Hindi · Emotions & Descriptions
"Happiness" in Hindi: ख़ुशी
ख़ुशीkhushi
Happiness in Hindi is ख़ुशी (khushi), a feminine noun. Aap se milkar khushi hui means nice to meet you, literally happiness happened on meeting you.
Good news
नौकरी लगने पर घर में ख़ुशी छा गई।naukri lagne par ghar mein khushi chha gayi.
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How to pronounce ख़ुशी
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KHU-shi
/xʊʃiː/
Khushi is KHU-shi. Kh is aspirated; final long ई becomes i in romanization: khushi.
"Happiness" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ख़ुशीkhushi | happiness; joy Default headword. | Default headword. |
| ख़ुशी हुईkhushi hui | I'm glad; pleasure Aapse milkar khushi hui. | Aapse milkar khushi hui. |
| बड़ी ख़ुशीbadi khushi | great happiness Stronger feeling. | Stronger feeling. |
| ख़ुशियाँkhushiyaan | joys; celebrations Plural / festive. | Plural / festive. |
How to use ख़ुशी in real life
- 1Good news
नौकरी लगने पर घर में ख़ुशी छा गई।
naukri lagne par ghar mein khushi chha gayi.
When the job came through, happiness filled the house.
Feminine agreement feel.
- 2Meeting someone
आपसे मिलकर बहुत ख़ुशी हुई।
aapse milkar bahut khushi hui.
Very nice to meet you.
Classic greeting.
- 3Festival
त्योहार की ख़ुशी सबके चेहरे पर है।
tyohaar ki khushi sabke chehre par hai.
Festival happiness is on everyone's face.
Festive.
Mistakes English speakers make with ख़ुशी
Incorrect: Mera khushi
Correct: Meri khushi
Khushi is feminine.
Incorrect: Main khushi hoon for I am happy
Correct: Main khush hoon / mujhe khushi hai
Khushi is the noun happiness; khush is the adjective happy.
Good to know
Wedding cards and WhatsApp forwards overflow with ख़ुशी. Saying aapse milkar khushi hui is standard politeness, not dramatic emotion. Families mark small wins — exams, visas — with sweets to share the khushi.
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आपकी ख़ुशी में मिठाई कहाँ है?
aapki khushi mein mithai kahaan hai?
Where are the sweets for your happiness?
You
लो, सबकी ख़ुशी के लिए लड्डू।
lo, sabki khushi ke liye laddoo.
Here — laddoos for everyone's happiness.
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वाह, सच में बड़ी ख़ुशी की बात है।
vaah, sach mein badi khushi ki baat hai.
Wow — it really is a matter of great happiness.
You
धन्यवाद — आपकी दुआ से ख़ुशी मिली।
dhanyavaad — aapki dua se khushi mili.
Thanks — happiness came with your blessings.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Happiness" in Hindi
Khushi vs khush?
Khushi is happiness (noun); khush is happy (adjective).
Nice to meet you?
Aapse milkar khushi hui.
Gender?
Feminine: meri khushi.
I'm glad?
Mujhe khushi hai / khushi hui.
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