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Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Descriptive Adjectives''' in Hindi! Adjectives play a crucial role in any language as they help us describe the world around us. By using adjectives, we can paint vivid pictures with our words, making our conversations more engaging and expressive. In Hindi, adjectives not only describe nouns but also agree with them in gender and number, which adds a fascinating layer to their usage.
 
In this lesson, we will explore the world of Hindi adjectives, focusing on how to describe things like color, size, shape, and more. We will provide plenty of examples, exercises, and practice scenarios to ensure that you grasp the concepts thoroughly.


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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.
=== Importance of Descriptive Adjectives in Hindi ===
 
Descriptive adjectives are essential for effective communication. They help us:
 
* Describe '''physical attributes''': For example, the color of an object, its size, and shape.


* Convey '''emotions''': Adjectives can describe feelings, making conversations more relatable.


<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Hindi/Grammar/Gender|Gender]] & [[Language/Hindi/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]].</span>
* Provide '''clarity''': They help specify and clarify the nouns they modify.
== 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.
In Hindi, adjectives can be categorized into different types based on the attributes they describe. Let’s delve deeper!


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.
=== Types of Descriptive Adjectives ===


Let us now look at some common adjectives in Hindi to describe characteristics such as color, size, shape, and more.
Descriptive adjectives can be classified into various categories. Here are some common ones:


=== Descriptive Adjectives ===
==== Color Adjectives ====


In Hindi, adjectives come after the noun they describe, and must agree in gender and number. Here are some examples:
Color adjectives are used to describe the color of objects. They can be vibrant and expressive, similar to how we use colors in English.
 
==== Size Adjectives ====
 
Size adjectives describe the dimensions of an object. They can indicate whether something is small, large, medium, etc.
 
==== Shape Adjectives ====
 
Shape adjectives help us describe the form of an object. They can refer to geometric shapes or more abstract forms.
 
==== Other Descriptive Adjectives ====
 
This category includes adjectives that describe qualities such as beauty, age, emotions, and more.
 
=== Characteristics of Hindi Adjectives ===
 
* '''Gender Agreement''': In Hindi, nouns have gender (masculine or feminine), and adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they describe.
 
* '''Number Agreement''': Adjectives also change form based on whether the noun is singular or plural.
 
=== Examples of Descriptive Adjectives ===
 
Let’s take a look at some examples of descriptive adjectives in Hindi:
 
==== Color Adjectives ====


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{| class="wikitable"
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
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| लाल || lāl || Red
|-
| नीला || nīlā || Blue
|-
| हरा || harā || Green
|-
| पीला || pīlā || Yellow
|-
| काला || kālā || Black
|-
| सफेद || safed || White
|-
|-
| लाल || lal || red
 
| नारंगी || nāraṅgī || Orange
 
|-
|-
| पीला || peela || yellow
 
| गुलाबी || gulābī || Pink
 
|-
|-
| हरा || hara || green
 
| भूरा || bhūrā || Brown
 
|-
|-
| नीला || neela || blue
 
| बैंगनी || baiṅganī || Purple
 
|}
 
==== Size Adjectives ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| सफ़ेद || safed || white
 
| बड़ा || baṛā || Big
 
|-
|-
| काला || kala || black
 
| छोटा || choṭā || Small
 
|-
 
| लंबा || lambā || Long
 
|-
 
| चौड़ा || chauṛā || Wide
 
|-
 
| तंग || tang || Narrow
 
|-
|-
| छोटा || chhota || small
 
| भारी || bhārī || Heavy
 
|-
|-
| बड़ा || bada || big
 
| हल्का || halkā || Light
 
|-
|-
| गोल || gol || round
 
| मोटा || moṭā || Thick
 
|-
|-
| लंबा || lamba || long
 
| पतला || patlā || Thin
 
|-
|-
| चौड़ा || chhoda || wide
 
| गहरा || gehra || Deep
 
|}
|}


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.
==== Shape Adjectives ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English


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.
| गोल || gol || Round
* 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 ===
| चौकोर || chaukor || Square


