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Achha in English: Good (अच्छा)
Good
Hindi (Devanagari)
अच्छा
Hindi (English letters)
achha
अच्छा (achha) can be expressed as “Good” in English. For example: “This food is very good.”
“achha” kehna ho, to English mein “Good” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Praising food
This food is very good.
यह खाना बहुत अच्छा है।
yah khaana bahut achha hai.
How to pronounce “Good”
Say it in English
good
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.
Good: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Good | अच्छा achha The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This food is very good. | यह खाना बहुत अच्छा है। yah khaana bahut achha hai. Praising food | Praising food |
| The film was good. | फ़िल्म अच्छी थी। film achhi thi. Praising a film | Praising a film |
Use “Good” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Good” 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 “Good” in English sentences
1. Praising food
This food is very good.
यह खाना बहुत अच्छा है।
yah khaana bahut achha hai.
2. Praising a film
The film was good.
फ़िल्म अच्छी थी।
film achhi thi.
3. Showing you follow
Okay, so we'll meet tomorrow.
अच्छा, तो हम कल मिलते हैं।
achha, to ham kal milte hain.
Common mistakes with “Good”
Instead of
This food are very good.
Say this
This food is very good.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
The film were good.
Say this
The film was good.
This past-time sentence uses was with a singular subject. Were goes with you, we, they, or a plural subject in an ordinary past statement.
Reviewing a home-cooked meal
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How was the food?
Show Hindi meaning
कैसा लगा खाना?
kaisa laga khaana?
You
It was very good, really.
Show Hindi meaning
बहुत अच्छा लगा, सच में।
bahut achha laga, sach mein.
Partner
The dal was good too, right?
Show Hindi meaning
दाल भी अच्छी थी ना?
daal bhi achhi thi na?
You
Yes, the dal was good and the roti too.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, दाल अच्छी थी और रोटी भी।
haan, daal achhi thi aur roti bhi.
Your turn: use “Good”
Say this in English: फ़िल्म अच्छी थी। (film achhi thi.)
Reveal sample answer
The film was good.
फ़िल्म अच्छी थी।
film achhi thi.
Compare your word order with “The film was good.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Good” in English
Achha ko English mein kya kehte hain?
अच्छा (achha) can be expressed as “Good” in English. For example: “This food is very good.”
What does “Good” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Good” means अच्छा (achha). The sentence “This food is very good.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Good” in a sentence?
The film was good. Hindi meaning: फ़िल्म अच्छी थी। (film achhi thi.). Use “Good” 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 “Good”?
“Good” 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.
