🇮🇳 Hindi phrases

How to Say "Friend" in Hindi

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
दोस्त
"Friend" in Hindi · say it like dohst

The most natural way to say "Friend" in Hindi is दोस्त. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

मित्र
more formal or literary usage
यार
casual and often used among close friends

When to use it

Use 'दोस्त' when referring to a friend in everyday conversation. It is suitable for both casual and semi-formal contexts. You can use it to introduce someone as your friend or to talk about friendship in general.

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Examples in Hindi

HindiEnglish
वह मेरा सबसे अच्छा दोस्त है।He is my best friend.
क्या तुम मेरे दोस्त बनोगे?Will you be my friend?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'दोस्त' with 'मित्र', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'मित्र' is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear दोस्त, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Hindi with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between 'दोस्त' and 'यार'?

'दोस्त' is more general, while 'यार' is more casual and used among close friends.

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