Hindi · Emotions & Descriptions
"Bad" in Hindi: बुरा
बुराbura
Note: also: ख़राब (kharaab)
बुरा (bura) means bad, and it changes for gender: bura masculine, बुरी (buri) feminine. ख़राब (kharaab) often describes things that are broken, spoiled, or poor quality. For people behaving badly, bura fits well.
Talking about weather plans
आज मौसम बुरा है, मत निकलना।aaj mausam bura hai, mat nikalna.
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How to pronounce बुरा
Say it
bu-RAA
/bʊrɑː/
Bura is bu-RAA with a short u and long final aa. Keep the r as a light tap. Kharaab is khu-RAAB with a long final aab.
"Bad" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| बुराbura | bad (masculine) Bad news, bad behavior, bad luck with masculine nouns. | Bad news, bad behavior, bad luck with masculine nouns. |
| बुरीburi | bad (feminine) With feminine nouns: buri aadat, buri baat. | With feminine nouns: buri aadat, buri baat. |
| ख़राबkharaab | bad; broken; spoiled Machines, health, food gone off, poor quality. | Machines, health, food gone off, poor quality. |
| बहुत बुराbahut bura | very bad Strong dislike or bad news. | Strong dislike or bad news. |
How to use बुरा in real life
- 1Talking about weather plans
आज मौसम बुरा है, मत निकलना।
aaj mausam bura hai, mat nikalna.
The weather is bad today, don't go out.
Mausam is masculine, so bura.
- 2A spoiled phone
मेरा दिन आज बहुत बुरा रहा।
mera din aaj bahut bura raha.
My day has been very bad today.
Din is masculine, so bura.
- 3Reacting to news
यह बहुत बुरी ख़बर है।
yah bahut buri khabar hai.
This is very bad news.
Khabar is feminine, so buri.
Mistakes English speakers make with बुरा
Incorrect: Bura film thi.
Correct: Buri film thi. / Film kharaab thi.
Match gender: buri with feminine film, or use kharaab.
Incorrect: Calling a person kharaab for rude manners
Correct: Bura / badtameez
Kharaab fits objects and health more than personality. For manners, bura or badtameez is clearer.
Good to know
Complaints are often softened: thoda kharaab or zyada achha nahin. A blunt bura hai can sound harsh about food a host cooked, so soften with tone and thanks.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A friend warns you about traffic
ChatPal
आज सड़क का हाल बुरा है।
aaj sadak ka haal bura hai.
The road situation is bad today.
You
क्या इतना बुरा है कि देर हो जाएगी?
kya itna bura hai ki der ho jaayegi?
Is it so bad that we'll be late?
ChatPal
हाँ, ट्रैफ़िक बहुत ख़राब लग रहा है।
haan, traffic bahut kharaab lag raha hai.
Yes, the traffic looks very bad.
You
फिर थोड़ी देर बाद चलते हैं, बुरा समय टालते हैं।
phir thodi der baad chalte hain, bura samay taalte hain.
Then let's go a bit later and avoid the bad time.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bad" in Hindi
When do I use buri?
Use buri with feminine nouns like baat, aadat, or khabar.
Is kharaab the same as bura?
Close, but kharaab often means broken, spoiled, or poor quality.
How do I say I feel bad?
Say mujhe bura lag raha hai for feeling sorry or upset.
How do I soften a complaint about food?
Try thoda namak zyada hai instead of a blunt bura hai.
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