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Explanation सर्जरी in your Level:

At the A1 level, you just need to recognize that 'सर्जरी' means 'surgery'. Since it sounds almost exactly like the English word, it is very easy to remember. You should know that it is a feminine noun. In simple sentences, you might say 'मेरी सर्जरी' (my surgery) or 'सर्जरी अच्छी है' (the surgery is good). Focus on recognizing the word when you hear it in a medical context. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet, just associate the sound 'sar-ja-ree' with a hospital or a doctor. It's one of those 'loanwords' that makes learning Hindi feel a bit easier because you already know the meaning!

At the A2 level, you should start using 'सर्जरी' with basic verbs like 'होना' (to happen) and 'करना' (to do). You should be aware of its gender (feminine). For example, you should be able to say 'कल मेरी सर्जरी हुई' (My surgery happened yesterday). Notice the use of 'हुई' (feminine past tense). You should also be able to ask basic questions like 'सर्जरी कब है?' (When is the surgery?) or 'सर्जरी कहाँ होगी?' (Where will the surgery be?). At this level, you might also encounter the word 'ऑपरेशन' (operation) and should know they mean roughly the same thing, though 'सर्जरी' is feminine and 'ऑपरेशन' is masculine.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'सर्जरी' in more complex sentence structures, including the use of post-positions. For example, 'सर्जरी के बाद' (after surgery) or 'सर्जरी से पहले' (before surgery). You should also understand the causative verb 'करवाना' (to have something done), as in 'उसने अपनी सर्जरी करवाई' (He had his surgery done). You should be able to describe the type of surgery using adjectives that agree with the feminine gender, such as 'सफल सर्जरी' (successful surgery) or 'मुश्किल सर्जरी' (difficult surgery). You are now moving beyond just the word and into the grammar that surrounds it in everyday medical conversations.

At the B2 level, you should understand the nuance between 'सर्जरी' and its formal counterpart 'शल्य चिकित्सा'. You should be able to read news articles or watch health segments on TV where 'सर्जरी' is used in a professional context. You should also be familiar with common collocations like 'प्लास्टिक सर्जरी', 'हार्ट सर्जरी', and 'लेज़र सर्जरी'. Your grammar should be precise; for instance, correctly using 'की' in 'आँखों की सर्जरी' (eye surgery). You should also be able to discuss the risks and outcomes of a surgery using a broader vocabulary, such as 'जोखिम' (risk) and 'परिणाम' (result).

At the C1 level, you should have a native-like grasp of when to use 'सर्जरी' versus 'ऑपरेशन' versus 'शल्य चिकित्सा' based on the social register. You should be able to participate in detailed discussions about medical procedures, insurance claims, and hospital policies. You should understand metaphorical uses (if any) and be able to use the word in formal writing, such as a letter to a medical board or a detailed health blog. You should also be familiar with the history of the word and how it has displaced native terms in modern urban Hindi. Your use of complex grammatical structures like conditional sentences ('अगर सर्जरी न होती, तो...') should be flawless.

At the C2 level, you are a master of the Hindi language. You understand the deep linguistic implications of using English loanwords like 'सर्जरी' in Hindi and can discuss the evolution of medical terminology in India. You can switch effortlessly between the colloquial 'चीरा-फाड़ी', the standard 'सर्जरी', and the highly academic 'शल्य चिकित्सा' depending on your audience. You can interpret medical legal documents, surgical consent forms, and high-level medical research papers written in Hindi. You might even be able to critique the translation of medical terms from English to Hindi, showing a profound understanding of both languages' nuances.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

सर्जरी in 30 Seconds

सर्जरी is a feminine noun in Hindi meaning 'surgery'.
It is a direct English loanword widely used in urban India.
Commonly paired with verbs like 'hona' (to happen) and 'karna' (to do).
The formal synonym is 'Shalya Chikitsa', but 'Surgery' is more common.

The word सर्जरी (Sarjarī) is a fascinating example of how modern Hindi absorbs English vocabulary to describe specialized fields like medicine. While Hindi has a classical Sanskrit-derived term, शल्य चिकित्सा (Shalya Chikitsā), you will rarely hear it in casual conversation or even in many professional hospital settings. Instead, 'सर्जरी' or the equally common 'ऑपरेशन' (Operation) are the go-to terms. Understanding this word is essential for anyone navigating healthcare in India, discussing wellness, or reading news about medical advancements.

Core Meaning: It refers to a medical procedure involving manual and instrumental techniques to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury. In Hindi, it is treated as a feminine noun.

