English · Feelings & descriptions
Sundar in English: Beautiful (सुंदर)
Beautiful
Hindi (Devanagari)
सुंदर
Hindi (English letters)
sundar
सुंदर (sundar) can be expressed as “Beautiful” in English. Beautiful is a general describing word for people, places, or things. Handsome is often used for an attractive man; it is not the only way to describe someone positively.
“sundar” kehna ho, to English mein “Beautiful” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Sightseeing in Agra
The Taj Mahal is really beautiful!
ताज महल सच में बहुत सुंदर है!
Taj Mahal sach mein bahut sundar hai!
How to pronounce “Beautiful”
Say it in English
BYOO-tuh-fuhl
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.
Beautiful: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Beautiful | सुंदर sundar Beautiful is a general describing word for people, places, or things. Handsome is often used for an attractive man; it is not the only way to describe someone positively. | Beautiful is a general describing word for people, places, or things. Handsome is often used for an attractive man; it is not the only way to describe someone positively. |
| The Taj Mahal is really beautiful! | ताज महल सच में बहुत सुंदर है! Taj Mahal sach mein bahut sundar hai! Sightseeing in Agra | Sightseeing in Agra |
| Your sari is beautiful, where did you get it? | आपकी साड़ी बहुत सुंदर है, कहाँ से ली? aapki saadi bahut sundar hai, kahaan se li? Complimenting a guest at a wedding | Complimenting a guest at a wedding |
Use “Beautiful” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Beautiful” 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 “Beautiful” in English sentences
1. Sightseeing in Agra
The Taj Mahal is really beautiful!
ताज महल सच में बहुत सुंदर है!
Taj Mahal sach mein bahut sundar hai!
2. Complimenting a guest at a wedding
Your sari is beautiful, where did you get it?
आपकी साड़ी बहुत सुंदर है, कहाँ से ली?
aapki saadi bahut sundar hai, kahaan se li?
3. Looking at the view from a hill station
The mountains look so beautiful from here!
यहाँ से पहाड़ कितने सुंदर लगते हैं!
yahaan se pahaad kitne sundar lagte hain!
Common mistakes with “Beautiful”
Instead of
The Taj Mahal are really beautiful!
Say this
The Taj Mahal is really beautiful!
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Your sari are beautiful, where did you get it?
Say this
Your sari is beautiful, where did you get it?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Telling a friend about your trip to Udaipur
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How was your trip to Udaipur?
Show Hindi meaning
उदयपुर की ट्रिप कैसी रही?
Udaipur ki trip kaisi rahi?
You
Really good! The lakes in Udaipur are so beautiful.
Show Hindi meaning
बहुत अच्छी! उदयपुर की झीलें बहुत सुंदर हैं।
bahut achhi! Udaipur ki jheelen bahut sundar hain.
Partner
I've heard the sunset there is beautiful too.
Show Hindi meaning
मैंने सुना है वहाँ का सूर्यास्त भी बहुत ख़ूबसूरत होता है।
maine suna hai vahaan ka sooryaast bhi bahut khoobsoorat hota hai.
You
Yes, absolutely! The most beautiful view was at Lake Pichola.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, बिल्कुल! सबसे सुंदर नज़ारा पिछोला झील पर था।
haan, bilkul! sabse sundar nazaara Pichhola jheel par tha.
Your turn: use “Beautiful”
Say this in English: आपकी साड़ी बहुत सुंदर है, कहाँ से ली? (aapki saadi bahut sundar hai, kahaan se li?)
Reveal sample answer
Your sari is beautiful, where did you get it?
आपकी साड़ी बहुत सुंदर है, कहाँ से ली?
aapki saadi bahut sundar hai, kahaan se li?
Compare your word order with “Your sari is beautiful, where did you get it?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Beautiful” in English
Sundar ko English mein kya kehte hain?
सुंदर (sundar) can be expressed as “Beautiful” in English. Beautiful is a general describing word for people, places, or things. Handsome is often used for an attractive man; it is not the only way to describe someone positively.
What does “Beautiful” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Beautiful” means सुंदर (sundar). Beautiful is a general describing word for people, places, or things. Handsome is often used for an attractive man; it is not the only way to describe someone positively.
How do I use “Beautiful” in a sentence?
Your sari is beautiful, where did you get it? Hindi meaning: आपकी साड़ी बहुत सुंदर है, कहाँ से ली? (aapki saadi bahut sundar hai, kahaan se li?). Use “Beautiful” 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 “Beautiful”?
Beautiful is a general describing word for people, places, or things. Handsome is often used for an attractive man; it is not the only way to describe someone positively.
