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"Very" in Hindi: बहुत
बहुतbahut
Very in Hindi is बहुत (bahut). It sits before adjectives and feelings: बहुत अच्छा, बहुत ठंडा, आप बहुत दयालु हैं.
Weather
आज बहुत गर्मी है, पानी पिएं।aaj bahut garmi hai, paani piyen.
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How to pronounce बहुत
Say it
buh-HUT
/bəɦʊt̪/
Bahut: buh-HUT, soft dental t. Two even beats.
"Very" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| बहुतbahut | very / a lot Default intensifier. | Default intensifier. |
| बहुत अच्छाbahut achha | very good Praise. | Praise. |
| बहुत ज़्यादाbahut zyada | too much / a lot Quantity. | Quantity. |
| बहुत धन्यवादbahut dhanyavaad | thank you very much Warm thanks. | Warm thanks. |
How to use बहुत in real life
- 1Weather
आज बहुत गर्मी है, पानी पिएं।
aaj bahut garmi hai, paani piyen.
It's very hot today — please drink water.
Heat.
- 2Food praise
आपकी दाल बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।
aapki daal bahut svaadisht hai.
Your dal is very delicious.
Aap.
- 3Feeling tired
मैं बहुत थक गया हूँ।
main bahut thak gaya hoon.
I'm very tired.
State.
Mistakes English speakers make with बहुत
Incorrect: Putting बहुत after the adjective (अच्छा बहुत)
Correct: बहुत अच्छा
बहुत usually comes before the word it intensifies.
Incorrect: Using बहुत where सिर्फ़ is meant
Correct: बहुत = very/a lot; सिर्फ़ = only
Different adverbs.
Good to know
बहुत is the everyday booster for heat, praise, and thanks. Formal speeches may prefer अत्यधिक, but shops and homes stick to बहुत. Pair it with aap for polite warmth: आप बहुत दयालु हैं.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a guest meal
ChatPal
खाना कैसा लगा?
khaana kaisa laga?
How was the food?
You
बहुत अच्छा लगा, सच में।
bahut achha laga, sach mein.
It was very good, really.
ChatPal
आप बहुत मेहमाननवाज़ हैं।
aap bahut mehmaannavaaz hain.
You are very hospitable.
You
बहुत धन्यवाद, फिर आइएगा।
bahut dhanyavaad, phir aaiyega.
Thank you very much — please come again.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Very" in Hindi
What is very in Hindi?
बहुत (bahut).
Where does it go?
Usually before the adjective: बहुत ठंडा.
Can it mean a lot?
Yes — बहुत पानी = a lot of water.
Polite thanks?
बहुत धन्यवाद।
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