In Indian society, talking about health is quite common. You might hear neighbors discussing their relative's सर्जरी over tea, or see headlines about a 'सफल सर्जरी' (successful surgery) of a famous cricket player. The word carries a weight of seriousness but also the hope of recovery. It is used in both literal medical contexts and occasionally in metaphorical contexts, though much less frequently than in English.

डॉक्टर ने कहा कि सर्जरी के अलावा और कोई रास्ता नहीं है। (The doctor said there is no way other than surgery.)

The term is ubiquitous in urban areas. If you are in a city like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore, using the word 'सर्जरी' is actually more natural than using the pure Hindi word. In rural areas, the word 'ऑपरेशन' (pronounced often as 'apreshan') might be even more common than 'सर्जरी', but both are widely understood. This linguistic flexibility is a hallmark of modern 'Hinglish'—the blend of Hindi and English that dominates contemporary Indian life.

Context of Use: Used in hospitals, clinics, medical insurance discussions, and news reports. It covers everything from minor cosmetic procedures to major heart bypasses.

प्लास्टिक सर्जरी आजकल बहुत आम हो गई है। (Plastic surgery has become very common nowadays.)

When discussing surgery, people often talk about the 'सर्जन' (surgeon) or the 'अस्पताल' (hospital). Because surgery involves a high degree of trust, the conversation often revolves around the expertise of the doctor. Phrases like 'बड़ी सर्जरी' (major surgery) or 'छोटी सर्जरी' (minor surgery) are frequently used to categorize the intensity of the procedure. Culturally, a surgery is an event where the extended family often gathers at the hospital, reflecting the collectivist nature of Indian society.

Register: Neutral to Formal. It is appropriate for professional medical settings as well as daily talk with friends and family.

क्या इस बीमारी के लिए सर्जरी ज़रूरी है? (Is surgery necessary for this disease?)

Using सर्जरी correctly in a sentence involves mastering its gender and the verbs that typically accompany it. As a feminine noun, it influences the adjectives and verbs around it. In Hindi, surgery is something that 'happens' (hona), is 'done' (karna), or is 'undergone' (karvana).

Verb Pairing: 'होना' (To Happen): Used when describing the event itself. Example: 'उसकी सर्जरी कल होगी' (His surgery will happen tomorrow). Note 'होगी' is the feminine future tense.

When a doctor performs the surgery, we use 'करना' (to do). For example, 'डॉक्टर ने सर्जरी की' (The doctor did the surgery). Here, 'की' is the feminine past tense of 'karna'. If you are the patient having the surgery done to you, you might use 'करवाना' (to have something done). Example: 'मैंने अपनी घुटने की सर्जरी करवाई' (I had my knee surgery done).

मेरी आँख की सर्जरी सफल रही। (My eye surgery was successful.)

Adjectives also must agree with the feminine gender of 'सर्जरी'. Common adjectives include 'सफल' (successful), 'अधूरी' (incomplete), 'महंगी' (expensive), and 'मुश्किल' (difficult). You would say 'महंगी सर्जरी' (expensive surgery) because 'महंगी' is the feminine form of expensive. If you were to use 'महंगा', it would be grammatically incorrect in this context.

Plural Form: The plural of 'सर्जरी' is 'सर्जरियाँ' (sarjariyān). Example: 'उसने कई सर्जरियाँ करवाईं' (She underwent many surgeries).

क्या आप सर्जरी के बाद चल सकते हैं? (Can you walk after the surgery?)

In complex sentences, 'सर्जरी' often acts as the subject or the direct object. Because it is a loanword, it doesn't undergo complex internal changes like some Sanskrit words, making it relatively easy for English speakers to use. However, the 'post-position' rule still applies. If you say 'after the surgery', it becomes 'सर्जरी के बाद'. If you say 'before the surgery', it is 'सर्जरी से पहले'.

Common Compounds: Heart surgery: दिल की सर्जरी; Eye surgery: आँख की सर्जरी; Cosmetic surgery: कॉस्मेटिक सर्जरी.

इस सर्जरी में कितना समय लगेगा? (How much time will this surgery take?)

Lastly, pay attention to the pronunciation of the 'j' sound in 'sarjarī'. It is a soft 'j' as in 'judge'. Many Hindi speakers will use a clear 'r' sound, often slightly more trilled than the standard American 'r'. Combining the correct gender with the correct verb is 90% of the battle when using this word in daily life.

