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Paagal in English: Crazy (पागल)
Crazy
Hindi (Devanagari)
पागल
Hindi (English letters)
paagal
पागल (paagal) can be expressed as “Crazy” in English. Crazy can be an informal reaction to something surprising, but using it about a person can be hurtful. Describe the behavior or feeling more precisely in a sensitive conversation.
“paagal” kehna ho, to English mein “Crazy” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Traffic joke
Today's traffic is driving me crazy.
आज का ट्रैफ़िक पागल बना रहा है।
aaj ka traffic paagal bana raha hai.
How to pronounce “Crazy”
Say it in English
KRAY-zee
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.
Crazy: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Crazy | पागल paagal Crazy can be an informal reaction to something surprising, but using it about a person can be hurtful. Describe the behavior or feeling more precisely in a sensitive conversation. | Crazy can be an informal reaction to something surprising, but using it about a person can be hurtful. Describe the behavior or feeling more precisely in a sensitive conversation. |
| Today's traffic is driving me crazy. | आज का ट्रैफ़िक पागल बना रहा है। aaj ka traffic paagal bana raha hai. Traffic joke | Traffic joke |
| Your idea is a bit crazy, but fun. | तुम्हारा आइडिया थोड़ा पागल है, पर मज़ेदार। tumhara idea thoda paagal hai, par mazedaar. Friend plan | Friend plan |
Use “Crazy” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Crazy” 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 “Crazy” in English sentences
1. Traffic joke
Today's traffic is driving me crazy.
आज का ट्रैफ़िक पागल बना रहा है।
aaj ka traffic paagal bana raha hai.
2. Friend plan
Your idea is a bit crazy, but fun.
तुम्हारा आइडिया थोड़ा पागल है, पर मज़ेदार।
tumhara idea thoda paagal hai, par mazedaar.
3. Fan energy
The crowd went crazy at the match.
भीड़ मैच पर पागल हो गई।
bheed match par paagal ho gayi.
Common mistakes with “Crazy”
Instead of
Today's traffic are driving me crazy.
Say this
Today's traffic is driving me crazy.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Today's traffic is driving I crazy.
Say this
Today's traffic is driving me crazy.
Use me in this object position. I is the subject form; it does not follow the verb or preposition in this pattern.
Reacting to a wild weekend plan
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Drive all night? Isn't that a bit crazy?
Show Hindi meaning
रात भर ड्राइव? थोड़ा पागल नहीं?
raat bhar drive? thoda paagal nahi?
You
Yes — it's a crazy plan, but just once.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, पागल प्लान है, पर एक बार।
haan, paagal plan hai, par ek baar.
Partner
Okay — let's go for the crazy fun.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, पागल मज़े के लिए चलो।
theek hai, paagal maze ke liye chalo.
You
Coffee stops for sure.
Show Hindi meaning
कॉफ़ी स्टॉप्स ज़रूर।
coffee stops zaroor.
Your turn: use “Crazy”
Say this in English: तुम्हारा आइडिया थोड़ा पागल है, पर मज़ेदार। (tumhara idea thoda paagal hai, par mazedaar.)
Reveal sample answer
Your idea is a bit crazy, but fun.
तुम्हारा आइडिया थोड़ा पागल है, पर मज़ेदार।
tumhara idea thoda paagal hai, par mazedaar.
Compare your word order with “Your idea is a bit crazy, but fun.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Crazy” in English
Paagal ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पागल (paagal) can be expressed as “Crazy” in English. Crazy can be an informal reaction to something surprising, but using it about a person can be hurtful. Describe the behavior or feeling more precisely in a sensitive conversation.
What does “Crazy” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Crazy” means पागल (paagal). Crazy can be an informal reaction to something surprising, but using it about a person can be hurtful. Describe the behavior or feeling more precisely in a sensitive conversation.
How do I use “Crazy” in a sentence?
Your idea is a bit crazy, but fun. Hindi meaning: तुम्हारा आइडिया थोड़ा पागल है, पर मज़ेदार। (tumhara idea thoda paagal hai, par mazedaar.). Use “Crazy” 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 “Crazy”?
Crazy can be an informal reaction to something surprising, but using it about a person can be hurtful. Describe the behavior or feeling more precisely in a sensitive conversation.
