World Hindi Day 2024: List of Hindi Words Identified by Oxford Dictionary

World Hindi Day 2024: Hindi is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It plays an important role in fostering unity and understanding among different communities worldwide. Every year, January 10 is observed as World Hindi Day to acknowledge and appreciate the language which connects millions of people. 

This article is a chance to praise Hindi and help people recognize its global importance. The renowned Oxford English Dictionary has also given space to Hindi words in its list. Share with your friends and family about the different Hindi words identified by the globally renowned dictionary. 

List of Hindi Words Identified by Oxford Dictionary 

Hindi has an incredibly rich vocabulary. Many English words like mother, father, chutney, bungalow, character etc are derived from the Hindi language. Adding to your surprise, the list below includes Hindi words identified by the globally known Oxford English dictionary. 

10 Hindi Words In Oxford Dictionary | Meaning

Timepass: helping somebody to pass the time, especially doing something that has no aim or is not very useful.

Dadagiri: the act of using strength and power to frighten or hurt weaker people.

Jugaad: involving the use of skill and imagination to find an easy solution to a problem or to fix or make something using cheap, basic items.

Dostana: Dostana stands for a close relationship. It is derived from the Hindi word dost which means friend or companion.

Bindass: Bold; independent; admired; fashionable.

Shararat: Shararat translates to “playful mischief” in Hindi and it is often used to describe someone's mischievous behaviour or attitude.

Sabr: The word translates to patience in Hindi and it is typically used when someone needs to persevere through difficult times or wait patiently for something good to happen. 

Jaanbaaz: It translates to “risk taker” in Hindi and it is typically used when someone takes risks without considering the consequences of their actions.

Safar: journey in Hindi and it is often used when describing an adventure or an experience full of challenges that one must overcome before reaching their destination.

Didi: An elder sister or female cousin. Also used as a respectful title or form of address for an older woman. Cf. dada, n.²

Jungle: In India, originally, as a native word, Waste or uncultivated ground (= ‘forest’ in the original sense)… Land overgrown with underwood, long grass…

Achcha: Expressing assent or understanding; ‘okay’, ‘all right’. Also used interrogatively, at the end of a statement, to prompt agreement, approval, or…

Chamcha: colloquial (typically depreciative). An obsequious subordinate; esp. one who seeks to gain favour or advancement.

Chakka Jaam: The blocking of a road or the deliberate creation of a traffic jam as a form of civilian protest; a blockade.

Oxford University Press (OUP) publishes the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), regarded as the primary historical dictionary for the English language. It describes how the English language has evolved, offering academics and scholars a thorough resource. The entries also describe how the language is used in many dialects around the globe. The dictionary's initial electronic edition was released in 1988. Since its launch in 2000, the online edition has drawn over two million visits monthly as of April 2014.

On the occasion of World Hindi Day, let’s cherish and promote the simplicity of the Hindi language. Let’s create a global platform to talk about its versatility, cultural depth, and widespread use to improve communication across boundaries and preserve the essence of Hindi. Happy World Hindi Day!!