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:
|-
 
| आयताकार || āyatākār || Rectangular
 
|-
 
| त्रिकोणीय || trikōṇīya || Triangular
 
|-
 
| लम्बा || lambā || Long
 
|-
 
| पतला || patlā || Thin
 
|-
 
| चौड़ा || chauṛā || Wide
 
|-
 
| गहरा || gehra || Deep
 
|-
 
| सपाट || sapāṭ || Flat
 
|-
 
| घुमावदार || ghumāvdār || Curvy
 
|}
 
==== Other Descriptive Adjectives ====


{| class="wikitable"
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! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| जल्दी || jaldi || quickly
 
| सुंदर || sundar || Beautiful
 
|-
 
| पुराना || purānā || Old
 
|-
 
| नया || nayā || New
 
|-
 
| खुश || khush || Happy
 
|-
|-
| धीरे || dheere || slowly
 
| दुखी || dukhi || Sad
 
|-
|-
| सावधानी || savdhani || carefully
 
| तेज || tez || Fast
 
|-
|-
| खुशी || khushi || happily
 
| धीमा || dhīmā || Slow
 
|-
 
| प्यारा || pyārā || Lovely
 
|-
|-
| दुखी || dukhi || sadly
 
| कठिन || kaṭhin || Hard
 
|-
|-
| गुस्से से || gusse se || angrily
 
| सरल || saral || Easy
 
|}
|}


Let us see some examples of adverbs of manner in sentences:
=== Agreement in Gender and Number ===
 
In Hindi, adjectives must agree with the gender and number of the noun they modify. Here’s how it works:
 
* '''Masculine Singular''': The adjective usually takes its base form.
 
* '''Feminine Singular''': The adjective often adds an ‘ी’ sound at the end.
 
* '''Masculine Plural''': The base form is used.
 
* '''Feminine Plural''': The adjective usually adds ‘े’ (for masculine) and ‘ियाँ’ (for feminine).
 
Let’s illustrate this with examples:
 
==== Masculine Singular ====
 
* सुंदर लड़का (sundar laṛkā) - Beautiful boy
 
==== Feminine Singular ====
 
* सुंदर लड़की (sundar laṛkī) - Beautiful girl
 
==== Masculine Plural ====
 
* सुंदर लड़के (sundar laṛke) - Beautiful boys
 
==== Feminine Plural ====
 
* सुंदर लड़कियाँ (sundar laṛkiyān) - Beautiful girls
 
=== Practical Exercises ===
 
Now that you have a foundational understanding of descriptive adjectives, let's put your knowledge to the test with some practical exercises:
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in Hindi.
 
1. वह ___ (सुंदर) लड़की है। (sundar)
 
2. यह ___ (बड़ा) घर है। (baṛā)
 
3. वे ___ (खुश) लड़के हैं। (khush)
 
4. ये ___ (छोटा) टेबल हैं। (choṭā)
 
5. वह ___ (पुराना) किताब है। (purānā)
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. सुंदर
 
2. बड़ा
 
3. खुश
 
4. छोटे
 
5. पुरानी
 
==== Exercise 2: Matching Adjectives with Nouns ====
 
Match the adjectives with the correct nouns.
 
1. सुंदर
 
2. काला
 
3. लंबा
 
4. छोटा
 
5. खुश
 
A. पेड़
 
B. घर
 
C. लड़का
 
D. लड़की
 
E. बिल्ली
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. सुंदर - D. लड़की
 
2. काला - E. बिल्ली
 
3. लंबा - A. पेड़
 
4. छोटा - B. घर
 
5. खुश - C. लड़का
 
==== Exercise 3: Create Sentences ====
 
Create sentences using the adjectives provided.
 
1. सुंदर
 
2. लाल
 
3. बड़ा
 
4. पुराना
 
5. गहरा
 
''Example Sentences:''
 
1. यह एक सुंदर फूल है। (This is a beautiful flower.)


