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"Terrible" in Hindi: भयानक
भयानकbhayaanak
Note: everyday: बहुत बुरा (bahut bura)
Terrible is भयानक (bhayaanak). Weather, films, and news use it: भयानक गर्मी, भयानक सपना, स्थिति भयानक है.
Heatwave
आज की धूप भयानक है।aaj ki dhoop bhayaanak hai.
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How to pronounce भयानक
Say it
bha-YAA-nak
/bʱəjɑːnək/
Bhayaanak: bha-YAA-nak, long yaa in the middle. Three beats.
"Terrible" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| भयानकbhayaanak | terrible / dreadful Strong negative adjective. | Strong negative adjective. |
| भयानक गर्मीbhayaanak garmi | terrible heat Summer talk. | Summer talk. |
| भयानक खबरbhayaanak khabar | terrible news Headlines mood. | Headlines mood. |
| सच में भयानकsach mein bhayaanak | truly terrible Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
How to use भयानक in real life
- 1Heatwave
आज की धूप भयानक है।
aaj ki dhoop bhayaanak hai.
Today's sun is terrible.
Weather.
- 2Horror film
वह सीन भयानक था, आँखें बंद कर लीं।
vah scene bhayaanak tha, aankhen band kar lin.
That scene was terrible — I shut my eyes.
Cinema.
- 3Empathy
आपकी प्रतीक्षा भयानक लंबी रही होगी।
aapki pratiksha bhayaanak lambi rahi hogi.
Your wait must have been terribly long.
Soft aap.
Mistakes English speakers make with भयानक
Incorrect: Using only बहुत बुरा for this page
Correct: Headword is भयानक; बहुत बुरा is milder everyday talk
बहुत बुरा does not count for भयानक.
Incorrect: Calling a mild delay भयानक every time
Correct: Save भयानक for strong bad; soften smaller issues
Tone matters.
Good to know
भयानक amps up heat, traffic, and thriller plots. Friends exaggerate playfully; with elders, soften so it does not sound like panic. News anchors love भयानक तूफ़ान headlines.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a stormy night
ChatPal
रात का शोर भयानक था ना?
raat ka shor bhayaanak tha na?
The night noise was terrible, right?
You
हाँ, नींद भयानक टूट गई।
haan, neend bhayaanak toot gayi.
Yes — sleep broke terribly.
ChatPal
आप चाय लें, थकान भयानक लग रही है।
aap chai len, thakaan bhayaanak lag rahi hai.
Please have tea — the tiredness looks terrible.
You
शुक्रिया, अब उतना भयानक नहीं लग रहा।
shukriya, ab utna bhayaanak nahin lag raha.
Thanks — it doesn't feel that terrible now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Terrible" in Hindi
What is terrible in Hindi?
भयानक (bhayaanak).
Is बहुत बुरा the same?
Milder; this page teaches भयानक.
Terrible heat?
भयानक गर्मी.
Terrible news?
भयानक खबर.
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