Signification
Used to express a sense of discomfort or unusualness.
Contexte culturel
In North India, this is often used to signal that a guest feels uncomfortable in a new home, prompting the host to offer tea or snacks. In corporate settings, it is used to politely decline a task that feels unethical or strange. It is a polite way to avoid saying 'I don't like this' directly.
Use 'थोड़ा'
Adding 'थोड़ा' (a little) makes you sound more polite and less accusatory.
The 'Gut Feeling'
This is the perfect phrase to describe intuition in Hindi.
Signification
Used to express a sense of discomfort or unusualness.
Use 'थोड़ा'
Adding 'थोड़ा' (a little) makes you sound more polite and less accusatory.
The 'Gut Feeling'
This is the perfect phrase to describe intuition in Hindi.
Social Exit
Use this phrase to gracefully exit a conversation that is making you uncomfortable.
Teste-toi
Which is the correct way to say 'I feel a bit strange'?
Choose the correct sentence.
The dative 'मुझे' is required for the verb 'लगना'.
Complete the sentence: '___ थोड़ा अजीब लग रहा है।' (I feel a bit strange.)
Fill in the blank.
The correct pronoun for the dative experiencer is 'मुझे'.
Your friend asks if you are okay. What do you say?
Friend: 'Are you okay?' You: '___'
This is the most natural way to express discomfort.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You feel dizzy after a long walk.
This phrase covers physical malaise.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesChoose the correct sentence.
The dative 'मुझे' is required for the verb 'लगना'.
Fill in the blank.
The correct pronoun for the dative experiencer is 'मुझे'.
Friend: 'Are you okay?' You: '___'
This is the most natural way to express discomfort.
You feel dizzy after a long walk.
This phrase covers physical malaise.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsNo, use 'दर्द' (pain) for physical pain. 'अजीब' is for vague discomfort.
Not at all, it is a very polite way to express your feelings.
Yes, 'वह आदमी अजीब लग रहा है' (That man looks strange).
Hindi uses the dative construction for feelings.
Yes, it is acceptable in semi-formal emails.
Use 'बहुत' instead of 'थोड़ा'.
Yes, it is a staple in dialogue for suspense or awkward scenes.
No, it means you feel something is off.
Expressions liées
असहज महसूस करना
synonymTo feel uncomfortable
कुछ ठीक नहीं है
similarSomething is not right
मन नहीं लग रहा
similarNot feeling engaged/interested
