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Bevakoof in English: Stupid (बेवक़ूफ़)

Stupid

Hindi (Devanagari)

बेवक़ूफ़

Hindi (English letters)

bevakoof

Say it: STOO-puhdadjective

बेवक़ूफ़ (bevakoof) can be expressed as “Stupid” in English. Stupid is a strong negative description and can insult someone. When discussing a mistake, describe the action or problem instead of labeling the person.

“bevakoof” kehna ho, to English mein “Stupid” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Self joke after a mistake

I turned out stupid on this task.

मैं तो बेवक़ूफ़ निकला इस काम में।

main to bevakoof nikla is kaam mein.

How to pronounce “Stupid”

Say it in English

STOO-puhd

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.

Stupid: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Stupid

बेवक़ूफ़

bevakoof

Stupid is a strong negative description and can insult someone. When discussing a mistake, describe the action or problem instead of labeling the person.

Stupid is a strong negative description and can insult someone. When discussing a mistake, describe the action or problem instead of labeling the person.
I turned out stupid on this task.

मैं तो बेवक़ूफ़ निकला इस काम में।

main to bevakoof nikla is kaam mein.

Self joke after a mistake

Self joke after a mistake
The hero's plan was totally stupid.

हीरो का प्लान बिलकुल बेवक़ूफ़ था।

hero ka plan bilkul bevakoof tha.

Film rant

Film rant

Use “Stupid” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.

“Stupid” 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 “Stupid” in English sentences

  1. 1. Self joke after a mistake

    I turned out stupid on this task.

    मैं तो बेवक़ूफ़ निकला इस काम में।

    main to bevakoof nikla is kaam mein.

  2. 2. Film rant

    The hero's plan was totally stupid.

    हीरो का प्लान बिलकुल बेवक़ूफ़ था।

    hero ka plan bilkul bevakoof tha.

  3. 3. Friend teasing

    Yaar, how such a stupid mistake?

    यार, इतनी बेवक़ूफ़ गलती कैसे?

    yaar, itni bevakoof galti kaise?

Common mistakes with “Stupid”

Instead of

Me turned out stupid on this task.

Say this

I turned out stupid on this task.

Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.

Instead of

The hero's plan were totally stupid.

Say this

The hero's plan was totally stupid.

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.

Friends laughing about a wrong turn

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    We picked a stupid route.

    Show Hindi meaning

    यह रास्ता बेवक़ूफ़ चुना हमने।

    yah rasta bevakoof chuna hamne.

  2. You

    Yes — it was my stupid idea.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, मेरी बेवक़ूफ़ आइडिया थी।

    haan, meri bevakoof idea thi.

  3. Partner

    No worries — we'll take the next turn right.

    Show Hindi meaning

    कोई बात नहीं, अगला मोड़ सही लेंगे।

    koi baat nahi, agla mod sahi lenge.

  4. You

    I'll open the map now.

    Show Hindi meaning

    मैप अब खोलता हूँ।

    map ab kholta hoon.

Your turn: use “Stupid”

Say this in English: हीरो का प्लान बिलकुल बेवक़ूफ़ था। (hero ka plan bilkul bevakoof tha.)

Reveal sample answer

The hero's plan was totally stupid.

हीरो का प्लान बिलकुल बेवक़ूफ़ था।

hero ka plan bilkul bevakoof tha.

Compare your word order with “The hero's plan was totally stupid.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Stupid” in English

Bevakoof ko English mein kya kehte hain?

बेवक़ूफ़ (bevakoof) can be expressed as “Stupid” in English. Stupid is a strong negative description and can insult someone. When discussing a mistake, describe the action or problem instead of labeling the person.

What does “Stupid” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Stupid” means बेवक़ूफ़ (bevakoof). Stupid is a strong negative description and can insult someone. When discussing a mistake, describe the action or problem instead of labeling the person.

How do I use “Stupid” in a sentence?

The hero's plan was totally stupid. Hindi meaning: हीरो का प्लान बिलकुल बेवक़ूफ़ था। (hero ka plan bilkul bevakoof tha.). Use “Stupid” 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 “Stupid”?

Stupid is a strong negative description and can insult someone. When discussing a mistake, describe the action or problem instead of labeling the person.

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