In modern India, you are more likely to hear सर्जरी in a hospital in South Delhi than you are to hear the traditional Hindi term. The word has penetrated deeply into the urban and semi-urban lexicon. From Bollywood movies to news broadcasts, 'सर्जरी' is the standard term used to describe any medical operation.

Hospitals and Clinics: This is the primary location. You'll see signs for 'सर्जरी विभाग' (Surgery Department). Doctors will use it when explaining options to patients. 'हमें सर्जरी करनी पड़ेगी' (We will have to do surgery).

Television news is another major source. When a political figure or a celebrity undergoes a procedure, the news scrolls will read: 'नेता जी की हार्ट सर्जरी सफल' (Leader's heart surgery successful). In these contexts, the word is used formally but is accessible to the general public. It's often paired with words like 'सफल' (successful) or 'आपातकालीन' (emergency).

ब्रेकिंग न्यूज़: प्रधानमंत्री की घुटने की सर्जरी आज होगी। (Breaking News: The Prime Minister's knee surgery will be today.)

Bollywood and daily soaps (TV serials) use the word 'सर्जरी' frequently for dramatic effect. Whether it's a character needing a life-saving operation after a car crash or a plot point involving plastic surgery to change a character's identity (a common trope!), 'सर्जरी' provides the necessary medical gravity to the scene.

Everyday Conversations: Friends might say, 'मेरे पापा की सर्जरी है, इसलिए मैं नहीं आ पाऊँगा' (My dad has a surgery, so I won't be able to come). It's a standard part of life's vocabulary.

क्या तुम सर्जरी से डरते हो? (Are you afraid of surgery?)

Social media also plays a role. On platforms like Instagram or YouTube, influencers might talk about 'कॉस्मेटिक सर्जरी' or 'लेज़र सर्जरी' (laser surgery) for skin treatments. In these modern contexts, the word is often used alongside other English medical terms like 'recovery', 'consultation', and 'appointment'.

Pharmacy and Insurance: When buying medicine or filing for insurance, 'सर्जरी' is the term used in paperwork. 'सर्जरी के खर्चे' (surgery expenses) is a common phrase in insurance policy documents.

बीमा कंपनी सर्जरी का पूरा खर्च उठाएगी। (The insurance company will bear the full cost of the surgery.)

Even though सर्जरी is an English loanword, Hindi learners often make specific mistakes when integrating it into Hindi grammar. The most common errors involve gender, verb choice, and pluralization.

Mistake 1: Incorrect Gender: Many learners assume loanwords are masculine. They might say 'सर्जरी हुआ' (wrong) instead of 'सर्जरी हुई' (right). Remember, 'सर्जरी' is feminine.

Why is it feminine? In Hindi, many English words ending in a 'ee' sound (like surgery, therapy, delivery) are categorized as feminine. This follows the pattern of native Hindi words ending in 'ī' like 'लड़की' (girl) or 'गाड़ी' (car). If you get the gender wrong, the rest of your sentence (adjectives and verbs) will also sound off to a native ear.

गलत: उसका सर्जरी सफल रहा। (Wrong: His surgery was successful - masc.)
सही: उसकी सर्जरी सफल रही। (Right: His surgery was successful - fem.)

Mistake 2: Verb Misuse: Learners often say 'सर्जरी लेना' (to take surgery), which is a direct translation from some other languages. In Hindi, you 'karvana' (have it done) or it 'hona' (happens).

Another mistake is using the wrong form of 'to do'. If you say 'मैंने सर्जरी किया', it's wrong because 'सर्जरी' is feminine, so it must be 'मैंने सर्जरी की'. This is a classic 'Ergative' case mistake where the verb agrees with the object (surgery) in the past tense. Mastering this will instantly make your Hindi sound more advanced.

गलत: डॉक्टर ने सर्जरी किया। (Wrong: The doctor did surgery - masc.)
सही: डॉक्टर ने सर्जरी की। (Right: The doctor did surgery - fem.)

Pluralization is another area of confusion. Learners often try to pluralize it the English way ('surgeries') while speaking Hindi. While 'सर्जरीज़' is sometimes heard in very casual Hinglish, the correct Hindi pluralization for a feminine word ending in 'ī' is to change the ending to 'iyān'. So, 'सर्जरियाँ' is the proper form.

Mistake 3: Over-relying on 'सर्जरी': While common, in very formal Sanskritized Hindi (like a textbook or a government document), 'शल्य चिकित्सा' is preferred. Using 'सर्जरी' in a Sanskrit exam would be a mistake.

