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Udaas in English: Sad (उदास)
Sad
Hindi (Devanagari)
उदास
Hindi (English letters)
udaas
उदास (udaas) can be expressed as “Sad” in English. For example: “Why do you seem sad today?”
“udaas” kehna ho, to English mein “Sad” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Noticing a friend
Why do you seem sad today?
तुम आज उदास क्यों लग रहे हो?
tum aaj udaas kyun lag rahe ho?
How to pronounce “Sad”
Say it in English
sad
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.
Sad: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Sad | उदास udaas The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Why do you seem sad today? | तुम आज उदास क्यों लग रहे हो? tum aaj udaas kyun lag rahe ho? Noticing a friend | Noticing a friend |
| The film's ending was a bit sad. | फ़िल्म का अंत थोड़ा उदास था। film ka ant thoda udaas tha. Talking about a film | Talking about a film |
Use “Sad” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Sad” 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 “Sad” in English sentences
1. Noticing a friend
Why do you seem sad today?
तुम आज उदास क्यों लग रहे हो?
tum aaj udaas kyun lag rahe ho?
2. Talking about a film
The film's ending was a bit sad.
फ़िल्म का अंत थोड़ा उदास था।
film ka ant thoda udaas tha.
3. Comforting someone
Don't be sad, everything will be okay.
उदास मत हो, सब ठीक हो जाएगा।
udaas mat ho, sab theek ho jaayega.
Common mistakes with “Sad”
Instead of
Why you do seem sad today?
Say this
Why do you seem sad today?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Instead of
The film's ending were a bit sad.
Say this
The film's ending was a bit sad.
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.
Checking on a quiet friend after class
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You're quiet today. Is everything okay?
Show Hindi meaning
आज तुम चुप हो। सब ठीक है?
aaj tum chup ho. sab theek hai?
You
I'm a bit sad; I'm worried about home.
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ा उदास हूँ, घर की फ़िक्र है।
thoda udaas hoon, ghar ki fikr hai.
Partner
Got it. If you want to talk. I'm here.
Show Hindi meaning
समझ गया। बात करना हो तो मैं हूँ।
samajh gaya. baat karna ho to main hoon.
You
Thanks. Company helps on a sad day.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया। उदास दिन में साथ अच्छा लगता है।
shukriya. udaas din mein saath achha lagta hai.
Your turn: use “Sad”
Say this in English: फ़िल्म का अंत थोड़ा उदास था। (film ka ant thoda udaas tha.)
Reveal sample answer
The film's ending was a bit sad.
फ़िल्म का अंत थोड़ा उदास था।
film ka ant thoda udaas tha.
Compare your word order with “The film's ending was a bit sad.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Sad” in English
Udaas ko English mein kya kehte hain?
उदास (udaas) can be expressed as “Sad” in English. For example: “Why do you seem sad today?”
What does “Sad” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Sad” means उदास (udaas). The sentence “Why do you seem sad today?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Sad” in a sentence?
The film's ending was a bit sad. Hindi meaning: फ़िल्म का अंत थोड़ा उदास था। (film ka ant thoda udaas tha.). Use “Sad” 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 “Sad”?
“Sad” 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.
