPal
तुम्हें पुराने प्यार वाले गाने याद हैं?
tumhen puraane pyaar wale gaane yaad hain?
Do you remember old love songs?
You
हाँ, उनमें असल प्यार लगता है।
haan, unmein asal pyaar lagta hai.
Yes, they feel like real love.
ChatPal
आजकल के गाने भी प्यार पर ही हैं।
aajkal ke gaane bhi pyaar par hi hain.
Today's songs are also about love.
You
सच, हिंदी गीतों में प्यार कभी ख़त्म नहीं होता।
sach, hindi geeton mein pyaar kabhi khatam nahin hota.
True, love never ends in Hindi songs.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Love" in Hindi
How do I say I love you?
Say mujhe tumse pyaar hai. With aap: mujhe aapse pyaar hai.
Is pyaar only romantic?
No. It also covers family and warm affection.
What is prem?
A more formal or literary word for love. Daily talk prefers pyaar.
Is pyaar masculine?
Yes. Say mera pyaar and gehra pyaar.
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