Hindi · Emotions & Descriptions
"Old" in Hindi: पुराना
पुरानाpuraana
Note: of people: बूढ़ा (boodha)
Old for objects in Hindi is पुराना (puraana). It becomes puraani / puraane with gender and number. For people, use बूढ़ा (boodha) or umar-daraaz — not puraana, which can sound rude about a person.
Clothes
यह पुराना स्वेटर अभी भी गर्म है।yeh puraana sweater abhi bhi garam hai.
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How to pronounce पुराना
Say it
pu-RAA-naa
/pʊrɑːnɑː/
Puraana is pu-RAA-naa. Long aa in the middle and end on the masculine form. Soft p, clear r tap.
"Old" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| पुरानाpuraana | old (m. thing) Objects, habits, places. | Objects, habits, places. |
| पुरानीpuraani | old (f.) Feminine nouns. | Feminine nouns. |
| पुरानेpuraane | old (pl./oblique) Plural forms. | Plural forms. |
| बूढ़ाboodha | old (person, m.) People; use carefully and respectfully. | People; use carefully and respectfully. |
How to use पुराना in real life
- 1Clothes
यह पुराना स्वेटर अभी भी गर्म है।
yeh puraana sweater abhi bhi garam hai.
This old sweater is still warm.
Object talk.
- 2City area
हम पुरानी दिल्ली घूमने गए।
hum puraani Dilli ghoomne gaye.
We went to explore Old Delhi.
Place names.
- 3Phone
मेरा फ़ोन पुराना हो गया, बैटरी कमज़ोर है।
mera fon puraana ho gaya, battery kamzor hai.
My phone has gotten old — the battery is weak.
Tech aging.
Mistakes English speakers make with पुराना
Incorrect: Puraana aadmi for a respected elder
Correct: Boodhe / older person with ji; better: unki umar zyada hai
Puraana for people can feel disrespectful.
Incorrect: Puraana kitaab
Correct: Puraani kitaab
Match feminine nouns.
Good to know
Puraana can be affectionate for heritage: puraane dost, puraani baatein. Antique markets sell puraani cheezen with pride. When speaking about age, lead with respect markers like ji.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a suitcase for travel
ChatPal
पुराना बैग लें या नया?
puraana bag len ya naya?
Shall we take the old bag or a new one?
You
पुराना बैग अभी मज़बूत है।
puraana bag abhi mazboot hai.
The old bag is still strong.
ChatPal
ठीक, पर पुराने ज़िप का ध्यान रखना।
theek, par puraane zip ka dhyaan rakhna.
Okay, but watch the old zip.
You
हाँ, पुराना होने पर भी काम चल जाएगा।
haan, puraana hone par bhi kaam chal jaayega.
Yes — even being old, it'll do the job.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Old" in Hindi
Things vs people?
Puraana for things; boodha/umar for people.
Old friend?
Puraana dost is warm and common.
Opposite?
Naya.
Gender forms?
Puraana / puraani / puraane.
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