Hindi · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Wolf" in Hindi: भेड़िया
भेड़ियाbhediya
Wolf in Hindi is भेड़िया (bhediya), a masculine noun. The plural or oblique often appears as भेड़िये (bhediye).
Storybook
कहानी में भेड़िया बहुत चालाक है।kahaani mein bhediya bahut chaalaak hai.
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How to pronounce भेड़िया
Say it
bhe-DI-ya
/bʱeːɽɪjɑː/
Bhediya is bhe-DI-ya. Soft bh aspirated at the start; dental-ish d; light ya at the end.
"Wolf" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| भेड़ियाbhediya | wolf Default. | Default. |
| भेड़ियेbhediye | wolves; oblique Plural / postpositions. | Plural / postpositions. |
| जंगली भेड़ियाjungli bhediya | wild wolf Nature talk. | Nature talk. |
| भेड़िये का झुंडbhediye ka jhund | pack of wolves Group. | Group. |
How to use भेड़िया in real life
- 1Storybook
कहानी में भेड़िया बहुत चालाक है।
kahaani mein bhediya bahut chaalaak hai.
In the story the wolf is very clever.
Kids' tale.
- 2Wildlife documentary
बर्फ़ में भेड़िया शिकार ढूँढ रहा है।
barf mein bhediya shikaar dhoondh raha hai.
In the snow the wolf is looking for prey.
Nature film.
- 3Forest warning sign chat
रात को भेड़िये के इलाके से बचिए।
raat ko bhediye ke ilaake se bachie.
At night avoid wolf areas.
Oblique bhediye.
Mistakes English speakers make with भेड़िया
Incorrect: Meri bhediya
Correct: Mera bhediya
Bhediya is masculine.
Incorrect: Confusing bhediya with bhed (sheep)
Correct: Bhediya = wolf; bhed = sheep
Similar-looking words, different animals.
Good to know
Hindi folk tales cast the भेड़िया as cunning, not cuddly. Real wildlife talk is rarer in cities than storybooks. Kids still meet the word early through rhymes and picture books.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reading a picture book with a child
ChatPal
पेज पर भेड़िया कहाँ है?
page par bhediya kahaan hai?
Where is the wolf on the page?
You
देखो, पेड़ के पीछे भेड़िया है।
dekho, ped ke peeche bhediya hai.
Look — the wolf is behind the tree.
ChatPal
अब अगला पेज पलटो।
ab agla page palto.
Now turn the next page.
You
ओह, भेड़िया भाग रहा है।
oh, bhediya bhaag raha hai.
Oh — the wolf is running away.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wolf" in Hindi
Plural?
Bhediye.
Wolf vs sheep?
Bhediya is wolf; bhed is sheep.
Gender?
Masculine: mera bhediya.
Pack of wolves?
Bhediye ka jhund.
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