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Sundar in English: Handsome (सुंदर)
Handsome
Hindi (Devanagari)
सुंदर
Hindi (English letters)
sundar
सुंदर (sundar) can be expressed as “Handsome” in English. Handsome often describes an attractive man. Beautiful is a broader describing word. Choose wording that suits the person and situation.
“sundar” kehna ho, to English mein “Handsome” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Wedding compliment
The groom looks very handsome today.
दूल्हा आज बहुत सुंदर लग रहा है।
dulha aaj bahut sundar lag raha hai.
How to pronounce “Handsome”
Say it in English
HAN-suhm
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.
Handsome: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Handsome | सुंदर sundar Handsome often describes an attractive man. Beautiful is a broader describing word. Choose wording that suits the person and situation. | Handsome often describes an attractive man. Beautiful is a broader describing word. Choose wording that suits the person and situation. |
| The groom looks very handsome today. | दूल्हा आज बहुत सुंदर लग रहा है। dulha aaj bahut sundar lag raha hai. Wedding compliment | Wedding compliment |
| You look very handsome in this photo. | आप इस फ़ोटो में बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हैं। aap is photo mein bahut sundar lag rahe hain. Photo comment | Photo comment |
Use “Handsome” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Handsome” 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 “Handsome” in English sentences
1. Wedding compliment
The groom looks very handsome today.
दूल्हा आज बहुत सुंदर लग रहा है।
dulha aaj bahut sundar lag raha hai.
2. Photo comment
You look very handsome in this photo.
आप इस फ़ोटो में बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हैं।
aap is photo mein bahut sundar lag rahe hain.
3. Casting chat
The hero doesn't have to be handsome — acting matters.
हीरो सुंदर होना ज़रूरी नहीं, अभिनय चाहिए।
hero sundar hona zaroori nahi, abhinay chahiye.
Common mistakes with “Handsome”
Instead of
The hero doesn't to have to be handsome — acting matters.
Say this
The hero doesn't have to be handsome — acting matters.
Use the base verb after don't, doesn't or didn't. To does not belong between the helping verb and the main verb here.
Instead of
Thanks! The photographer also said it are a handsome shot.
Say this
Thanks! The photographer also said it's a handsome shot.
The contraction here includes is. Expand it with is rather than are when keeping the same singular subject.
Commenting on a friend’s wedding photos
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You look handsome in the sherwani.
Show Hindi meaning
शेरवानी में आप सुंदर लग रहे हैं।
sherwani mein aap sundar lag rahe hain.
You
Thanks! The photographer also said it's a handsome shot.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद! फ़ोटोग्राफ़र ने भी कहा सुंदर शॉट है।
dhanyavaad! photographer ne bhi kaha sundar shot hai.
Partner
Really, there's a handsome look across the whole album.
Show Hindi meaning
सच में हैंडसम लुक है पूरे एलबम में।
sach mein handsome look hai poore album mein.
You
Glad to hear that — it was a beautiful day.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा लगा सुनकर, सुंदर दिन था वह।
achha laga sunkar, sundar din tha vah.
Your turn: use “Handsome”
Say this in English: आप इस फ़ोटो में बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हैं। (aap is photo mein bahut sundar lag rahe hain.)
Reveal sample answer
You look very handsome in this photo.
आप इस फ़ोटो में बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हैं।
aap is photo mein bahut sundar lag rahe hain.
Compare your word order with “You look very handsome in this photo.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Handsome” in English
Sundar ko English mein kya kehte hain?
सुंदर (sundar) can be expressed as “Handsome” in English. Handsome often describes an attractive man. Beautiful is a broader describing word. Choose wording that suits the person and situation.
What does “Handsome” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Handsome” means सुंदर (sundar). Handsome often describes an attractive man. Beautiful is a broader describing word. Choose wording that suits the person and situation.
How do I use “Handsome” in a sentence?
You look very handsome in this photo. Hindi meaning: आप इस फ़ोटो में बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हैं। (aap is photo mein bahut sundar lag rahe hain.). Use “Handsome” 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 “Handsome”?
Handsome often describes an attractive man. Beautiful is a broader describing word. Choose wording that suits the person and situation.
