Hindi · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Mountain" in Hindi: पहाड़
पहाड़pahaad
Note: also: पर्वत (parvat)
Mountain in Hindi is पहाड़ (pahaad), and it is masculine. It covers mountains and large hills. Pahaad par chadhna means to climb a mountain, and pahaadi areas are hill regions.
Planning a trek
कल सुबह पहाड़ पर चढ़ना शुरू करेंगे।kal subah pahaad par chadhna shuru karenge.
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How to pronounce पहाड़
Say it
puh-HAAD
/pəɦɑːɽ/
Pahaad is puh-HAAD with a retroflex d at the end, tongue curled back. The aa is long. One flowing word, not pah-AD with an English r.
"Mountain" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| पहाड़pahaad | mountain The standard word for mountains and big hills. | The standard word for mountains and big hills. |
| पहाड़ पर चढ़नाpahaad par chadhna | to climb a mountain Trekking and travel talk. | Trekking and travel talk. |
| पहाड़ीpahaadi | hilly; of the mountains Pahaadi ilaaka — hill region. | Pahaadi ilaaka — hill region. |
| पर्वतparvat | mountain (formal) Textbooks, poetry, and formal signs. | Textbooks, poetry, and formal signs. |
| पहाड़ी स्टेशनpahaadi station | hill station Shimla, Manali, and similar towns. | Shimla, Manali, and similar towns. |
How to use पहाड़ in real life
- 1Planning a trek
कल सुबह पहाड़ पर चढ़ना शुरू करेंगे।
kal subah pahaad par chadhna shuru karenge.
Tomorrow morning we'll start climbing the mountain.
Pahaad par chadhna is the classic trek phrase.
- 2Describing a view
ऊपर से पहाड़ बहुत सुंदर दिखते हैं।
upar se pahaad bahut sundar dikhte hain.
From above the mountains look very beautiful.
Plural pahaad for mountain ranges.
- 3Talking about weather
पहाड़ पर ठंड ज़्यादा होती है।
pahaad par thand zyaada hoti hai.
It is colder on the mountain.
Keep pahaad in the line so the headword stays clear.
Mistakes English speakers make with पहाड़
Incorrect: Pahaad with feminine agreement
Correct: Bada pahaad, pahaad dikhta hai
Pahaad is masculine: bada pahaad, yah pahaad.
Incorrect: Parvat in casual chai-shop chat
Correct: Pahaad
Parvat is formal. Daily talk uses pahaad.
Good to know
Himalayan pahaad draw pilgrims and trekkers year-round. Hill stations like Shimla were built as cool escapes. Pahaadi wool markets and street food color mountain-town life.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a hill station in Himachal
ChatPal
पहली बार पहाड़ देख रहे हैं?
pehli baar pahaad dekh rahe hain?
Are you seeing mountains for the first time?
You
हाँ, इतने बड़े पहाड़ पहले नहीं देखे!
haan, itne bade pahaad pehle nahin dekhe!
Yes, I've never seen mountains this big before!
ChatPal
कल पहाड़ पर थोड़ा ट्रेक करेंगे, तैयार हैं?
kal pahaad par thoda trek karenge, taiyaar hain?
Tomorrow we'll trek a bit on the mountain, ready?
You
ज़रूर, पहाड़ की हवा में चलना चाहता हूँ।
zaroor, pahaad ki hawa mein chalna chaahata hoon.
Sure, I want to walk in the mountain air.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mountain" in Hindi
Is pahaad masculine?
Yes. Say bada pahaad, yah pahaad, and pahaad dikhta hai.
What is parvat?
A formal literary word for mountain. Conversation uses pahaad.
How do I say hill station?
Say pahaadi station or names like Shimla directly.
Pahaad or pahaadi?
Pahaad is the noun mountain. Pahaadi is the adjective for hilly areas.
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