* उसने बुक को जल्दी से पढ़ दिया। (usne book ko jaldi se padh diya) - He quickly read the book.
2. वह लाल टी-शर्ट पहन रहा है। (He is wearing a red t-shirt.)
* मैंने चाय धीरे से पी ली। (maine chai dheere se pi li) - I drank tea slowly.
* वह सावधानी से गाड़ी चला रहा था। (vah savdhani se gaadi chala raha tha) - He was driving the car carefully.
* बच्चों ने खुशी से नाचा। (bachchon ne khushi se naacha) - The children danced happily.
* उसे दुखी होते हुए देखना सहन नहीं होता। (use dukhi hote hue dekhna sahan nahin hota) - It is unbearable to see him sad.
* 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.
3. यह बड़ा घर बहुत अच्छा है। (This big house is very nice.)


== Conclusion ==
4. यह पुराना पेड़ बहुत बड़ा है। (This old tree is very big.)


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.
5. तालाब बहुत गहरा है। (The pond is very deep.)


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.
==== Exercise 4: True or False ====


Determine if the following statements are true or false.
1. The adjective "खुश" can only describe feminine nouns.
2. "बड़ा" is used for both masculine and feminine singular nouns.
3. Adjectives in Hindi do not change with the noun's gender.
4. The plural form of "सुंदर" remains the same for masculine nouns.
5. "लाल" is the Hindi word for blue.
''Solutions:''
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
==== Exercise 5: Adjective Agreement ====
Change the following sentences to match the gender and number of the nouns.
1. यह सुंदर लड़का है। (This is a beautiful boy.)
2. ये बड़ा पेड़ हैं। (These are big trees.)
3. वह खुश लड़की है। (She is a happy girl.)
4. ये काले कुत्ते हैं। (These are black dogs.)
5. वे पुरानी किताबें हैं। (They are old books.)
''Solutions:''
1. यह सुंदर लड़की है। (This is a beautiful girl.)
2. ये बड़े पेड़ हैं। (These are big trees.)
3. वह खुश लड़का है। (He is a happy boy.)
4. ये काले कुत्ते हैं। (These are black dogs.)
5. वे पुरानी किताबें हैं। (They are old books.)
==== Exercise 6: Describe the Object ====
Look at the picture of the object and describe it using 3 adjectives in Hindi.
''Example:''
If the object is a rose, you could write:
* सुंदर (sundar - beautiful)
* लाल (lāl - red)
* खुशबूदार (khushbūdār - fragrant)
==== Exercise 7: Translate to Hindi ====
Translate the following sentences to Hindi, ensuring you use appropriate adjectives.
1. The big house is old.
2. The beautiful girl is happy.
3. The round table is small.
4. The green tree is tall.
5. The blue sky is clear.
''Solutions:''
1. बड़ा घर पुराना है। (Baṛā ghar purānā hai.)
2. सुंदर लड़की खुश है। (Sundar laṛkī khush hai.)
3. गोल टेबल छोटा है। (Gol ṭēbal choṭā hai.)
4. हरा पेड़ लंबा है। (Harā pēṛ lambā hai.)
5. नीला आसमान साफ है। (Nīlā āsamān sāf hai.)
==== Exercise 8: Identify the Adjectives ====
Read the following sentences and identify the adjectives used.
1. वह एक सुंदर सपना है। (That is a beautiful dream.)
2. यह बड़ा शहर बहुत व्यस्त है। (This big city is very busy.)
3. मेरी पुरानी किताबें मुझे याद दिलाती हैं। (My old books remind me.)
4. वह खुश बच्चा खेल रहा है। (That happy child is playing.)
5. हमने काले और सफेद कुत्ते देखे। (We saw black and white dogs.)
''Solutions:''
1. सुंदर
2. बड़ा
3. पुरानी
4. खुश
5. काले, सफेद
==== Exercise 9: Adjective Comparison ====
Compare the following pairs using adjectives.
1. बड़ा (big) - छोटा (small)
2. तेज (fast) - धीमा (slow)
3. सुंदर (beautiful) - साधारण (simple)
4. पुराना (old) - नया (new)
5. गहरा (deep) - ऊँचा (high)
''Solutions:''
1. यह घर बड़ा है, लेकिन वह घर छोटा है। (This house is big, but that house is small.)
2. मेरी कार तेज है, लेकिन उसकी कार धीमी है। (My car is fast, but his car is slow.)
3. वह लड़की सुंदर है, लेकिन दूसरी साधारण है। (That girl is beautiful, but the other is simple.)
4. यह पुराना पेड़ है, लेकिन वह नया है। (This is an old tree, but that one is new.)
5. तालाब गहरा है, लेकिन पहाड़ ऊँचा है। (The pond is deep, but the mountain is high.)
==== Exercise 10: Create Your Own Adjectives ====
Make a list of 5 adjectives you use in your daily life and write sentences for each. Then, try to translate those sentences into Hindi.
''Example:''
1. Happy - खुश
2. Tall - लंबा
3. Beautiful - सुंदर
4. Bright - चमकीला
5. Soft - मुलायम
''Sentences:''
1. I am happy today. - मैं आज खुश हूँ। (Main aaj khush hoon.)
2. The tree is tall. - पेड़ लंबा है। (Pēṛ lambā hai.)
3. She is beautiful. - वह सुंदर है। (Vah sundar hai.)
4. The sun is bright. - सूरज चमकीला है। (Sūraj chamkīlā hai.)
5. The pillow is soft. - तकिया मुलायम है। (Takiya mulāyam hai.)
=== Conclusion ===
Congratulations on completing this lesson on descriptive adjectives in Hindi! By understanding and practicing the use of adjectives, you can significantly enhance your communication skills. Remember to practice regularly and use adjectives in your daily conversations to make them more vibrant and expressive.
Practice makes perfect, and soon you’ll find that describing the world around you in Hindi becomes second nature!


