🎨 Hindi Adjectives & Comparison: The Magic Paint Brush
Imagine you have a magic paint brush. Without colors, every picture looks the same—boring! Adjectives are like the colors that make your Hindi sentences come alive!
🌈 What Are Adjectives?
Adjectives are describing words. They tell us MORE about a person, place, or thing.
Think of a plain cookie 🍪 versus a big, yummy, chocolate cookie 🍪✨. Which one sounds better? The describing words made it exciting!
In Hindi, adjectives are called विशेषण (visheshan).
📝 Using Adjectives in Sentences
In Hindi, adjectives come BEFORE the noun—just like in English!
The Simple Rule:
Adjective + Noun = Complete Picture
Examples:
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| बड़ा घर | baḍā ghar | big house |
| छोटी बिल्ली | choṭī billī | small cat |
| लाल सेब | lāl seb | red apple |
| अच्छा लड़का | acchā laḍkā | good boy |
⚡ Magic Trick: Gender Matching!
Hindi adjectives are special—they change based on whether the noun is masculine or feminine!
| Adjective | Masculine | Feminine |
|---|---|---|
| Big | बड़ा (baḍā) | बड़ी (baḍī) |
| Small | छोटा (choṭā) | छोटी (choṭī) |
| Good | अच्छा (acchā) | अच्छी (acchī) |
Example:
- बड़ा लड़का (big boy) — masculine
- बड़ी लड़की (big girl) — feminine
It’s like the adjective wears a matching outfit with the noun! 👔👗
⚖️ Comparative Adjectives: Who’s More?
When you compare TWO things, you need comparative adjectives.
Think of it like a race between two friends—who runs FASTER?
The Magic Word: से ज़्यादा (se zyādā) = “more than”
Formula:
A + B से ज़्यादा + Adjective + है
Examples:
| Hindi | English |
|---|---|
| राम श्याम से ज़्यादा लंबा है। | Ram is taller than Shyam. |
| यह किताब उस किताब से ज़्यादा अच्छी है। | This book is better than that book. |
| आम सेब से ज़्यादा मीठा है। | Mango is sweeter than apple. |
Another Way: से (se) alone
For simple comparisons:
| Hindi | English |
|---|---|
| हाथी चींटी से बड़ा है। | Elephant is bigger than ant. |
| सीता गीता से सुंदर है। | Sita is more beautiful than Gita. |
graph TD A[Two Things] --> B[Thing 1] A --> C[Thing 2] B --> D[Compare with से/से ज़्यादा] C --> D D --> E[Winner! 🏆]
🏆 Superlative Adjectives: The Champion!
When you compare THREE or more things, you need superlative adjectives.
This is for finding the CHAMPION—the BEST, the BIGGEST, the FASTEST!
The Magic Words: सबसे (sabse) = “the most” / “the -est”
Formula:
Subject + सबसे + Adjective + है
Examples:
| Hindi | English |
|---|---|
| राम सबसे लंबा है। | Ram is the tallest. |
| यह सबसे अच्छी किताब है। | This is the best book. |
| चीता सबसे तेज़ जानवर है। | Cheetah is the fastest animal. |
| माँ सबसे प्यारी है। | Mother is the dearest. |
🎯 Quick Memory Trick:
| Type | English Clue | Hindi Word |
|---|---|---|
| Comparative | “-er” or “more” | से / से ज़्यादा |
| Superlative | “-est” or “most” | सबसे |
सब = all, सबसे = among all = THE BEST!
📊 Quantifiers: How Much? How Many?
Quantifiers tell us about amount or quantity—how much or how many of something.
Think of filling your plate at a buffet—do you want A LITTLE rice or A LOT of rice?
Common Hindi Quantifiers:
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| बहुत | bahut | very / a lot | बहुत पानी (a lot of water) |
| थोड़ा | thoḍā | a little | थोड़ा दूध (a little milk) |
| कुछ | kuch | some | कुछ सेब (some apples) |
| कई | kaī | several | कई किताबें (several books) |
| सब | sab | all | सब बच्चे (all children) |
| ज़्यादा | zyādā | more | ज़्यादा समय (more time) |
| कम | kam | less / few | कम पैसे (less money) |
| हर | har | every | हर दिन (every day) |
📝 Quantifiers in Sentences:
| Hindi | English |
|---|---|
| मुझे थोड़ा पानी चाहिए। | I need a little water. |
| बहुत लोग आए। | Many people came. |
| मेरे पास कुछ किताबें हैं। | I have some books. |
| हर बच्चा खेल रहा है। | Every child is playing. |
| उसके पास ज़्यादा पैसे हैं। | He has more money. |
⚡ Gender Rules for Quantifiers:
Some quantifiers change with gender too!
| Quantifier | Masculine | Feminine |
|---|---|---|
| थोड़ा (little) | थोड़ा | थोड़ी |
| बहुत (many/much) | Stays same! | Stays same! |
| कुछ (some) | Stays same! | Stays same! |
🎮 Quick Practice Corner
Fill in your mind:
- राम _____ (सबसे/से) लंबा लड़का है। → सबसे (superlative)
- सेब संतरे _____ (से/सबसे) मीठा है। → से (comparative)
- मुझे _____ (थोड़ा/थोड़ी) चाय चाहिए। → थोड़ी (chai is feminine!)
- _____ (हर/कुछ) दिन सुबह जागो। → हर (every)
🌟 Summary: Your Magic Toolbox
| Tool | Purpose | Key Word |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Adjective | Describe one thing | बड़ा, छोटा, अच्छा |
| Comparative | Compare TWO things | से / से ज़्यादा |
| Superlative | Find the BEST among ALL | सबसे |
| Quantifier | Tell how much/many | बहुत, थोड़ा, कुछ, हर |
💪 You Did It!
Now you can:
- ✅ Add colors to your Hindi sentences with adjectives
- ✅ Compare two things like a referee
- ✅ Crown the champion with superlatives
- ✅ Talk about amounts like a pro
Remember: Adjectives are your paint, और (and) Hindi is your canvas. Paint beautiful sentences! 🎨
Pro Tip: Practice with things around you!
- मेरा फोन छोटा है। (My phone is small.)
- यह कमरा उस कमरे से बड़ा है। (This room is bigger than that room.)
- माँ का खाना सबसे स्वादिष्ट है! (Mom’s food is the tastiest!)