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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on Descriptive Adjectives in Hindi! Adjectives play a crucial role in any language as they allow us to provide more information about people, places, and things. In this lesson, we will focus on learning descriptive adjectives in Hindi, which will enable you to describe various attributes such as color, size, shape, and more. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to use descriptive adjectives in Hindi sentences.

Descriptive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Descriptive adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. In Hindi, adjectives change their form based on the gender, number, and case of the noun they are modifying. Let's explore the different aspects of descriptive adjectives in Hindi:

Gender Agreement[edit | edit source]

In Hindi, adjectives agree with the gender of the noun they are modifying. This means that if the noun is feminine, the adjective must also be in the feminine form, and if the noun is masculine, the adjective must be in the masculine form. For example:

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
बड़ा (bada)	bəɽa	big (masculine)
बड़ी (badi)	bəɽi	big (feminine)

As you can see in the table above, the adjective "बड़ा" (bada) changes to "बड़ी" (badi) to agree with the gender of the noun it is modifying. Let's look at some more examples:

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
सुंदर (sundar)	sʊndəɾ	beautiful (masculine)
सुंदरी (sundari)	sʊndəri	beautiful (feminine)

In the above example, the adjective "सुंदर" (sundar) changes to "सुंदरी" (sundari) to match the gender of the noun it is describing.

Number Agreement[edit | edit source]

Similar to gender agreement, adjectives in Hindi also change their form based on the number of the noun they are modifying. If the noun is singular, the adjective must be in the singular form, and if the noun is plural, the adjective must be in the plural form. Let's see some examples:

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
लंबा (lamba)	ləmba	tall (masculine singular)
लंबी (lambi)	ləmbi	tall (feminine singular)
लंबे (lambe)	ləmbe	tall (masculine plural)
लंबी (lambi)	ləmbi	tall (feminine plural)

As shown in the table above, the adjective "लंबा" (lamba) changes to "लंबी" (lambi) for feminine singular nouns and to "लंबे" (lambe) for masculine plural nouns.

Case Agreement[edit | edit source]

In addition to gender and number agreement, adjectives in Hindi also change their form based on the case of the noun they are modifying. Hindi has three cases: nominative, accusative, and oblique. The adjective form varies depending on the case of the noun. Let's take a look at some examples:

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
अच्छा (acchā)	ətʃʰaː	good (masculine)
अच्छी (acchī)	ətʃʰiː	good (feminine)
अच्छे (acche)	ətʃʰeː	good (masculine plural)
अच्छी (acchī)	ətʃʰiː	good (feminine plural)

In the above example, the adjective "अच्छा" (acchā) becomes "अच्छी" (acchī) for feminine nouns in the nominative case.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Hindi is a language that is rich in culture, and the usage of adjectives is influenced by regional variations and historical reasons. Different regions within India may have specific adjectives that are commonly used or have different connotations. For example, in Northern India, the adjective "ठंडा" (ṭhaṇḍā) is often used to describe something cold, while in Southern India, the adjective "सीता" (sītā) is used to describe something cold. These regional differences add depth and diversity to the Hindi language.

Furthermore, historical reasons have also shaped the usage of adjectives in Hindi. Hindi has been influenced by various languages, including Sanskrit, Persian, and Arabic. As a result, Hindi adjectives have borrowed words and expressions from these languages, enriching the language and giving it a unique flavor. For example, the adjective "ख़ूबसूरत" (khoobsurat) meaning beautiful, is derived from Persian.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned about descriptive adjectives in Hindi, let's practice using them in sentences. Translate the following English sentences into Hindi using the appropriate adjectives:

1. The red apple is delicious. 2. She is wearing a long blue dress. 3. The small boy is playing with a yellow ball. 4. The white flowers are blooming in the garden. 5. We bought two big watermelons.