क्या आपने सर्जरी करवा ली? (Have you had the surgery done? - Correct use of karvana)

To truly master Hindi, you should know the synonyms and related terms for सर्जरी. Depending on the formality and the specific context, different words might be more appropriate.

1. ऑपरेशन (Operation): This is the most common synonym. Interestingly, while 'सर्जरी' is feminine, 'ऑपरेशन' is masculine. You would say 'ऑपरेशन हुआ' (masc) but 'सर्जरी हुई' (fem). They are used interchangeably in 99% of medical contexts.

'ऑपरेशन' is slightly more old-fashioned and widely used in rural areas. 'सर्जरी' sounds a bit more modern and technical. In a hospital, you'll see 'Operation Theater' (OT) translated as 'ऑपरेशन कक्ष'.

उसका एक छोटा सा ऑपरेशन हुआ है। (He has had a small operation.)

2. शल्य चिकित्सा (Shalya Chikitsā): This is the formal, Sanskrit-derived term. 'Shalya' means 'arrow' or 'foreign body' (referring to the surgical tools/removal), and 'Chikitsa' means 'treatment'. You will find this in medical textbooks, government health reports, and formal literature.

Using 'Shalya Chikitsa' in a casual conversation would sound very stiff and overly formal, almost like using the word 'surgical intervention' while talking to a friend about their stubbed toe. However, knowing it is useful for reading formal Hindi.

3. उपचार (Upchār) / इलाज (Ilāj): These mean 'treatment'. Surgery is a type of 'ilaj'. 'Ilaj' is an Urdu-derived word very common in speech, while 'Upchar' is more Hindi/Sanskrit. If surgery is not needed, a doctor might say 'दवाइयों से इलाज होगा' (Treatment will be through medicines).

क्या सर्जरी ही एकमात्र इलाज है? (Is surgery the only treatment?)

Understanding these nuances helps you navigate different social strata in India. In a high-end private hospital, 'सर्जरी' is king. In a government hospital, 'ऑपरेशन' is the norm. In a classical Hindi lecture, 'शल्य चिकित्सा' is the standard. By knowing all three, you can adapt your speech to your surroundings perfectly.

4. चीरा-फाड़ी (Cheerā-Phāṛī): This is a colloquial, somewhat graphic term. 'Cheera' means 'cut' and 'Phadi' means 'tearing/opening'. It's often used by people who are fearful of surgery. 'मुझे चीरा-फाड़ी पसंद नहीं है' (I don't like cutting and tearing/surgery).

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

The formal Hindi word 'Shalya Chikitsa' actually dates back thousands of years to the Sushruta Samhita, one of the world's earliest surgical texts.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

US /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/

First syllable: SUR-gery

Rhymes With

Perjury Forgery Treasury (approximate) Imagery (approximate) Energy (approximate) Synergy Effigy Liturgy

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'j' as 'z' (Sur-za-ree) - Incorrect.
Making the 'r' too heavy in a Hindi accent.
Incorrectly treating it as a masculine noun in Hindi sentences.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 1/5

Very easy as it is a loanword written in Devanagari.

Writing 2/5

Need to remember the 'r' conjunct (reph) in Devanagari.

Speaking 2/5

Easy to pronounce, but remember the feminine gender.

Listening 1/5

Very easy to recognize.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

अस्पताल डॉक्टर बीमार दवा शरीर

Learn Next

सर्जन ऑपरेशन इलाज नर्स टाँके

Advanced

शल्य चिकित्सा एनेस्थीसिया संक्रमण पुनर्वास चीरा

Grammar to Know

Feminine Noun Agreement

सर्जरी अच्छी हुई (Not 'अच्छा हुआ').

Post-positions with Ke/Se

सर्जरी के बाद, सर्जरी से पहले.

Causative Verbs (Karvana)

उसने सर्जरी करवाई।

Possessive 'Ki'

दिल की सर्जरी (Not 'का').

Past Tense in Ergative Case

डॉक्टर ने सर्जरी की (Verb agrees with feminine object).

Examples by Level

यह सर्जरी है।

This is surgery.

Simple 'X is Y' structure.

मेरी सर्जरी कल है।

My surgery is tomorrow.

'Meri' is feminine to match surgery.

सर्जरी कहाँ है?

Where is the surgery?

Basic question word 'kahān'.

डॉक्टर और सर्जरी।

Doctor and surgery.

Simple noun pairing.

सर्जरी अच्छी है।

The surgery is good.

Adjective 'achhī' is feminine.

क्या यह सर्जरी है?

Is this surgery?

Yes/No question with 'kyā'.

