Signification
To express an opinion that something is not the same as others.
Contexte culturel
In social gatherings, using 'mujhe lagta hai' is a way to show 'Tehzeeb' (etiquette). It avoids sounding 'over-confident' (zyada hoshiyar). In modern Indian startups, 'alag' is often used as a synonym for 'disruptive' or 'innovative'. Saying 'kuch alag karte hain' (let's do something different) is a common rallying cry. The word 'hatke' (a variation of alag) is a huge part of the Mumbai slang. It defines a whole genre of 'offbeat' cinema. Parents often use 'alag' to compare children, though modern parenting advice in India is moving away from this. 'Mera beta sabse alag hai' (My son is different from everyone) can be a point of pride.
The 'Ki' Drop
To sound more like a native speaker in casual conversation, drop the 'ki'. Say: 'Mujhe lagta hai yeh alag hai'.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Remember that 'lagta hai' doesn't change if *you* are female. It's always 'lagta hai' because it agrees with the *idea*, not the person.
Signification
To express an opinion that something is not the same as others.
The 'Ki' Drop
To sound more like a native speaker in casual conversation, drop the 'ki'. Say: 'Mujhe lagta hai yeh alag hai'.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Remember that 'lagta hai' doesn't change if *you* are female. It's always 'lagta hai' because it agrees with the *idea*, not the person.
Softening Disagreement
If you disagree with someone, start with 'Mujhe lagta hai...' to avoid sounding rude.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
मुझे ______ है कि यह अलग है।
'लगता' (lagta) is the correct verb form to use with 'mujhe' for expressing an opinion.
Which of these is the most polite way to say 'I think this is different' in a meeting?
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the 'lagna' construction which is the standard polite way to offer a subjective view.
Match the Hindi phrase with its English equivalent.
Match these:
These are the core building blocks of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या यह वही फिल्म है? B: नहीं, मुझे ______ कि यह ______ है।
The context implies a disagreement or observation of difference.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Alag vs. Bhinna
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमुझे ______ है कि यह अलग है।
'लगता' (lagta) is the correct verb form to use with 'mujhe' for expressing an opinion.
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the 'lagna' construction which is the standard polite way to offer a subjective view.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core building blocks of the phrase.
A: क्या यह वही फिल्म है? B: नहीं, मुझे ______ कि यह ______ है।
The context implies a disagreement or observation of difference.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, but it sounds like you are actively pondering. 'Mujhe lagta hai' is much more natural for opinions.
Yes, but for 'diverse' or 'various', you might use 'vibhinn' or 'alag-alag'.
Because feelings in Hindi are things that happen *to* you. You are the recipient of the feeling.
Add 'bahut' or 'kafi': 'Mujhe lagta hai ki yeh bahut alag hai'.
Yes! 'Woh sabse alag hai' means 'He/She is unique/different from everyone'.
Mujhe laga ki yeh alag tha. (I felt that it was different.)
Yes, 'Hum alag rehte hain' means 'We live separately'.
In this specific phrase, no. It stays masculine singular because it refers to the clause 'ki yeh alag hai'.
'Bhinna' (भिन्न) is the formal, Sanskrit-derived equivalent.
Yes, it's perfectly fine for professional emails to express a viewpoint.
Expressions liées
मेरे ख्याल से
synonymIn my view / According to my thought
यह भिन्न है
specialized formThis is distinct/diverse
यह अजीब है
similarThis is strange
यह एक जैसा है
contrastThis is the same / similar
