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A2 adjective #3,800 الأكثر شيوعاً 9 دقيقة للقراءة

लाड़ला

laadla الأكثر شيوعاً #3,800

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الشرح लाड़ला in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn 'लाड़ला' (laadla) as a simple word for 'favorite child' or 'darling.' It is a word you will hear in basic family introductions. Focus on the fact that it describes a person who is very much loved by their family. For now, just remember the masculine 'laadla' and feminine 'laadli.' Think of it as a step above 'pyaara' (dear). You might use it to describe yourself or a sibling when talking about your family. For example, 'I am my mother's laadla.' It is a warm, positive word at this level.

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At the A2 level, you need to start paying attention to how 'लाड़ला' changes based on grammar. You should know that 'laadla' (masculine), 'laadli' (feminine), and 'laadle' (plural/oblique) are all forms of the same word. You will use it to describe family dynamics in more detail. You might also encounter it in simple Hindi stories or movies. It’s important to understand that it often implies being 'pampered' or 'spoiled' with love, not just being liked. You can use it to talk about pets too, like a 'laadla dog.'

At the B1 level, you should understand the social implications of being 'लाड़ला.' It is not always a 100% positive term; it can imply that someone is a bit spoiled or has had an easy life. You will start to see it used in more complex sentences with postpositions (e.g., 'laadle bete ko'). You should be able to distinguish it from 'chaheta' (favorite) and 'pyaara' (dear). You might hear it in news reports about famous people being the 'nation's darling' or in more nuanced conversations about parenting and upbringing.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using 'लाड़ला' in various registers, including informal teasing and more formal literary contexts. You should understand how it is used in Bollywood tropes (the 'Ma ka Laadla') and be able to discuss the cultural expectations of being a 'laadla' child in an Indian family. You can use it metaphorically to describe a project or an idea that is someone's 'pet favorite.' Your understanding of the word should include its emotional weight and its potential for ironic or sarcastic usage.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, you should appreciate the poetic and psychological depths of 'लाड़ला.' You should be able to analyze its use in classical Hindi literature and modern social commentary. You understand the fine line between 'laad' (affection) and 'indulgence' and can use the word to discuss complex family hierarchies. You are also aware of regional variations and how the word might be paired with other terms (like 'laadla-dulaara') to create specific rhythmic or emotional effects in speech and writing.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, you have a masterly grasp of 'लाड़ला.' You can use it with perfect precision, catching every nuance of sarcasm, deep affection, or cultural critique. You understand its etymological roots and how it has evolved over centuries. You can use it in high-level academic discussions about South Asian sociology or in creative writing to evoke specific emotional responses. You are familiar with all its idiomatic uses and can translate the complex 'laadla' sentiment into English without losing its unique cultural essence.

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लाड़ला في 30 ثانية

Laadla means 'darling' or 'pampered,' usually referring to a favorite child.
It changes to 'laadli' for females and 'laadle' for plural or oblique cases.
It is a core word for expressing familial affection in Indian culture.
While mostly positive, it can sometimes imply being 'spoiled' due to over-indulgence.

The Hindi word लाड़ला (lāḍlā) is a deeply emotive adjective that translates most closely to 'darling,' 'beloved,' or 'pampered.' However, its cultural weight in an Indian context is significantly heavier than its English counterparts. It originates from the root word 'लाड़' (lāḍ), which refers to the act of caressing, fondling, or showing intense affection. When you call someone a laadla, you are not just saying they are liked; you are identifying them as the recipient of specialized, often indulgent, love. This term is most frequently applied to the youngest child in a family, a long-awaited son, or a pet that receives more attention than others.

Emotional Nuance: It conveys a sense of being 'the apple of one's eye.' It implies a relationship where one party is almost perpetually forgiven for their mistakes because of the immense love the other party holds for them.
Social Hierarchy: In traditional South Asian households, the 'laadla beta' (darling son) often occupies a privileged position, sometimes leading to the word being used with a hint of irony or criticism regarding over-indulgence.
Gender Dynamics: The word changes form based on gender: 'laadla' for males and 'laadli' for females. Historically, 'laadla' was often associated with sons, but 'laadli' is equally common today for daughters who are cherished by their parents.

वह अपनी माँ का सबसे लाड़ला बेटा है। (He is his mother's most pampered son.)

In everyday conversation, you will hear this word in both positive and slightly negative contexts. Positively, it expresses warmth and familial bonding. Negatively, it might be used to describe someone who is 'spoiled' (bigda hua) because they have been 'laadla' for too long. If a child refuses to do chores, a neighbor might remark, 'He is too laadla to work.' This duality makes it a versatile word for learners to master, as it bridges the gap between pure affection and the consequences of indulgence.