Solutions:

1. लाल सेब स्वादिष्ट है। (lāl seb svādiṣṭ hai) 2. वह एक लंबी नीली पोशाक पहन रही है। (vah ek lambī nīlī poshāk pahan rahī hai) 3. छोटा लड़का पीले गेंद के साथ खेल रहा है। (chhoṭā laḍkā pīle gend ke sāth khel rahā hai) 4. सफेद फूल बगीचे में खिल रहे हैं। (safed phūl bagīche meṁ khil rahe haiṁ) 5. हमने दो बड़े तरबूज़ ख़रीदे। (hamne do baṛe tarbūz kharīde)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing the lesson on Descriptive Adjectives in Hindi! In this lesson, you learned about the importance of adjectives in providing more information about nouns. We explored gender agreement, number agreement, and case agreement in Hindi adjectives. We also discovered how regional variations and historical reasons have influenced the usage of adjectives in Hindi. Keep practicing the usage of adjectives in your Hindi sentences to further enhance your language skills. Good luck!

Table of Contents - Hindi Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verbs

Numbers and Time

Questions and Negations

Family and Relationships

Indian Names and Titles

Food and Dining

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Indian Festivals and Holidays

Videos[edit | edit source]

Describing words in Hindi....for kids - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

The Adjective in Hindi Grammar: 100 Adjectives in Hindi

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-As a Hindi language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I believe that adjectives are an important part of learning any language. In Hindi, adjectives are used to describe the characteristics of a noun, such as color, size, shape, and more. In this lesson, we will learn how to use descriptive adjectives in Hindi.
 == Introduction ==
-Adjectives are words that modify or describe nouns by giving more information about their characteristics. In Hindi, adjectives are placed after the noun they describe. For example, if we want to describe a red apple in Hindi, we would say "लाल सेब" (lal seb), where "lal" is the adjective for red and "seb" is the noun for apple.
+Welcome to the lesson on Descriptive Adjectives in Hindi! Adjectives play a crucial role in any language as they allow us to provide more information about people, places, and things. In this lesson, we will focus on learning descriptive adjectives in Hindi, which will enable you to describe various attributes such as color, size, shape, and more. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to use descriptive adjectives in Hindi sentences.
-It is important to note that the gender and number of the noun play a significant role in the form of the adjective. In Hindi, nouns are either masculine or feminine, and can be singular or plural. Adjectives must agree with the gender and number of the noun they describe.
+== Descriptive Adjectives ==
-Let us now look at some common adjectives in Hindi to describe characteristics such as color, size, shape, and more.
+Descriptive adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. In Hindi, adjectives change their form based on the gender, number, and case of the noun they are modifying. Let's explore the different aspects of descriptive adjectives in Hindi:
-=== Descriptive Adjectives ===
+=== Gender Agreement ===
-In Hindi, adjectives come after the noun they describe, and must agree in gender and number. Here are some examples:
+In Hindi, adjectives agree with the gender of the noun they are modifying. This means that if the noun is feminine, the adjective must also be in the feminine form, and if the noun is masculine, the adjective must be in the masculine form. For example:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| लाल || lal || red
+| बड़ा (bada) || bəɽa || big (masculine)
 |-
-| पीला || peela || yellow
+| बड़ी (badi) || bəɽi || big (feminine)
+|}
+As you can see in the table above, the adjective "बड़ा" (bada) changes to "बड़ी" (badi) to agree with the gender of the noun it is modifying. Let's look at some more examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| हरा || hara || green
+| सुंदर (sundar) || sʊndəɾ || beautiful (masculine)