<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Hindi/Grammar/Question-Words|Question Words]] & [[Language/Hindi/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]].</span>
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Welcome to this exciting lesson on Descriptive Adjectives in Hindi! Adjectives play a crucial role in any language as they help us describe the world around us. By using adjectives, we can paint vivid pictures with our words, making our conversations more engaging and expressive. In Hindi, adjectives not only describe nouns but also agree with them in gender and number, which adds a fascinating layer to their usage.

In this lesson, we will explore the world of Hindi adjectives, focusing on how to describe things like color, size, shape, and more. We will provide plenty of examples, exercises, and practice scenarios to ensure that you grasp the concepts thoroughly.

Importance of Descriptive Adjectives in Hindi[edit | edit source]

Descriptive adjectives are essential for effective communication. They help us:

  • Describe physical attributes: For example, the color of an object, its size, and shape.
  • Convey emotions: Adjectives can describe feelings, making conversations more relatable.
  • Provide clarity: They help specify and clarify the nouns they modify.

In Hindi, adjectives can be categorized into different types based on the attributes they describe. Let’s delve deeper!

Types of Descriptive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Descriptive adjectives can be classified into various categories. Here are some common ones:

Color Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Color adjectives are used to describe the color of objects. They can be vibrant and expressive, similar to how we use colors in English.

Size Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Size adjectives describe the dimensions of an object. They can indicate whether something is small, large, medium, etc.

Shape Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Shape adjectives help us describe the form of an object. They can refer to geometric shapes or more abstract forms.

Other Descriptive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

This category includes adjectives that describe qualities such as beauty, age, emotions, and more.

Characteristics of Hindi Adjectives[edit | edit source]

  • Gender Agreement: In Hindi, nouns have gender (masculine or feminine), and adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they describe.
  • Number Agreement: Adjectives also change form based on whether the noun is singular or plural.

Examples of Descriptive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Let’s take a look at some examples of descriptive adjectives in Hindi:

Color Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Hindi Pronunciation English
लाल lāl Red
नीला nīlā Blue
हरा harā Green
पीला pīlā Yellow
काला kālā Black
सफेद safed White
नारंगी nāraṅgī Orange
गुलाबी gulābī Pink
भूरा bhūrā Brown
बैंगनी baiṅganī Purple

Size Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Hindi Pronunciation English
बड़ा baṛā Big
छोटा choṭā Small
लंबा lambā Long
चौड़ा chauṛā Wide
तंग tang Narrow
भारी bhārī Heavy
हल्का halkā Light
मोटा moṭā Thick
पतला patlā Thin
गहरा gehra Deep

