What is the word for boy in Hindi?

What is the word for boy in Hindi?

Namaste John there are various ways to call a boy depending on the situation, relation and other factors. Though it is not a scope to talk on the various situations in this forum, some of the commonly used words for "boy" are लड़का (Laṛakā), बालक (Bālaka), कुमार (Kumāra), बेटा (Bēṭā - also used for son)

Namaste Hari Thank you very much for your answers. Please check lession 1.7 Survival Phrases and 3.5 Plural Please make corrections on the word boy in both Hindi script and transliteration. Here is a copy from the lession: लडका ladakaa Boy The correct spelling is लड़का - Laṛkā or LaRkaa