Hindi · Greetings & Essentials
"Only" in Hindi: सिर्फ़
सिर्फ़sirf
Only in Hindi is सिर्फ़ (sirf). Keep the nukta: सिर्फ़ पानी, सिर्फ़ दो लोग, आप सिर्फ़ नाम लिखिए.
Diet
आज सिर्फ़ सलाद खाऊँगा।aaj sirf salad khaunga.
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How to pronounce सिर्फ़
Say it
SIRF
/sɪrf/
Sirf: SIRF with nukta on फ़. One crisp beat. Do not drop the nukta.
"Only" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| सिर्फ़sirf | only Default limiter. | Default limiter. |
| सिर्फ़ एकsirf ek | only one Quantity. | Quantity. |
| सिर्फ़ आजsirf aaj | only today Time limit. | Time limit. |
| सिर्फ़ इतनाsirf itna | only this much Amount. | Amount. |
How to use सिर्फ़ in real life
- 1Diet
आज सिर्फ़ सलाद खाऊँगा।
aaj sirf salad khaunga.
I'll eat only salad today.
Limit.
- 2Ticket rule
यह शो सिर्फ़ वयस्कों के लिए है।
yah show sirf vayaskon ke liye hai.
This show is only for adults.
Rule.
- 3Form help
आप सिर्फ़ मोबाइल नंबर लिखिए।
aap sirf mobile number likhiye.
Please write only the mobile number.
Aap.
Mistakes English speakers make with सिर्फ़
Incorrect: Writing सिर्फ without nukta
Correct: सिर्फ़ with nukta on फ़
Copy सिर्फ़ exactly.
Incorrect: Using केवल every time in casual talk
Correct: Everyday speech prefers सिर्फ़
केवल sounds more formal.
Good to know
Menus and offers stamp सिर्फ़ आज. Chemists say सिर्फ़ दो गोली. Keep the nukta so सिर्फ़ does not look like a different spelling online.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering a light snack
ChatPal
आप पूरा थाली लेंगे?
aap poora thaali lenge?
Will you take a full thali?
You
नहीं, सिर्फ़ एक समोसा।
nahin, sirf ek samosa.
No — only one samosa.
ChatPal
सिर्फ़ चटनी चाहिए क्या?
sirf chatni chahiye kya?
Do you want only chutney?
You
हाँ, सिर्फ़ हरी चटनी दीजिए।
haan, sirf hari chatni dijiye.
Yes — please give only green chutney.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Only" in Hindi
What is only in Hindi?
सिर्फ़ (sirf). Keep the nukta.
Only one?
सिर्फ़ एक।
Formal synonym?
केवल — but everyday is सिर्फ़.
Instruction?
आप सिर्फ़ नाम लिखिए।
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
