معنی
Intense and harsh sunlight.
زمینه فرهنگی
During the peak of 'कड़ी धूप', people often carry an onion in their pocket, a folk remedy believed to protect against heatstroke (Loo). Farmers use 'कड़ी धूप' as a timer. It signals the time to stop field work and bring the cattle to the shade. In the works of Premchand, 'कड़ी धूप' often symbolizes the relentless pressure of debt and poverty on the peasantry. The rise of 'कड़ी धूप' has led to the 'umbrella for sun' culture, where people use umbrellas even when it's not raining to protect their skin.
Gender Check
Always remember 'Dhoop' is feminine. If you forget, think of 'Dhoop' as a 'Queen' who is very 'Kadi' (strict).
Not for Winter
Using 'Kadi Dhoop' for a nice sunny winter day will make you sound like you're complaining about something good.
معنی
Intense and harsh sunlight.
Gender Check
Always remember 'Dhoop' is feminine. If you forget, think of 'Dhoop' as a 'Queen' who is very 'Kadi' (strict).
Not for Winter
Using 'Kadi Dhoop' for a nice sunny winter day will make you sound like you're complaining about something good.
Metaphorical Use
Use 'Kadi Dhoop' in your writing to describe a character's struggle. It adds a native, literary touch to your Hindi.
The 'Loo' Connection
In North India, 'Kadi Dhoop' is almost always a precursor to 'Loo' (hot winds). Mentioning them together shows high cultural awareness.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'कड़ा'.
आज दोपहर में बहुत ____ धूप थी।
'धूप' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'कड़ी'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to complain about the sun?
Select the best option:
'कड़ी धूप' is the standard collocation in Hindi.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या हम पैदल चलें? B: नहीं, बहुत ____ है, ऑटो ले लेते हैं।
The context of taking an auto instead of walking suggests uncomfortable weather like harsh sun.
Match the phrase to the correct weather condition.
Match 'कड़ी धूप' with:
'कड़ी धूप' specifically refers to intense, hot sunlight.
Match the Hindi phrase with its English equivalent.
1. कड़ी धूप, 2. गुनगुनी धूप, 3. छांव
Kadi = Harsh, Gunguni = Mild/Lukewarm, Chhaon = Shade.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Types of Sunlight
بانک تمرین
5 تمرینهاआज दोपहर में बहुत ____ धूप थी।
'धूप' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'कड़ी'.
Select the best option:
'कड़ी धूप' is the standard collocation in Hindi.
A: क्या हम पैदल चलें? B: नहीं, बहुत ____ है, ऑटो ले लेते हैं।
The context of taking an auto instead of walking suggests uncomfortable weather like harsh sun.
Match 'कड़ी धूप' with:
'कड़ी धूप' specifically refers to intense, hot sunlight.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
Kadi = Harsh, Gunguni = Mild/Lukewarm, Chhaon = Shade.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
سوالات متداول
12 سوالNo, 'Kadi' implies heat along with brightness. For a bright cold day, use 'Tez dhoop' or 'Saaf dhoop'.
No, 'Kadi' (the dish) is spelled differently (कढ़ी) with a different 'ḍh' sound. 'Kadi' (hard) is कड़ी.
In Hindi, most words ending in 'p' are masculine, but 'Dhoop' is a notable exception. It is feminine, possibly due to its association with 'Prakriti' (Nature).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your mother, or in a newspaper.
The opposite would be 'Halki dhoop' (light sun) or 'Chhaon' (shade).
No, we don't describe the Sun (Suraj) as 'Kadi'. We describe the light (Dhoop) it produces.
Say 'Main dhoop senk raha hoon'. Don't use 'kadi dhoop' here unless you are sunbathing as a punishment!
'Chilchilati' is more descriptive/poetic, while 'Kadi' is more common in daily speech.
Yes, 'Kadi mehnat' means hard work and 'Kada anushasan' means strict discipline. It's the same root.
No, 'Dhoop' is only for sunlight. For a lightbulb, use 'Tez roshni'.
Yes, Hindi speakers in South India use it, though the local languages have their own equivalents.
The verb 'Hona' (to be) or 'Nikalna' (to come out) are the most common.
عبارات مرتبط
तेज़ धूप
similarStrong sun
चिलचिलाती धूप
specialized formScorching/Blazing sun
धूप सेंकना
contrastTo sunbathe
कड़ा अनुशासन
builds onStrict discipline
छांव
contrastShade
