Hindi · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Tiger" in Hindi: बाघ
बाघbaagh
Note: colloquially also: शेर (sher)
Tiger in Hindi is बाघ (baagh), a masculine noun. Colloquially people also say शेर (sher), though sher often means lion too.
National park visit
सफारी में हमें एक बाघ दिखा।safari mein hamen ek baagh dikha.
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How to pronounce बाघ
Say it
baagh
/bɑːɡʱ/
Baagh is baagh with a long aa and a soft gh at the end, like a light gargle, not a hard g.
"Tiger" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| बाघbaagh | tiger Precise word for tiger. | Precise word for tiger. |
| शेरsher | tiger; lion (colloquial) Everyday talk; context decides. | Everyday talk; context decides. |
| बाघिनbaaghin | tigress Female tiger. | Female tiger. |
| बाघ का बच्चाbaagh ka bachcha | tiger cub Zoo and wildlife talk. | Zoo and wildlife talk. |
How to use बाघ in real life
- 1National park visit
सफारी में हमें एक बाघ दिखा।
safari mein hamen ek baagh dikha.
On the safari we saw a tiger.
Wildlife tourism line.
- 2Zoo sign
बच्चे बाघ की जाली के पास खड़े हैं।
bachche baagh ki jaali ke paas khade hain.
The kids are standing near the tiger enclosure.
Ki with baagh in oblique.
- 3News headline chat
जंगल में बाघ की गिनती बढ़ी है।
jangal mein baagh ki ginti badhi hai.
The tiger count has risen in the forest.
Conservation talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with बाघ
Incorrect: Assuming sher always means tiger
Correct: Baagh for tiger; sher can mean lion
Use बाघ when you need the precise animal.
Incorrect: Meri baagh
Correct: Mera baagh
Baagh is masculine.
Good to know
The बाघ is a national symbol and a big draw at reserves like Ranthambore. Kids' books and sports nicknames still use sher loosely. In careful wildlife talk, guides prefer baagh for tiger.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching a nature documentary together
ChatPal
देखिए, स्क्रीन पर बाघ आ गया।
dekhie, screen par baagh aa gaya.
Look — a tiger appeared on the screen.
You
वाह, बाघ कितना बड़ा लग रहा है।
vaah, baagh kitna bada lag raha hai.
Wow, the tiger looks so big.
ChatPal
भारत में बाघ बचाने के प्रोजेक्ट चलते हैं।
bhaarat mein baagh bachaane ke project chalte hain.
In India there are projects to protect tigers.
You
हाँ, एक दिन असली बाघ भी देखना है।
haan, ek din asli baagh bhi dekhna hai.
Yes — someday I want to see a real tiger too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tiger" in Hindi
Baagh or sher?
Baagh is tiger; sher can mean lion or be used loosely.
Tigress?
Baaghin.
Tiger cub?
Baagh ka bachcha.
Gender?
Masculine: mera baagh.
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