Hindi · Adjectives
साफ़
saaf
Clean
Beginneradjective
Definition
Free from dirt.
Example
कमरा बिल्कुल साफ़ है।
The room is completely clean.
Etymology
'साफ़' (saaf) is derived from the Persian word 'صاف' (saf), which means 'clear' or 'clean'. Its entry into Hindi occurred through cultural exchanges during the medieval period.
How & Where It’s Used
Saaf is common in both spoken and written Hindi, used in formal contexts as well as everyday conversations. It is understood throughout the Hindi-speaking belt.