Hindi · Emotions & Descriptions
"Expensive" in Hindi: महँगा
महँगाmahanga
Expensive in Hindi is महँगा (mahanga). Forms: महँगी साड़ी, महँगे दाम. Soft complaint: थोड़ा महँगा लग रहा है.
Electronics
यह फ़ोन बहुत महँगा है।yah phone bahut mahanga hai.
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How to pronounce महँगा
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ma-HAN-ga
/məɦə̃ɡɑː/
Mahanga is ma-HAN-ga. Soft ma, nasal han with chandrabinduँ, light ga. Keep the nasal.
"Expensive" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| महँगाmahanga | expensive (m.) Default masculine. | Default masculine. |
| महँगीmahangi | expensive (f.) Feminine nouns. | Feminine nouns. |
| महँगेmahange | expensive (pl./oblique) Prices, plurals. | Prices, plurals. |
| बहुत महँगाbahut mahanga | very expensive Stronger. | Stronger. |
How to use महँगा in real life
- 1Electronics
यह फ़ोन बहुत महँगा है।
yah phone bahut mahanga hai.
This phone is very expensive.
Price shock.
- 2Clothes
यह जैकेट थोड़ी महँगी लग रही है।
yah jacket thodi mahangi lag rahi hai.
This jacket feels a bit expensive.
Mahangi.
- 3Travel tip
आपको महँगे होटल से सस्ता विकल्प मिलेगा।
aapko mahange hotel se sasta vikalp milega.
You'll find a cheaper option than expensive hotels.
Mahange.
Mistakes English speakers make with महँगा
Incorrect: Writing महंगा without chandrabindu
Correct: महँगा with ँ
Keepँ as in the entry spelling.
Incorrect: Yeh mahanga hai for a feminine watch called घड़ी
Correct: यह घड़ी महँगी है
Agree gender: mahangi.
Good to know
Bargaining often contrasts महँगा with सस्ता. Saying बहुत महँगा is direct; softening with थोड़ा महँगा keeps tone friendly in shops.
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Reacting to a menu price
ChatPal
यह थाली थोड़ी महँगी लग रही है।
yah thali thodi mahangi lag rahi hai.
This thali feels a bit expensive.
You
हाँ, महँगा बिल हो जाएगा।
haan, mahanga bill ho jaayega.
Yes — it'll be an expensive bill.
ChatPal
आप सरल मेन्यू देखें क्या?
aap saral menu dekhen kya?
Shall you look at the simple menu?
You
ठीक है, कम महँगा ऑर्डर करते हैं।
theek hai, kam mahanga order karte hain.
Okay — let's order something less expensive.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Expensive" in Hindi
Gender forms?
Mahanga / mahangi / mahange.
Keep ँ?
Yes — महँगा exactly as the entry.
Soft complaint?
Thoda mahanga lag raha hai.
Opposite?
Sasta.
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