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"South" in Hindi: दक्षिण
दक्षिणdakshin
South in Hindi is दक्षिण (dakshin), masculine. Direct with दक्षिण की तरफ़, and for the region दक्षिण भारत.
City walk
समुद्र दक्षिण की तरफ़ है।samudra dakshin ki taraf hai.
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How to pronounce दक्षिण
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DAK-shin
/d̪əkʂɪɳ/
Dakshin is DAK-shin. Clear ksh cluster (k+sh), short i, final n. Two beats.
"South" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| दक्षिणdakshin | south Default direction. | Default direction. |
| दक्षिण की तरफ़dakshin ki taraf | toward the south Directions. | Directions. |
| दक्षिण भारतdakshin Bharat | South India Region. | Region. |
| दक्षिणीdakshini | southern Adjective. | Adjective. |
How to use दक्षिण in real life
- 1City walk
समुद्र दक्षिण की तरफ़ है।
samudra dakshin ki taraf hai.
The sea is toward the south.
Coastal city.
- 2Food talk
हम दक्षिण भारत का खाना खाएँगे।
ham dakshin Bharat ka khaana khaayenge.
We'll eat South Indian food.
Region cuisine.
- 3Bus route
बस दक्षिण गेट से निकलेगी।
bus dakshin gate se nikalegi.
The bus will leave from the south gate.
Named gate.
Mistakes English speakers make with दक्षिण
Incorrect: Using only south on Hindi signage tours
Correct: Dakshin
Maps and gates often print dakshin.
Incorrect: Confusing dakshin with uttar
Correct: Dakshin = south; uttar = north
Opposite poles.
Good to know
दक्षिण labels food, films, and train routes as much as compass points. Dakshin Bharat is everyday news language. Drivers still prefer dakshin ki taraf over English south in local directions.
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Finding the south exit of a mall
ChatPal
दक्षिण एग्ज़िट कहाँ है?
dakshin exit kahaan hai?
Where is the south exit?
You
नक्शे में दक्षिण की तरफ़ तीर है।
naksha mein dakshin ki taraf teer hai.
There's an arrow toward the south on the map.
ChatPal
तो दक्षिण गेट से टैक्सी लेंगे।
to dakshin gate se taxi lenge.
Then we'll take a taxi from the south gate.
You
हाँ, उसी तरफ़ चलते हैं।
haan, usi taraf chalte hain.
Yes — let's walk that way.
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FAQ
Common questions about "South" in Hindi
Toward the south?
Dakshin ki taraf.
South India?
Dakshin Bharat.
Southern?
Dakshini.
Opposite?
Uttar (north).
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