दादाजी का लाड़ला पोता हमेशा चॉकलेट मांगता है। (Grandpa's darling grandson always asks for chocolate.)

Furthermore, the term is frequently used in Hindi cinema (Bollywood) to depict the 'ideal' yet pampered hero. Movies like 'Laadla' (1994) have solidified the word's place in popular culture as a descriptor for a man who is deeply attached to his mother. In poetry and songs, it evokes a sense of nostalgia for childhood innocence and the unconditional love of a caregiver. Understanding 'laadla' is key to understanding the emotional landscape of Indian family structures, where the boundaries between love and over-protection are often blurred.

राजकुमारी अपने पिता की लाड़ली थी। (The princess was her father's darling.)

Grammatical Agreement: Because it is an adjective ending in '-aa', it must agree with the noun. Example: लाड़ला बेटा (M), लाड़ली बेटी (F), लाड़ले बच्चे (Plural).

Using लाड़ला correctly requires an understanding of Hindi's gender and number agreement rules. As a 'declinable' adjective (ending in -ā), it changes its ending to match the noun it modifies. This is the first hurdle for English speakers, who are used to adjectives being static. If you are talking about a boy, use laadla; for a girl, use laadli; and for multiple people or when using oblique cases (with postpositions like 'ko', 'ne', 'se'), use laadle.

अपने लाड़ले बेटे के लिए माँ ने खीर बनाई। (The mother made kheer for her darling son.)

Notice in the example above, 'laadla' becomes 'laadle' because it precedes 'bete' which is followed by the postposition 'ke liye'. This is a common point of confusion for A2 learners. Beyond grammar, the word is often paired with possessive pronouns like 'मेरा' (my), 'उसका' (his/her), or 'माँ का' (mother's) to establish whose darling the person is. It is rarely used as a standalone adjective without a relational context.

Possessive Context: Always specify who is doing the pampering. Example: 'वह **सबका** लाड़ला है' (He is everyone's darling).
Placement: It usually comes before the noun it describes, just like in English. Example: 'लाड़ला बच्चा' (Pampered child).

In more advanced usage, you might use it to describe a pet or even a metaphorical 'pet project.' For instance, a director might call their latest film their 'laadla project,' though this is more colloquial and creative. Usually, it sticks to human relationships. If you want to describe someone as 'spoiled' in a derogatory way, you might combine it with other words, but 'laadla' on its own usually retains a core of affection, even if the speaker is annoyed.

छोटा भाई घर का सबसे लाड़ला सदस्य है। (The younger brother is the most pampered member of the house.)

When using it in a question, you might ask, 'Who is the laadla of this house?' (इस घर का लाड़ला कौन है?). This is a common ice-breaker in Indian social gatherings. It invites stories about who gets the most attention or who is the most mischievous yet loved. By using this word, you signal an understanding of the emotional dynamics within a family, making your Hindi sound more natural and culturally grounded.

क्या तुम अपनी दादी के लाड़ले हो? (Are you your grandmother's darling?)

The word लाड़ला is ubiquitous in Indian life, from the smallest villages to the largest cities. You will hear it most frequently in domestic settings. A mother might call out to her son using this word as a term of endearment, or an aunt might use it to describe her favorite nephew. It is the language of the 'living room' and the 'kitchen'—places where family bonds are celebrated and reinforced through food and affection.

In Cinema: Bollywood is obsessed with the 'Ma ka Laadla' (Mother's darling) trope. This refers to a son who is perhaps a bit of a troublemaker but is fiercely loved and protected by his mother. Songs often feature this phrase to evoke a sense of maternal warmth.
In Literature: Hindi stories and novels often use the word to establish character traits. A 'laadla' character is usually one who hasn't faced much hardship, setting them up for a journey of growth or conflict.

फिल्मों में अक्सर 'माँ का लाड़ला' एक लोकप्रिय किरदार होता है। (In movies, 'Mother's darling' is often a popular character.)

Beyond families, you might hear it in schools or workplaces, though often with a touch of sarcasm. If a teacher seems to favor one student, others might whisper that the student is the 'teacher ka laadla.' In this context, it translates more to 'teacher's pet.' Similarly, in an office, an employee who gets away with things because they are close to the boss might be called the 'boss ka laadla.' This usage highlights the 'favored' aspect of the word over the 'beloved' aspect.

वह स्कूल में अध्यापिका का लाड़ला छात्र है। (He is the teacher's pet student in school.)