नमस्ते, सर्जरी कक्ष कहाँ है?

Hello, where is the surgery room?

'Kaksh' means room.

सर्जरी ज़रूरी है।

Surgery is necessary.

'Zaroorī' means necessary.

उसकी सर्जरी सफल रही।

Her surgery was successful.

'Rahī' is feminine past tense of 'rahnā'.

मेरी आँख की सर्जरी हुई।

My eye surgery happened.

'Huī' is feminine past tense of 'honā'.

क्या आपको सर्जरी से डर लगता है?

Are you afraid of surgery?

Use of 'se' (from/of) with 'dar' (fear).

डॉक्टर सर्जरी कर रहे हैं।

The doctor is doing the surgery.

Present continuous tense.

सर्जरी के बाद आराम करो।

Rest after the surgery.

'Ke baad' means 'after'.

यह सर्जरी बहुत महंगी है।

This surgery is very expensive.

'Mahangī' is feminine.

वह सर्जरी के लिए अस्पताल गया।

He went to the hospital for surgery.

'Ke liye' means 'for'.

सर्जरी में दो घंटे लगेंगे।

The surgery will take two hours.

Future tense 'lagenge' refers to time.

मैंने पिछले साल अपने घुटने की सर्जरी करवाई थी।

I had my knee surgery done last year.

Causative verb 'karvāī' (had it done).

सर्जरी से पहले आपको कुछ नहीं खाना चाहिए।

You should not eat anything before the surgery.

'Se pehle' means 'before'.

क्या इस बीमारी का इलाज बिना सर्जरी के संभव है?

Is treatment for this disease possible without surgery?

'Binā... ke' means 'without'.

सर्जरी के दौरान मरीज़ सो रहा था।

The patient was sleeping during the surgery.

'Ke daurān' means 'during'.

डॉक्टर ने सर्जरी की सलाह दी है।

The doctor has advised surgery.

'Salāh' means advice.

इस अस्पताल में आधुनिक सर्जरी की सुविधाएँ हैं।

This hospital has modern surgery facilities.

'Suvidhāen' means facilities.

सर्जरी के बाद रिकवरी में समय लगता है।

Recovery takes time after surgery.

General statement about time.

उसकी सर्जरी की तारीख अभी तय नहीं हुई है।

The date of her surgery has not been fixed yet.

'Tārīkh' (date) is feminine.

सर्जरी के जोखिमों के बारे में डॉक्टर ने विस्तार से बताया।

The doctor explained the risks of surgery in detail.

'Vistār se' means 'in detail'.

आजकल लेज़र सर्जरी बहुत लोकप्रिय हो गई है।

Laser surgery has become very popular nowadays.

Compound noun 'laser surgery'.

सर्जरी सफल रही, लेकिन मरीज़ को अभी भी निगरानी में रखा गया है।

The surgery was successful, but the patient is still kept under observation.

'Nigrānī' means observation/monitoring.

क्या आपकी बीमा कंपनी इस सर्जरी का खर्च कवर करती है?

Does your insurance company cover the cost of this surgery?

'Kharch' (expense) is masculine.

प्लास्टिक सर्जरी का उपयोग केवल सुंदरता के लिए नहीं होता।

Plastic surgery is not used only for beauty.

Nuanced use of 'keval' (only).

सर्जरी के परिणामों से परिवार बहुत खुश था।

The family was very happy with the results of the surgery.

'Parināmon' is plural 'results'.

डॉक्टर ने कहा कि सर्जरी ही एकमात्र विकल्प बचा है।

The doctor said surgery is the only option left.

'Vikalp' means option.

सर्जरी के बाद संक्रमण से बचने के लिए दवाइयाँ ज़रूरी हैं।

Medicines are necessary to avoid infection after surgery.

'Sankraman' means infection.

चिकित्सा विज्ञान में प्रगति के कारण अब सर्जरी कम दर्दनाक हो गई है।

Due to progress in medical science, surgery has now become less painful.

'Pragati' means progress.

सर्जन ने बड़ी कुशलता से जटिल सर्जरी को अंजाम दिया।

The surgeon performed the complex surgery with great skill.

'Anjām denā' means to carry out/perform.

मरीज़ की स्थिति को देखते हुए सर्जरी को टालना संभव नहीं था।

Given the patient's condition, postponing the surgery was not possible.

'Tālnā' means to postpone.

सर्जरी के नैतिक पहलुओं पर अक्सर बहस होती है।

The ethical aspects of surgery are often debated.

'Naitik pahlū' means ethical aspects.

