चोट लग गई

You use it as a complete statement or part of a story. The verb lagna (to attach/hit) changes based on the subject. Since chot (injury) is feminine, we use gai. You don't need a complex sentence. Just point to the spot and say it.

Use it the moment you feel a sharp pain. Use it when explaining why you are limping. It works perfectly when texting a friend to cancel plans. It is also great for showing empathy to others. If a child falls, you ask Chot lag gai? with a tilted head.

Don't use this for emotional heartbreak. For a broken heart, Indians use different words like dil toot gaya. Also, avoid it for chronic illnesses like the flu. It is strictly for physical impact or accidents. Don't say it if you just have a mild headache.

In India, people are quite expressive about minor injuries. You will hear this phrase constantly in playgrounds and busy streets. There is a communal sense of care. If you trip in public, three strangers might ask you this. It is a phrase that triggers instant sympathy from aunties.

You can add bahut (very) to say bahut chot lag gai. If you want to ask someone else, just change the tone. Chot lag gai kya? turns it into a question. For a more formal setting, doctors might use chot lagi hai to describe a state.