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Bhayaanak in English: Terrible (भयानक)
Terrible
Hindi (Devanagari)
भयानक
Hindi (English letters)
bhayaanak
भयानक (bhayaanak) can be expressed as “Terrible” in English. For example: “Today's sun is terrible.”
“bhayaanak” kehna ho, to English mein “Terrible” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Heatwave
Today's sun is terrible.
आज की धूप भयानक है।
aaj ki dhoop bhayaanak hai.
How to pronounce “Terrible”
Say it in English
TE-ruh-buhl
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.
Terrible: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Terrible | भयानक bhayaanak The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Today's sun is terrible. | आज की धूप भयानक है। aaj ki dhoop bhayaanak hai. Heatwave | Heatwave |
| That scene was terrible — I shut my eyes. | वह सीन भयानक था, आँखें बंद कर लीं। vah scene bhayaanak tha, aankhen band kar lin. Horror film | Horror film |
Use “Terrible” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Terrible” 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 “Terrible” in English sentences
1. Heatwave
Today's sun is terrible.
आज की धूप भयानक है।
aaj ki dhoop bhayaanak hai.
2. Horror film
That scene was terrible — I shut my eyes.
वह सीन भयानक था, आँखें बंद कर लीं।
vah scene bhayaanak tha, aankhen band kar lin.
3. Empathy
Your wait must have been terribly long.
आपकी प्रतीक्षा भयानक लंबी रही होगी।
aapki pratiksha bhayaanak lambi rahi hogi.
Common mistakes with “Terrible”
Instead of
Today's sun are terrible.
Say this
Today's sun is terrible.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
That scene were terrible — I shut my eyes.
Say this
That scene was terrible — I shut my eyes.
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.
After a stormy night
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
The night noise was terrible, right?
Show Hindi meaning
रात का शोर भयानक था ना?
raat ka shor bhayaanak tha na?
You
Yes — sleep broke terribly.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, नींद भयानक टूट गई।
haan, neend bhayaanak toot gayi.
Partner
Please have tea — the tiredness looks terrible.
Show Hindi meaning
आप चाय लें, थकान भयानक लग रही है।
aap chai len, thakaan bhayaanak lag rahi hai.
You
Thanks — it doesn't feel that terrible now.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, अब उतना भयानक नहीं लग रहा।
shukriya, ab utna bhayaanak nahi lag raha.
Your turn: use “Terrible”
Say this in English: वह सीन भयानक था, आँखें बंद कर लीं। (vah scene bhayaanak tha, aankhen band kar lin.)
Reveal sample answer
That scene was terrible — I shut my eyes.
वह सीन भयानक था, आँखें बंद कर लीं।
vah scene bhayaanak tha, aankhen band kar lin.
Compare your word order with “That scene was terrible — I shut my eyes.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Terrible” in English
Bhayaanak ko English mein kya kehte hain?
भयानक (bhayaanak) can be expressed as “Terrible” in English. For example: “Today's sun is terrible.”
What does “Terrible” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Terrible” means भयानक (bhayaanak). The sentence “Today's sun is terrible.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Terrible” in a sentence?
That scene was terrible — I shut my eyes. Hindi meaning: वह सीन भयानक था, आँखें बंद कर लीं। (vah scene bhayaanak tha, aankhen band kar lin.). Use “Terrible” 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 “Terrible”?
“Terrible” 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.
