बृहस्पतिवार (brihasptivaar)
noun
The formal/full name for 'Thursday,' literally 'the day of Brihaspati' (guru of the gods in Hindu mythology, associated with the planet Jupiter). In everyday speech, गुरुवार (guruvaar) is far more common.
Sense
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Thursday
noun, masculine
Synonyms: गुरुवार (guruvaar), वीरवार (viirvaar, regional/colloquial)
Frequency: low
Cultural Note: This name ties the day directly to Brihaspati (brihaspti), the guru of the gods and the deity linked to the planet Jupiter, which is why Thursday is also considered an auspicious day for worshipping Vishnu or visiting a guru in some traditions. You'll encounter बृहस्पतिवार (brihasptivaar) mainly in written Hindi, formal calendars, and almanacs (पंचांग panchaang), while spoken Hindi almost always defaults to the shorter गुरुवार (guruvaar).
Common Mistakes: 1) Learners often assume this is the everyday word for Thursday because it's the one they see in textbooks or calendars; in actual conversation, गुरुवार (guruvaar) is what people say and hear far more often. 2) The length and unfamiliar consonant cluster (बृ) make this word hard to pronounce smoothly at first; native speakers rarely reach for it in casual talk precisely because it feels heavier on the tongue than गुरुवार (guruvaar).
Sample Sentences:
पंचांग में लिखा है कि इस सप्ताह बृहस्पतिवार को गुरु पूजा का विशेष महत्व है।
It is written in the almanac that this week Thursday has special importance for worshipping the guru.
(panchaang men likhaa hai ki is saptaah brihasptivaar ko guru poojaa kaa vishesh mahatv hai।)
बृहस्पतिवार को विष्णु भगवान की पूजा करना शुभ माना जाता है।
Worshipping Lord Vishnu on Thursday is considered auspicious.
(brihasptivaar ko vishnu bhagvaan kii poojaa karnaa shubh maanaa jaataa hai।)
प्राचीन ग्रंथों में बृहस्पतिवार को बृहस्पति देव के दिन के रूप में वर्णित किया गया है।
In ancient texts, Thursday is described as the day of the deity Brihaspati.
(praachiin granthon men brihasptivaar ko brihaspti dev ke din ke roop men varnit kiyaa gayaa hai।)
यदि बृहस्पतिवार को व्रत रखा जाए, तो गुरु ग्रह की कृपा प्राप्त होती है, ऐसा पंडितजी कहते हैं।
If one keeps a fast on Thursday, one receives the grace of the planet Jupiter, so the priest says.
(yadi brihasptivaar ko vrat rakhaa jaae, to guru grah kii kripaa praapt hotii hai, aisaa panditjii kahte hain।)
पिछले बृहस्पतिवार को मंदिर में विशेष हवन हुआ था।
Last Thursday, a special fire ritual was held at the temple.
(pichhle brihasptivaar ko mandir men vishesh havan huaa thaa।)
आने वाले बृहस्पतिवार को गुरुजी का प्रवचन आयोजित किया जाएगा।
Next Thursday, the guru's discourse will be organized.
(aane vaale brihasptivaar ko gurujii kaa pravchan aayojit kiyaa jaaegaa।)
काश हमारा विवाह बृहस्पतिवार को ही हुआ होता, जैसा शास्त्रों में शुभ बताया गया है।
I wish our wedding had happened on Thursday itself, as the scriptures say is auspicious.
(kaash hamaaraa vivaah brihasptivaar ko hii huaa hotaa, jaisaa shaastron men shubh bataayaa gayaa hai।)
बृहस्पतिवार के दिन दान करने की परंपरा सदियों से चली आ रही है।
The tradition of giving charity on the day of Thursday has been continuing for centuries.
(brihasptivaar ke din daan karne kii parampraa sadiyon se chalii aa rahii hai।)
Morphology
Noun
(sg.m.direct):
बृहस्पतिवार
(brihasptivaar)
(sg.m.oblique):
बृहस्पतिवार
(brihasptivaar)
(pl.m.direct):
बृहस्पतिवार
(brihasptivaar)
(pl.m.oblique):
बृहस्पतिवारों
(brihasptivaaron)