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Ganda in English: Dirty (गंदा)
Dirty
Hindi (Devanagari)
गंदा
Hindi (English letters)
ganda
गंदा (ganda) can be expressed as “Dirty” in English. For example: “This plate is dirty — wash it.”
“ganda” kehna ho, to English mein “Dirty” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Kitchen
This plate is dirty — wash it.
यह प्लेट गंदा है, धो दो।
yah plate ganda hai, dho do.
How to pronounce “Dirty”
Say it in English
DER-tee
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.
Dirty: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Dirty | गंदा ganda The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This plate is dirty — wash it. | यह प्लेट गंदा है, धो दो। yah plate ganda hai, dho do. Kitchen | Kitchen |
| Your clothes look dirty. | आपके कपड़े गंदे लग रहे हैं। aapke kapde gande lag rahe hain. Laundry | Laundry |
Use “Dirty” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Dirty” 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 “Dirty” in English sentences
1. Kitchen
This plate is dirty — wash it.
यह प्लेट गंदा है, धो दो।
yah plate ganda hai, dho do.
2. Laundry
Your clothes look dirty.
आपके कपड़े गंदे लग रहे हैं।
aapke kapde gande lag rahe hain.
3. Kids
Don't leave your hands dirty outside.
हाथ गंदे मत छोड़ो बाहर।
haath gande mat chhodo bahar.
Common mistakes with “Dirty”
Instead of
This plate are dirty — wash it.
Say this
This plate is dirty — wash it.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
yours clothes look dirty.
Say this
Your clothes look dirty.
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Tidying before guests
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Does the table look dirty?
Show Hindi meaning
टेबल गंदा लग रहा है क्या?
table ganda lag raha hai kya?
You
Yes — it is a bit dirty.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, थोड़ा गंदा है।
haan, thoda ganda hai.
Partner
Please bring a cloth.
Show Hindi meaning
आप कपड़ा ला दीजिए।
aap kapda la dijiye.
You
Okay — then we wipe the dirty stain.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, फिर गंदा दाग मिटाते हैं।
theek, phir ganda daag mitaate hain.
Your turn: use “Dirty”
Say this in English: आपके कपड़े गंदे लग रहे हैं। (aapke kapde gande lag rahe hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Your clothes look dirty.
आपके कपड़े गंदे लग रहे हैं।
aapke kapde gande lag rahe hain.
Compare your word order with “Your clothes look dirty.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Dirty” in English
Ganda ko English mein kya kehte hain?
गंदा (ganda) can be expressed as “Dirty” in English. For example: “This plate is dirty — wash it.”
What does “Dirty” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Dirty” means गंदा (ganda). The sentence “This plate is dirty — wash it.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Dirty” in a sentence?
Your clothes look dirty. Hindi meaning: आपके कपड़े गंदे लग रहे हैं। (aapke kapde gande lag rahe hain.). Use “Dirty” 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 “Dirty”?
“Dirty” 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.