In folk songs and traditional lullabies, 'laadla' is used to soothe children. The word itself has a soft, melodic quality—the 'la' sound followed by the soft 'd' and 'la' again—making it perfect for comforting a baby. When you hear it in these contexts, it is pure, unadulterated love. Whether it's a grandmother telling a story or a sibling teasing another, 'laadla' is a word that sits at the very heart of Hindi's relational vocabulary.

लोरी में माँ अपने लाड़ले को सुला रही है। (In the lullaby, the mother is putting her darling to sleep.)

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using लाड़ला is failing to apply gender and number agreement. Unlike the English word 'darling,' which is gender-neutral, 'laadla' is strictly masculine. Using 'laadla' for a girl (instead of laadli) or for a group (instead of laadle) will sound incorrect to a native speaker. It is essential to check the gender of the person you are describing before choosing the form of the word.

Agreement Error: Saying 'वह मेरी लाड़ला बेटी है' is wrong. The correct form is 'वह मेरी लाड़ली बेटी है'.
Oblique Case Confusion: When a postposition follows, 'laadla' changes to 'laadle'. Example: 'लाड़ले बेटे को' (To the darling son), not 'लाड़ला बेटे को'.

गलत: वह मेरी लाड़ला बहन है। (Wrong: She is my darling sister.)
सही: वह मेरी लाड़ली बहन है। (Right: She is my darling sister.)

Another common mistake is using 'laadla' to describe inanimate objects. While in English you might say 'this is my darling car,' in Hindi, 'laadla' is almost exclusively reserved for living beings—humans and sometimes pets. Using it for a phone or a car would sound very strange and personified in a way that isn't typical for the word. For objects, words like 'प्यारा' (pyaara - lovely/dear) or 'पसंदीदा' (pasandida - favorite) are much more appropriate.

गलत: यह मेरा लाड़ला मोबाइल है। (Wrong: This is my darling mobile.)
सही: यह मेरा प्यारा मोबाइल है। (Right: This is my lovely mobile.)

Finally, learners sometimes confuse 'laadla' with 'pyaara.' While all 'laadla' people are 'pyaara,' not all 'pyaara' people are 'laadla.' 'Pyaara' is a general term for 'dear' or 'cute.' 'Laadla' specifically implies a position of being favored or pampered. If you call a stranger's child 'laadla,' it might imply you know they are the favorite, which is a bit presumptive. Stick to 'pyaara' for general compliments and 'laadla' for established relationships where pampering is evident.

वह बच्चा बहुत प्यारा है। (That child is very cute - General compliment.)

To truly master Hindi, you need to know where लाड़ला fits among its synonyms. Each word has a slightly different flavor. While 'laadla' emphasizes pampering, other words might emphasize beauty, obedience, or simple affection. Understanding these distinctions will help you choose the right word for the right situation.

प्यारा (Pyaara): The most common word for 'dear' or 'lovely.' It is broader than 'laadla' and can be used for objects, people, and abstract ideas. It doesn't necessarily imply pampering.
दुलारा (Dulaara): Very similar to 'laadla,' often used in the pair 'laadla-dulaara.' It also means beloved or pampered but feels slightly more poetic or old-fashioned.
चहेता (Chaheta): Translates to 'favorite.' This is more neutral and can be used for a 'favorite actor' or 'favorite teacher' without the domestic, nurturing connotation of 'laadla.'

वह सबका चहेता गायक है। (He is everyone's favorite singer.)

If you want to describe someone who is 'spoiled' in a negative sense, you might use 'बिगड़ा हुआ' (bigda hua). While a 'laadla' child might become 'bigda hua,' the words are not synonyms. 'Laadla' describes the love they receive, while 'bigda hua' describes their resulting bad behavior. Another alternative is 'अजीज' (azeez), an Urdu-origin word meaning 'dear' or 'precious,' often used in formal or poetic contexts to describe a close friend or family member.

वह मेरा सबसे अजीज दोस्त है। (He is my dearest friend.)

Finally, in very formal Hindi, you might encounter 'प्रिय' (priya) or 'लाड़ला's more formal cousin 'स्नेही' (snehi). However, in the vast majority of spoken situations, 'laadla' and 'pyaara' will be your most useful tools. By knowing these alternatives, you can avoid repetitive language and describe relationships with much greater precision and cultural nuance.

माँ के लिए उसका हर बच्चा प्रिय होता है। (For a mother, every child is dear.)

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The word 'laad' is also related to the concept of 'Ladoo' (the sweet), implying something sweet and cherished. In many Indian languages, terms for sweets and terms for affection share linguistic roots.

دليل النطق

UK /ˈlɑːd.lɑː/

US /ˈlɑd.lɑ/

The stress is slightly more on the first syllable 'Laad'.

