Hindi · Emotions & Descriptions
"Cold" in Hindi: ठंडा
ठंडाthanda
Cold in Hindi is ठंडा (thanda). It changes for gender: thandi chai, thanda paani. For a body chill people say mujhe thand lag rahi hai, using the related noun thand.
Ordering a drink
एक ठंडा पानी और एक नींबू सोडा दीजिए।ek thanda paani aur ek neembu soda deejiye.
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How to pronounce ठंडा
Say it
THUN-daa
/ʈʰəɳɖɑː/
Thanda is THUN-daa. The th is aspirated — a puff of air after t — not the English "th" of "think". Final aa is clear on masculine forms.
"Cold" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ठंडाthanda | cold (m.) Drinks, weather, masculine nouns. | Drinks, weather, masculine nouns. |
| ठंडीthandi | cold (f.) With feminine nouns: thandi hawa. | With feminine nouns: thandi hawa. |
| ठंडthand | cold; chill Mujhe thand lag rahi hai. | Mujhe thand lag rahi hai. |
| बहुत ठंडाbahut thanda | very cold Strong everyday intensifier. | Strong everyday intensifier. |
How to use ठंडा in real life
- 1Ordering a drink
एक ठंडा पानी और एक नींबू सोडा दीजिए।
ek thanda paani aur ek neembu soda deejiye.
One cold water and one lemonade, please.
Thanda paani is a classic order.
- 2Winter morning
आज बहुत ठंडा है, स्वेटर पहन लो।
aaj bahut thanda hai, sweater pehen lo.
It's very cold today — put on a sweater.
Weather uses thanda freely.
- 3Checking leftover food
सब्ज़ी ठंडी हो गई है, गरम करूँ?
sabzi thandi ho gayi hai, garam karoon?
The vegetables have gone cold — should I heat them?
Feminine thandi with sabzi.
Mistakes English speakers make with ठंडा
Incorrect: Thanda chai
Correct: Thandi chai
Chai is feminine, so use thandi.
Incorrect: Using only thanda for a feverish chill
Correct: Mujhe thand/bukhaar lag raha hai
Body feelings often use thand or bukhaar, not only the adjective thanda.
Good to know
Offering thanda paani is basic hospitality, especially after a guest arrives from the heat. In hill stations, thand becomes a tourist joke and a real packing tip. Soft drinks are often just called cold drink in Hinglish.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Coming indoors after an evening walk in Shimla
ChatPal
बाहर कितना ठंडा है आज!
baahar kitna thanda hai aaj!
How cold it is outside today!
You
हाँ, हाथ भी ठंडे हो गए।
haan, haath bhi thande ho gaye.
Yes, my hands got cold too.
ChatPal
अंदर आओ, गरम चाय से ठंड उतरेगी।
andar aao, garam chaay se thand utregi.
Come inside — hot tea will take the chill off.
You
धन्यवाद, ठंडा मौसम में चाय सही लगती है।
dhanyavaad, thanda mausam mein chaay sahi lagti hai.
Thanks — tea feels right in cold weather.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cold" in Hindi
What is the difference between thanda and thand?
Thanda is an adjective (cold water). Thand is a noun for chill: mujhe thand lag rahi hai.
How do I say iced tea?
People say cold tea or iced tea in English; thandi chai can also mean tea that has cooled down.
Does thanda mean emotionally cold?
It can: thanda jawab is a cold reply. Tone matters.
Opposite of thanda?
Garam for hot or warm.
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