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"Bored" in Hindi: ऊबा हुआ
ऊबा हुआooba hua
Note: everyday: बोर (bor)
Bored in Hindi is ऊबा हुआ (ooba hua) for a man, and ऊबी हुई (oobi hui) for a woman. Friends also say main bore hoon, borrowing English bor.
Long wait at a clinic
इतनी देर से बैठा हूँ, मैं ऊबा हुआ हूँ।itni der se baitha hoon, main ooba hua hoon.
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How to pronounce ऊबा हुआ
Say it
OO-baa hoo-aa
/uːbɑː ɦʊɑː/
Ooba is OO-baa with a long oo, then hua like hoo-aa said quickly. Soft dental d is not used here; keep the b clear.
"Bored" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ऊबा हुआooba hua | bored (m.) Default masculine form. | Default masculine form. |
| ऊबी हुईoobi hui | bored (f.) Feminine agreement. | Feminine agreement. |
| बोरbor | bored Everyday English loan: main bore hoon. | Everyday English loan: main bore hoon. |
| ऊब जानाoob jaana | to get bored Main oob gaya / oob gayi. | Main oob gaya / oob gayi. |
How to use ऊबा हुआ in real life
- 1Long wait at a clinic
इतनी देर से बैठा हूँ, मैं ऊबा हुआ हूँ।
itni der se baitha hoon, main ooba hua hoon.
I've been sitting so long — I'm bored.
Masculine speaker.
- 2Rainy Sunday indoors
बारिश में घर पर ऊबी हुई लगती हूँ।
baarish mein ghar par oobi hui lagti hoon.
On rainy days at home I feel bored.
Feminine form.
- 3Suggesting a plan
ऊबा हुआ हो तो पार्क चलते हैं।
ooba hua ho to park chalte hain.
If you're bored, let's go to the park.
Friendly offer.
Mistakes English speakers make with ऊबा हुआ
Incorrect: Main ooba hua hai
Correct: Main ooba hua hoon
With main, use hoon, not hai.
Incorrect: Using only bor with elders in a formal tone
Correct: Thoda ooba hua / oobi hui feel ho raha hai
Bor is casual; with elders, ooba hua sounds clearer and softer.
Good to know
Young people freely say bore ho gaya after a dull lecture or long commute. Families often cure boredom with chai, a walk, or a quick film rather than sitting in silence. Saying you're bored is normal among friends, but with hosts it can sound ungrateful, so soften it with thoda.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stuck in a quiet hotel lobby
ChatPal
आप ऊबा हुआ लग रहे हैं।
aap ooba hua lag rahe hain.
You look bored.
You
हाँ, थोड़ा ऊबा हुआ हूँ। बाहर चलें?
haan, thoda ooba hua hoon. baahar chalen?
Yes, I'm a bit bored. Shall we go out?
ChatPal
चलिए, पास की कैफ़े में चाय पीते हैं।
chaliye, paas ki cafe mein chaay peete hain.
Come on, let's have tea at the cafe nearby.
You
बढ़िया, वरना मैं और ऊबा हुआ हो जाऊँगा।
badhiya, varna main aur ooba hua ho jaaunga.
Great, otherwise I'll get even more bored.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bored" in Hindi
How do women say bored?
Use ऊबी हुई (oobi hui): main oobi hui hoon.
Is bor okay?
Yes with friends: main bore hoon. With elders, ooba hua is clearer.
How do I ask if someone is bored?
Kya aap ooba hua / oobi hui hain? or casually Bore to nahi ho?
What is oob jaana?
It means to get bored: main oob gaya / oob gayi.
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