पिता
father
Examples
3 of 5मेरे पिता जी रोज़ सुबह टहलने जाते हैं।
My father goes for a walk every morning.
आवेदन पत्र पर अपने पिता का नाम लिखें।
Write your father's name on the application form.
मेरे पिता बहुत अच्छे रसोइया हैं।
My father is a very good cook.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the English word 'Paternal'. Both 'Pita' and 'Paternal' come from the same ancient root (Sanskrit 'Pitr' and Latin 'Pater').
Quick Quiz
राम के ____ एक डॉक्टर हैं।
Correct!
The correct answer is: पिता
Examples
मेरे पिता जी रोज़ सुबह टहलने जाते हैं।
everydayMy father goes for a walk every morning.
आवेदन पत्र पर अपने पिता का नाम लिखें।
formalWrite your father's name on the application form.
मेरे पिता बहुत अच्छे रसोइया हैं।
informalMy father is a very good cook.
भारतीय समाज में पिता को परिवार का मुखिया माना जाता है।
academicIn Indian society, the father is considered the head of the family.
उनके पिता इस व्यापार के संस्थापक थे।
businessHis father was the founder of this business.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
पिता समान
like a father figure
पिता की छाया
father's protection/guidance
पितृ ऋण
debt to one's ancestors/father
Often Confused With
Pati means 'husband', while Pita means 'father'.
Peena is the verb 'to drink', which sounds phonetically similar to a beginner.
Usage Notes
While 'pita' is the formal word, it is common to add the suffix 'ji' (Pita-ji) to show respect. In modern urban settings, many people use 'Papa' or 'Daddy', but 'Pita' remains the standard for official documentation and literature.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget that 'Pita' is masculine and takes plural verb forms when using the honorific 'ji' (e.g., 'Pita-ji aa rahe hain' instead of 'aa raha hai').
Memory Tip
Think of the English word 'Paternal'. Both 'Pita' and 'Paternal' come from the same ancient root (Sanskrit 'Pitr' and Latin 'Pater').
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'पितृ' (pitṛ), which shares an Indo-European root with the Latin 'pater' and English 'father'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Indian culture, the father is traditionally viewed as the provider and the ultimate authority figure whose respect is mandatory.
Quick Quiz
राम के ____ एक डॉक्टर हैं।
Correct!
The correct answer is: पिता
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भाई
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बहन
A1A female sibling who shares one or both parents with another person. In South Asian culture, the term is also frequently used to address women of a similar age as a mark of respect or affection, even without a biological link.
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