يتقافى مع

खादला (Khaadla) पादला (Paadla) बादला (Baadla) साडला (Saadla) भादला (Bhaadla) टाडला (Taadla) गाडला (Gaadla) राडला (Raadla)

أخطاء شائعة

Using a dental 'd' (like in 'this') instead of a retroflex 'ḍ'.
Shortening the final 'aa' to a neutral 'a' sound.
Pronouncing the 'l' too darkly like in 'ball'.
Mixing up 'laadla' with 'ladla' (short 'a'), which changes the meaning.
Failing to aspirate or emphasize the long vowels properly.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 2/5

Easy to recognize in texts due to frequent use in stories.

الكتابة 3/5

Requires attention to gender and number agreement (laadla/laadli/laadle).

التحدث 2/5

Pronunciation is straightforward once the retroflex 'ḍ' is mastered.

الاستماع 2/5

Common in movies and daily speech, making it easy to pick up.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

प्यार (Pyaar) बेटा (Beta) बेटी (Beti) माँ (Ma) छोटा (Chhota)

تعلّم لاحقاً

दुलारा (Dulaara) जिद्दी (Ziddi) बिगड़ा हुआ (Bigda hua) परवरिश (Parvarish) संस्कार (Sanskaar)

متقدم

वात्सल्य (Vaatsalya) स्नेहिल (Snehil) अनुग्रह (Anugrah) विलासिता (Vilaasita)

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Adjective Agreement

लाड़ला (M) vs लाड़ली (F)

Oblique Case

लाड़ले बेटे के लिए (Before a postposition)

Pluralization

वे मेरे लाड़ले बच्चे हैं।

Possessive Genitives

माँ का लाड़ला (Use of 'ka/ki/ke')

Intensifiers

बहुत लाड़ला, सबसे लाड़ला

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वह माँ का लाड़ला है।

He is mother's darling.

Simple subject-complement structure.

मेरी लाड़ली बहन कहाँ है?

Where is my darling sister?

Feminine form 'laadli' used for sister.

यह कुत्ता सबका लाड़ला है।

This dog is everyone's darling.

Used for a pet.

लाड़ला बेटा सो रहा है।

The darling son is sleeping.

Adjective preceding the noun.

वह बहुत लाड़ला बच्चा है।

He is a very pampered child.

Use of 'bahut' (very) to intensify.

पापा की लाड़ली बेटी आई।

Papa's darling daughter came.

Possessive 'Papa ki' with feminine 'laadli'.

क्या तुम लाड़ले हो?

Are you a pampered one?

Simple question format.

मेरा लाड़ला भाई छोटा है।

My darling brother is young.

Attributive use of the adjective.

घर का लाड़ला बच्चा हमेशा खुश रहता है।

The pampered child of the house always stays happy.

Complex subject phrase.

दादी अपने लाड़ले पोते को कहानी सुनाती हैं।

Grandmother tells a story to her darling grandson.

Oblique form 'laadle' because of postposition 'ko'.

वह अपनी लाड़ली बिल्ली को दूध पिलाता है।

He feeds milk to his darling cat.

Feminine 'laadli' for a female cat.

तुम इतने लाड़ले क्यों हो?

Why are you so pampered?

Interrogative with 'itne' (so much).

लाड़ले बच्चों को सब प्यार करते हैं।

Everyone loves pampered children.

Plural form 'laadle'.

वह स्कूल में सबका लाड़ला छात्र था।

He was everyone's favorite student in school.

Past tense 'tha'.

माँ ने अपने लाड़ले के लिए खाना बनाया।

Mother cooked food for her darling (one).

Noun-like use of 'laadle' in oblique case.

उसकी लाड़ली मुस्कान सबको पसंद है।

Everyone likes her darling smile.

Metaphorical use for a smile.

अत्यधिक लाड़ला होना कभी-कभी नुकसानदेह हो सकता है।

Being excessively pampered can sometimes be harmful.

Gerundial phrase 'laadla hona'.

वह अपने माता-पिता की इकलौती और लाड़ली संतान है।

She is the only and darling child of her parents.

Use of 'iklaoti' (only) with 'laadli'.

गाँव में वह सबका लाड़ला और मददगार लड़का है।

In the village, he is everyone's darling and helpful boy.

Compound adjectives.

शिक्षिका के लाड़ले छात्र को विशेष पुरस्कार मिला।

The teacher's favorite student received a special award.

Genitive construction 'shikshika ke'.

क्या लाड़ला होना एक अच्छी बात है?

Is being pampered a good thing?

Abstract question.

