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"Angry" in Hindi: नाराज़

नाराज़naaraaz

Say it: naa-RAAZadjective/nɑːrɑːz/

Note: also: ग़ुस्से में (gusse mein)

Angry in Hindi is नाराज़ (naaraaz). It fits upset feelings toward a person or situation: main aapse naaraaz hoon. Gussa is the noun for anger itself, and gusse mein means in a rage.

After a misunderstanding

मैं आपसे नाराज़ नहीं हूँ, बस थक गया हूँ।

main aapse naaraaz nahin hoon, bas thak gaya hoon.

I'm not angry with you, I'm just tired.
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How to pronounce नाराज़

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naa-RAAZ

/nɑːrɑːz/

Naaraaz is naa-RAAZ with a long aa in the first syllable and a buzzing z at the end. Stress the second syllable slightly. Keep it smooth, not shouted.

"Angry" in Hindi: quick reference

HindiEnglish
नाराज़naaraazangry; upset with someone

Personal friction: wo mujhse naaraaz hai.

गुस्साgussaanger

The emotion: gussa aa raha hai.

गुस्से मेंgusse meinin anger

Stronger moment: gusse mein chillaa diya.

खफ़ाkhafadispleased; offended

Slightly softer, often in relationships.

नाराज़ होनाnaaraaz honato be angry

Main usse naaraaz hoon.

How to use नाराज़ in real life

  1. 1After a misunderstanding

    मैं आपसे नाराज़ नहीं हूँ, बस थक गया हूँ।

    main aapse naaraaz nahin hoon, bas thak gaya hoon.

    I'm not angry with you, I'm just tired.

    Naaraaz nahi softens tension quickly.

  2. 2Parent to child

    गलती पर माँ थोड़ी नाराज़ हो गई।

    galti par maa thodi naaraaz ho gayi.

    Mom got a little angry about the mistake.

    Thodi naaraaz shows mild upset.

  3. 3Traffic frustration

    लंबे जाम से सब नाराज़ हो जाते हैं।

    lambe jam se sab naaraaz ho jaate hain.

    Everyone gets angry because of long jams.

    Collective frustration uses naaraaz naturally.

Mistakes English speakers make with नाराज़

Incorrect: Main gussa hoon for I am angry with you

Correct: Main aapse naaraaz hoon / mujhe gussa aa raha hai

Gussa is the anger feeling. Naaraaz targets a person: aapse naaraaz.

Incorrect: Very loud naaraaz in formal apology

Correct: Khafa / thodi narazgi

In delicate settings, khafa or narazgi sounds less harsh.

Good to know

Direct anger is often softened in public. People may say thodi narazgi instead of shouting. Cooling down with chai or a short walk is common before continuing a hard talk.

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Making up after forgetting a birthday

  1. ChatPal

    कल आप मुझसे नाराज़ थे, सही?

    kal aap mujhse naaraaz the, sahi?

    Yesterday you were angry with me, right?

  2. You

    थोड़ा नाराज़ था, लेकिन अब ठीक हूँ।

    thoda naaraaz tha, lekin ab theek hoon.

    I was a little angry, but I'm fine now.

  3. ChatPal

    माफ़ कीजिए, फिर नाराज़ मत होइए।

    maaf kijiye, phir naaraaz mat hoiye.

    Sorry, please don't be angry again.

  4. You

    कोई बात नहीं, अब नाराज़ नहीं हूँ, चलिए खाना खाते हैं।

    koi baat nahin, ab naaraaz nahin hoon, chaliye khaana khaate hain.

    It's fine, I'm not angry now, let's eat.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Angry" in Hindi

What is the difference between naaraaz and gussa?

Naaraaz is being upset with someone. Gussa is anger as a feeling: gussa aa raha hai.

How do I say don't be angry?

Say naaraaz mat hoiye with aap, or gussa mat karo with close friends.

What is khafa?

Displeased or offended, often softer than full naaraaz.

How do I say she is angry with me?

Say wo mujhse naaraaz hai.

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