Hindi · Family & People
बच्चा
bachcha
Child
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A young person.
Example
पार्क में बहुत बच्चे खेल रहे हैं।
Many children are playing in the park.
Etymology
'बच्चा' (bachcha) comes from the Sanskrit word 'बालक' (bālaka), meaning child or young one. It has been commonly used in modern Hindi to refer to young children.
How & Where It’s Used
'बच्चा' is used in informal contexts, especially in conversations with or about children, and is universally understood across Hindi-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
The concept of 'बच्चा' is frequently featured in children's poems and stories, often conveying innocence and playfulness.