उसने अपने लाड़ले कुत्ते के लिए एक नया घर खरीदा।

He bought a new house (kennel) for his darling dog.

Oblique case with 'ke liye'.

वह बचपन से ही सबका लाड़ला रहा है।

He has been everyone's darling since childhood.

Present perfect continuous sense.

लाड़ली बेटी की विदाई पर सब रोने लगे।

Everyone started crying at the darling daughter's farewell (wedding).

Emotional context of 'vidai'.

उसकी बातों में एक लाड़लेपन की झलक मिलती है।

A glimpse of pamperedness is found in his words.

Noun form 'laadlepan' (pamperedness).

समाज अक्सर लाड़ले बेटों की गलतियों को अनदेखा कर देता है।

Society often ignores the mistakes of pampered sons.

Social commentary context.

वह अपने सिद्धांतों का इतना लाड़ला है कि समझौता नहीं करता।

He is so fond of his principles that he doesn't compromise.

Metaphorical use for principles.

फिल्म का नायक अपनी माँ का लाड़ला होने के साथ-साथ बहादुर भी है।

The film's hero, besides being his mother's darling, is also brave.

Complex sentence with 'ke saath-saath'.

अत्यधिक लाड़-प्यार ने उसे एक लाड़ला और जिद्दी बच्चा बना दिया।

Excessive affection and pampering made him a pampered and stubborn child.

Cause and effect relationship.

वह राजनीति में पार्टी का लाड़ला चेहरा बन गया है।

He has become the darling face of the party in politics.

Political context.

अपने लाड़लेपन की वजह से वह बाहरी दुनिया के लिए तैयार नहीं था।

Because of his pampered nature, he wasn't ready for the outside world.

Abstract noun 'laadlepan'.

हर माँ का लाड़ला बेटा उसकी आँखों का तारा होता है।

Every mother's darling son is the star of her eyes (idiom).

Combination with the idiom 'aankhon ka tara'.

साहित्य में 'लाड़ला' शब्द अक्सर मासूमियत और संरक्षण का प्रतीक होता है।

In literature, the word 'laadla' is often a symbol of innocence and protection.

Literary analysis context.

उसका लाड़ला व्यवहार कभी-कभी दूसरों के लिए चुनौतीपूर्ण हो जाता है।

His pampered behavior sometimes becomes challenging for others.

Adjectival use describing 'vyavhar' (behavior).

क्या एक लाड़ला बचपन हमेशा एक सुखी वयस्क जीवन की गारंटी है?

Is a pampered childhood always a guarantee of a happy adult life?

Philosophical inquiry.

लेखक ने मुख्य पात्र को एक लाड़ले जमींदार के रूप में चित्रित किया है।

The author has portrayed the main character as a pampered landlord.

Narrative description.

उसकी आवाज़ में वही लाड़लापन था जो बचपन में हुआ करता था।

There was the same pampered quality in his voice as there used to be in childhood.

Describing qualities of voice.

वह अपने दादा की लाड़ली होने के नाते उनकी सारी संपत्ति की वारिस बनी।

Being her grandfather's darling, she became the heir to all his property.

Conditional/Reasoning structure.

लाड़लेपन की संस्कृति अक्सर आत्मनिर्भरता के मार्ग में बाधा डालती है।

The culture of pampering often obstructs the path of self-reliance.

Sociological commentary.

उसने बड़े ही लाड़ले अंदाज़ में अपनी मांगें रखीं।

He put forward his demands in a very pampered manner.

Describing 'andaz' (style/manner).

इस कविता में 'लाड़ला' शब्द केवल एक विशेषण नहीं, बल्कि एक पूरी मनोदशा है।

In this poem, the word 'laadla' is not just an adjective, but an entire state of mind.

Meta-linguistic analysis.

उसकी शख्सियत में लाड़लेपन और संजीदगी का एक अजीब मिश्रण था।

There was a strange mix of pamperedness and seriousness in his personality.

Complex psychological description.

सत्ता के लाड़ले गलियारों में उसकी पहुँच बहुत गहरी थी।

His reach was very deep in the pampered corridors of power.

Highly metaphorical usage.

क्या हम अपनी परंपराओं के इतने लाड़ले हो गए हैं कि बदलाव से डरते हैं?

Have we become so fond of our traditions that we fear change?

Rhetorical question on a societal level.

उसने अपने लाड़ले सपनों को हकीकत में बदलने के लिए कड़ा संघर्ष किया।

He struggled hard to turn his cherished (darling) dreams into reality.

Metaphorical use for 'dreams'.

वह अपने पिता की लाड़ली तो थी, पर उनके कठोर अनुशासन से मुक्त नहीं।

She was indeed her father's darling, but not free from his harsh discipline.