इस नई तकनीक ने हृदय की सर्जरी को और भी सुरक्षित बना दिया है।

This new technology has made heart surgery even safer.

'Hridaya' is formal for heart.

सर्जरी से पहले मरीज़ की लिखित सहमति लेना अनिवार्य है।

It is mandatory to take the patient's written consent before surgery.

'Anivārya' means mandatory.

सर्जरी के बाद होने वाले मनोवैज्ञानिक प्रभावों को नज़रअंदाज़ नहीं किया जा सकता।

The psychological effects occurring after surgery cannot be ignored.

'Nazarandāz' means ignore.

ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में विशेषज्ञ सर्जनों और सर्जरी की सुविधाओं की कमी है।

There is a lack of specialist surgeons and surgery facilities in rural areas.

'Kamī' means lack/shortage.

शल्य चिकित्सा (सर्जरी) का इतिहास प्राचीन भारत के सुश्रुत काल से जुड़ा है।

The history of surgery is linked to the era of Sushruta in ancient India.

Historical/Academic context.

आधुनिक चिकित्सा जगत में रोबोटिक सर्जरी एक क्रांतिकारी कदम है।

Robotic surgery is a revolutionary step in the modern medical world.

'Krāntikārī' means revolutionary.

सर्जरी के दौरान एनेस्थीसिया की सटीक मात्रा का निर्धारण अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है।

Determining the precise amount of anesthesia during surgery is extremely important.

'Nirdhāran' means determination.

क्या वैकल्पिक चिकित्सा सर्जरी की आवश्यकता को पूरी तरह समाप्त कर सकती है?

Can alternative medicine completely eliminate the need for surgery?

Philosophical/Scientific query.

सर्जन की एकाग्रता सर्जरी की सफलता का मुख्य आधार होती है।

The surgeon's concentration is the main basis for the success of the surgery.

'Ekāgratā' means concentration.

सर्जरी के बाद के पुनर्वास (rehabilitation) की प्रक्रिया अत्यंत जटिल हो सकती है।

The process of post-surgery rehabilitation can be extremely complex.

'Punravās' is formal for rehab.

अंग प्रत्यारोपण जैसी जटिल सर्जरियाँ चिकित्सा विज्ञान के शिखर को दर्शाती हैं।

Complex surgeries like organ transplants represent the pinnacle of medical science.

'Pratyāropan' means transplant.

सर्जरी के संभावित दुष्प्रभावों के बारे में पूर्ण पारदर्शिता आवश्यक है।

Full transparency regarding the potential side effects of surgery is essential.

'Pārdarshitā' means transparency.

Common Collocations

सफल सर्जरी

जटिल सर्जरी

आपातकालीन सर्जरी

प्लास्टिक सर्जरी

हार्ट सर्जरी

लेज़र सर्जरी

सर्जरी विभाग

सर्जरी की सलाह

सर्जरी के बाद

सर्जरी का खर्च

Common Phrases

सर्जरी करवाना

— To undergo or have a surgery performed on oneself.

मैंने कल अपनी सर्जरी करवाई।

सर्जरी करना

— To perform a surgery (usually said of a doctor).

डॉक्टर ने तीन घंटे तक सर्जरी की।

सर्जरी सफल होना

— For a surgery to be successful.

भगवान की कृपा से सर्जरी सफल हुई।

सर्जरी की ज़रूरत

— Need for surgery.

क्या मुझे सर्जरी की ज़रूरत है?

सर्जरी से बचना

— To avoid surgery.

वह सर्जरी से बचना चाहता है।

सर्जरी का डर

— Fear of surgery.

बच्चों को सर्जरी का डर होता है।

सर्जरी की तारीख

— Date of surgery.

सर्जरी की तारीख तय हो गई है।

सर्जरी का समय

— Time of surgery.

सर्जरी का समय सुबह नौ बजे है।

सर्जरी के निशान

— Surgery scars.

सर्जरी के निशान धीरे-धीरे मिट जाएंगे।

सर्जरी का जोखिम

— Risk of surgery.

हर सर्जरी में थोड़ा जोखिम होता है।

Often Confused With

सर्जरी vs सर्जन

Surgeon (the person) vs Surgery (the procedure).

सर्जरी vs ऑपरेशन

Same meaning, but Operation is Masculine, Surgery is Feminine.

सर्जरी vs इलाज

General treatment vs specific surgical treatment.

Idioms & Expressions

"सर्जरी करना (Metaphorical)"

— To make drastic changes to something, like a budget or a plan. Used rarely in Hindi compared to English.