 |-
-| नीला || neela || blue
+| सुंदरी (sundari) || sʊndəri || beautiful (feminine)
+|}
+In the above example, the adjective "सुंदर" (sundar) changes to "सुंदरी" (sundari) to match the gender of the noun it is describing.
+=== Number Agreement ===
+Similar to gender agreement, adjectives in Hindi also change their form based on the number of the noun they are modifying. If the noun is singular, the adjective must be in the singular form, and if the noun is plural, the adjective must be in the plural form. Let's see some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| सफ़ेद || safed || white
+| लंबा (lamba) || ləmba || tall (masculine singular)
 |-
-| काला || kala || black
+| लंबी (lambi) || ləmbi || tall (feminine singular)
 |-
-| छोटा || chhota || small
+| लंबे (lambe) || ləmbe || tall (masculine plural)
 |-
-| बड़ा || bada || big
+| लंबी (lambi) || ləmbi || tall (feminine plural)
-|-
-| गोल || gol || round
-|-
-| लंबा || lamba || long
-|-
-| चौड़ा || chhoda || wide
 |}
-Notice that these adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they describe. Let's take the adjective "छोटा" (chhota), which means small, as an example. If we want to describe a small house in Hindi, we would say "छोटा घर" (chhota ghar), where "chhota" is the adjective for small, and "ghar" is the noun for house. If we want to describe a small table in Hindi, we would say "छोटी मेज़" (chhoti mej), where "chhoti" is the feminine form of the adjective for small, and "mej" is the feminine noun for table.
+As shown in the table above, the adjective "लंबा" (lamba) changes to "लंबी" (lambi) for feminine singular nouns and to "लंबे" (lambe) for masculine plural nouns.
-Let us now look at some examples of descriptive adjectives in sentences:
-* वह लाल घड़ी लेकर आया। (vah lal ghadi lekar aaya) - He brought a red watch.
-* मैंने पपीते से पीला जूस बनाया। (maine papite se peela juice banaya) - I made yellow juice from papaya.
-* सदाबहार पौधा हरा है। (sada-bahar paudha hara hai) - The evergreen plant is green.
-* मोहन नीली शर्ट पहनता है। (mohan neeli shirt pahnta hai) - Mohan wears a blue shirt.
-* उसने सफ़ेद सूट पहना था। (usne safed suit pehna tha) - He wore a white suit.
-* यह काला कुत्ता बड़ा है। (yah kala kutta bada hai) - This black dog is big.
-* सुशील का लम्बा बाल है। (sushil ka lamba baal hai) - Sushil has long hair.
-* उसका चौड़ा चेहरा है। (uska chhoda chehra hai) - He has a wide face.
-Notice how each adjective agrees with the noun it describes in gender and number. In the next section, we will learn about adverbs of manner in Hindi.
-=== Adverbs of Manner ===
+=== Case Agreement ===
-Adverbs are words that describe how an action is performed. Adverbs of manner in Hindi are used to modify a verb in a sentence, and are usually placed after the verb. Here are some examples:
+In addition to gender and number agreement, adjectives in Hindi also change their form based on the case of the noun they are modifying. Hindi has three cases: nominative, accusative, and oblique. The adjective form varies depending on the case of the noun. Let's take a look at some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| जल्दी || jaldi || quickly
+| अच्छा (acchā) || ətʃʰaː || good (masculine)
-|-
-| धीरे || dheere || slowly
 |-
-| सावधानी || savdhani || carefully
+| अच्छी (acchī) || ətʃʰiː || good (feminine)
 |-
-| खुशी || khushi || happily
+| अच्छे (acche) || ətʃʰeː || good (masculine plural)
 |-
-| दुखी || dukhi || sadly
+| अच्छी (acchī) || ətʃʰiː || good (feminine plural)
-|-
-| गुस्से से || gusse se || angrily
 |}
-Let us see some examples of adverbs of manner in sentences:
+In the above example, the adjective "अच्छा" (acchā) becomes "अच्छी" (acchī) for feminine nouns in the nominative case.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+Hindi is a language that is rich in culture, and the usage of adjectives is influenced by regional variations and historical reasons. Different regions within India may have specific adjectives that are commonly used or have different connotations. For example, in Northern India, the adjective "ठंडा" (ṭhaṇḍā) is often used to describe something cold, while in Southern India, the adjective "सीता" (sītā) is used to describe something cold. These regional differences add depth and diversity to the Hindi language.
