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Bahut in English: Very (बहुत)
Very
Hindi (Devanagari)
बहुत
Hindi (English letters)
bahut
बहुत (bahut) can be expressed as “Very” in English. For example: “It's very hot today — please drink water.”
“bahut” kehna ho, to English mein “Very” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Weather
It's very hot today — please drink water.
आज बहुत गर्मी है, पानी पिएं।
aaj bahut garmi hai, paani piyen.
How to pronounce “Very”
Say it in English
VE-ree
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.
Very: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Very | बहुत bahut The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| It's very hot today — please drink water. | आज बहुत गर्मी है, पानी पिएं। aaj bahut garmi hai, paani piyen. Weather | Weather |
| Your dal is very delicious. | आपकी दाल बहुत स्वादिष्ट है। aapki daal bahut svaadisht hai. Food praise | Food praise |
“Very” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
How to use “Very” in English sentences
1. Weather
It's very hot today — please drink water.
आज बहुत गर्मी है, पानी पिएं।
aaj bahut garmi hai, paani piyen.
2. Food praise
Your dal is very delicious.
आपकी दाल बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।
aapki daal bahut svaadisht hai.
3. Feeling tired
I'm very tired.
मैं बहुत थक गया हूँ।
main bahut thak gaya hoon.
Common mistakes with “Very”
Instead of
It are very hot today — please drink water.
Say this
It's very hot today — please drink water.
The contraction here includes is. Expand it with is rather than are when keeping the same singular subject.
Instead of
It's very hot today — Please to drink water.
Say this
It's very hot today — please drink water.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
After a guest meal
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How was the food?
Show Hindi meaning
खाना कैसा लगा?
khaana kaisa laga?
You
It was very good, really.
Show Hindi meaning
बहुत अच्छा लगा, सच में।
bahut achha laga, sach mein.
Partner
You are very hospitable.
Show Hindi meaning
आप बहुत मेहमाननवाज़ हैं।
aap bahut mehmaannavaaz hain.
You
Thank you very much — please come again.
Show Hindi meaning
बहुत धन्यवाद, फिर आइएगा।
bahut dhanyavaad, phir aaiyega.
Your turn: use “Very”
Say this in English: आपकी दाल बहुत स्वादिष्ट है। (aapki daal bahut svaadisht hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Your dal is very delicious.
आपकी दाल बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।
aapki daal bahut svaadisht hai.
Compare your word order with “Your dal is very delicious.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Very” in English
Bahut ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बहुत (bahut) can be expressed as “Very” in English. For example: “It's very hot today — please drink water.”
What does “Very” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Very” means बहुत (bahut). The sentence “It's very hot today — please drink water.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Very” in a sentence?
Your dal is very delicious. Hindi meaning: आपकी दाल बहुत स्वादिष्ट है। (aapki daal bahut svaadisht hai.). “Very” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
What should I watch for when using “Very”?
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
