Hindi · Emotions & Descriptions
"Sad" in Hindi: उदास
उदासudaas
Note: also: दुखी (dukhi)
उदास (udaas) means sad or low. It does not change for gender. दुखी (dukhi) is another common word for unhappy. Ask lightly: aap udaas kyun ho? when a friend looks down.
Noticing a friend
तुम आज उदास क्यों लग रहे हो?tum aaj udaas kyun lag rahe ho?
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How to pronounce उदास
Say it
u-DAAS
/ʊd̪ɑːs/
Udaas is u-DAAS with a short first u and a long final aa plus soft s. Keep the d dental. Do not stress the first syllable too hard.
"Sad" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| उदासudaas | sad; gloomy Looks and moods that seem down. | Looks and moods that seem down. |
| दुखीdukhi | unhappy; sorrowful Stronger unhappiness or grief. | Stronger unhappiness or grief. |
| गमगीनgamgeen | sorrowful Urdu-origin, common in songs and emotional talk. | Urdu-origin, common in songs and emotional talk. |
| उदासीudaasi | sadness The noun for the feeling. | The noun for the feeling. |
How to use उदास in real life
- 1Noticing a friend
तुम आज उदास क्यों लग रहे हो?
tum aaj udaas kyun lag rahe ho?
Why do you seem sad today?
To a woman friend: lag rahi ho.
- 2Talking about a film
फ़िल्म का अंत थोड़ा उदास था।
film ka ant thoda udaas tha.
The film's ending was a bit sad.
Udaas can describe stories and scenes, not only people.
- 3Comforting someone
उदास मत हो, सब ठीक हो जाएगा।
udaas mat ho, sab theek ho jaayega.
Don't be sad, everything will be okay.
Mat ho keeps the comfort soft and direct.
Mistakes English speakers make with उदास
Incorrect: Main udaasi hoon.
Correct: Main udaas hoon. / Mujhe udaasi ho rahi hai.
Udaas is the adjective. Udaasi is the noun sadness.
Incorrect: ज़ोर से पूछना: आप उदास क्यों हैं?
Correct: शांति से पूछें: क्या आप उदास हैं?
Give space. A quiet check-in is kinder than a public probe.
Good to know
People may hide sadness behind theek hai. Close friends push gently; acquaintances often leave room. Offering chai and quiet company can matter more than speeches.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking on a quiet friend after class
ChatPal
आज तुम चुप हो। सब ठीक है?
aaj tum chup ho. sab theek hai?
You're quiet today. Is everything okay?
You
थोड़ा उदास हूँ, घर की फ़िक्र है।
thoda udaas hoon, ghar ki fikr hai.
I'm a bit sad; I'm worried about home.
ChatPal
समझ गया। बात करना हो तो मैं हूँ।
samajh gaya. baat karna ho to main hoon.
Got it. If you want to talk, I'm here.
You
शुक्रिया। उदास दिन में साथ अच्छा लगता है।
shukriya. udaas din mein saath achha lagta hai.
Thanks. Company helps on a sad day.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sad" in Hindi
Is udaas or dukhi better?
Udaas often means low or gloomy. Dukhi can sound stronger, closer to unhappy or hurt.
Does udaas change for gender?
No. Both men and women say main udaas hoon.
How do I say I'm feeling sad?
Say main udaas hoon or mujhe udaasi ho rahi hai.
What is a gentle question to ask?
Try kya hua? or sab theek hai? in a soft voice.
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