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Mahanga in English: Expensive (महँगा)
Expensive
Hindi (Devanagari)
महँगा
Hindi (English letters)
mahanga
महँगा (mahanga) can be expressed as “Expensive” in English. For example: “This phone is very expensive.”
“mahanga” kehna ho, to English mein “Expensive” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Electronics
This phone is very expensive.
यह फ़ोन बहुत महँगा है।
yah phone bahut mahanga hai.
How to pronounce “Expensive”
Say it in English
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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.
Expensive: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Expensive | महँगा mahanga The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This phone is very expensive. | यह फ़ोन बहुत महँगा है। yah phone bahut mahanga hai. Electronics | Electronics |
| This jacket feels a bit expensive. | यह जैकेट थोड़ी महँगी लग रही है। yah jacket thodi mahangi lag rahi hai. Clothes | Clothes |
Use “Expensive” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Expensive” 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 “Expensive” in English sentences
1. Electronics
This phone is very expensive.
यह फ़ोन बहुत महँगा है।
yah phone bahut mahanga hai.
2. Clothes
This jacket feels a bit expensive.
यह जैकेट थोड़ी महँगी लग रही है।
yah jacket thodi mahangi lag rahi hai.
3. Travel tip
You'll find a cheaper option than expensive hotels.
आपको महँगे होटल से सस्ता विकल्प मिलेगा।
aapko mahange hotel se sasta vikalp milega.
Common mistakes with “Expensive”
Instead of
This phone are very expensive.
Say this
This phone is very expensive.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This jacket feels an bit expensive.
Say this
This jacket feels a bit expensive.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Reacting to a menu price
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
This thali feels a bit expensive.
Show Hindi meaning
यह थाली थोड़ी महँगी लग रही है।
yah thali thodi mahangi lag rahi hai.
You
Yes — it'll be an expensive bill.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, महँगा बिल हो जाएगा।
haan, mahanga bill ho jaayega.
Partner
Shall you look at the simple menu?
Show Hindi meaning
आप सरल मेन्यू देखें क्या?
aap saral menu dekhen kya?
You
Okay — let's order something less expensive.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, कम महँगा ऑर्डर करते हैं।
theek hai, kam mahanga order karte hain.
Your turn: use “Expensive”
Say this in English: यह जैकेट थोड़ी महँगी लग रही है। (yah jacket thodi mahangi lag rahi hai.)
Reveal sample answer
This jacket feels a bit expensive.
यह जैकेट थोड़ी महँगी लग रही है।
yah jacket thodi mahangi lag rahi hai.
Compare your word order with “This jacket feels a bit expensive.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Expensive” in English
Mahanga ko English mein kya kehte hain?
महँगा (mahanga) can be expressed as “Expensive” in English. For example: “This phone is very expensive.”
What does “Expensive” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Expensive” means महँगा (mahanga). The sentence “This phone is very expensive.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Expensive” in a sentence?
This jacket feels a bit expensive. Hindi meaning: यह जैकेट थोड़ी महँगी लग रही है। (yah jacket thodi mahangi lag rahi hai.). Use “Expensive” 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 “Expensive”?
“Expensive” 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.
