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Bahaadur in English: Brave (बहादुर)

Brave

Hindi (Devanagari)

बहादुर

Hindi (English letters)

bahaadur

Say it: brayvadjective

बहादुर (bahaadur) can be expressed as “Brave” in English. For example: “You were brave and got the injection.”

“bahaadur” kehna ho, to English mein “Brave” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

After a vaccine

You were brave and got the injection.

आपने बहादुर बनकर इंजेक्शन लगवाया।

aapne bahaadur bankar injection lagwaaya.

How to pronounce “Brave”

Say it in English

brayv

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.

Brave: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Brave

बहादुर

bahaadur

The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below.
You were brave and got the injection.

आपने बहादुर बनकर इंजेक्शन लगवाया।

aapne bahaadur bankar injection lagwaaya.

After a vaccine

After a vaccine
That child looked brave on stage.

मंच पर वह बच्चा बहादुर लगा।

manch par vah bachcha bahaadur laga.

School play

School play

Use “Brave” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.

“Brave” 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 “Brave” in English sentences

  1. 1. After a vaccine

    You were brave and got the injection.

    आपने बहादुर बनकर इंजेक्शन लगवाया।

    aapne bahaadur bankar injection lagwaaya.

  2. 2. School play

    That child looked brave on stage.

    मंच पर वह बच्चा बहादुर लगा।

    manch par vah bachcha bahaadur laga.

  3. 3. Night walk

    Walking in the dark is bravery.

    अँधेरे में चलना बहादुरी है।

    andhere mein chalna bahaaduri hai.

Common mistakes with “Brave”

Instead of

Walking in the dark are bravery.

Say this

Walking in the dark is bravery.

Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Instead of

You is brave — don't panic.

Say this

You are brave — don't panic.

Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Encouraging someone before a dentist visit

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    You are brave — don't panic.

    Show Hindi meaning

    आप बहादुर हैं, घबराइए मत।

    aap bahaadur hain, ghabraaiye mat.

  2. You

    I'll try to stay brave.

    Show Hindi meaning

    कोशिश करूँगा बहादुर बने रहने की।

    koshish karoonga bahaadur bane rahne ki.

  3. Partner

    Remember bravery after the shot too.

    Show Hindi meaning

    इंजेक्शन के बाद भी बहादुरी याद रखना।

    injection ke baad bhi bahaaduri yaad rakhna.

  4. You

    Yes — please stay with me.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, आप साथ रहिए।

    haan, aap saath rahiye.

Your turn: use “Brave”

Say this in English: मंच पर वह बच्चा बहादुर लगा। (manch par vah bachcha bahaadur laga.)

Reveal sample answer

That child looked brave on stage.

मंच पर वह बच्चा बहादुर लगा।

manch par vah bachcha bahaadur laga.

Compare your word order with “That child looked brave on stage.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Brave” in English

Bahaadur ko English mein kya kehte hain?

बहादुर (bahaadur) can be expressed as “Brave” in English. For example: “You were brave and got the injection.”

What does “Brave” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Brave” means बहादुर (bahaadur). The sentence “You were brave and got the injection.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Brave” in a sentence?

That child looked brave on stage. Hindi meaning: मंच पर वह बच्चा बहादुर लगा। (manch par vah bachcha bahaadur laga.). Use “Brave” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.

What should I watch for when using “Brave”?

“Brave” 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.

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