در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Used to express that an item's price is too high.
- Essential for bargaining in Indian markets and street stalls.
- Composed of 'Bahut' (very), 'Mahanga' (expensive), and 'Hai' (is).
معنی
This is the go-to phrase for when you see a price tag and your jaw drops. It simply means something costs way too much money.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Shopping for clothes at a local market
Nahi bhaiya, yeh bahut mahanga hai.
No brother, this is very expensive.
Discussing a luxury car with a colleague
Yeh gaadi bahut mahangi hai.
This car is very expensive.
Texting a friend about a concert ticket
Ticket 5000 ka hai? Bahut mahanga hai!
The ticket is 5000? It's very expensive!
زمینه فرهنگی
In local markets, the first price quoted is rarely the final price. Saying 'Bahut mahangā hai' is expected and starts the negotiation. In India, most packaged goods have an 'MRP' printed on them. It is illegal to charge more than this. If someone does, you can definitely say 'Bahut mahangā hai' as a protest. Indians value utility. An expensive item is okay if it lasts a long time. If it breaks quickly, it's 'mahangā' regardless of the price. Indian weddings are notoriously expensive. People often use 'Bahut mahangā hai' while looking at wedding venues or designer clothes, but they usually pay anyway!
The 'Bhaiya' Factor
Always add 'Bhaiya' (brother) before saying 'Bahut mahangā hai' in a market. It builds a rapport that makes bargaining easier.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget to change the ending for feminine items. Saying 'Saree mahangā hai' sounds very 'foreign'.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Used to express that an item's price is too high.
- Essential for bargaining in Indian markets and street stalls.
- Composed of 'Bahut' (very), 'Mahanga' (expensive), and 'Hai' (is).
What It Means
Bahut mahanga hai is your bread and butter for navigating Indian markets. Bahut means 'very', mahanga means 'expensive', and hai is 'is'. It is simple, direct, and incredibly useful. You are telling the seller that the price does not match your budget or the item's value.
How To Use It
You can use this phrase on its own or after pointing at something. If you are holding a silk saree that costs a fortune, just look at the tag and sigh. Say Yeh bahut mahanga hai (This is very expensive). It works for objects, services, or even abstract things like rent. It is a complete sentence that gets the point across instantly.
When To Use It
Use it while shopping at a local bazaar or a high-end mall. It is perfect when a rickshaw driver quotes a crazy price. Use it with friends when discussing the latest iPhone or a fancy dinner. It is a standard part of the bargaining dance in India. Sometimes, saying it is just the first step in getting a better deal.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid saying this if you are a guest in someone's home. If they show you a new gift, calling it 'expensive' might sound like you are judging their spending. Also, do not use it in a serious business negotiation to describe a salary. In those cases, use more professional terms like budget ke bahar (outside the budget). Don't say it to a waiter after eating; it sounds like you're complaining about the bill you already agreed to!
Cultural Background
In India, bargaining is practically a national sport. Saying Bahut mahanga hai is often the opening move. It is rarely seen as rude in a market; it is expected. It signals that you are a savvy shopper who knows the value of a Rupee. Even wealthy people use this phrase to ensure they aren't being overcharged just for looking like a tourist.
Common Variations
If it is truly astronomical, you might say Bahut zyada mahanga hai. If you want to be a bit more casual with friends, you can say Bhai, loot rahe hain (Brother, they are robbing us). To make it a question, just change your tone: Itna mahanga hai? (Is it this expensive?). For something slightly pricey but okay, you could use Thoda mahanga hai (It is a bit expensive).
نکات کاربردی
The phrase is grammatically neutral but changes slightly based on the gender of the object being discussed. In street markets, it is often used with a skeptical facial expression to indicate you are ready to walk away if the price doesn't drop.
The 'Bhaiya' Factor
Always add 'Bhaiya' (brother) before saying 'Bahut mahangā hai' in a market. It builds a rapport that makes bargaining easier.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget to change the ending for feminine items. Saying 'Saree mahangā hai' sounds very 'foreign'.
مثالها
6Nahi bhaiya, yeh bahut mahanga hai.
No brother, this is very expensive.
Using 'bhaiya' (brother) makes the rejection of the price friendlier.
Yeh gaadi bahut mahangi hai.
This car is very expensive.
Note how 'mahanga' becomes 'mahangi' because 'gaadi' (car) is feminine.
Ticket 5000 ka hai? Bahut mahanga hai!
The ticket is 5000? It's very expensive!
Common reaction to high prices in casual chats.
Yahan ka khana bahut mahanga hai.
The food here is very expensive.
A private observation made to a companion.
Aaj kal toh pyaaz bhi bahut mahanga hai!
These days even onions are very expensive!
A common humorous complaint about inflation in India.
Ilaaj bahut mahanga hai.
The treatment is very expensive.
Used in a serious or stressed tone regarding high costs.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct form for a feminine noun: 'यह घड़ी (watch) _______ है।'
Which word fits the blank?
'Ghadi' is feminine, so we use 'mahangī'.
Translate 'The shoes are very expensive' into Hindi.
ये जूते बहुत _______ हैं।
'Joote' (shoes) is masculine plural, so 'mahangā' becomes 'mahange'.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A fruit seller asks for 500 rupees for 1kg of apples.
This is the natural reaction to an overpriced item in a market.
Complete the dialogue.
A: यह फ़ोन कितने का है? B: अस्सी हज़ार का। A: अरे बाप रे! यह तो _______।
80,000 rupees is a high price, making 'expensive' the logical reaction.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Gender Agreement for 'Mahangā'
Masculine (Mahangā)
- • Aam (Mango)
- • Ghar (House)
- • Phone
Feminine (Mahangī)
- • Saree
- • Ghadi (Watch)
- • Car
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاWhich word fits the blank?
'Ghadi' is feminine, so we use 'mahangī'.
ये जूते बहुत _______ हैं।
'Joote' (shoes) is masculine plural, so 'mahangā' becomes 'mahange'.
Situation: A fruit seller asks for 500 rupees for 1kg of apples.
This is the natural reaction to an overpriced item in a market.
A: यह फ़ोन कितने का है? B: अस्सी हज़ार का। A: अरे बाप रे! यह तो _______।
80,000 rupees is a high price, making 'expensive' the logical reaction.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
3 سوالNo, 'mahangā' is only for objects or services. To say someone is 'expensive' (high maintenance), you'd use different phrasing like 'उसके नखरे बहुत हैं'.
'Mahangā' refers to the price tag. 'Keemti' refers to the value or worth. A diamond is both, but a child's drawing is 'keemti' but not 'mahangā'.
Hindi often uses 'bahut' for both. To emphasize 'too', you can say 'ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा महँगा' (more than necessary expensive).
عبارات مرتبط
सस्ता है
contrastIt is cheap.
कीमती है
similarIt is valuable/precious.
दाम क्या है?
builds onWhat is the price?
कुछ कम करो
builds onReduce it a little.
