뜻
To express an opinion that something is large in size.
문화적 배경
In North Indian markets, using 'Mujhe lagta hai' is a key part of bargaining. It signals that you aren't satisfied with the size or price without being rude. In modern Indian offices, 'Bada' is often used to describe 'scale' (e.g., 'Bade level par' - on a large scale). The 'Bada Beta' (eldest son) or 'Badi Beti' (eldest daughter) has specific cultural responsibilities. Here, 'bada' means 'eldest'. Saying 'Mujhe lagta hai' is a way of showing 'Tehzeeb' (culture/refinement) by not imposing your view as an absolute fact.
Soften your criticism
If you think something is 'too' big, add 'thoda' (a bit) before 'bada' to sound more polite.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the noun. 'Bada' for masculine, 'Badi' for feminine. This is the #1 mistake for B1 learners.
뜻
To express an opinion that something is large in size.
Soften your criticism
If you think something is 'too' big, add 'thoda' (a bit) before 'bada' to sound more polite.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the noun. 'Bada' for masculine, 'Badi' for feminine. This is the #1 mistake for B1 learners.
Use 'Lagna' for everything
You can replace 'bada' with any adjective: 'Mujhe lagta hai ki yeh achha hai' (I think this is good).
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the pronoun.
____ लगता है कि यह घर बड़ा है।
The verb 'lagna' requires the dative pronoun 'Mujhe'.
Choose the correct adjective agreement for 'mez' (table), which is feminine.
मुझे लगता है कि यह मेज़ ____ है।
'Mez' is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'badi'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: क्या यह शर्ट आपको फिट है? B: नहीं, ____ कि यह थोड़ी बड़ी है।
'Mujhe lagta hai' is the most natural way to express a subjective feeling about size.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a job interview and want to say the company's impact is significant.
In a professional context, calling it a 'big opportunity' (bada mauka/avsar) is most appropriate.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제____ लगता है कि यह घर बड़ा है।
The verb 'lagna' requires the dative pronoun 'Mujhe'.
मुझे लगता है कि यह मेज़ ____ है।
'Mez' is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'badi'.
A: क्या यह शर्ट आपको फिट है? B: नहीं, ____ कि यह थोड़ी बड़ी है।
'Mujhe lagta hai' is the most natural way to express a subjective feeling about size.
You are at a job interview and want to say the company's impact is significant.
In a professional context, calling it a 'big opportunity' (bada mauka/avsar) is most appropriate.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
5 질문Yes, but 'Mujhe lagta hai' is more common for immediate impressions. 'Sochna' implies deeper thought.
No, it can mean important, elder, or significant depending on the context.
Hindi uses dative subjects for feelings. It's like saying 'To me it seems.'
Say 'Mujhe nahi lagta ki yeh bada hai.'
Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite.
관련 표현
बहुत बड़ा (Bahut bada)
builds onVery big
बड़ा आदमी (Bada aadmi)
specialized formA powerful or wealthy person
छोटा (Chhota)
contrastSmall
विशाल (Vishaal)
synonymHuge / Gigantic
