Hindi · Travel & Places
यात्रा
yatra
Journey / Travel
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A trip from one place to another.
Example
आपकी यात्रा शुभ हो!
Have a good journey!
Etymology
'यात्रा' (yatra) comes from the Sanskrit 'यात्रा' (yātrā), meaning a journey or pilgrimage. The term has been a part of the spiritual and cultural lexicon in Hindu texts for centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'यात्रा' is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing travel, pilgrimage, or significant journeys. It’s used in spoken and written Hindi.
Literary Heritage
It features prominently in religious texts like the Mahabharata and Ramayana, symbolizing the journey in a spiritual context.