English · Feelings & descriptions
Bada in English: Big (बड़ा)
Big
Hindi (Devanagari)
बड़ा
Hindi (English letters)
bada
बड़ा (bada) can be expressed as “Big” in English. For example: “This is a big house, it has three rooms.”
“bada” kehna ho, to English mein “Big” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Describing a house
This is a big house, it has three rooms.
यह बड़ा घर है, तीन कमरे हैं।
yah bada ghar hai, teen kamre hain.
How to pronounce “Big”
Say it in English
big
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.
Big: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Big | बड़ा bada The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This is a big house, it has three rooms. | यह बड़ा घर है, तीन कमरे हैं। yah bada ghar hai, teen kamre hain. Describing a house | Describing a house |
| I need a big size, this one is small. | मुझे बड़ी साइज़ चाहिए, यह छोटी है। mujhe badi size chahiye, yah chhoti hai. Shopping for clothes | Shopping for clothes |
Use “Big” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Big” 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 “Big” in English sentences
1. Describing a house
This is a big house, it has three rooms.
यह बड़ा घर है, तीन कमरे हैं।
yah bada ghar hai, teen kamre hain.
2. Shopping for clothes
I need a big size, this one is small.
मुझे बड़ी साइज़ चाहिए, यह छोटी है।
mujhe badi size chahiye, yah chhoti hai.
3. At a wedding hall
We booked a big hall for a large family.
बड़े परिवार के लिए बड़ा हॉल बुक किया।
bade parivaar ke liye bada hall book kiya.
Common mistakes with “Big”
Instead of
This are a big house, it has three rooms.
Say this
This is a big house, it has three rooms.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This is a big house, it have three rooms.
Say this
This is a big house, it has three rooms.
Use has with this third-person singular subject. Use have with I, you, we, or they.
Choosing a mango at a fruit stall
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which mango to take, big or small?
Show Hindi meaning
कौन सा आम लेना है, बड़ा या छोटा?
kaun sa aam lena hai, bada ya chhota?
You
Give two big mangoes, they should be sweet.
Show Hindi meaning
दो बड़े आम दीजिए, मीठा होना चाहिए।
do bade aam dijiye, meetha hona chahiye.
Partner
Look at this one. It's a very big mango.
Show Hindi meaning
ये देखिए, बहुत बड़ा आम है।
ye dekhiye, bahut bada aam hai.
You
Yes, it looks big and ripe.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, बड़ा और पका लग रहा है।
haan, bada aur pakka lag raha hai.
Your turn: use “Big”
Say this in English: मुझे बड़ी साइज़ चाहिए, यह छोटी है। (mujhe badi size chahiye, yah chhoti hai.)
Reveal sample answer
I need a big size, this one is small.
मुझे बड़ी साइज़ चाहिए, यह छोटी है।
mujhe badi size chahiye, yah chhoti hai.
Compare your word order with “I need a big size, this one is small.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Big” in English
Bada ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बड़ा (bada) can be expressed as “Big” in English. For example: “This is a big house, it has three rooms.”
What does “Big” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Big” means बड़ा (bada). The sentence “This is a big house, it has three rooms.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Big” in a sentence?
I need a big size, this one is small. Hindi meaning: मुझे बड़ी साइज़ चाहिए, यह छोटी है। (mujhe badi size chahiye, yah chhoti hai.). Use “Big” 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 “Big”?
“Big” 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.