Nuanced contrast.

लाड़लेपन का यह आवरण उसकी आंतरिक असुरक्षा को छिपाने के लिए था।

This cloak of pamperedness was to hide his inner insecurity.

Psychological depth.

इतिहास गवाह है कि कई लाड़ले साम्राज्य अपनी विलासिता के कारण ढह गए।

History is witness that many pampered empires collapsed due to their luxury.

Historical/Metaphorical context.

تلازمات شائعة

माँ का लाड़ला

घर का लाड़ला

लाड़ला बेटा

लाड़ली बेटी

सबका लाड़ला

लाड़ला-दुलारा

अध्यापक का लाड़ला

लाड़ला पोता

इकलौता लाड़ला

लाड़ला अंदाज़

العبارات الشائعة

लाड़ला बनाना

— To make someone a darling or to pamper them excessively.

ज़्यादा प्यार ने उसे लाड़ला बना दिया है।

लाड़ला समझना

— To consider someone as a darling or favorite.

वह खुद को घर का लाड़ला समझता है।

लाड़ले की तरह

— Like a pampered person.

उसे लाड़ले की तरह मत पालो।

किसका लाड़ला?

— Whose darling?

यह छोटा बच्चा किसका लाड़ला है?

लाड़ला होना

— To be a darling or pampered.

लाड़ला होना अच्छी बात है पर जिद्दी होना नहीं।

लाड़ली संतान

— Darling offspring.

वह उनकी इकलौती लाड़ली संतान है।

लाड़ले बच्चे

— Pampered children.

लाड़ले बच्चे अक्सर शरारती होते हैं।

बहुत लाड़ला

— Very pampered.

वह अपनी नानी का बहुत लाड़ला है।

मेरा लाड़ला

— My darling.

इधर आओ, मेरे लाड़ले!

लाड़ले दिन

— Cherished days (poetic).

बचपन के वे लाड़ले दिन याद आते हैं।

يُخلط عادةً مع

लाड़ला vs प्यारा (Pyaara)

Pyaara is general 'dear'; Laadla is specifically 'pampered favorite'.

लाड़ला vs छोटा (Chhota)

Chhota means 'small/youngest'; while the youngest is often the laadla, they are not synonyms.

लाड़ला vs चहेता (Chaheta)

Chaheta is 'favorite' (like a favorite color or actor); Laadla is 'beloved/pampered' (relational).

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"माँ का लाड़ला, बिगाड़ला"

— A rhyming proverb suggesting that a mother's darling often ends up spoiled.

सावधान रहो, कहीं 'माँ का लाड़ला, बिगाड़ला' वाली बात न हो जाए।

Informal/Proverbial

"लाड़ प्यार में पालना"

— To raise someone with extreme affection and indulgence.

उसे बहुत लाड़ प्यार में पाला गया है।

Common

"लाड़ लड़ाना"

— To show intense affection or to pamper someone.

दादी अपने पोते से बहुत लाड़ लड़ाती हैं।

Common

"आँखों का तारा होना"

— To be very dear (often synonymous with being a laadla).

वह अपने पिता की आँखों का तारा है।

Idiomatic

"सिर पर चढ़ाना"

— To spoil someone by over-pampering (negative side of being laadla).

तुमने उसे लाड़-प्यार में सिर पर चढ़ा लिया है।

Informal

"हाथों-हाथ लेना"

— To welcome or treat someone with great affection and speed.

मेहमानों के लाड़ले बेटे को सबने हाथों-हाथ लिया।

Common

"दुलार का भूखा"

— Hungry for affection/pampering.

वह बच्चा लाड़-दुलार का भूखा है।

Emotional

"लाड़ली बिटिया"

— A term of endearment for a daughter, often used in wedding songs.

हमारी लाड़ली बिटिया अब पराई हो गई।

Cultural/Poetic

"गोद का लाड़ला"

— Literally 'darling of the lap,' referring to an infant or youngest child.

वह अभी भी अपनी माँ की गोद का लाड़ला है।

Affectionate

"लाड़-चाव करना"

— To indulge someone's every whim out of love.

शादी में दूल्हे का बहुत लाड़-चाव किया गया।

Social

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लाड़ला vs लड़का (Ladka)

Similar sound.

Ladka means 'boy'; Laadla means 'darling'. One is a noun, the other an adjective.

वह एक अच्छा लड़का है (He is a good boy) vs वह एक लाड़ला लड़का है (He is a pampered boy).

लाड़ला vs लाड़ली (Laadli)

Gender variation.

Laadli is for females; Laadla is for males.

