Hindi · People & Family
"Son" in Hindi: बेटा
बेटाbeta
Son in Hindi is बेटा (beta), and it is masculine. Parents say mera beta, and elders may address a younger man warmly as beta. Beti is the daughter pair.
Introducing family
यह मेरा बेटा है, वह सातवीं कक्षा में पढ़ता है।yah mera beta hai, vah saatviin kaksha mein padhta hai.
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How to pronounce बेटा
Say it
BAY-taa
/beːʈɑː/
Beta is BAY-taa with a long ay in the first syllable and long aa at the end. It rhymes with meta. The t is soft, not heavily aspirated.
"Son" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| बेटाbeta | son Your male child or affectionate address. | Your male child or affectionate address. |
| मेरा बेटाmera beta | my son Introducing or speaking about your son. | Introducing or speaking about your son. |
| बेटा जीbeta ji | son (respectful) Warm address from elders to younger men. | Warm address from elders to younger men. |
| लड़काladka | boy Any boy, not only your son. | Any boy, not only your son. |
| पुत्रputra | son (formal) Documents, ceremonies, and formal Hindi. | Documents, ceremonies, and formal Hindi. |
How to use बेटा in real life
- 1Introducing family
यह मेरा बेटा है, वह सातवीं कक्षा में पढ़ता है।
yah mera beta hai, vah saatviin kaksha mein padhta hai.
This is my son, he studies in seventh grade.
Mera beta because beta is masculine.
- 2Elder speaking warmly
बेटा, थोड़ा पानी ला दो ना।
beta, thoda paani laa do na.
Son, bring a little water please.
Beta as address is very common from elders.
- 3Talking about age
मेरा बेटा दस साल का हो गया।
mera beta das saal ka ho gaya.
My son has turned ten years old.
Saal ka ho gaya marks reaching an age.
Mistakes English speakers make with बेटा
Incorrect: Meri beta
Correct: Mera beta
Beta is masculine: mera beta, mera chhota beta.
Incorrect: Beta only means biological son
Correct: Beta also warm address
Shopkeepers and aunties may say beta ji to younger men.
Good to know
Beta from elders carries affection, not only family ties. Parents often talk proudly about beta's exams or job. In formal papers, putra appears instead of beta.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A parent meeting a teacher at school
ChatPal
मेरा बेटा इस कक्षा में नया है।
mera beta is kaksha mein naya hai.
My son is new in this class.
You
बेटा बहुत मेहनती है, थोड़ा शर्मीला भी है।
beta bahut mehnati hai, thoda sharmila bhi hai.
The son is very hardworking, a bit shy too.
ChatPal
कोई बात नहीं, बेटा जल्दी ढल जाएगा।
koi baat nahin, beta jaldi dhal jaayega.
No problem, the boy will adjust quickly.
You
शुक्रिया, बेटा को यहाँ देखकर ख़ुशी हुई।
shukriya, beta ko yahaan dekhkar khushi hui.
Thank you, glad to see my son here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Son" in Hindi
Is beta only for your own son?
No. Elders often say beta or beta ji to younger men warmly.
What is putra?
Formal word for son in documents and ceremonies.
How do I say my son?
Say mera beta. Younger son: mera chhota beta.
What is the feminine pair?
Beti means daughter.
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