Signification
To express an opinion that something has considerable breadth.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Delhi, 'chaudi sadak' (wide road) is a specific place name in Old Delhi, but it also represents the aspiration for modern, breathable urban spaces. A 'chauda dil' (wide heart) is a common metaphor for someone who is extremely generous and welcoming. In Mumbai 'Tapori' slang, 'chauda hona' means to act tough or arrogant. It's often used in movie dialogues during confrontations. In traditional village homes (Havelis), the 'chauda aangan' (wide courtyard) was the center of social life and a sign of the family's wealth.
The 'Lagna' Rule
Always use 'Mujhe lagta hai' for opinions about how things look, taste, or feel. It makes you sound 10x more native than using 'Main sochta hoon'.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget to change 'chauda' to 'chaudi' for feminine nouns like 'sadak' (road) or 'meez' (table).
Signification
To express an opinion that something has considerable breadth.
The 'Lagna' Rule
Always use 'Mujhe lagta hai' for opinions about how things look, taste, or feel. It makes you sound 10x more native than using 'Main sochta hoon'.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget to change 'chauda' to 'chaudi' for feminine nouns like 'sadak' (road) or 'meez' (table).
Polite Disagreement
Starting a sentence with 'Mujhe lagta hai...' is a great way to disagree politely in an Indian office or home.
Visualizing Width
When you say 'chauda', use a hand gesture showing horizontal distance to reinforce the word in your memory.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'chauda'.
मुझे लगता है कि यह गली बहुत _______ है। (The word 'gali' is feminine)
Since 'gali' (lane) is a feminine noun, the adjective must be 'chaudi'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to express an opinion in Hindi?
How do you say 'I think this is wide'?
Hindi uses the 'Mujhe lagta hai' construction for subjective impressions.
Complete the dialogue between two friends looking at a new car.
Friend A: क्या यह कार गैराज में आ जाएगी? Friend B: _______
Friend B is expressing a concern that the car (feminine) is too wide for the garage.
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
1. 'मेरा विचार है कि...' 2. 'भाई, ये तो फुल चौड़ा है!' 3. 'मुझे लगता है कि यह चौड़ा है।'
'Mera vichaar' is formal, 'Full chauda' is slang, and 'Mujhe lagta hai' is neutral.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Chauda vs. Bada
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमुझे लगता है कि यह गली बहुत _______ है। (The word 'gali' is feminine)
Since 'gali' (lane) is a feminine noun, the adjective must be 'chaudi'.
How do you say 'I think this is wide'?
Hindi uses the 'Mujhe lagta hai' construction for subjective impressions.
Friend A: क्या यह कार गैराज में आ जाएगी? Friend B: _______
Friend B is expressing a concern that the car (feminine) is too wide for the garage.
1. 'मेरा विचार है कि...' 2. 'भाई, ये तो फुल चौड़ा है!' 3. 'मुझे लगता है कि यह चौड़ा है।'
'Mera vichaar' is formal, 'Full chauda' is slang, and 'Mujhe lagta hai' is neutral.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'Mujhe' is much more common in modern conversation. 'Mujhko' sounds a bit like a song lyric or old poetry.
Yes, but be careful. 'Chaudi chhati' (broad chest) is a compliment, but calling someone just 'chauda' can be rude.
'Chauda' is specifically 'wide' (horizontal), while 'bada' is 'big' (general size).
Add 'bahut zyada' before 'chauda'. Example: 'Yeh bahut zyada chauda hai.'
No, it can also mean 'it takes' (time) or 'it hurts'. But in this structure, it means 'it seems/feels to me'.
Yes, it is neutral and polite. For extra formality, use 'Mujhe aisa pratit hota hai'.
The opposite is 'tang' (तंग) or 'patla' (पतला - thin/narrow).
Yes, you can say 'chauda nazariya' for a 'broad perspective'.
It's 'lagta' because it agrees with the masculine 'yeh' or the general thought. If the object was 'sadak', it would be 'lagti'.
In formal writing, yes. In quick speech, people often skip it: 'Mujhe lagta hai yeh chauda hai'.
Expressions liées
यह बहुत बड़ा है
similarThis is very big.
यह तंग है
contrastThis is narrow/tight.
इसका दायरा बड़ा है
builds onIts scope is large.
मुझे ऐसा लगता है
similarI feel so / I think so.
चौड़ी छाती
specialized formBroad chest.