Shape Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Hindi Pronunciation English
गोल gol Round
चौकोर chaukor Square
आयताकार āyatākār Rectangular
त्रिकोणीय trikōṇīya Triangular
लम्बा lambā Long
पतला patlā Thin
चौड़ा chauṛā Wide
गहरा gehra Deep
सपाट sapāṭ Flat
घुमावदार ghumāvdār Curvy

Other Descriptive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Hindi Pronunciation English
सुंदर sundar Beautiful
पुराना purānā Old
नया nayā New
खुश khush Happy
दुखी dukhi Sad
तेज tez Fast
धीमा dhīmā Slow
प्यारा pyārā Lovely
कठिन kaṭhin Hard
सरल saral Easy

Agreement in Gender and Number[edit | edit source]

In Hindi, adjectives must agree with the gender and number of the noun they modify. Here’s how it works:

  • Masculine Singular: The adjective usually takes its base form.
  • Feminine Singular: The adjective often adds an ‘ी’ sound at the end.
  • Masculine Plural: The base form is used.
  • Feminine Plural: The adjective usually adds ‘े’ (for masculine) and ‘ियाँ’ (for feminine).

Let’s illustrate this with examples:

Masculine Singular[edit | edit source]

  • सुंदर लड़का (sundar laṛkā) - Beautiful boy

Feminine Singular[edit | edit source]

  • सुंदर लड़की (sundar laṛkī) - Beautiful girl

Masculine Plural[edit | edit source]

  • सुंदर लड़के (sundar laṛke) - Beautiful boys

Feminine Plural[edit | edit source]

  • सुंदर लड़कियाँ (sundar laṛkiyān) - Beautiful girls

Practical Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a foundational understanding of descriptive adjectives, let's put your knowledge to the test with some practical exercises:

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in Hindi.

1. वह ___ (सुंदर) लड़की है। (sundar)

2. यह ___ (बड़ा) घर है। (baṛā)

3. वे ___ (खुश) लड़के हैं। (khush)

4. ये ___ (छोटा) टेबल हैं। (choṭā)

5. वह ___ (पुराना) किताब है। (purānā)

Solutions:

1. सुंदर

2. बड़ा

3. खुश

4. छोटे

5. पुरानी

Exercise 2: Matching Adjectives with Nouns[edit | edit source]

Match the adjectives with the correct nouns.

1. सुंदर

2. काला

3. लंबा

4. छोटा

5. खुश

A. पेड़

B. घर

C. लड़का

D. लड़की

E. बिल्ली

Solutions:

1. सुंदर - D. लड़की

2. काला - E. बिल्ली

3. लंबा - A. पेड़

4. छोटा - B. घर

5. खुश - C. लड़का

Exercise 3: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the adjectives provided.

1. सुंदर

2. लाल

3. बड़ा

4. पुराना

5. गहरा

Example Sentences:

1. यह एक सुंदर फूल है। (This is a beautiful flower.)

2. वह लाल टी-शर्ट पहन रहा है। (He is wearing a red t-shirt.)

3. यह बड़ा घर बहुत अच्छा है। (This big house is very nice.)

4. यह पुराना पेड़ बहुत बड़ा है। (This old tree is very big.)

5. तालाब बहुत गहरा है। (The pond is very deep.)

Exercise 4: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine if the following statements are true or false.

1. The adjective "खुश" can only describe feminine nouns.

2. "बड़ा" is used for both masculine and feminine singular nouns.

3. Adjectives in Hindi do not change with the noun's gender.

4. The plural form of "सुंदर" remains the same for masculine nouns.

5. "लाल" is the Hindi word for blue.

Solutions:

1. False

2. True

3. False

4. True

5. False

Exercise 5: Adjective Agreement[edit | edit source]

Change the following sentences to match the gender and number of the nouns.

1. यह सुंदर लड़का है। (This is a beautiful boy.)

2. ये बड़ा पेड़ हैं। (These are big trees.)

3. वह खुश लड़की है। (She is a happy girl.)