लाड़ला बेटा vs लाड़ली बेटी.

लाड़ला vs दुलारा (Dulaara)

Almost identical meaning.

Dulaara is slightly more poetic and emphasizes 'caressing'; Laadla is more common in speech.

दोनों शब्द अक्सर साथ इस्तेमाल होते हैं (laadla-dulaara).

लाड़ला vs लाल (Laal)

Short vowel 'a' and cultural usage.

Laal means 'red' or 'son' (poetic); Laadla means 'darling'.

यशोदा का लाल (Yashoda's son) vs यशोदा का लाड़ला (Yashoda's darling).

लाड़ला vs लाड़ (Laad)

Root word.

Laad is the noun (affection); Laadla is the adjective (the one receiving it).

माँ उसे लाड़ करती है (Mother pampers him) vs वह लाड़ला है (He is pampered).

أنماط الجُمل

[Subject] [Possessive] लाड़ला है।

राम माँ का लाड़ला है।

[Possessive] लाड़ली [Noun] [Verb]।

मेरी लाड़ली बहन खेल रही है।

[Possessive] लाड़ले [Noun] को [Object] [Verb]।

उसने अपने लाड़ले भाई को उपहार दिया।

इतना लाड़ला होना [Result] है।

इतना लाड़ला होना बुरा है।

[Noun] के लाड़लेपन ने [Effect] किया।

उसके लाड़लेपन ने उसे आलसी बना दिया।

यद्यपि वह लाड़ला था, तथापि [Contrast]।

यद्यपि वह लाड़ला था, तथापि उसने मेहनत की।

मेरा लाड़ला [Noun]।

मेरा लाड़ला कुत्ता।

सबसे लाड़ला [Noun]।

सबसे लाड़ला बच्चा।

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

लाड़ (Laad) - Affection/Pampering

लाड़लापन (Laadlepan) - State of being pampered

الأفعال

लाड़ लड़ाना (Laad ladaana) - To pamper/show affection

الصفات

लाड़ला (Laadla) - Pampered (M)

लाड़ली (Laadli) - Pampered (F)

लाड़ले (Laadle) - Pampered (Plural/Oblique)

مرتبط

दुलार (Dulaar)

प्यार (Pyaar)

स्नेह (Sneh)

ममता (Mamta)

वात्सल्य (Vaatsalya)

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كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

High in domestic and emotional contexts.

أخطاء شائعة

वह मेरी लाड़ला बेटी है। → वह मेरी लाड़ली बेटी है।
You must use the feminine form 'laadli' for a daughter.
लाड़ला बेटे को बुलाओ। → लाड़ले बेटे को बुलाओ।
Because of the postposition 'ko', 'laadla' must change to the oblique form 'laadle'.
यह मेरा लाड़ला घर है। → यह मेरा प्यारा घर है।
'Laadla' is for living beings, not inanimate objects like houses.
वे सब लाड़ला बच्चे हैं। → वे सब लाड़ले बच्चे हैं।
The adjective must be plural ('laadle') to match 'bacche' (children).
Using 'laadla' for a stranger. → Using 'pyaara' for a stranger.
'Laadla' implies a personal, pampered relationship which you don't have with a stranger.

نصائح

Gender Check

Always remember: Laadla (M), Laadli (F). If you're talking to a girl, use 'laadli'!

Family First

Use 'laadla' to describe the youngest child; it's almost a default title for them in India.

The Pair

Try using 'laadla-dulaara' together to sound like a native speaker describing a beloved child.

Teasing

Use it sarcastically with friends who get special treatment to sound more natural in Hindi.

Song Lyrics

Look for 'Ma ka laadla' in Bollywood songs to hear the perfect pronunciation and emotional tone.

Oblique Case

Don't forget to change 'laadla' to 'laadle' before words like 'ko', 'ne', or 'se'.

Pets

It's a great word for your dog or cat if you treat them like a member of the family!

Avoid in Business

Unless you're talking about a 'favorite project,' keep 'laadla' for personal and informal settings.

Spoiled vs Loved

Remember that 'laadla' focuses on the *love* given, not necessarily the *bad behavior* that follows.

Root Word

Connect 'Laad' (affection) to 'Laadla' to remember that it's the person receiving the affection.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of a 'Lad' (boy) who is 'La-La' (singing happily) because he is so 'Laadla' (pampered).

ربط بصري

Imagine a young boy sitting on a golden chair, surrounded by toys and a mother feeding him sweets. That boy is the 'Laadla'.

Word Web

Mother Favorite Pampered Son Daughter Affection Spoiled Home

تحدٍّ

Try to identify the 'laadla' in your own family or a famous TV show and write three sentences about why they fit the description.