सरकार ने बजट में भारी सर्जरी की है।

Journalistic

"चीरा लगाना"

— Literally 'to make an incision', often used to mean starting a surgery.

सर्जन ने चीरा लगाया।

Neutral

"मौत के मुँह से निकलना"

— To escape from the mouth of death; often said after a life-saving surgery.

सर्जरी के बाद वह मौत के मुँह से निकल आया।

Informal

"नया जीवन मिलना"

— To get a new life; common after a major surgery.

सर्जरी के बाद उसे नया जीवन मिला है।

Neutral

"हाथ साफ़ करना"

— Literally 'to clean hands', but in medical slang, it can mean a surgeon getting practice.

नए डॉक्टर ने सर्जरी पर हाथ साफ़ किया।

Slang

"रक्तपात होना"

— Bloodshed; sometimes used to describe a messy surgery.

सर्जरी में काफी रक्तपात हुआ।

Literary

"काट-पीट करना"

— Colloquial way to describe surgery.

डॉक्टरों ने बहुत काट-पीट की।

Informal

"टाँके आना"

— To get stitches; the inevitable result of surgery.

सर्जरी के बाद उसे दस टाँके आए।

Common

"बेहोश करना"

— To make unconscious (anesthetize).

सर्जरी से पहले मरीज़ को बेहोश किया गया।

Neutral

"घाव भरना"

— Healing of the wound.

सर्जरी का घाव भरने में समय लगेगा।

Neutral

Easily Confused

सर्जरी vs ऑपरेशन

Synonyms but different genders.

ऑपरेशन is masculine (huā), सर्जरी is feminine (huī).

उसका ऑपरेशन हुआ। उसकी सर्जरी हुई।

सर्जरी vs सर्जन

Sounds similar.

Surgeon is the doctor, surgery is the act.

सर्जन ने सर्जरी की।

सर्जरी vs सर्जिकल

Adjective form.

Surgical (adj) vs Surgery (noun).

सर्जिकल स्ट्राइक vs हार्ट सर्जरी।

सर्जरी vs शल्य

Part of formal term.

Shalya is the root for 'surgical tool/procedure' in Sanskrit.

शल्य चिकित्सा।

सर्जरी vs इलाज

General vs Specific.

Every surgery is an ilaj, but not every ilaj is a surgery.

दवा से इलाज, सर्जरी से इलाज।

Sentence Patterns

यह [Noun] है।

यह सर्जरी है।

[Possessive] सर्जरी कल है।

मेरी सर्जरी कल है।

[Noun] की सर्जरी [Verb-Past].

उसकी आँखों की सर्जरी हुई।

सर्जरी के बाद [Instruction].

सर्जरी के बाद आराम करो।

क्या [Noun] के बिना [Noun] संभव है?

क्या सर्जरी के बिना इलाज संभव है?

[Noun] के कारण सर्जरी [Adjective] हो गई है।

तकनीक के कारण सर्जरी सुरक्षित हो गई है।

सर्जरी के [Complex Noun] पर [Noun] होती है।

सर्जरी के नैतिक पहलुओं पर बहस होती है।

डॉक्टर [Noun] कर रहे हैं।

डॉक्टर सर्जरी कर रहे हैं।

Word Family

Nouns

सर्जन (Surgeon)

सर्जरी (Surgery)

Verbs

सर्जरी करना (To perform surgery)

सर्जरी करवाना (To have surgery done)

Adjectives

सर्जिकल (Surgical)

अस्पताल

डॉक्टर

नर्स

ऑपरेशन

टाँके

How to Use It

frequency

Extremely high in medical and daily health contexts.

Common Mistakes

सर्जरी हुआ → सर्जरी हुई
Surgery is feminine, so the verb must be 'huī'.
मेरा सर्जरी → मेरी सर्जरी
Possessive must be feminine 'merī'.
सर्जरी किया → सर्जरी की
In the past tense, 'karna' becomes 'kī' to match the feminine object.
सर्जरी लेना → सर्जरी करवाना
You don't 'take' surgery in Hindi; you 'have it done'.
महंगा सर्जरी → महंगी सर्जरी
Adjectives must be feminine.

Tips

Gender Check

Always pair 'सर्जरी' with 'की' (kī). 'मेरे हाथ की सर्जरी' (My hand's surgery).

Synonym Use

Use 'सर्जरी' in cities and 'ऑपरेशन' if you want to be understood by everyone across India.

Politeness

When asking about someone's surgery, always add a wish for recovery: 'जल्द ठीक हो जाइए' (Get well soon).

