Hindi · Emotions & Descriptions
"Stupid" in Hindi: बेवक़ूफ़
बेवक़ूफ़bevakoof
Note: also: मूर्ख (moorkh)
Stupid in Hindi is बेवक़ूफ़ (bevakoof). It can sting — soften with jokes among friends, and avoid it with strangers or elders.
Self joke after a mistake
मैं तो बेवक़ूफ़ निकला इस काम में।main to bevakoof nikla is kaam mein.
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How to pronounce बेवक़ूफ़
Say it
be-va-KOOF
/beːʋəquːf/
Bevakoof is be-va-KOOF. The q/क़ is a deeper k. Final oo as in food.
"Stupid" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| बेवक़ूफ़bevakoof | stupid; fool Default headword — sharp. | Default headword — sharp. |
| मूर्खmoorkh | foolish More bookish/formal. | More bookish/formal. |
| बेवक़ूफ़ीbevakoofi | stupidity; a foolish act Noun. | Noun. |
| नासमझnaasamajh | not understanding; naive Softer critique. | Softer critique. |
How to use बेवक़ूफ़ in real life
- 1Self joke after a mistake
मैं तो बेवक़ूफ़ निकला इस काम में।
main to bevakoof nikla is kaam mein.
I turned out stupid on this task.
Self-directed softens it.
- 2Film rant
हीरो का प्लान बिलकुल बेवक़ूफ़ था।
hero ka plan bilkul bevakoof tha.
The hero's plan was totally stupid.
About a plot, not a person present.
- 3Friend teasing
यार, इतनी बेवक़ूफ़ गलती कैसे?
yaar, itni bevakoof galti kaise?
Yaar, how such a stupid mistake?
Close friends only.
Mistakes English speakers make with बेवक़ूफ़
Incorrect: Calling a shopkeeper बेवक़ूफ़
Correct: Avoid — use a polite correction instead
The word insults; never use it on strangers.
Incorrect: Writing बेवकूफ without nukta letters
Correct: बेवक़ूफ़
Keep क़ and फ़ in careful spelling.
Good to know
बेवक़ूफ़ is common in movies and friend banter but rude in offices or with elders. Prefer softer nasamajh or just explain the mistake. Learners should recognize the word more than use it.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friends laughing about a wrong turn
ChatPal
यह रास्ता बेवक़ूफ़ चुना हमने।
yah rasta bevakoof chuna hamne.
We picked a stupid route.
You
हाँ, मेरी बेवक़ूफ़ आइडिया थी।
haan, meri bevakoof idea thi.
Yes — it was my stupid idea.
ChatPal
कोई बात नहीं, अगला मोड़ सही लेंगे।
koi baat nahin, agla mod sahi lenge.
No worries — we'll take the next turn right.
You
मैप अब खोलता हूँ।
map ab kholta hoon.
I'll open the map now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stupid" in Hindi
Is it rude?
Yes with strangers; okay only as light self/friend joke.
Softer word?
Naasamajh / galti ho gayi.
Noun?
Bevakoofi.
Spelling?
बेवक़ूफ़ with nukta letters.
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