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'लड्' (laḍ) which means to play, dally, or behave like a child. Over time, it evolved in Prakrit and then into Modern Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi to signify maternal or familial affection.

المعنى الأصلي: To play or to act in a childish, endearing way.

Indo-Aryan

السياق الثقافي

Be careful using it sarcastically, as it can imply someone is incompetent or 'mama's boy' (jooru ka ghulam is different, but 'ma ka laadla' can be a tease).

The closest equivalent is 'darling' or 'blue-eyed boy,' but 'laadla' carries a stronger sense of domestic indulgence.

Movie: 'Laadla' (1994) starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. Song: 'Ma Ka Laadla Bigad Gaya' from the movie Dostana. Literature: Munshi Premchand's stories often feature 'laadla' characters.

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

Family Gatherings

यह किसका लाड़ला है?
वह तो दादी का लाड़ला है।
लाड़ले को यहाँ लाओ।
बहुत लाड़-प्यार मिल रहा है।

School/Work

वह बॉस का लाड़ला है।
टीचर का लाड़ला छात्र।
लाड़ला बनने की कोशिश मत करो।
उसे लाड़ला ट्रीटमेंट मिलता है।

Movies/Songs

माँ का लाड़ला।
लाड़ली बिटिया की शादी।
मेरा लाड़ला यार।
लाड़ले लाल।

Pet Care

मेरा लाड़ला कुत्ता।
बिल्ली बहुत लाड़ली है।
इसे लाड़ की आदत है।
लाड़ला पालतू जानवर।

Teasing Friends

बड़े लाड़ले हो तुम!
लाड़ला बच्चा आ गया।
इतना लाड़ मत दिखाओ।
घर के लाड़ले साहब।

بدايات محادثة

"क्या आप अपने घर में सबसे लाड़ले सदस्य हैं?"

"आपके परिवार में 'माँ का लाड़ला' कौन है?"

"क्या आपको लगता है कि लाड़ले बच्चे बाद में जिद्दी हो जाते हैं?"

"आप अपने लाड़ले पालतू जानवर का नाम क्या रखेंगे?"

"क्या आपके स्कूल में कोई 'टीचर का लाड़ला' था?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

अपने बचपन की किसी ऐसी घटना के बारे में लिखें जब आपको बहुत लाड़ला महसूस हुआ हो।

क्या आपको लगता है कि 'लाड़ला' होना एक आशीर्वाद है या एक चुनौती? विस्तार से लिखें।

अपने किसी लाड़ले दोस्त या रिश्तेदार का वर्णन करें। उनकी कौन सी बातें उन्हें लाड़ला बनाती हैं?

अगर आप एक फिल्म बनाएं जिसका नाम 'लाड़ला' हो, तो उसकी कहानी क्या होगी?

भारतीय समाज में 'लाड़ला बेटा' और 'लाड़ली बेटी' के बीच के अंतर पर अपने विचार लिखें।

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

Yes, but it's usually used in a teasing or very affectionate way, implying he is pampered. It's more common for children, but in a romantic context, it can be cute. However, 'pyaara' or 'jaan' is more standard for spouses.

Mostly yes, but it can be used sarcastically to mean 'spoiled.' If someone says 'He is too laadla,' they might be complaining that the person doesn't do any work or expects everything to be done for them.

The plural is 'laadle' (लाड़ले). For example, 'मेरे लाड़ले बच्चे' (my darling children). It also becomes 'laadle' in the oblique case (when followed by a postposition).

No, the feminine form 'laadli' is used for daughters. Historically, sons might have been called 'laadla' more often, but today both terms are used equally for cherished children of any gender.

Not really. 'Laadla' is reserved for living beings. For a car, you would use 'pyaari' (lovely) or 'pasandida' (favorite). Calling a car 'laadla' would sound like you are treating it like a human baby.

'Chaheta' means 'favorite' in a general sense (like a favorite actor). 'Laadla' implies a deep, nurturing, and often indulgent emotional bond, usually within a family.

You can say 'teacher ka laadla' (टीचर का लाड़ला). It carries a similar meaning—the student who is favored by the teacher.

It is a native Hindi/Prakrit word derived from Sanskrit roots. While used in Urdu as well, its origins are firmly in the Indo-Aryan linguistic tradition of the subcontinent.

Yes, if they are being pampered by someone else. For example, a grandfather might be the 'laadla' of his grandchildren if they spoil him with attention, though this is a more creative use.

The verb phrase is 'laad ladaana' (लाड़ लड़ाना), which means to pamper or show intense affection to someone.

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