+Furthermore, historical reasons have also shaped the usage of adjectives in Hindi. Hindi has been influenced by various languages, including Sanskrit, Persian, and Arabic. As a result, Hindi adjectives have borrowed words and expressions from these languages, enriching the language and giving it a unique flavor. For example, the adjective "ख़ूबसूरत" (khoobsurat) meaning beautiful, is derived from Persian.
+== Exercises ==
+Now that you have learned about descriptive adjectives in Hindi, let's practice using them in sentences. Translate the following English sentences into Hindi using the appropriate adjectives:
-* उसने बुक को जल्दी से पढ़ दिया। (usne book ko jaldi se padh diya) - He quickly read the book.
+. The red apple is delicious.
-* मैंने चाय धीरे से पी ली। (maine chai dheere se pi li) - I drank tea slowly.
+. She is wearing a long blue dress.
-* वह सावधानी से गाड़ी चला रहा था। (vah savdhani se gaadi chala raha tha) - He was driving the car carefully.
+. The small boy is playing with a yellow ball.
-* बच्चों ने खुशी से नाचा। (bachchon ne khushi se naacha) - The children danced happily.
+. The white flowers are blooming in the garden.
-* उसे दुखी होते हुए देखना सहन नहीं होता। (use dukhi hote hue dekhna sahan nahin hota) - It is unbearable to see him sad.
+. We bought two big watermelons.
-* वह गुस्से से बोल रहा था। (vah gusse se bol raha tha) - He was speaking angrily.
-Adverbs of manner, like adjectives, can also change form according to the gender and number of the subject. For example, if we want to say "She dances happily" in Hindi, we would say "वह खुशी से नाचती है" (vah khushi se naachti hai), where "khushi se" is the adverb of manner for happily in feminine form, and "naachti" is the feminine form of the verb to dance.
+Solutions:
+. लाल सेब स्वादिष्ट है। (lāl seb svādiṣṭ hai)
+. वह एक लंबी नीली पोशाक पहन रही है। (vah ek lambī nīlī poshāk pahan rahī hai)
+. छोटा लड़का पीले गेंद के साथ खेल रहा है। (chhoṭā laḍkā pīle gend ke sāth khel rahā hai)
+. सफेद फूल बगीचे में खिल रहे हैं। (safed phūl bagīche meṁ khil rahe haiṁ)
+. हमने दो बड़े तरबूज़ ख़रीदे। (hamne do baṛe tarbūz kharīde)
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, we learned about adjectives and adverbs of manner in Hindi. Adjectives are used to describe the characteristics of a noun, and must agree in gender and number. Adverbs of manner are used to modify verbs in a sentence, and usually come after the verb. By learning how to use descriptive adjectives and adverbs of manner, you can add more detail to your Hindi sentences and make them more descriptive.
+Congratulations on completing the lesson on Descriptive Adjectives in Hindi! In this lesson, you learned about the importance of adjectives in providing more information about nouns. We explored gender agreement, number agreement, and case agreement in Hindi adjectives. We also discovered how regional variations and historical reasons have influenced the usage of adjectives in Hindi. Keep practicing the usage of adjectives in your Hindi sentences to further enhance your language skills. Good luck!
-As always, practice makes perfect! Try using some of the adjectives and adverbs we learned today in your Hindi conversations, and see how much more descriptive and interesting your sentences become.
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+==Videos==
+===Describing words in Hindi....for kids - YouTube===
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-==Videos==
-===Describing words in Hindi....for kids - YouTube===
+==Sources==
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+* [https://www.hindipod101.com/blog/2020/03/24/top-100-hindi-adjectives/ The Adjective in Hindi Grammar: 100 Adjectives in Hindi]
-==Related Lessons==
+==Other Lessons==
 * [[Language/Hindi/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
 * [[Language/Hindi/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]]
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