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Bura in English: Bad (बुरा)
Bad
Hindi (Devanagari)
बुरा
Hindi (English letters)
bura
बुरा (bura) can be expressed as “Bad” in English. For example: “The weather is bad today, don't go out.”
“bura” kehna ho, to English mein “Bad” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Talking about weather plans
The weather is bad today, don't go out.
आज मौसम बुरा है, मत निकलना।
aaj mausam bura hai, mat nikalna.
How to pronounce “Bad”
Say it in English
bad
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Bad: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Bad | बुरा bura The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The weather is bad today, don't go out. | आज मौसम बुरा है, मत निकलना। aaj mausam bura hai, mat nikalna. Talking about weather plans | Talking about weather plans |
| My day has been very bad today. | मेरा दिन आज बहुत बुरा रहा। mera din aaj bahut bura raha. A spoiled phone | A spoiled phone |
Use “Bad” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Bad” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Bad” in English sentences
1. Talking about weather plans
The weather is bad today, don't go out.
आज मौसम बुरा है, मत निकलना।
aaj mausam bura hai, mat nikalna.
2. A spoiled phone
My day has been very bad today.
मेरा दिन आज बहुत बुरा रहा।
mera din aaj bahut bura raha.
3. Reacting to news
This is very bad news.
यह बहुत बुरी ख़बर है।
yah bahut buri khabar hai.
Common mistakes with “Bad”
Instead of
The weather are bad today, don't go out.
Say this
The weather is bad today, don't go out.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
The weather is bad today, don't to go out.
Say this
The weather is bad today, don't go out.
Use the base verb after don't, doesn't or didn't. To does not belong between the helping verb and the main verb here.
A friend warns you about traffic
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
The road situation is bad today.
Show Hindi meaning
आज सड़क का हाल बुरा है।
aaj sadak ka haal bura hai.
You
Is it so bad that we'll be late?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या इतना बुरा है कि देर हो जाएगी?
kya itna bura hai ki der ho jaayegi?
Partner
Yes, the traffic looks very bad.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, ट्रैफ़िक बहुत ख़राब लग रहा है।
haan, traffic bahut kharaab lag raha hai.
You
Then let's go a bit later and avoid the bad time.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर थोड़ी देर बाद चलते हैं, बुरा समय टालते हैं।
phir thodi der baad chalte hain, bura samay taalte hain.
Your turn: use “Bad”
Say this in English: मेरा दिन आज बहुत बुरा रहा। (mera din aaj bahut bura raha.)
Reveal sample answer
My day has been very bad today.
मेरा दिन आज बहुत बुरा रहा।
mera din aaj bahut bura raha.
Compare your word order with “My day has been very bad today.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Bad” in English
Bura ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बुरा (bura) can be expressed as “Bad” in English. For example: “The weather is bad today, don't go out.”
What does “Bad” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Bad” means बुरा (bura). The sentence “The weather is bad today, don't go out.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Bad” in a sentence?
My day has been very bad today. Hindi meaning: मेरा दिन आज बहुत बुरा रहा। (mera din aaj bahut bura raha.). Use “Bad” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Bad”?
“Bad” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