Soft J

The 'j' in surgery is soft, like 'jam'. Avoid making it too harsh.

Devanagari Reph

Remember the hook on top of 'ज' for the 'r' sound in सर्जरी.

Verb Pairing

Use 'हुई' for something that happened to you and 'की' for something a doctor did.

Context Clues

If you hear 'अस्पताल' and a word ending in 'ee', it's likely 'सर्जरी'.

Confidence

Since it's an English word, don't overthink the pronunciation. Focus on the Hindi grammar around it.

Hospital Signs

Look for signs saying 'शल्य विभाग' – that's the Surgery Department.

Association

Associate 'सर्जरी' with 'लड़की' (girl) to remember they are both feminine.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Surgeon' performing a 'Surgery'. Both start with 'Sur-'. In Hindi, just add the 'ee' sound at the end to make it feminine: Sarjarī.

Visual Association

Imagine a hospital door with a big sign 'SURGERY' in English, and right below it, the same word written in Hindi script: 'सर्जरी'.

Word Web

Doctor Hospital Nurse Operation Pain Recovery Scars Anesthesia

Challenge

Try to use 'सर्जरी' in three sentences today: one about a past event, one about a future event, and one asking a question.

Word Origin

Borrowed from the English word 'surgery', which comes from Old French 'surgerie', from Latin 'chirurgia', and ultimately from Greek 'kheirourgia' (working with the hands).

Original meaning: Working with the hands; manual labor/work.

Indo-European (via English loanword).

Cultural Context

Be sensitive when discussing surgery as it can be a source of anxiety for many. Use polite forms (Aap) when talking to patients.

In English-speaking countries, surgery is a standard medical term. In India, it's used exactly the same way but with Hindi grammar.

Sushruta (The Father of Surgery in ancient India) Bollywood movies often feature dramatic heart surgeries. Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani (Famous Indian medical film)

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Hospital

सर्जरी रूम कहाँ है?
सर्जन कब आएंगे?
सर्जरी सफल हुई?
मरीज़ कैसा है?

Insurance

सर्जरी का खर्च
बीमा कवर
क्लेम फॉर्म
अस्पताल का बिल

Family Talk

उसकी सर्जरी है
डरने की बात नहीं
आराम करो
जल्द ठीक हो जाओ

News

सफल सर्जरी
प्रधानमंत्री की सेहत
नयी तकनीक
मेडिकल कैंप

Beauty

कॉस्मेटिक सर्जरी
चेहरे का सुधार
निशान मिटाना
महंगा इलाज

Conversation Starters

"क्या आपकी कभी कोई सर्जरी हुई है?"

"क्या आप सर्जरी से डरते हैं?"

"आपके देश में सर्जरी का खर्च कितना है?"

"क्या आप प्लास्टिक सर्जरी के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?"

"क्या आपको लगता है कि भविष्य में रोबोट सर्जरी करेंगे?"

Journal Prompts

अगर आपको किसी चीज़ की सर्जरी करवानी पड़े, तो आप कैसा महसूस करेंगे?

चिकित्सा विज्ञान में सर्जरी के महत्व पर अपने विचार लिखें।

क्या आपने कभी किसी दोस्त या रिश्तेदार की सर्जरी के दौरान अस्पताल में समय बिताया है?

प्लास्टिक सर्जरी के फायदे और नुकसान के बारे में लिखें।

प्राचीन भारतीय सर्जरी (सुश्रुत) के बारे में आप क्या जानते हैं?

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

It is a feminine noun. You should use feminine verb forms like 'हुई' (huī) and feminine possessives like 'की' (kī).

Yes, 'ऑपरेशन' is very common and often used interchangeably. Just remember that 'ऑपरेशन' is masculine.

You use the causative verb 'करवाना' (karvānā). For example: 'मैंने सर्जरी करवाई' (I had surgery done).

The formal word is 'शल्य चिकित्सा' (Shalya Chikitsā), but it is mostly used in academic or highly formal contexts.

It is 'हार्ट सर्जरी' or more formally 'हृदय की सर्जरी'.

In rural areas, 'ऑपरेशन' is much more common, though 'सर्जरी' is also understood.

The plural is 'सर्जरियाँ' (Sarjariyān).

No, you don't use 'जी' with the word surgery itself, but you should use it with the person having it (e.g., 'पिताजी की सर्जरी').

It started as a loanword but is now a standard part of the modern Hindi vocabulary.

You say 'सफल सर्जरी' (Saphal Sarjarī).