4. ये काले कुत्ते हैं। (These are black dogs.)

5. वे पुरानी किताबें हैं। (They are old books.)

Solutions:

1. यह सुंदर लड़की है। (This is a beautiful girl.)

2. ये बड़े पेड़ हैं। (These are big trees.)

3. वह खुश लड़का है। (He is a happy boy.)

4. ये काले कुत्ते हैं। (These are black dogs.)

5. वे पुरानी किताबें हैं। (They are old books.)

Exercise 6: Describe the Object[edit | edit source]

Look at the picture of the object and describe it using 3 adjectives in Hindi.

Example:

If the object is a rose, you could write:

  • सुंदर (sundar - beautiful)
  • लाल (lāl - red)
  • खुशबूदार (khushbūdār - fragrant)

Exercise 7: Translate to Hindi[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences to Hindi, ensuring you use appropriate adjectives.

1. The big house is old.

2. The beautiful girl is happy.

3. The round table is small.

4. The green tree is tall.

5. The blue sky is clear.

Solutions:

1. बड़ा घर पुराना है। (Baṛā ghar purānā hai.)

2. सुंदर लड़की खुश है। (Sundar laṛkī khush hai.)

3. गोल टेबल छोटा है। (Gol ṭēbal choṭā hai.)

4. हरा पेड़ लंबा है। (Harā pēṛ lambā hai.)

5. नीला आसमान साफ है। (Nīlā āsamān sāf hai.)

Exercise 8: Identify the Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and identify the adjectives used.

1. वह एक सुंदर सपना है। (That is a beautiful dream.)

2. यह बड़ा शहर बहुत व्यस्त है। (This big city is very busy.)

3. मेरी पुरानी किताबें मुझे याद दिलाती हैं। (My old books remind me.)

4. वह खुश बच्चा खेल रहा है। (That happy child is playing.)

5. हमने काले और सफेद कुत्ते देखे। (We saw black and white dogs.)

Solutions:

1. सुंदर

2. बड़ा

3. पुरानी

4. खुश

5. काले, सफेद

Exercise 9: Adjective Comparison[edit | edit source]

Compare the following pairs using adjectives.

1. बड़ा (big) - छोटा (small)

2. तेज (fast) - धीमा (slow)

3. सुंदर (beautiful) - साधारण (simple)

4. पुराना (old) - नया (new)

5. गहरा (deep) - ऊँचा (high)

Solutions:

1. यह घर बड़ा है, लेकिन वह घर छोटा है। (This house is big, but that house is small.)

2. मेरी कार तेज है, लेकिन उसकी कार धीमी है। (My car is fast, but his car is slow.)

3. वह लड़की सुंदर है, लेकिन दूसरी साधारण है। (That girl is beautiful, but the other is simple.)

4. यह पुराना पेड़ है, लेकिन वह नया है। (This is an old tree, but that one is new.)

5. तालाब गहरा है, लेकिन पहाड़ ऊँचा है। (The pond is deep, but the mountain is high.)

Exercise 10: Create Your Own Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Make a list of 5 adjectives you use in your daily life and write sentences for each. Then, try to translate those sentences into Hindi.

Example:

1. Happy - खुश

2. Tall - लंबा

3. Beautiful - सुंदर

4. Bright - चमकीला

5. Soft - मुलायम

Sentences:

1. I am happy today. - मैं आज खुश हूँ। (Main aaj khush hoon.)

2. The tree is tall. - पेड़ लंबा है। (Pēṛ lambā hai.)

3. She is beautiful. - वह सुंदर है। (Vah sundar hai.)

4. The sun is bright. - सूरज चमकीला है। (Sūraj chamkīlā hai.)

5. The pillow is soft. - तकिया मुलायम है। (Takiya mulāyam hai.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on descriptive adjectives in Hindi! By understanding and practicing the use of adjectives, you can significantly enhance your communication skills. Remember to practice regularly and use adjectives in your daily conversations to make them more vibrant and expressive.

Practice makes perfect, and soon you’ll find that describing the world around you in Hindi becomes second nature!

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


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

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