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Teekha / masaaledaar in English: Spicy (तीखा / मसालेदार)
Spicy
Hindi (Devanagari)
तीखा / मसालेदार
Hindi (English letters)
teekha / masaaledaar
तीखा / मसालेदार (teekha / masaaledaar) can be expressed as “Spicy” in English. For example: “Please keep it less spicy.”
“teekha / masaaledaar” kehna ho, to English mein “Spicy” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Restaurant
Please keep it less spicy.
कृपया कम तीखा रखिए।
kripya kam teekha rakhiye.
How to pronounce “Spicy”
Say it in English
SPIGH-see
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.
Spicy: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy | तीखा / मसालेदार teekha / masaaledaar The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please keep it less spicy. | कृपया कम तीखा रखिए। kripya kam teekha rakhiye. Restaurant | Restaurant |
| This chutney is very spicy. | यह चटनी बहुत तीखी है। yah chatni bahut teekhi hai. Warning | Warning |
Use “Spicy” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Spicy” 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 “Spicy” in English sentences
1. Restaurant
Please keep it less spicy.
कृपया कम तीखा रखिए।
kripya kam teekha rakhiye.
2. Warning
This chutney is very spicy.
यह चटनी बहुत तीखी है।
yah chatni bahut teekhi hai.
3. Praise
I really liked your spicy food.
आपका मसालेदार खाना बहुत अच्छा लगा।
aapka masaaledaar khaana bahut achha laga.
Common mistakes with “Spicy”
Instead of
Please to keep it less spicy.
Say this
Please keep it less spicy.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Instead of
This chutney are very spicy.
Say this
This chutney is very spicy.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Ordering curry carefully
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How spicy do you want it?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको तीखा कितना चाहिए?
aapko teekha kitna chahiye?
You
Mild spicy is fine — not too much.
Show Hindi meaning
हल्का तीखा ठीक है, बहुत नहीं।
halka teekha theek hai, bahut nahi.
Partner
Okay — I'll keep the spicy level controlled.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, मसालेदार पर कंट्रोल रखूँगा।
theek, masaaledaar par control rakhoonga.
You
Thanks — please keep the extra-spicy chutney separate.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया — ज़्यादा तीखी चटनी अलग रखिए।
shukriya — zyada teekhi chatni alag rakhiye.
Your turn: use “Spicy”
Say this in English: यह चटनी बहुत तीखी है। (yah chatni bahut teekhi hai.)
Reveal sample answer
This chutney is very spicy.
यह चटनी बहुत तीखी है।
yah chatni bahut teekhi hai.
Compare your word order with “This chutney is very spicy.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Spicy” in English
Teekha / masaaledaar ko English mein kya kehte hain?
तीखा / मसालेदार (teekha / masaaledaar) can be expressed as “Spicy” in English. For example: “Please keep it less spicy.”
What does “Spicy” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Spicy” means तीखा / मसालेदार (teekha / masaaledaar). The sentence “Please keep it less spicy.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Spicy” in a sentence?
This chutney is very spicy. Hindi meaning: यह चटनी बहुत तीखी है। (yah chatni bahut teekhi hai.). Use “Spicy” 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 “Spicy”?
“Spicy” 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.
