Tuesday in Hindi: मंगलवार
Pronounced mun-gul-VAAR — literally “day of Mangal (Mars)”.
Tuesday in Hindi at a Glance
| Devanagari | मंगलवार |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | Mangalvār |
| Simple spelling | Mangalvar / Mangalwar |
| Pronunciation | mun-gul-VAAR (man·gal·vār) |
| Literal meaning | day of Mangal (Mars) |
| Abbreviation | मंगल |
मंगल (Mangal) is the planet Mars in Hindu astrology — the word also means “auspicious”. मंगलवार is “Mars's day”, the exact counterpart of Latin dies Martis and Spanish martes.
How to Pronounce मंगलवार
mun-gul-VAAR — syllable by syllable: man·gal·vār.
- The ā (आ) is a long “aa” as in “father” — वार is “vaar”, not “var”.
- Hindi v (व) is softer than English v, halfway between “v” and “w”.
- Stress is light and even; don't punch any single syllable hard.
Example Sentences with मंगलवार
How to Say “Happy Tuesday” in Hindi
“शुभ Tuesday” (shubh = auspicious) is a very common greeting in Indian WhatsApp messages and social media — you'll see it on countless good-morning images.
All 7 Days of the Week in Hindi
Hindi names its days after the nine celestial bodies of Hindu astrology — the sun, the moon and the five visible planets each get a day, with each planet personified as a deity. The ending वार (vār) simply means “day of the week”.
| English | Hindi | Transliteration | Pronunciation | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | सोमवार | Somvār | sohm-VAAR | |
| Tuesday | मंगलवार | Mangalvār | mun-gul-VAAR | |
| Wednesday | बुधवार | Budhvār | boodh-VAAR | |
| Thursday | गुरुवार | Guruvār | goo-roo-VAAR | |
| Friday | शुक्रवार | Shukravār | shook-ruh-VAAR | |
| Saturday | शनिवार | Shanivār | shuh-nee-VAAR | |
| Sunday | रविवार | Ravivār | ruh-vee-VAAR |
See the full guide: Days of the Week in Hindi.
Cultural Notes: Tuesday in Hindi-Speaking Countries
Tuesday is devoted to Lord Hanuman, and Hanuman temples overflow with devotees on this day. Many people fast or avoid starting new ventures, buying iron goods, or cutting hair on मंगलवार.
Did You Know?
मंगल (Mangal) is the planet Mars in Hindu astrology — the word also means “auspicious”. मंगलवार is “Mars's day”, the exact counterpart of Latin dies Martis and Spanish martes. Curious how English got its name for Tuesday? See our guide to the origins of the days of the week.
How to Use मंगलवार in a Sentence
Use the postposition को (ko) for “on”: मंगलवार को (Mangalvār ko) = on Tuesday. The ending वार (vār) means “weekday” and appears in all seven names — learn the first half of each word and you know the planet or deity it honors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say Tuesday in Hindi?
Tuesday in Hindi is मंगलवार (Mangalvār), pronounced “mun-gul-VAAR”. It literally means “day of Mangal (Mars)”.
How do you pronounce मंगलवार?
It's pronounced “mun-gul-VAAR” — broken into syllables: man·gal·vār. Use the audio button on this page to hear a recording.
Is मंगलवार capitalized in Hindi?
The Devanagari script has no capital letters, so मंगलवार is always written the same way. In Latin transliteration you'll see both Mangalvār and mangalvār — capitalization is purely an English-writing choice.
How do you say “Happy Tuesday” in Hindi?
शुभ मंगलवार (Shubh Mangalvār). “शुभ Tuesday” (shubh = auspicious) is a very common greeting in Indian WhatsApp messages and social media — you'll see it on countless good-morning images.
How is Tuesday abbreviated in Hindi?
Tuesday (मंगलवार) is abbreviated मंगल on Hindi calendars and schedules.
What does मंगलवार literally mean?
मंगलवार (Mangalvār) means “day of Mangal (Mars)”. The ending वार (vār) means “day of the week”, and the first part names the celestial body that rules the day.
How do you write Tuesday in Hindi?
In Devanagari script: मंगलवार. In Latin letters it's transliterated Mangalvār (also spelled Mangalwar).
How do you say “today is Tuesday” in Hindi?
आज मंगलवार है (Āj mangalvār hai) — literally “today Tuesday is”, since Hindi puts the verb last.
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